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“The art of illumination is re-examined in this richly illustrated publication. Each page is filled with eye-catching full-color examples of the illuminator’s art. This in-depth historical overview...begins with The Lindisfarne Gospels and moves through contemporary forms....[This] unique publication...[includes] hundreds of skillfully rendered full-color examples.”—School Arts.
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The Illuminated Alphabet: Creative Decorative Calligraphy
Published by
Sterling Publishing (NY), 2001
ISBN 10: 0806990740
ISBN 13: 9780806990743
Used
Paperback
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Noad, Timothy (illustrator). Create intricate, decorated letters, and then enhance them with brilliant gliding and rich hues. The Illuminated Alphabet puts a marvelous variety of alphabets and embellishments at your disposal Whether you're looking for simple or the elaborate examples, you will find enormous elegance and beauty in your illuminated lettering. From interlacing spirals of Irish script to the spiraling tendrils of the Gothic style, you'll re-create beautiful alphabets that have been admired throughout history. Pore through the history of illuminated letters, at the artists who created them, as well as the patrons who commissioned them. Each alphabet includes diagrams for upper and lower-case letters, ideas for borders and decorations, a materials list, instructions for gliding, and a fabulous gallery of historical and modern examples. Combine the best of traditional works and new masterpieces with this indispensable guide to the art of illumination. The Illuminated Alphabet shows the budding calligraphy artist how to create beautiful medieval lettering that would make the monks jealous. Seller Inventory # CIN0806990740G
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The Illuminated Alphabet: Creating Decorative Calligraphy
Seller: Crestview Books, Westerville, OH, U.S.A.
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Noad, Timothy (illustrator). Gently read paperback. No spine crease. Light wear. No owners' names/labels. Text is clean, unmarked. (Shelf: B2) Books are carefully sealed in waterproof poly and boxed to prevent damage during transit. Seller Inventory # 087778
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The Illuminated Alphabet: Creating Decorative Calligraphy
Published by
Sterling Publishing Co., New York, NY, 2001
ISBN 10: 0806990740
ISBN 13: 9780806990743
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Saucony Book Shop, Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Noad, Timothy (illustrator). First Edition. Stiff color illus. wraps, French flaps. Light shelf/handling wear. 160 pp., illus. in color. Scarce. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 028342
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The Illuminated Alphabet: An Inspirational Introduction to Creating Decorative Calligraphy
Seller: Barnes & Nooyen Books, Spring, TX, U.S.A.
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paperback. Condition: New. Noad, Timothy (illustrator). New Condition, Paperback book, Seller Inventory # 2607130042
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The Illuminated Alphabet: An Inspirational Introduction to Creating Decorative Calligraphy
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Noad, Timothy (illustrator). New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 13Q85_32_0806990740
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The Illuminated Alphabet: An Inspirational Introduction to Creating Decorative Calligraphy
Seller: SHIMEDIA, Brooklyn, NY, U.S.A.
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Condition: New. Noad, Timothy (illustrator). Satisfaction Guaranteed or your money back. Seller Inventory # 0806990740