Books,
Boxes and Portfolios
 by
Franz Zeier.
All aspects of this interesting subject
are introduced here, included with those in the books title are; tools,
adhesives, photo albums, mats, sewn & adhesive bindings.
Retail price AUD$80.40 each, a
hard cover book. |
Heraldry,
sources, symbols, and meanings
 by Ottfreid Neubecker.
A thorough, richly illustrated history of the system of Heraldry
and its art. 9 major elements of this art are explored in each chapter.
From the crusades to the uses of heraldry today, this is a book that
expounds the whole subject. Retail price is
AUD$39.95 each, a hard cover book. |
The
History and Technique of Lettering
 by Alexander Nesbitt.
The artist/typographers best buy, for a book that thoroughly chronicles
letter form development. All the way from pictographs to the 20th century
designers, the books subject matter includes Roman letter forms, Runes,
Medieval hands, Carolingian miniscule and derivatives; humanistic writing
and derivative fonts, and many more. Just from its tips and technical
hints the book is a must for those attending intermediate/advanced classes.
Retail price AUD$27.50 each, a soft cover book. |
The
Art and Craft of Paper
 By Faith Shannon
An inspiring book for all ages, with more than 100 pages of colour
photographs and 200 step by step diagrams covering a wealth of exiting
projects you can make at homewith a minimum of expense and equipment.
The book sections are; Paper in Perspective, history, folk art, ethnic
traditions. Basic Techniques, making paper in the home, bookbinding.
Decorative skills, spattering and spraying, resist printing, colour
washing, block printing, mono printing, marbling. Projects, books, covered
boxes, jewellery, trays, frames, table tops, cards, lampshades, screens,
papier mache bowls and other projects. Retail
price AUD$33.50 each. A soft cover book. |
Formal
Scripts
 by John Woodward
With historical notes by Stan Knight. This book is for serious calligraphers
and graphic designers. Full of the complete history of lettering and
dealing in subjects like the origins, varieties and practical implications
of formal letterforms. Mr Woodward already had an international reputation
as a calligrapher before this book - need we say more. Retail
price AUD$60.44 each, a tall hard cover book |
Historical
Scripts
 by Stan Knight
A book that has been with us since the 1984 first edition. A complete
revision and with more illustrations added in 1998, the book has been
a base to refer to and learn from for a long time. It points the reader
to greater study and conclusions leading beyond its last page. Retail
price AUD$73.80 each, a tall hard cover book. |
Layout
and Design for Calligraphers
 by Alan Furber
This is the book to enlighten the calligrapher about 'white space',
'balance', 'weight of elements' and all related knowledge of this obscure
part of the lettering arts. The book is a summary of the hundreds of
hours spent by Alan teaching these important concepts to calligraphers.
Retail price AUD$37.12 each,
a soft cover book. |
Celtic
Art, The Method and Construction # NOW AVAILABLE in 2007
 by George Bain
George spent a great part of his life studying celtic manuscripts
and anything else Celtic with a similar content. The result is this
highly informative book, with pictures, drawings and diagrams on nearly
every page. For a serious student the book is a goldmine that can be
a reference for many years, on the exacting details of this beautiful
art. Celtic lettering is also shown throughout with special guidance
about illuminated capital designs, which is a special feature of early
Christian biblical texts. Retail price AUD$30.60 each, a soft cover book. |
Enrich
your Calligraphy
 by Diana Hardy-Wilson
A book for the intermediate or advanced calligrapher. It details:
design perspectives, production considerations, understanding the creative
process, creativity & visual awareness, spatial relations, creating
ideas books and personal reference collections. Also full of artwork
by many well known calligraphers, the book is a winner for its depth
of insight. Retail price AUD$34.95 each, a hard cover book. |
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(OUT
of PRINT - SORRY) Creative Miniatures, A Complete Guide To Miniature
Painting
 by Patricia Moy.
500 years of miniature painting is discussed in the first chapter.
With the following chapters dealing with materials, techniques and the
surfaces for miniature work like ivory, ivorine, watercolour paper etc.
Plus peripheral subjects like, silhouettes to scraperboard, and gold
leaf to collage. Retail price AUD$27.45
each, a soft cover book. |
Japanese
Bookbinding
 by Kojiro Ikegami
For those with an interest in eastern bookbinding, this book is
a master craftsmans instruction on Japanese bookbinding techniques.
