Foreword
Introduction
How to use this book
Chapter 1: Tools and Techniques
Chapter 2: Preparing to Work
Chapter 3: Alphabet Directory
Celtic
Ottonian
Romanesque
Gothic
Renaissance: white vine
Renaissance: neo-classical
Chapter 4: Contemporary Gallery
Margaret Morgan is a professional calligrapher and an Associate of the Calligraphy & Letters Arts Society. She regularly accepts both public and private commissions and conducts workshops for calligraphic societies. Although traditional formal calligraphy involving gilding, painting and heraldry form an important part of her work, she increasingly enjoys the challenge of more experimental lettering. To see more of Margaret's work visit www.thecalligrapher.co.uk.
I have tried some calligraphy and have also produced a stitched
illuminated letter. I wanted to improve my knowledge of this
subject. This is a comprehensive guide from materials, preparation
and techniques to history from certain time periods and guided
exercises. The images are clear and easy to follow. I would
thoroughly recommend this book
*Amazon Customer Review*
I think the books is beautiful and very informative. I was
delighted with it. I am definitely going to do some letters for our
family.
*Amazon Customer Review*
The Bible of Illuminated Letters is a comprehensive guide to
illumination. Having learnt a couple of calligraphy hands, I was
keen to develop my skills further by starting to create illuminated
letters. This book is the perfect guide. It starts with a
comprehensive introduction to the tools and techniques needed as
well as layout and colour theory. The main body of the book
contains decorated alphabets from six different time periods with
step-by-step instructions of how to create them. I found the
instructions straightforward to follow and I liked the inclusion of
examples of historical work from each period. The illustrations are
large enough for you to be able to see the details of each letter
clearly and the book is printed on good quality paper.
*Amazon Customer Review*
It is not often that I am able to recommend a book that has nothing
to do with embroidery or textiles, but for those who enjoy
embroidering letters, this book is a must. Of course there is a
section on vellum versus parchment and the various inks to use.
This of course can be disregarded. Where I found this book
interesting, was in its step-by-step instructions for recreating
letters from six historical periods. Both lower- and upper-case
letters are shown, accompanied by full instructions. The
illustrations give plenty of scope for imaginative interpretation
on how to convert them for embroidery and incorporate them into
your designs. This is a book that should be kept on the bookshelf
for that rainy day when inspiration needs to come calling.
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