Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in Script Calligraphy
✨ AMAZON FAVORITE CRAFT BOOK 2013 ✨
Modern Calligraphy breaks the learning process down into simple steps. With over 180 pages of instructions and 260 full-color photographs and illustrations, this book will guide you through the process from the very beginning.
It is available in English, Spanish, and Chinese, as well as eBook formats.
Modern Calligraphy is a bestselling calligraphy book in its fourth printing and was named an Amazon Favorite Craft Book (2013).
I break pointed pen calligraphy down into simple steps so anyone can learn to create their own stunning wedding invitations, thank you cards, gift tags, and more.
Starting with an overview of the supplies―from paper to ink to pens―you will learn how to form letters, words, and then phrases by following clear step-by-step instructions, and by practicing with the provided templates.
After mastering letter forms using a pointed dip pen and ink, take your new skills to the next level with intermediate techniques such as how to calligraph with gouache and digitize your calligraphy to make invitations and rubber stamps.
Find a copy near you:
North America
Shop locally in the U.S.
Paper & Ink Arts – U.S.
John Neal Bookseller – U.S.
Amazon.com – U.S.
Amazon.ca – Canada
Amazon.com.mx – Mexico
Barnes & Noble – U.S.
Oceania
Amazon.com.au – Australia
Europe
Amazon.co.uk – U.K.
Amazon.es – Spain
Amazon.fr – France
Amazon.de – Germany
Amazon.it – Italy
Amazon.nl – The Netherlands
South America
Amazon.com.br – Brazil
Asia
Shy Mao (Complex Chinese edition)
Amazon.cn – China
Fully Booked – Philippines
Kinokuniya – Singapore
Amazon.co.jp – Japan
Amazon.in – India
eBook Edition
What readers of Modern Calligraphy are saying…
“My final verdict on Modern Calligraphy? I. Love. It. If you want to be inspired, you’ve got to buy this book. (It’s the best $25 you’ll spend on your calligraphy skills.)”
— Lindsay Bugbee, The Postman’s Knock
“This book has filled the gap in what’s missing from online resources.”
— Terri B., Amazon reviewer
“Molly Suber Thorpe deconstructs her modern style script for those brand new to calligraphy. Complete with exemplars, supply descriptions, instructions, and projects, it is a great starting point for those wanting to develop their own style of pointed pen writing. Creative, fresh, and lovely, this is a book you won’t regret adding to your library!”
― Paper & Ink Arts
“Practical info for the working scribe, including strategies for large-batch projects and hints for left-handers.”
― John Neal, John Neal Bookseller
“I have been a calligrapher since 1985 and this is the best book I have in my vast collection. It is beside my drawing board, light box, ink and pens. It will not go on the shelf with the others!”
— Nancy D., Amazon reviewer
“The way it's put together inspired me to put pen to paper. Usually I am overwhelmed and intimidated but Molly makes this doable!”
— Lisa J., Amazon reviewer
