For the Bookworms - A Holiday Gift Guide Crafted by John Neal Books

These books are a great addition to any calligrapher’s library! Delve into the history of calligraphy or learn a new skill! We know you’ll love these books as much as we do!

1. Origin of the Serif by Edward Catich
   The definitive work on the origin and development of the Roman inscriptional alphabet. Catich convincingly shows that the Trajan capitals were first brush written. Includes Catich's large brush capitals A-Z and instructions on making them. Full of illustrations. A superb reprint for all interested in Roman caps.
2. The Encyclopedia of Monograms by Leonard G. Lee
   This remarkable Encyclopedia of Monograms—filled with over 11,000 handsomely engraved initials, ciphers, crests, insignias, emblems, badges, and shields—is a resource of fantastic scope that will be useful to anyone working in the field of layout and graphic design.
3. Learning to Write Spencerian by Michael Sull
   An instructional manual for Spencerian covering equipment and tools, practice, and extensive instruction on the individual letters, by the man largely responsible for the revival of interest in this traditional American form of penmanship.
4. Quills and Vellum by Sue Hufton
   When working with traditional materials such as vellum and quills, a few helpful pointers are always welcome. From Sue Hufton, FSSI, this booklet includes her notes and diagrams covering the preparation and cutting of quills and sharpening a quill knife, as well as Irene Wellington's notes (and more from Sue) on preparing and working with vellum.
5. Mastering Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber Thorpe
   A comprehensive, full-color guide for experienced beginners and intermediate students interested in mastering contemporary styles, with an emphasis on experimentation and fun rather than rigid uniformity.
6. Instructions and examples of pictorial flourishes: quills, birds, swans, etc. Originally published under the title Fascinating Pen Flourishes. Recommended by Heather Held, Michael Sull, and others for the many examples (over 150) from a range of master penmen. For many years, this was the best reference in print, and it is still a valuable one.
7. Sull’s Manual of Advanced Penmanship by Michael R. Sull
Manual of Advanced Penmanship. Dive into groundbreaking styles and techniques that have never appeared in published form.
8. Mastering Hebrew Calligraphy by Izzy Pludwinski
If you are interested in learning Hebrew Calligraphy, this is your resource! Filled with instructional information, Izzy Pludwinski has compiled a wealth of instruction along with stunning examples. This book will not disappoint!

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• 1.Origin of the Serif by Edward Catich
• 2.The Encyclopedia of Monograms by Leonard G. Lee
• 3.Learning to Write Spencerian by Michael Sull
• 4.Quills and Vellum by Sue Hufton
• 5.Mastering Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber Thorpe
• 6.Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy by E.A. Lupfer
• 7.Sull's Manual of Advanced Penmanship by Michael R. Sull
• 8.Mastering Hebrew Calligraphy by Izzy Pludwinski

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