Decorated Lettering

A treasure for anyone who loves writing, this book contains a world of calligraphic instruction and ideas for decorating your lettering. Whether you want to learn about formal calligraphy, or simply find inspiration for a special gift, master calligrapher Jan Pickett shows you what you need to know in this inspiring and exciting book.

The act of writing can be creative, meditative and very enjoyable. Whether you want to personalise your wedding stationary, create unique greetings cards, or add a special touch to display your poetry, decorated lettering transforms even the mundane into something personal and beautiful.

A comprehensive course in all aspects of decorated lettering; this book is suitable for beginners, experienced calligraphers and all those interested in the magical world of lettering. In fact, it is for everyone who loves letters.

* Expert advice from Jan Pickett, Honoured Fellow of the Calligraphy and Lettering Arts Society (CLAS) and a Fellow of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators (SSI)
* An exciting take on lettering that combines traditional calligraphy with innovative and modern ideas
* Hand-drawn lettering instructions allows non-calligraphers to produce amazing papercraft results