All methods are expounded here, and this includes the extra fine finishing
work that Japanese are famous for. With approx. 400 photos &
drawings, plus a huge variety of methods and ideas to use, this book
has become a classic. Retail price AUD$75.00 each, a hard cover book. |
(OUT
of PRINT) More Paper Sculpture, A Step By Step Guide
 by Kathleen
Ziegler & Nick Greco
This book represents one of the best resources on paper sculpture.
10 well known artists present all new hand selected projects and gallery
pieces. This delightful medium is expressed in the very best way, with
sections on the making of an illustrated finished piece. Highly colourful
and decorative this art is exceptionally clever. Retail
price AUD$92.50 each. A hard cover book. |
(OUT
of PRINT) Paper Sculpture, Step By Step Guide
 by Kathleen Ziegler &
Nick Greco
Teaching the technical skills necessary to create visually appealing
paper sculptures, this book has easy to follow photographs and text.
A myriad of applications in paper as an illustrative medium. A must
have guide. Retail price AUD$54.60 each.
A soft cover book. |
Pen
Lettering
 by Ann Camp
Continually re-printed since 1958, this small book has proved its
worth by its calligraphy content. It starts with the first step in western
writing, Roman lettering - and progresses to Italic style. The knowledge
and tips along the way reveal a stable functional basis, that will support
any ernest student. Retail price AUD$15.10 each. A soft cover
book. |
Sherborne
Missal
 by Janet Backhouse
This manuscript was aquired by The British Museum in 1998, and is
one of the most spectacular manuscripts ever. The famous Gothic period
Illuminator John Siferwas was responsible for much of the painting/illumination
work in this missal. Superbly Illustrated, this book completely does
the Sherborne Missal justice û and covers well the creation
and history associated with this masterpiece. Retail
price AUD$54.95 each. A hard
cover book. |
An
Abecedarium
 by Lee Hendrix and Thea Vignau-Wilberg
This small hard cover book features the work of Joris Hoefnagel,
a truly great European illuminator. The illustrations are taken from
the larger "Mira Calligraphiae Monumenta". The subject matter
is the Roman majescule alphabet and Gothic miniscules along with associated
exquisite artwork. Retail, AUD$26.35
each. |
The
Character
 by John Stevens
The third of a trio of books from this master calligrapher. Although
thin - with only 32 pages, the book has dynamite content of 10 years
work from John. His creativity shines from page one in kaleidoscopic
form, and impresses itself on ones memory, just from its height and
depth. Retail price AUD$64.25 each.
A soft cover book. |
The
Hebrew Letter, Calligraphic Variations
 by Ismar David
Not just a book, but presented in a book box with 32 charts accompanying
in a set. Hebrew calligraphy is the subject and the book has basic writing
instruction and historical background. Providing the essential basis
for a student , with more developed variations. Retail
price AUD$135.30 each. A boxed, soft cover book. |
Writing
and Scripts, history and techniques
 by Michelle P. Brown
This British Library guide conveys both east and western writing
evolution. Particularly explaining the processes of production of the
medieval book, and assessing the impact of modern technology on the
state of writing and its future. Illustrated with over 70 colour and
black and white photographs, this book introduces the history of books
and how they are made. Retail price AUD$32.95
each. Soft cover. |
(OUT
of PRINT - SORRY) The Historical Source Book for Scribes
 by Michelle Brown
and Patricia Lovett
This book brings together the approaches of a professional palaeographer
and a practised scribe, to focus in detail on manuscripts in the British
Library and other important collections. 14 historical manuscripts,
supported by other examples are used to explore 15 selected writing
styles. Full sets of exemplars of each alphabet used and 13 specially
created interpretations of those historic letter forms are just part
of the content of this wonderful book. Retail
price AUD$54.95 each. A hard cover book. |
The
Calligrapher's Handbook
 edited by Heather
Child
A classic book from the Society of Scribes and Illuminators (SSI).
