This is a fully illustrated guide to calligraphy, providing instructions for both the beginner and the more experienced "scribe" to attain competence in calligraphy techniques and to produce beautiful lettering. The author concentrates on the Round Hand, although creativity is encouraged and an experimental approach to calligraphy. A simple historical chart showing a chronological development of lettering styles and a list of materials and suppliers is also included. John Lancaster is also the author of "Introducing Op Art" and "Lettering Techniques" also published by Batsford.
- ISBN13 9780713443707
- Publish Date 5 March 1992 (first published 27 February 1986)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 July 2000
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pavilion Books
- Imprint Batsford Ltd
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 144
- Language English