A "tome" of inspiration. Very comprehensive coverage of basics and how-to plus 60 pages of detailed projects. ( )

This is an excellent informational book on all things calligraphic. This book contains tools, materials, vocabulary information on the names of parts of the letters and a guide to the particular sequence of strokes, pen angle and basic strokes used in the making of letters. This information I have not seen in any other calligraphy books.
Along with that, the book includes very good sample alphabets of broad edge letterforms. Foundational, Roman Capitals, Italic, Uncial, Black Letter and Neuland lettering styles, along with detailed written and illustrative samples of how to construct these letters.
There are chapters on Pointed Pen, Pointed Brush, Ruling Pen and drawn letterforms. If that isn’t enough there are sections on how to use your calligraphy: greeting cards, addressing envelopes, journals, and design.
The book is also filled with beautiful photographed samples of calligraphic artwork from many established calligraphers.
This is definitely a five star book and one to add to your personal library.
Five Star Book review by Donna Sabolovic ( )