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. |
(OUT of PRINT - SORRY) 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$28.95 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 |
(OUT of PRINT) Painting for Calligraphers
 by
Marie Angel.
Reprinted again in 1997, first published in 1984 - this is a
book on special painting techniques applied to calligraphers.
Minature painting styles are used for animals and flowers, and
entwined around Calligraphic capitals and to edge poems or other
framed work. An excellent book. Retail
price AUD$93.50 each. A hard cover book. |
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$41.85 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) Illuminated Letters
 By Stephan Oliver
A fascinating guide to the history of Illumination with more
than 25 practical projects. The book includes guidance on techniques
such as decoration, guilding and colouring. Fully illustrated
throughout. Retail price --.--.
Soft cover. |
(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. |
Calligraphy, Illumination & Heraldry
 By Patricia Lovett
In this very practical book, Patricia shows how medieval illuminated
manuscripts offer rich sources of ideas/examples for todays calligraphers,
artists and graphic designers. Step by step this book helps you
create a variety of projects from simple to technically advanced
and has a useful reference section on papers, brushes, mixing
colours, and preparation of vellum. Contributors to content of
this book include Hermann Zapf, Timothy Noad, Michelle P. Brown,
Rosemary Sassoon and Hubert Chesshyre. Illustrations include
some of the very best illuminated manuscripts. Retail price AUD$79.95 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$34.00 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 (Added NOV 2007)
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$13.20 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$16.50 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$33.90 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$49.85
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
 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$51.15 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 Farnese Hours
 Introduction
& commentaries by Webster Smith.
The original copy is in the Pierpont Morgan Library, New York.
Completed in Rome in 1546 for Alesandro Cardinal Farnese. A book
of private devotions, its illuminated content was known as the
best quality miniature painting. The 26 colour miniature paintings
taking a whole page each are arranged in pairs in this book,
as in the original. As well as many page edge panels also having
miniatures and scroll work. The devotional prayers are printed
as well, plus some copies of the calligraphic work in the original
hand. Retail price AUD$148.50 each.
A hard cover book covered in embossed suede leather,
with a protective book cover. |
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. |
