Mastering Modern Calligraphy: Beyond the Basics: 2,700+ Pointed Pen Exercises and Exemplars for Developing Your Own Style

It's a must have.As the name says,it requires some prior knowledge but overall nice.I wish it had grid with the letters.

A useful guide to calligraphic fonts. I got them in a paper and not online- it suits me very well

I only received this today and am flicking through and am falling in love with it. I have bought a ton of books over the years Ive tried to get a handle on modern calligraphy. Most have been ok, a couple good, and two excellent. This is the next level of excellent. So many examples of how to change it up, example of different grids in different shapes. tons and tons of different alphabets to get inspiration from. I think this will be the last book I will ever need to buy. Yes it is expensive, I was treating myself, but it is worth it. Its ring bound so will open flat. I dont understand why there isnt more description in the book when looking at it. I’ve tken a couple of photos of the contents pages as I think that gives an idea of just how wonderfully comprehensive it is. If you’ve been doing calligraphy for a while and are not sure what to do next, this is so the book for you. 10 out of 10.

I bought the Kindle book for $2.99 and was concerned it may not be laid out well. The Kindle book came in perfect condition and is totally usable.If you've never done Calligraphy, this is not a starter book. If you've been through Copper Plate Calligraphy for a while and hopefully at least completed one book in it, then you can take these alphabets in this book and run.If you're a beginner, you really need a teaching Calligraphy book. I suggest:Mastering Copper Plate Calligraphy:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486409511/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1And I suggest you get the physical book. It's affordable.After that, this book should be useful to you.

I’ve been getting myself set up to practice calligraphy as a new hobby. I’ve purchased nib holders, ink and nibs, together with practice paper. All I needed was the right book to help my practice and introduce me to basic and advanced concepts, drills and fonts. This book is it. Firstly, it is a beautifully-designed book with spiral-bound pages meaning it will stay open at the page you need while you practice. I’ve only just received this so I’ve been flipping through the pages, looking at the fonts/styles/methods and I know this is going to be the only book I’ll ever need, not just to learn various hands, but also to eventually develop a style of my very own. I’m confident this will be a constant companion in my new hobby for years to come.

“Modern calligraphy” is observed everywhere and I wanted the skill to create it. Thus began an exhaustive search for a book that would help me learn this specific style with a pointed pen (not markers). Nothing. Well, that’s because this book didn’t exist in May 2019!!! It was just released in October!And what an amazing book it is!First of all, it is beautiful: the cover, layout, design, photos, hard cover. The feel of the paper…and of course, the exemplars (the letters you want to imitate)!!! But I get ahead of myself.The table of contents is gorgeous (in addition to the headings, Ms. Thorpe gives a written example of the chapter) and so well-laid out. This book is COMPLETE.From methods of effective practice, guide to supplies, warm-up exercises/drills to actual strokes, to different kinds of layouts (i.e., not just linear writing!), flourishes (complete with drills!), grids/guides and additional resources. She gives examples with explanations, helpful hints and tips. Her descriptions help with the reader’s understanding.Ms. Thorpe goes into not only the basic “modern” alphabet, but then extrapolates (with exemplars!) with five complete alphabets. And she doesn’t just give you the alphabet to try; with each of one of these, she lists suggested nibs for execution success! She goes the extra mile.The book is wire bound so it can open flat so you can not only photocopy the guides/grids but also can lay it open to inspire while practicing.I’m not so sure that this book is for the rank beginner. Perhaps her other book “Modern Calligraphy” would help to that end.I forgot to mention that it’s so affordable. Under $20 on Amazon Prime for all of this information (and beauty!) So worth it!I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to step into the world of modern calligraphy. I love it…can’t stop hugging it. Pathetic…