Calligraphy: Easel-Does-It

Calligraphy: Easel-Does-It teaches illuminated lettering through photographs that capture motion as continuous sequences rather than isolated snapshots of key moments, which makes the physical process easier to follow and absorb. The pages fold open in an easel-style layout, so the book can stand upright and be consulted while you practice.

The eight projects cover a range of historical hands, including Gothic, Renaissance, Celtic, Romanesque and Modern Revival. Each one introduces a technique, explains where it is used, and then shows the work through captioned photographs that follow each stroke. The tools and materials required for a project are listed at its start.

A closing Gallery offers ideas for beginners, with examples from professional calligraphers that demonstrate the variety of results the techniques can produce.