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By Subject > Art > Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography
In a time when standardized computer fonts dominate designs and correspondences, it's refreshing to see a collection of books dedicated to the fine art of lettering, calligraphy and typography. This section includes a variety of books from basic ornamental letters to "how-to" and history books.
Recommendations...
 Florid Victorian Ornament
by Karl Klimsch
Over 700 borders, frames, corners, scrollworks, cartouches, florals, vases, geometrics, figures, rosettes, all in high Victorian style.
all books in Pictorial Archive
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| Products in Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography | | |  | 100 Calligraphic Alphabets
by Dan X. Solo
Artists, illustrators, and anyone in need of attention-getting graphics will find countless uses for these ready-to-use calligraphic alphabets. The elegant selection of 100 different fonts features both classic and modern styles.
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|  | 100 Decorative Condensed Alphabets
by Dan X. Solo
Handy archive of royalty-free typefaces ideal for ads, signs, menus, etc. Calico Casual, Designer Raleigh, Easter Gothic, Galaxy One, many other fonts. Use with any copier for an endless source of condensed type.
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|  | 100 Ornamental Alphabets
by Dan X. Solo
Treasury of royalty-free fonts ideal for adding eye-catching appeal to ads, posters, signs, etc. Carnival Open, Ecclesiastic, Garland, Laurel, many more.
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|  | 2,100 Victorian Monograms
by Karl Klimsch
Enhance scrolls, certificates, awards, and other graphic projects with elegant two-letter monograms from this comprehensive collection. Ideal, too, for use in art, needlework, and craft activities.
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|  | 5000 Decorative Monograms for Artists and Craftspeople
by J. O'Kane
Voluminous, diversified collection of ornamental two-, three-, and four-letter combinations — all in a rich variety of styles, many incorporating crowns, coronets, and ancient and modern alphabets. 130 black-and-white plates.
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|  | Alphabets and Ornaments
by Ernest Lehner
750 items, 14th through 19th century: alphabets, scripts, cartouches, title pages, ornamentation.
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|  | Art Deco Display Alphabets
by Dan X. Solo
Comprehensive, practical treasury of Art Deco typography selected by noted typographer Dan Solo. Includes Broadway Engraved, Lampoon, Modernique, Plaza Suite, Neon, over 90 more.
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|  | Art Nouveau Initials CD-ROM and Book
by Dover
Over 900 black-and-white, ready-to-use letters set amid urban and rural settings; embellished by heads and figures of men, women, and children; and in many other attention-getting formats.
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|  | The Art of Chinese Calligraphy
by Jean Long
Author provides both practical instruction and historical background, as well as examining the relationship of Chinese calligraphy to other art forms. Many black-and-white illustrations.
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|  | The Aztec and Maya Papermakers
by Victor Wolfgang Von Hagen
First scholarly work on papermaking in the Americas. Comprehensive discussion of processes and materials used. Introduction. Foreword. Appendix, Notes. Bibliography. Index. 6 illustrations. 81 photographs.
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| |  | Bookbinding: Its Background and Technique
by Edith Diehl
Mammoth volume by one of the world's foremost practitioners. Both historical survey emphasizing decorated bindings, and eminently practical guide to hand bookbinding. 93 plates, 242 figures.
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|  | Calligraphic Alphabets
by Arthur Baker
140 complete alphabets in most varied styles, with subtle rhythms, playfulness, power. Brush, steel pen, shaded pen; delicate, broad swashed — for every need, mood.
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|  | Calligraphic Swash Initials
by Arthur Baker
492 large-sized capital letters as decorative initials. All 26 letters appear in six or more styles, brush-painted in calligraphic swash.
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|  | Calligraphy
by Arthur Baker
Generous sampling of work by foremost modern calligrapher: single letters, words, sentences, ventures into abstract and Oriental calligraphy, more. Over 100 original alphabets. Foreword by Tommy Thompson.
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|  | Calligraphy A to Z
by Stuart David
Streamlined techniques include: a technique that allows you to form all letters, numerals, and punctuation marks with just a few basic strokes; emphasis on the structural elements of lettering; and more.
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|  | Calligraphy in Ten Easy Lessons
by Eleanor Winters, Laurie E. Lico
Beginners can get started on the basic Italic hand with this practical guide. Detailed discussions cover spacing, connecting letters; forming words and sentences; drawing "swash" capitals; more, plus applications. Numerous black-and-white illustrations.
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| |  | Calligraphy of the Middle Ages and How to Do It
by Marc Drogin
Four major medieval calligraphic styles plus profiles of a figure from each era — Julius Caesar, King Arthur, Charlemagne, Robin Hood. Expert advice, ideal for beginners; info on spacing, paragraphing, punctuation, layout, more.
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|  | Celtic Alphabets CD-ROM and Book
by Dover
Six wonderfully decorative black-and-white alphabets plus a basic alphabet of calligraphic Celtic letters will add a unique touch to poster art, advertising copy, textile design, and other projects.
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