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Learn American Calligraphy

Learn World Calligraphy

Learn Calligraphy

Calligraphy Alphabets Made Easy

Using Calligraphy

Calligraphy Made Easy



"Finally! A remarkable work that showcases America’s own unique contributions into calligraphic design and the usage thereof. Ms. Shepherd has done her research throughout this historical journey of our nation’s past and present, bringing to light a wealth of knowledge for students of both the written and generated word."
—Michael Sull, Master Penman, author of Sull’s Manual of Advanced Penmanship

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CALLIGRAPHY IN AMERICA started out based mainly on alphabets and page designs that were inherited from Europe. But in recent decades American letter artists have created many of the world’s newest, most exciting ideas: graffiti, native American art, mosaics and pixels, fiber art, folk art, innovative handwriting, and the letters of amateurs. This new book, the 20th from Margaret Shepherd, is all about these fresh new visual traditions, which have expanded the definition of calligraphy itself.

Shepherd surveys the landscape of unique styles and describes how two dozen alphabets originated and what shaped them. Simple diagrams and exercises help you try out the styles for yourself.

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