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The Technique of Copperplate Calligraphy: A Manual and Model Book of the Pointed Pen Method (Lettering, Calligraphy, Typography) [Paperback]

Gordon Turner
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2 Jan 2000 0486255123 978-0486255125
This volume is a complete manual on the technique of writing with the pointed pen in roundhand, which is the American version of copperplate. You'll find detailed step-by-step instructions for executing the straight stroke, variations on the straight stroke (heavy strokes, hairline), curved stroke, push stroke, shading, ligatures, and other components of the style.

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  • Paperback: 48 pages
  • Publisher: Dover Publications Inc. (2 Jan 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0486255123
  • ISBN-13: 978-0486255125
  • Product Dimensions: 21 x 0.4 x 27.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 357,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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This book is good for the price. The examples could be better. I've seen great examples from other teachers. It is worth the money invested and a good, starter for people who want to learn copperplate or engrosser's script.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Help in my copperplate 17 Feb 2012
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This book has been so very helpful. I am an upside down left-hander and although I have had to do it "my way" this book has helped very much.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Elegant, good value, full of helpful advice and examples 6 Jan 2005
By M. Chapman - Published on Amazon.com
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I love using this book for several reasons. The entire text is gracefully handwritten in Copperplate by this Master Penman. He has a very beautiful, elegant style and technically impressive nib control.

The book was published in 1987 and the author born in 1915, at the tail end of the `old-world', when Spencerian and Copperplate scripts were more widely practiced and enjoyed. I like the fact that he must have been about 70 years old when he prepared this work, making his steady hand, smooth and fluid hairlines all the more notable.

An aspect I particularly value and enjoy is that, unlike some Copperplate books where every stroke is absolutely perfect, this work is presented unretouched. As such it is far more 'human' and shows me what I can realistically aspire to.

Elegant, very useful, great value for money, highly recommended!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good, basic instructions. Examples could be better. 22 Mar 1999
By Wayne (Hvym5150@aol.com) - Published on Amazon.com
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This book is good for the price. The examples could be better. I've seen great examples from other teachers. It is worth the money invested and a good, starter for people who want to learn copperplate or engrosser's script.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Another Source for Letter Forms 12 Jan 2007
By Debbie Campbell - Published on Amazon.com
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If you're trying to learn Copperplate calligraphy, I don't recommend this as your first book. Instead, Eleanor Winters' Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy is a much better tool for self-study. However, once you master the material in Winters' book, you might find the Technique of Copperplate Calligraphy to be a good source for additional examples of letter forms, especially capitals.
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