Now revised and expanded since its first publication in 1985, contains
sections by; John Woodcock, Donald Jackson, Sam Somerville and Sydney
Cockerell. Each devoting their special attentions to writing instruments,
pigments, writing surfaces, letter design, handwriting, decoration and
printing techniques, and more. Retail price AUD$50.12 each. A soft cover book. |
The
Painted Word
 by Dave Wood
The book contains Dave Wood's work over many years. The pursuit
of excellence in contemporary calligraphy is revealed in Dave's imaginative
interpretations of well known literature. A truly inspiring book that
lifts the heart. Retail price AUD$37.00
each soft cover, AUD$75.60 hard cover |
The Holy Bible
 by Timothy Botts
The author of many books on illuminated
scripture, Timothy has used the Holy Bible in this book to express his
word pictures. Containing more than 350 of the greatest Bible passages,
this 'Botts Illustrated Edition' is an exquisite gift Bible for the
new century. Retail price AUD$169.50
each. A hard cover book. There is a special 'presented to:'
interleaf page inside the front cover, making this book the ideal gift... |
Speedball
Textbook, version 23
 by Joanne Fink & Judy
Kastin.
This 'textbook' is now at the 23rd edition, and has been around
since 1935 or earlier. The content is an ideal reference for the beginner
or intermediate calligrapher, its coverage has been expanded in this
version, with many more varied styles. Retail price AUD$50.20 each. A soft cover
book. |
Latin
Palaeography, Antiquity And The Middle Ages
 by Bernhard Bischoff Translated
by Daibhi O Cronin & David Ganz
This work is by the greatest living authority on medieval palaeography,
and accounts for the history of latin script. Also outlining the history
of book illumination in its section on the role of the book in cultural
history. Not easily surpassed. Retail price AUD$63.25 each. Soft cover. |
The
Zanerian Manual of Alphabets and Engrossing
 Zaner- Bloser Inc.
Originally published in 1895, it has been re-printed from time to
time - the latest re-print is here for us to learn from. A book from
the great period of American calligraphic tradition, and full of the
works of many famous American calligraphers. The content is from instructors
at the Zanerian College and reflects the high standard they achieved.
Retail price AUD$57.20 each.
A soft cover book. |
(OUT
of PRINT - SORRY) Step by Step Calligraphy
 By Susan Hufton
A complete guide with creative projects. From basic skills to accomplished
techniques Susan Hufton provides a complete course in mastering the
ancient skill of calligraphy. With clear, progressive instructions,
from the core alphabets to the creative challenge of 15 imaginative
projects, Step by Step calligraphy is practical, informative and attractive.
Retail price AUD$37.10 each.
Soft cover. |
The
Story of Writing
 By Donald Jackson
This book relates the story of the "Magic Art" from its
earliest beginnings in cuneiform script of the Sumerians to the present
day. A central theme in the author's account is the link between the
materials used for writing and the way this writing developed. Papyrus
and reed used by the Egyptians, the stonecarving of the Romans, curing
and using a quill, making illuminated letters, all these and more are
illustrated in step by step drawings. The text covers history and on
through the invention of printing press, copperplate printing and steel
nibs. Also coming to our present and future, the book illuminates Donald
Jackson's theme that a man's writing is the mirror of his personality.
Retail price AUD$63.80 each.
Hard cover. |
Cover
to Cover
 By Shereen LaPlantz
Shereen's book on creative techniques to make beautiful books, journals
and albums is still available from us. Everything from simple pamphlets
to Japanese stab bindings, complex fold books, and many others are included
in the broad span of this book. Besides 170 photographs and hundreds
of illustrations, there are detailed instructions to guide you to becoming
an expert bookbinder. This book has weathered the time by a decade or
so and is still around - surely this speaks volumes for the books content.
Retail price AUD$35.45 each.
Soft cover. |
Woven
and Interlocking Book Structures
 By Elizabeth Steiner and Claire
Van Vliet
Here is an advanced bookbinders book. It approaches book making
from the point of view of - what is the best way to serve the content
of different texts. A basis of four models, with their possible endless
variations, allows the reader to make up and develop the designs shown.
These basic designs are presented in their simplest form with lots of
extra line diagrams per page, to aid in making up each structure. Some
of these have been used for producing books professionally even up to
twelve hundred copies. Handmade bookmaking is taken to a higher level
in this 140 page illustrated book, an ideal intermediate to advanced
work book. Retail price AUD$65.00 each.
