Letters from New York

Letters from New York — Issue 5

Featuring 19th century Master Penman Henry Ellsworth, an exploration of the line by Cynthia Dantzic, and a photo essay of books in stone and bronze, this 80-page book is full of ideas that will inspire the modern scribe.

Letters from New York — Issue 4

In this volume, Bradford Winters explores the world of contemporary graffiti artists at 5Pointz in Long Island City; Christopher Calderhead presents a photo essay of Tibetan writing implements from the Latse Library in Manhattan; and six calligraphers describe works of contemporary scribes from their own collections.

Exquisitely designed and copiously illustrated, Letters From New York: 4 is a great resource for designers, typographers, calligraphers, and anyone interested in the art of the written form. With its focus on New York City, it draws from one of the largest pools of lettering talent in the country.

Letters from New York — Issue 3

Edited and Designed by Christopher Calderhead

Published Spring '07

Our 3rd issue features MicroCalligraphy, alphabets by Emily Brown Sheilds and article about restoration of a Fordham University document from their archives.

Letters from New York — Issue 2

Art work on cover by Karen Charatan.  Issue highlights Lettering Arts on buildings and streets around New York City in an article by Paul Shaw.

Letters from New York — Issue 1
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Edited and Designed by Christopher Calderhead

A beautiful new book designed to take a long view of lettering encompassing almost every kind of lettering and text-based art. The diversity of articles in this book reflects the fact that, while we are still concerned with Edward Johnston's 'fine writing' we can draw influences from many artforms, as well as from the rich urban culture in which we live.

This limited-edition, color Journal features articles about drawing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Byzantine woodcarving and stencils, an interview with a professional calligrapher, Henna tattoos and identifying the features of manuscripts. Every article is accompanied by wonderful artwork.

Our award-winning Journal

Edited by Peter Bain, Sol Johnson, and Alice Koeth.

The journal features an article tracing the origins and the development of handwriting in America by Jane Blundell and the Journal staff. Also, an article, with illustrations, by Robert Williams on the first copy books printed and used in the original 13 colonies. There are additional articles discussing Uncials by Patricia Buttice, a portfolio of Werner Schneider's calligraphy and type designs with anecdotal comments by Paul Shaw and How to Analyze a Manuscript Hand by Alice Koeth.

PLUS a bonus section containing a calligraphic book list compiled by 19 workshop instructors.

48 pages, 8.5" by 11

$5.00 (includes postage)

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Edited by Diane Oltarzewski

A chock full 76 pages of useful information - tips, techniques, and creative ideas. Includes an index of suppliers and sources, as well as relevant websites. Beautifully illustrated with artwork from some of the most accomplished calligraphers.

This handy book will accompany you through many years of delightful play and problem-solving.

7” X 8 ½”, spiral bound

$8 including shipping

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