Simple Stroke Calligraphy

Order came quickly, very happy with seller, book in good condition as advertised, would re order from seller.

What a great primer for a beginning calligrapher or someone like me, returning to lettering after a long absence. This author gives clear instruction and exemplars for four significant styles of writing --Gothic, Italic, Uncial, and Copperplate -- as well as tips for informal playful scripts, monoline alphabets, and lettering with a brush. The text of the book is encouraging, helpful and very easy to read. I was most interested in updating myself on the current pens and inks in use, and the first chapter is devoted to this. The color photography throughout the book is rich with ideas ranging from the simple that anyone might feel comfortable attempting, to more complex projects. I am so glad I own this book because I find myself referring to it often!

I had taken a couple of calligraphy classes a long time ago, and I bought Marci Donley's book thinking I might want to get back into it. I was so pleasantly surprised. Not only is the information very clear, very detailed and well organized, but the book itself is a beautiful work of art. The photography is so interesting, with many wonderful examples of incredible calligraphy pieces by different artists. There are, of course, examples of many different calligraphy styles in life-size, easy to copy alphabets. The book gave me all the information I needed to get back into calligraphy, plus it was very entertaining.