Yoursquo;ve always admired beautiful calligraphy; but you probably figured it was way too hard to master; right ? Calligraphy is actually much easier than you ever dreamed. All you need is the right guide and yoursquo;ll be up to speed in no time! Calligraphy For Dummies lets anyone discover the art and fun of lettering. With this hands-on guide; yoursquo;ll be able to develop your craft and test it out in no time. Starting with the italic alphabet; yoursquo;ll discover different types of strokes; how to angle your pen; and how to join letters. This easy-to-follow; step-by-step guide shows you: All the tools you need to practice the craft Where to get the proper ink and paper How to master several alphabets Different variations to change the look of letters How to mix and match your alphabets How to create a poster; sign; or certificate Ways to design and letter a quotation Common mistakes that can easily be avoided Calligraphy For Dummies also provides tips on how to put your calligraphy skills to good use; with ideas for making money; adding flair to wedding invitations; and more! It also includes ten fun alphabets and practice pages to hone in on your talent; as well as examples of poorly formed letters to keep you on track. With a little practice; yoursquo;ll be creating stunning letters and experiencing the joys of writing calligraphy!
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Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Quite an interesting account of a unique author-muse relationshipBy William MerrillNonfiction writer Simon Winchester. who has given us so many noteworthy historical books. focuses here on how Charles Dodgsons times with the Liddell family. and young Alice in particular. led to the creation of literary and photographic art. Indeed. Winchester writes much more about Dodgsons pursuit of photography than on his writing as Lewis Carroll. The book gives a fairly detailed summary of the early development of the camera. photo processing. and several of Dodgsons contemporaries in the world of mid-19th c. photography.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. For Lewis Carroll and Simon Winchester Fans Wishing to Know Charles DodgsonBy SarahThis is an unusually short work from Winchester. but the writing is just as good. Especially appropriate for fans of Lewis Carroll and Simon Winchester who want to know more about Charles Dodgsons fascination with young girls.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. No Cocaine HereBy ChurstmartI always thought that "Alice in Wonderland" was written under the influence of cocaine. but this book tells a much better story of a brilliant mathematician. photographer. and writer whose creativity was definately "out of the box". Although the language in this book requires a dictionary. it was fun reading something this well written and researched. Alice Liddell was captivating for Dodgson (AKA Lewis Carroll). but the true story is not the "happily ever after" I expected. Victorian Age sensibilities are the setting for a love story that borders on tragic when everyone follows the rules of etiquette and tradition. and yet out of comes one of the most incredible piece of story-telling ever written. Well worth the read--its only missing the photos of Alice.
