Writing Tools - John Neal, Bookseller

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Writing Tools - John Neal, Bookseller
summer 2013 supplement
Supplying calligraphers, lettering artists, illuminators, bookbinders and papercraft
enthusiasts worldwide with books, tools, and materials since 1981.
Writing Tools
fountain pens
FP72. Mega Pilot Parallel Pen Set.
One each of all eight sizes, Four
12-packs of assorted colors, and
Parallel Pen Wizardry. $130.55.
SALE $117.50 Save $13.05.
FP124. Converter (Pilot). Use
bottled ink in either Parallel or
Plumix Pens. Twist-fill mechanism.
$6.70
Flex Pens
FP120.
Noodler’s
Standard
Flex Pen. This
flexible nib
fountain pen
produces
reasonable
thicks and
thins from pressure. Use it for larger
writing and expressive handwriting.
It is not suitable for smaller
Ornamental Scripts because the nib
can’t produce the fine hairlines
possible with dip pen pointed nibs.
For a fatter barrel, purchase the
FP125. Noodler’s Ahab Flex Pen. The
same flex nib is used in the Standard
and Ahab Fountain Pens. $14.95
2/$14.00ea
Choose Barrel Color:
Clear (our most popular “color,”
which makes it easy to see how much
ink is left in the pen), Burgundy,
Gray, Black, Medieval Lapis,
Maximum Emerald, Panther Pink.
FP125.
Noodler’s
Ahab Flex
Pen. This
flexible nib
fountain pen
produces
reasonable
thicks and
thins from
pressure. Use it for larger writing and
expressive handwriting. It is not
suitable for smaller Ornamental
Scripts because the nib can't produce
the fine hairlines possible with dip
pen pointed nibs. For a slimmer
barrel, purchase FP120. Noodler’s
Standard Flex Pen. The same flex nib
is used in the Standard and Ahab
Fountain Pens. $21.95 2/$20.00ea
Choose Barrel Color: Black, Medieval
Lapis, Maximum Emerald, Clear.
FP37. Rotring Converter. A piston
fill converter to allow you to use
bottled ink. $10.65. SALE $6.70.
Save 37%
markers / gel pens
Cocoiro
Zig Cocoiro Lettering Pen. The tip
of this new pen is semi-hard and
produces different widths depending
on pressure and speed of writing.
Body/Cap and refills purchased
separately (below). These pens were
quick sellers at IAMPETH 2012 last
summer.
Rotring Calligraphy Pen
Sale
M89. Zig Cocoiro Lettering Pen
Refill. Choose color: Black, Sepia,
Blue Black, Royal Blue, Rose Pink,
Mint Green. $3.50 each
6 (mix & match)/$3.25ea
12 (mix & match)/$3.10ea
FP36.
Rotring
Calligraphy
Pen. Pen
and five
cartridges.
Specify size: 1.1, 1.5,
1.9, 2.3mm. $35.20.
SALE $24.99. Save 29%
M90. Zig Cocoiro Lettering Pen
Body/Cap. Choose color: Blue Dusk,
Duckegg Blue, Frosty Grey, Green
Apple, Kiwi, Lemon, Shell Pink, Sky
Blue, Strawberry, Sunflower, Warm
Chestnut & Watermelon. $3.00 ea.
6 (mix & match)/$2.75ea
12 (mix & match)/$2.60ea
Rotring Calligraphy Pen. A sleek,
longstaffed, smooth writing, and
remarkably light in weight pen. Ink
cartridges are a dense, matte black.
FP39. Rotring Cartridges (6).
Black. $5.00. SALE $3.95. Save 20%
FP38. New Rotring Calligraphy
Pen Set. 1.5mm ArtPen plus two
interchangeable nib units with caps
(1.9 & 2.3mm) and a box of
cartridges. List $56.88. SALE $54.04
M89-S6. Set of 6
& 6 Zig Cocoiro
Pens. Set of 6 ink
colors: Black,
Blue Black, Royal
Blue, Sepia, Rose
Pink, Mint Green. Also includes 6
pen bodies: Blue Dusk, Duckegg
Blue, Frosty Grey, Green Apple,
Strawberry, Warm Chestnut. $39.00.
