Decorative Alphabets: A Coloring Book of Letters and Borders - Softcover

Suber Thorpe, Molly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0578845571 ISBN 13: 9780578845579

Publisher: Calligrafile Press, 2021

Synopsis

Color for fun. Color to learn.

Decorative Alphabets is a coloring book for lettering and illustration enthusiasts of all ages:

• 27 complete, hand-lettered alphabets
• 26 decorated drop cap letters
• 53 ornate borders of flowers, animals, and geometric patterns

The intricate letter and border designs provide a relaxing art experience, but the appeal does not end there! This is also a book for hand lettering artists looking for letterform inspiration and traceable designs.

50+ ornate alphabets, majuscules & borders

The 53 coloring pages are a modern take on type specimen books of old. Use this book to learn new lettering styles by tracing the exemplars, or just have fun by coloring the ornate illustrations.

High-quality coloring book

Coloring pages are printed single-sided so you never have to worry about ink bleeds. The generous margins make it easy to cut out pages for sharing or tracing.

About this title

About the Author

Molly Suber Thorpe designs custom lettering for brands and individuals around the world, digital products for artists, and educational content for calligraphers. Since 2012, Molly has helped letterers hone their skills - through her books, classes, and tools - opening doors to new creative opportunities and careers. Molly has written three bestselling books about calligraphy. Modern Calligraphy (2013) is a beginner's guide covering the basics of pointed pen script. It was named an Amazon Favorite Craft Book (2013) and has been translated into Spanish and Chinese. Picking up where her first book leaves off, Mastering Modern Calligraphy (2019) is an in-depth guide to modern calligraphy, and the perfect companion for pointed pen and digital calligraphers alike. And her third book, The Calligrapher's Business Handbook (2017), is a guide for crafting a thriving freelance career out of hand lettering. Molly's extensive client list includes Google Arts and Culture, Martha Stewart, Fendi, Michael Kors, Alfred Coffee, and AARP. Her work and words have appeared in dozens of publications, including The Guardian, Buzzfeed, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, and yahoo! Learn more about Molly at mollysuberthorpe.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Calligrafile Press
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0578845571
• ISBN 13: 9780578845579
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 120