Soft cover. |
The
Illuminated Alphabet
 By
Jim Billingsley
A hands-on book, with a complete set of large 'A' to 'Z' capital
letters for you to learn this Illuminating skill. The capitals are taken
from the work of Owen Jones, (1806-1889) who produced many different
sets of alphabets and used illumination and colour to decorate them.
Each work page of this book has a capital letter which is approximately
12x12cm in size, and except for the outline in black has no colour or
gilding. In the front is a completed set of letters each having different
gilding and colour usage. There is a section on Tools, Tips and Procedures,
to bring you to understanding how to fill in the blanks and finish the
artwork. Finally the book has a chapter on professional solutions, covering
subjects like; Retouching, Watercolour Intensification, Presenting the
finished work, for framing or inclusion in a panel of text. Retail
price AUD$22.45 each. Soft cover. |
Parallel
Pen Wizardry
 By Brenda Broadbent
Brenda is well known in the USA for her Paper & Ink Arts
travelling shop, and has produced a gold mine of a book here. It literally
takes the Parallel pen to pieces, and re-writes every pre-conceived
concept, expanding the abilities of this already wonderful pen by 1000
percent. The book also has a number of other writers, Sheila Waters,
Ward Dunham etc plus our Australian calligraphy teacher Collene Kalb.
Here is an abreviated list of contents; What makes this pen so special?
Cartridge tips & tricks, Using other inks, Gouache, Watercolor,
Waterproof acrylic inks, Write with white, Cleaning tips, Flourishes
& monoline work, High contrast thick & thins, Paper
effects, Color blending, Experimentation, Drawing with this pen, Gothic
exemplars, Fabric (T-shirt) work, Pen-made florals, Teach with the Parallel
pen, Gothicized variations, Gallery. A truely explosive book. Retail price AUD$40.80 each. Soft cover. |
Learning
to Write Spencerian Script
 By Michael Sull
Now you can rediscover this beautiful art and learn to write in
the same style of decorative penmanship that was practised a century
ago in America. Beginning with a brief historical introduction and an
explanation of the pen, pen points and ink necessary for practise. The
viewer is guided step by step in the process of writing each letter
twice. As Michael Sull demonstrates this, a completed model of the written
letter is always in view in the top right portion of the screen. Nearly
as good as a personal teacher on your shoulder as you do the work. Retail
price AUD$71.35 each. VHS video in PAL format. |
Spencerian
Script and Ornamental Penmanship
 by Michael Sull
A reference book of early American Handwriting, beginning with some
of the work of Platt R. Spencer. The book expands from the base laid
down by Mr Spencer to cover Letterforms, Correspondence writing, Signature
writing, Novelty styles and Offhand flourishing. Over 500 pages of 'honey'
for the Spencerian copperplate calligrapher. Retail
price AUD$54.95 each,
a softcover book. |
Learning
to Write Spencerian Script
by Michael & Debra Sull
Here is the book that supports the video above, and even shows more
capitals techniques than the video does. Two sheets of sample lines
are included with different line heights, to help you practise and get
your spacing right. The book covers Equipment & Tools, Basics of
Practise, Perception & Speed, Lowercase letters, Classes of Letters
& Numbers, Lowercase forms, Capital letters, Capital forms and Signature
writing.
Retail price
AUD$26.95 each,
a softcover book. |
Calligraphy
in the Copperplate Style
 By H.Kaufman &
G.Homelsky.
Another book used for teaching students of copperplate style calligraphy.
A straightforward step by step instructional book, that shows the nine
basic strokes and how to assemble them into lower & upper case letters,
plus how to form numerals and punctuation and further suggestions. 64
illustrations help to guide the reader, as well as three copyable guide
sheets in different sizes. This book is based on the years of the authors
teaching adult education courses in copperplate. This book rates along
with the finest for its instruction. Retail
price AUD$13.90 each. A soft cover book of 30 pages. |
The
Technique of Copperplate calligraphy
 By Gordon Turner.
The Copperplate calligraphers complete pointed pen method. A favourite
book of teachers to instruct their students, the roundhand copperplate
is shown from the simplest straight strokes to the most complex curves,
all in step by step order. Flourished strokes are also developed and
a multitude of examples of finished lettering throughout, as even the
books chapters are written in copperplate. Extra information is included
on the equipment needed and some pen making techniques. Retail
price AUD$13.50 each. A soft cover book of 42 pages. |
Mastering
Copperplate Calligraphy. A Step by Step Manual
 By Eleanora
Winters.
