Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy: A Step-By-Step Manual (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography)

Absolutely delighted with this book. I love that the author gives such great insights but also you have to put in the work to create your own copperplate writing.Lots of information, step by step guide, clear examples, concise letters.Just so happy I bought this book.The price is unbeatable truly

I am completelly new to calligraphy so buying a book without seeing it was quite a risk for me. But I am very happy with the book - there are lots of examples how to write copperplate, examples of wrong and correct writing (although I recognize that there may not be wrong or right way of writing), lots of texts... It really looks like what a complete beginner needs and I can’t wait to start practising.Content:IntroductionHistorical backroundLearning copperplate- Before you begin (general rules and guides)- The miniscule alphabet- The capital letters- numbers and punctuation- changing the size of lettersUsing copperplate- writing in color- using good paper- writing out a page- commercial calligraphy- retouching, correcting and croppingBibliographyIndex

It’s good for practicing calligraphy with pencil, but ink goes through to the other side.

Lovely book. Very easy to use.

Fantastic step by step teaching book. Some people gave a negative review of this book because the author gives information on how to create your own guidelines and does not provide ready made ones. I mean.. If you are not willing to do it yourself than what are you even doing learning calligraphy? I actually love the fact that Eleanor gives such detailed instructions and teaches self discipline and patience, which are so essential if you are dreaming of becoming an amazing calligrapher. 5 stars and more!

A great book with all you need to progress in this discipline.

This is a book which will reward study.I hold English Round Hand (Copperplate) to be the most beautiful script. This volume takes you from an assumption of zero knowledge, bit by bit ,incrementally building to previous steps, towards mastery of the goal.I'm still on the journey, but it's a great fun and rewarding study, and has heightened my appreciation of beauty in script - this is a great eye opener and feeds the mind and feasts the eye.And it breaks down into steps how to get there ... which is so exciting & empowering

Learning to do copperplate has been really good fun, this book is very good and extremely thorough, worth every penny.