Calligraphic Styles

by Tom Gourdie

Presents a letter-by-letter analysis of all the important alphabets used by today's calligraphers and features a collection of plates representing the aesthetic as well as the functional aspects of these alphabets as interpreted by leading contemporary calligraphers

Genres: Nonfiction

106 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1979

Reviews

[K.D. Reid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great in depth study of various fonts and letter forms.

[Anna C · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book about calligraphy written *entirely* in calligraphy. I can respect that.

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of the best alphabets that I've seen yet. Very well done guide to writing calligraphy done in actual calligraphy.

[Wilwarin]

good

[Alex · Rating 2 out of 5]

The entire manuscript is handwritten, which seems charming for a calligraphy book but as a novice it's a struggle to read the written instructions!!!