In this Copperplate Manual, Eleanora has written a complete
step by step guide for students of this beautiful style. A thick
book with nearly 200 pages, it divides into 3x sections starting
with a historical background about copperplates early roots. Then
further sections on "Learning Copperplate" and lastly
the section on "Using Copperplate". This last part is
enlarged to include advanced applications and will take the student
through intermediate toward mastery of Copperplate writing as
good as a professional would. Retail
price AUD$37.97 each.
A soft cover book. |
The Calligrapher's Bible
 By David Harris.
100 complete alphabets and how to write them. An extra thorough
and complete book, with so many hands to choose from, it is almost bewildering.
Not only are the standard 5 hands from 2000 years of European calligraphy
shown, along with their many variations. But, modern scripts and styles,
that a showcard and ticketwriter could use are included. Well worth
it as a reference and "gold mine" for the avid calligrapher.
Also includes sections on basic calligraphy instruction, as well as
laying gold by traditional gilding techniques. Retail
price AUD$93.60 each. A hard cover, spiral backed book. |
An Elegant
Hand
 By William E. Henning. Edited
by Paul Melzer
The Golden Age of American Penmanship & Calligraphy is thoroughly
expounded in this book. The broad spectrum of the lettering arts as
developed in America by Master Penman such as Austin N. Palmer, Francis
B. Courtney and Louis Madarasz and many more (Spencer, Dennis and Henning
himself) is found in the chapters, along with over 400 illustrations
of their work. Ross Green added the preface to this worthwhile exposition
of handwriting and lettering. Retail price AUD$196.98 each. A hard cover book. |
The
Gilded Page
 By Kathleen P. Whitley
The History and Technique of Manuscript Gilding is thoroughly expounded
in this book. Kathleen uses the studies of people like Edward Johnston
and William Graily for reference, and delves into the history of gilding
to bring its unique creativity to the reader. Whether for illumination
practise or study, the contents of The Gilded Page will edify all avenues.
Items such as recipes and step by step methods of application are described
for all to understand. Retail price AUD$131.32
each. A hard cover book. |
Calligraphic
Flourishing [OUT OF STOCK CURRENTLY - SORRY]
 By Bill Hildebrandt.
Bill Hildebrandt's definitive book on Flourishing is unsurpassed
by any other on this obscure calligraphic subject. Here any type of
nib or brush can be used to develop a magnificent ability as a calligraphic
flourisher. Either analysing others strokes or building you own is never
made easier than in this book. Cadel flourishing is also dealt with
in great detail, and provides the base/key work for any development
of flourishing. A beginner or intermediate calligrapher will benefit,
and even advanced calligraphers can learn from this wonderful book.
Retail price AUD$64.20 each. A soft cover book with acid
free pages. |
The
Grandes Heures of Jean Duke of Berry
 Introduction & legends
by Marcel Thomas.
The original copy is in the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris. Commissioned
in 1407 by the Duke, who already owned some of the best manuscript books
in existence at that time, the books illuminated work has many similarities
to other quality works. A detailed introduction outlines the story of
this books creation and other information. This book has colour images
from the original in near exact copy size (400x300mm). A marvel to see
and study. Retail price AUD$519.00 each. A
hard cover book. |
The
Hours of Simon De Varie
 Introduction by James
H Marrow.
The original copy is in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu. Dated
to 1455 and commisioned for Simon De Varie the book was only recently
merged into a whole work from 3 seperate parts. The miniature paintings
done by Jean Fouquet are exquisitly done, and includes small pictures
and other artwork of interest to illuminators. A great amount of detail
is expounded in the books chapters, to give insight into each of the
seperate volumes and the written subject matter of this book of hours.
Retail price AUD$220.00 each. A
hard cover book and book cover covered in a dark burgundy silk. |
Calligraphy Masterclass
 by Mary Noble, Rachel
Yallop & Eleanor Van Zandt.
This is a complete guide to calligraphy, with ten stylish projects.
