INSTRUCTIONAL CALLIGRAPHY BOOKS
COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY FROM A to Z
A wonderful, accessible workbook for beginners.
SPITZFEDER KALLIGAFIE
This gorgeous book is focused on pointed pen scripts and while it’s written in German, there is so much valuable information to be gleaned from the extensive exemplars!
LEARNING TO WRITE SPENCERIAN SCRIPT
Michael Sull is the authority when it comes to Spencerian script!
SPEEDBALL TEXTBOOK
- 25TH EDITION
A comprehensive lettering guide, with stunning pointed pen exemplars.
FOUNDATIONS OF CALLIGRAPHY
If you are looking to learn traditional broad edge calligraphy, this is your book.
THE WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CALLIGRAPHY
This encyclopedia is an excellent resource, full of exemplars from around the world.
CLASSIC CALLIGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS
This book contains gorgeous exemplars and many projects.
THE ZANERIAN MANUAL
This exceptional vintage book is out of print but available for download here.
AMERICAN CURSIVE HANDWRITING
A self-study workbook by Michael Sull
MORE INSPIRATION
LETTER ARTS REVIEW
The world’s preeminent journal on calligraphy and lettering. You can subscribe to the quarterly publication here.
ILLUMINATING THE WORD
This book walks the reader through the creation of the Saint John’s Bible, the largest scribal commission since the end of the Middle Ages. The scope and detail of this project is staggering and absolutely fascinating.
UPPERCASE MAGAZINE
This independent quarterly magazine “for the creative and the curious” focuses on different themes each issue. The popular calligraphy issue is available to read online for free.
CALLIGRAPHY: A BOOK OF CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATION
If you are interested in gestural writing, add Denise Lach’s books to your library! Disponible en français.
MAKE INK
Learn how to make your own ink with natural and found materials.
STEAL LIKE AN ARTIST
A gem of a little book and must-have for all creatives.