Calligraphy in Ten Easy Lessons (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)
by Eleanor Winters, Laurie E. Lico, Laurie Lico Albanese
Category: Art

Absolute beginners can learn how to get started on the basic Italic hand in this practical guide. Detailed discussions cover spacing and connecting letters; forming words and sentences; drawing "swash" capitals; changing nibs; using color; making corrections; waterproofing; addressing envelopes, making invitations, and stationery, and transcribing special texts. Numerous black-and-white illustrations.