As well as an Equipment & Materials chapter, four calligraphy styles
are outlined in the books chapters, These are, Foundation hand, Italic,
Uncial & Copperplate. The calligraphy set attached to the inside
cover of the book contains; 3x sizes of square cut nibs for Foundation,
Italic & Uncial work. A wide poster tip nib for extra large writing.
A Copperplate nib. A blank Reed, which can be cut to form a nib tip.
4x ink cartridges, and some gold leaf foil.
 The book &
bubble pack set inside the cover.
Retail price AUD$42.50 each.
A hard cover, with a spring bound book inside,
PLUS a calligraphy equipment set in a bubble pack in the front cover. |
FOUNDATIONS OF CALLIGRAPHY
 by Sheila Waters.
This is the culmination of at least 5 years work, plus the many
many years of calligraphic and teaching experience of Sheila Waters.
This book Foundations of Calligraphy, is re-worked and compiled into
book form, from a long set of 13 articles in Lettering Arts Review from
1995 to 2000. It is also jam packed with colour pictures of work she
has created over the years. At that time the articles were so well received,
and this book brings evrything together. Sheila's unique approach to
calligraphy can be experienced here as you follow the threads and put
together the conclussive methods from chapter to chapter. A book for
the intermediate and advanced calligrapher, that will prove its worth,
even in the first chapter.
Retail price
AUD$120.50 each. A hard cover book. |
Simple Stroke Calligraphy
 by Marci Donley.
Here is a book that not only breaks away from the traditional approach,
but devotes much of its content to all the techniques you would only
learn from attending classes, with a teacher poring over your shoulder.
Basically every chapter explores a technique or alphabetic style. The
broad range of subject matter, covers subjects like; 4 main calligraphic
styles, plus Ruling pens, Poster pens, Brush lettering, Dimensional
paint writing, Heat embossing, Backgrounds, and even goes as far as
creating your own Alphabet. Besides standard projects like Greeting
cards, Scrapbooks, Gift tags, Invitations, Signs, Certificates and Dinner
party menus. What a book !!!
Retail price
AUD$93.60 each. A hard cover book. |
Calligraphy
School
 by Gaynor Goffe & Anna Ravenscroft.
A step by step guide to the fine art of lettering. Having easy and
well illustrated instructions. for a number of calligraphic styles.
Plus in depth chapters on tools, methods, layouts etc. Finally having
9 specially devised projects for calligraphers of all levels, based
on what is learnt from the earlier chapters..
Retail
price AUD$67.30 each. A hard cover book. |
(ALL SOLD
OUT - SORRY) The Art of Calligraphy
by David Harris.
This is a definitive - very well illustrated, guide to the history
and techniques of beautiful lettering. The book contains around 20 different
hands, the family or root of each hand is shown in 6 groups. Some of
these are obscure and difficult to find, like Batarde, Fraktur, Bastard
hands, etc. Complete examples are given in a unique overlapping method
of each hand. There are not many books like this one, for its content.
Retail price AUD$67.30 each.
A soft cover book. |
(ALL SOLD OUT - SORRY) Insights into Left Handed Calligraphy
by Betsy Rivers-Kennedy.
A small booklet devoted entirely to left-handed people, wishing
to write calligraphically. Now in its 3rd edition, a testament to the
books good content. It opens insight into many ways of "lefties"
writing, breaking free from the standard methods, to allow results instead
of failure. A book with excellent insight into unknown, practical "how
to" methods.
Retail price AUD37.75 each. A
soft cover book.
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| Decorate with Type
by Harry C Pears.
A TYPEFACE book categorized by the well known "Serif"
and "Sans Serif" groups plus "Art Deco" and "Art
Noveau". Other groups are added as fonts available today have
expanded into every shape imaginable. 27 main divisions
take care of the bulk of typefonts, with sub-divisions as neccessary
in each of those 27 main groups.
Obviously not all fonts are included, as this would be impossible.
But sufficient samples have been included to classify various font
trends. An "Index of categories" at the
beginning of the book has the main groups, each with a short descriptive
abstract, then a sample of each sub-division is shown, with its recognized
font name and its division name. A short summary of some of the main
categories;
Antique, Art Deco,
Calligraphy, Contemporary, Craft, Gothic, Initials, Inline, Outline,
Stencil, Ultra Bold, Ultra Wide etc.
Retail price AUD$77.00 each. A soft cover book.
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