The Bible of Illuminated Letters: A Treasury of Decorative Calligraphy (Quarto Book)

If you're looking for an exceptional reference book for Illuminated lettering this is it. Absolutely crammed with beautiful examples of the work and all put into historical context, with a ton of information about materials and technique. Absolutely stunning 10 /10.

This is a beautiful book packed with ideas and gorgeous lettering and would be a great gift for someone who is interested in calligraphic art and illuminated lettering. I spent an evening browsing through and trying to decide which project to start first but it is just a lovely book to look at as well as use. Good value for money and recommended.

This is not just any old book on calligraphy. The illustrations are beautiful and would capture the imagination of anyone who loves books simply for the pleasure of opening them, and devouring the contents. To the unitiated it brings a world of fascination dating back into the past. In this day and age technology has to a large extent done away with the need to be expert in beatiful handwriting, but this book shows how in days gone by it was an art form practised by the leading scholars of the time.For the discerning reader it also shows how they could if they wished take it up as an absorbing hobby. Altogether a beautiful and inspiring book.

it is clearer than a bible for sure. the book sets out to explain various styles of letters, and give step by step pictures of how it is done. from celtic old style through to romanesque, renaissance and contemporary, its all there. even for experienced readers it is still informative. lots of letters inside to set readers into projects. every page is in colour, illustrations are clear, its like a giant work book. not sure about some of the colours schemes though, but i am nick picking here. if you copy everything once, you would be a master illuminator for sure!

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Interesting, learnt a lot..

Comprehensive and inspirational, I’m a pyrography artist and used this book to create a letter combining various styles in photo. I love this book, beautiful illustrations and doesn’t scrimp on the gold and colour.

Just what I wanted to allow me to understand this subject in all its detail. Very well illustrated and easy to follow. Very good value and a book to cherish.

Fast shipping and delivery Great book Thank you

J'adore ce petit ouvrage . Beaucoup d'exemples originaux très faciles a reproduire pour des enveloppes ou calligraphie enluminées du plus bel effet

Excelente aquisição! Livro bem acabado e útil para quem busca modelos desse estilo. Recomendo !!

A Veritable Textbook on Illumination with all styles from Celtic to Renaissance covered ,including the goof proof way to apply gold leaf. One for calligraphers library or as a valued present to a Calligrapher.I bought this as an e-book but consider it for a print version.

Aborda o básico sobre os suportes, pigmentos e aplicações a ouro. Apresenta diferentes alfabetos na elaboração das letras capitais, bem como opções de organização do suporte de trabalho. Valeu a pena. Aconselho.