JNB Price $33.15
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Contents
Books
supplies
Bookbinding 10, 21
Book Arts 10
Calligraphy 10-15, 21-22
Creativity 15-16
Drawing 16
Gift 16
Handwriting 16-17
Illumination 17
Lettercutting 17
Nature Printing 16
Paper Art / Papercraft 22
Pointed Pen 18
Pop-Ups 22
The Saint John’s Bible 11
Type 10-15
Watercolor 16
Zentangle 18-19
Blotting Paper 6
Brushes 3-4
Containers 4-5, 7
Cutting Tools 7
Erasers 4
Envelope Templates 8
Folded Pens 5
Fountain Pens 1
Gel Pens 3
Gouache 8
Holders 6
Markers 1, 3
Metallics 3
Pads 8
Paper 8-9
Pencils 4
Pointed Nibs 6
Rulers 8
Sharpeners 4
Zentangle 19
Cards 19
DVDs 9, 19
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M89-S12. Set of 6 & 12 Zig Cocoiro
Pens. Set of 6 ink colors: Black, Blue
Black, Royal Blue, Sepia, Rose Pink,
Mint Green. Also includes 12 pen
bodies: Blue Dusk, Duckegg Blue,
Frosty Grey, Green Apple, Kiwi,
Lemon, Shell Pink, Sky Blue,
Strawberry, Sunflower, Warm
Chestnut & Watermelon. $50.70.
JNB $43.10
M89B. Cocoiro Brush Tip.
This brush refill is nylon, about ⅓
shorter than the Pentel ColorBrush
and much slimmer. Very responsive
and nice flowing. Recommended by
Elissa Barr. $3.50
Wink of Stella
M91. Zig Wink of Stella Marker.
This marker is glittery, but with a
more subtle sparkle than our other
metallic pens. Rather than being a
rollerball like most “glitter” pens, the
0.8mm tip performs more like a
felt-tip marker. The sparkles seem to
be more evenly distributed than
other pens/markers. Clear is the
most popular – use it to add a bit of
sparkle on top paint, ink & other
markers. Choose Color: Black, Blue,
Brown, Clear, Dark Pink, Gold,
Green, Light Green, Orange, Pink,
Silver, Violet, Yellow. $2.95.
JNB $2.79 each
M91-S12.
Zig Wink
of Stella
Markers
Set of 12.
All the above except Orange. $32.00
M91-S6.
Zig Wink
of Stella
Markers
Set of 6.
Brown, Purple, Yellow, Green, Blue &
Pink. $17.00
Tombow
M85. Tombow Dual
Brush Set of 6.
Two tools on one marker - a high quality flexible “brush” and a fine
monoline tip. Choose:
Primary or Landscape
colors. $16.99. SALE $5.48
toll free:
M85-BLK.
Tombow
Dual Brush
Marker
Black. This
premium dual
brush pens has two tips - a
versatile, flexible, nylon fiber
brush tip and a fine, hard tip. Create
fine, medium or bold strokes by a
change in brush pressure; or draw
consistent lines for borders, graphics
and tight drawings with the fine tip.
Create subtle washes by dipping
brush tip in water. $3.19 each
M87. ZIG Scroll & Brush Marker.
One end is a scroll tip and the other
a brush tip. Pigmented ink, acid free,
waterproof. Scroll nib has a total
width of approx 4mm. Choose Color:
Pure Black, Pure Green, Pure Red,
Baby Blue, English Lavender, Hunter
Green, Platinum, Pure Brown, Pure
Blue, Pure Pink, Pure Orange, Pure
Violet, Pure Yellow, Spring Green,
Steel Grey, Summer Sun, Rose.
$3.50 each
Pentel Slicci Pens
M54. Pentel Slicci. Gel Roller Pen.
This has a metal tip similar to the
G-Tec pens. Quick drying liquid gel
ink with a smooth consistent flow.
Very sturdy metal tip allows for a
fine precise line. Made with 87%
recycled plastic. 0.25mm. Black.
$2.99 each
Metallic Pentel Slicci Gel Pen.
Same high quality as the regular
Slicci Pen, but metallic color. Very
sturdy metal tip. 0.8 mm.
M86. Individual Pens. Choose color:
Bronze, Gold, or Silver. $3.19 each
M86-S3.
