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Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy: A Step-by-Step Manual (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography) Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy: A Step-by-Step Manual (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)
by (shelved 34 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.32 — 366 ratings — published 1989
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Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography) Medieval Calligraphy: Its History and Technique (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)
by (shelved 29 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.48 — 263 ratings — published 1980
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The Calligrapher's Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets with Step-by-Step Hand Lettering Guides The Calligrapher's Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets with Step-by-Step Hand Lettering Guides (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 26 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.26 — 402 ratings — published 2003
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The Art of Calligraphy: A Practical Guide to the Skills and Techniques The Art of Calligraphy: A Practical Guide to the Skills and Techniques (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.40 — 202 ratings — published 1995
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Modern Calligraphy: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in Script Calligraphy Modern Calligraphy: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in Script Calligraphy (Paperback)
by (shelved 24 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.23 — 406 ratings — published 2013
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Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Book of Lettering and Design Learn Calligraphy: The Complete Book of Lettering and Design (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.95 — 313 ratings — published 2001
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The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Complete Guide to Decorative Calligraphy & Gilding (Quarto Book) The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Complete Guide to Decorative Calligraphy & Gilding (Quarto Book)
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avg rating 4.44 — 184 ratings — published 2006
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Calligraphy For Dummies Calligraphy For Dummies (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.04 — 107 ratings — published 2007
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The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 3.95 — 77 ratings — published 2004
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Calligraphy School (Learn as You Go) Calligraphy School (Learn as You Go)
by (shelved 9 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 3.90 — 49 ratings — published 1994
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Calligraphy Magic: How to Create Lettering, Knotwork, Coloring and More Calligraphy Magic: How to Create Lettering, Knotwork, Coloring and More (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 3.69 — 58 ratings — published 2011
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The Lost Art of Handwriting: Rediscover the Beauty and Power of Penmanship The Lost Art of Handwriting: Rediscover the Beauty and Power of Penmanship (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 8 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.21 — 237 ratings — published 2019
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Calligraphy (A Comprehensive Guide to Beautiful Lettering) Calligraphy (A Comprehensive Guide to Beautiful Lettering)
by (shelved 8 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.74 — 23 ratings — published 2016
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Hand Lettering and Contemporary Calligraphy Hand Lettering and Contemporary Calligraphy (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 3.92 — 157 ratings — published 2008
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Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy: Instructions and Over 150 Examples (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography) Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy: Instructions and Over 150 Examples (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)
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avg rating 4.26 — 47 ratings — published 1982
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The Universal Penman (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography) The Universal Penman (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)
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avg rating 4.49 — 84 ratings — published 1954
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The Italic Way to Beautiful Handwriting: Cursive and Calligraphic The Italic Way to Beautiful Handwriting: Cursive and Calligraphic (Staple Bound)
by (shelved 8 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.18 — 71 ratings — published 1974
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Foundations of Calligraphy Foundations of Calligraphy (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 7 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.49 — 41 ratings — published 2006
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Italic and Copperplate Calligraphy: The Basics and Beyond (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography) Italic and Copperplate Calligraphy: The Basics and Beyond (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)
by (shelved 7 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.33 — 48 ratings — published 2011
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Mastering Calligraphy: The Complete Guide to Hand Lettering Mastering Calligraphy: The Complete Guide to Hand Lettering (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.21 — 48 ratings — published 2013
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Calligraphy: A Course in Hand Lettering Calligraphy: A Course in Hand Lettering (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.03 — 70 ratings — published 2006
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Calligraphy (First Steps) Calligraphy (First Steps)
by (shelved 6 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 3.62 — 74 ratings — published 1996
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Calligraphy Calligraphy (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.31 — 35 ratings — published 2013
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Writing & Illuminating & Lettering Writing & Illuminating & Lettering (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.36 — 47 ratings — published 1906
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The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques The Encyclopedia of Calligraphy Techniques (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 3.93 — 29 ratings — published 1990
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The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College, Dublin The Book of Kells: An Illustrated Introduction to the Manuscript in Trinity College, Dublin (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.12 — 655 ratings — published 1994
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Left-Handed Calligraphy (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography) Left-Handed Calligraphy (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)
by (shelved 6 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 3.96 — 74 ratings — published
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Mastering Modern Calligraphy: Beyond the Basics: 2,700+ Pointed Pen Exemplars and Exercises for Developing Your Style Mastering Modern Calligraphy: Beyond the Basics: 2,700+ Pointed Pen Exemplars and Exercises for Developing Your Style (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.62 — 48 ratings — published
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Theory of the Spencerian System of Practical Penmanship, in Nine Easy Lessons Theory of the Spencerian System of Practical Penmanship, in Nine Easy Lessons (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.99 — 123 ratings — published
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Nib + Ink: The New Art of Modern Calligraphy Nib + Ink: The New Art of Modern Calligraphy (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 5 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.14 — 73 ratings — published 2016
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Calligraphy Bible: A Complete Guide to More Than 100 Essential Projects and Techniques Calligraphy Bible: A Complete Guide to More Than 100 Essential Projects and Techniques (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.39 — 41 ratings — published 2012
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The ABC's of Hand Lettering The ABC's of Hand Lettering (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.00 — 360 ratings — published 2015
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The Golden Thread: The Story of Writing The Golden Thread: The Story of Writing (Hardcover)
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avg rating 3.97 — 115 ratings — published 2013
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The Creative Calligraphy Sourcebook: Choose from 50 Imaginative Projects and 28 Alphabets to... The Creative Calligraphy Sourcebook: Choose from 50 Imaginative Projects and 28 Alphabets to... (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.15 — 13 ratings — published 1996
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Italic Calligraphy and Handwriting: Exercises and Text Italic Calligraphy and Handwriting: Exercises and Text (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.10 — 42 ratings — published 1969
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Modern Calligraphy Workshop: The Creative Art of Pen, Brush and Chalk Lettering Modern Calligraphy Workshop: The Creative Art of Pen, Brush and Chalk Lettering (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.19 — 57 ratings — published
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The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.11 — 126 ratings — published
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The Calligrapher’s Business Handbook: Pricing & Policies for Lettering Artists The Calligrapher’s Business Handbook: Pricing & Policies for Lettering Artists (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 4 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.45 — 69 ratings — published
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The Botanical Hand Lettering Workbook: Draw Whimsical and Decorative Styles and Scripts (Hand-Lettering & Calligraphy Practice) The Botanical Hand Lettering Workbook: Draw Whimsical and Decorative Styles and Scripts (Hand-Lettering & Calligraphy Practice)
by (shelved 4 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.02 — 87 ratings — published 2015
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Simply Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide to Elegant Lettering Simply Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide to Elegant Lettering (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 3.55 — 95 ratings — published 2016
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In Progress: See Inside a Lettering Artist's Sketchbook and Process, from Pencil to Vector In Progress: See Inside a Lettering Artist's Sketchbook and Process, from Pencil to Vector (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.54 — 861 ratings — published 2015
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The Zanerian Manual of Alphabets and Engrossing The Zanerian Manual of Alphabets and Engrossing (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 4 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 5.00 — 5 ratings — published 1981
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Learn to Draw Calligraphy Animals: 30 unique creations Learn to Draw Calligraphy Animals: 30 unique creations (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as calligraphy)
avg rating 4.17 — 18 ratings — published 2015
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