LETTERS FROM NEW YORK

Exquisitely designed and copiously illustrated, the Letters From New York series 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. Edited and designed by Christopher Calderhead.

Each book measures 8 ½ x 5 ¼ inches.
80 pages, perfect bound.

Letters from New York : 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.

Lettering on the cover by Anna Pinto.

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Letters from New York : 3

Our 3rd issue features Diane Oltarzewski on the restoration of a nineteenth-century work by an American master penman; an overview of Hebrew Micrography by Holly Cohen-Roochvarg; and experimental alphabets by Emily Brown Shields.

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Letters from New York : 2

Paul Shaw takes us on a highly personal and engaging tour of lettering found on the streets of New York City. From fine inscriptions to neon lights and grafitti, Shaw's survey covers lettering high and low, new and old.

Lettering on the cover by Karen Charatan.

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Letters from New York : 1 [SOLD OUT]

The first volume in the series features articles about drawing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Byzantine woodcarving and stencils, an interview with a professional social calligrapher, Henna tattoos and identifying the features of manuscripts.

Imported from China — Ink Stone & Stick

These beautiful ink sticks and stones are imported directly from China.
Mixing your own ink starts your writing session off with a calming meditation. You control the density of the blackness of the ink, from barely there gray to jet black.

Inkstones and sticks may vary slightly from picture.

$15 including shipping SALE $10

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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 Oltarsewski

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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