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Sacred Calligraphy of the East Paperback – 31 Mar 1996

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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc; 3rd Revised edition edition (31 Mar. 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1570621225
  • ISBN-13: 978-1570621222
  • Product Dimensions: 21.7 x 1.3 x 27.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,680,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent compilation of techniques and images
By A Customer on 26 Mar. 1998
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Honestly I bought the book out of pure intuition. I didn't know what to expect except for a very interesting index. It was a wonderful surprise. Leading a meditation workshop based on western calligraphy technique, I had a keen personal interest on reading this book. Extraordinary in its coverage of background, theory, examples and exercises, it sure is an excellent addition to any artist or person interested in finding a creative and trascendental outlet for his creativity. Although a little technical knowledge goes a long way here, it is also easy for beginners to start. Recommended whole-heartedly.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGood reference
By Miss Sarah L Taylor on 22 Dec. 2013
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Filled with good eastern script references. Detailed images with good depictions of brush strokes. Useful historic background information to each script.
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HASH(0x8fb0a174) out of 5 stars a wonderful tour of Oriental calligraphy 7 Aug. 2000
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Sacred Calligraphy of the East takes you through the scripts used in the sacred writings of religions and nations of East Asia. If the book would have just been a wide collection of calligraphic examples, this would have been a good enough reason to get the book. But the book is more than this: It actually teaches you to draw these characters. It's a wonderful book.
25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
HASH(0x8fb0a1c8) out of 5 stars Excellent compilation of techniques and images 26 Mar. 1998
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Honestly I bought the book out of pure intuition. I didn't know what to expect except for a very interesting index. It was a wonderful surprise. Leading a meditation workshop based on western calligraphy technique, I had a keen personal interest on reading this book. Extraordinary in its coverage of background, theory, examples and exercises, it sure is an excellent addition to any artist or person interested in finding a creative and trascendental outlet for his creativity. Although a little technical knowledge goes a long way here, it is also easy for beginners to start. Recommended whole-heartedly.
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HASH(0x8e54f954) out of 5 stars An excellent reference to sacred oriental calligraphy 9 Nov. 1999
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Two years ago, at a Zen retreat, I needed something to relax my mind. The priest who headed the retreat had, at his house, an assortment of books from which to choose. I didn't want something cerebral. I fingered his library and came upon John Steven's "Sacred Calligraphy of the East." It was perfect! It offered pictures from which I was able to relax and study the historical progress of Eastern calligraphic forms. Since then, I have bought the book for myself and I continually refer to it when in need. That may seem rather odd: I don't really know why the book relaxes me and gives me solice, but I am quite grateful to John Stevens for his contribution to the art and to my life.
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HASH(0x8f729660) out of 5 stars brilliant survey of calligraphic history 6 July 2001
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What I like best about the book is the way in which it traces the historical development of calligraphy. The author's Japan bias matches my own (I got into calligraphy in Japan) and so I didn't particularly mind the heavy Japan slant. What I found frustrating was the lack of a pronunciation guide, especially for the Sanskrit. Given the diacritics in use, I would have liked to have known how to pronounce the dotted consonants, etc. It would be nice to learn more about Khmer and Thai calligraphy also, but I turn to other books...
HASH(0x8fb0a150) out of 5 stars Possibly THE book on Eastern Calligraphy 23 Aug. 2015
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A thorough and scholarly book with copious illustrations, one a person can get lost in and hardly care. Mr. John Stevens not only knows and understands but also deeply respects his subject. A profound appreciation of the role of calligraphy in Eastern culture is conveyed to the reader throughout the book. There is frankly more material here than one might even imagine needing. Whatever aspect of the subject one may want to clarify, "Sacred Calligraphy of the East" is the first reference I would suggest.
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