A comprehensive guide of over 100 different alphabets for calligraphers of all levels.

This comprehensive, wiro-bound guide to the art of fine penmanship is the ultimate easy-to use reference book for anyone interested in creating these elegant letterforms. Discover over 100 beautifully crafted calligraphic hands with step-by-step pen strokes and common group structures, and explore points of interest within each hand to ensure correct representation of the characters.

An extensive preparatory section shows you essential tools, materials and basic techniques to allow you to extend your repertoire with ease, learn new hands and refine your art.