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Maureen Sullivan has produced the perfect handbook for helping you to develop & create your own original calligraphic style, & to enjoy the art of beautiful writing. The book begins with the historical background to calligraphy; the materials & equipment you need; & basic techniques, including ruling the paper, basic strokes, pen angles & basic letters. The book then progresses through the most common hands
- uncial, foundation, gothic, italic, sharpened italic & copperplate. Every letter of every hand is drawn out in stroke order & there is advice on letter & word spacing, all shown in clear, step-by-step photographs. About the Author Maureen Sullivan studied calligraphy at Reigate School of Art & Design & then at Roehampton Institute in London under internationally acclaimed tutors such as Gaynor Goffe & Margaret Daubney. Maureen graduated from Roehampton with a BA (Hons) degree in Calligraphy & Bookbinding in 1997. She has since graduated from the Society of Scribes & Illuminators Advanced Training Scheme & in 1998 was elected to Associateship of the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society. Maureen undertakes private & commercial commissions; teaches at adult education classes & takes private classes & workshops. She exhibits her work widely.