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This is the English translation of Toda Sobre la Caligrafia, (Parramon Ediciones, S.A., Barcelona, 2009), translated from Spanish by Michael Brunelle and Beatriz Cortabarria. The text provides advanced art students and experienced amateurs with an introduction to the art of calligraphy, including the history of writing techniques; calligraphic tools and materials; techniques and practice activities; stroke-by-stroke guides to various scripts of the Latin alphabet including Roman uncial, Irish half uncial, Carolingian, Gothic, and Gothic Fraktur; and step-by-step exercises demonstrating the use of calligraphy in a diverse range of projects. The volume is illustrated throughout with b&w and color photographs. Annotation c2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)