One each
of Bronze,
Gold & Silver. List $9.57. JNB $8.95
M86-S8.
Set of 8
Metallics.
One each
of Gold,
Silver,
Bronze, Green, Blue, Red, Pink, &
Violet. List $25.52. JNB $24.98
metallic markers
M95. Sakura
Metallic Shadow
Pens. The Sakura
Gelly Roll Metallic
Shadow Pens
produce a line with
color outlined by
either Gold or Silver.
Each pen set comes
with 5 color pens
(Blue, Green, Purple, Orange and
Pink). Each pen is a rollerball with a
bold 0.7mm line. When you write
with the pen, the ink separates into
the two different colors. A really neat
pen, great for embellishments, cards
or just everyday writing. Choose
Gold Shadow or Silver Shadow. $8.95
each. JNB Price $8.25each
Sakura Pen-Touch Paint Markers.
Rich metallic and white inks for
paper, glass, wood, porcelain, plastic
and metal. Non-toxic and xylenefree.
M84. Pen-Touch
Calligraphy Marker
(Chisel). Chisel edge.
Specify Size & Color:
Fine (1.8mm) plastic
nib (Gold, Silver,
White). Medium
(5.0mm) fiber nib (Gold, Silver
only). $3.79 each
M84-S3F. Set of 3 Chisel, Fine.
Gold, Silver, White. $10.95
M84-S3M. Set of 2 Chisel,
Medium. Gold & Silver. $7.30
M93. Pen-Touch
Marker (Round).
Round point. Specify
Color: Gold, Silver,
White. Specify Size:
Fine (1.0mm) plastic
nib, Medium
(2.0mm) fiber nib. $3.49.
SALE $3.15ea
brushes
BR50.
Miracle
Wedge 7900 Brush #8. Pat Blair
uses this brush for simple,
easy-to-create flowers. The flowers
are quick and used to ornament her
pointed pen work. Short handle,
golden Talkon bristles, unique wedge
shape, seamless ferrule. These long
lasting, better quality synthetic
brushes have excellent snap, fine
points and sharp edges. For
watercolor and acrylics. Only one size
available. $16.79
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BR51. Cotman 222 Round
Ferrule Watercolor Brush. For a
lower-priced option, John Stevens
recommends these chisel-edged,
round ferrule brushes for lettering.
Winsor & Newton makes these
high-quality synthetic brushes.
Choose size: 2, 3, 4, 6.
Size 2. List $6.99. JNB $5.24
Size 3. List $7.49. JNB $5.62
Size 4. List $7.99. JNB $5.99
Size 6. List $9.29. JNB $6.97
For a Kolinsky sable version, order
BR12. Rekab Brushes. John
recommends starting with size #5
in the Rekab. Specify size:
Size 3. $14.02. JNB $12.62
Size 4. $15.93. JNB $14.34
Size 5. $20.61. JNB $18.55
Size 6. $29.23. JNB $26.31
Size 7. $41.69. JNB $37.52
pencils
S861. Flat Lead Mechanical Pencil.
What fun! The lead is a flat
rectangular shape instead of a
cylinder. Use the flat lead for chisel
edged. These were in the college
bookstore at Calligraphy Northwest
and quickly sold out! 1.8mm, 2B
graphite lead.
Specify BARREL Color: Teal, Pink,
White.
$2.50 each. 3/$1.98ea.
S862.
Refill
for Flat
Lead
Mechanical Pencil. 7 pieces. $1.25
S878. Wide Flat-Lead Mechanical
Pencil.
Use this 5mm (approx), flat-lead,
carpenter's pencil for broad edge
lettering. Useful for practice and fun.
No more sharpening with a knife,
just click to move the lead forward
and shape the end of the lead to a
chisel edge on fine sandpaper.
Striker brand. Comes with three
graphite leads. Sturdier construction
than our regular Flat Lead pencil
(S861) and the leads are a bit harder.
(Also called Striker Construction
Pencil). $2.99
4
S879. Refills for Wide Flat-lead
Mechanical Pencil
2 graphite refills for S878. Dura
brand from Striker. $1.49
S849. Derwent
Metallic Pencil
Set of 12. Use
these bright,
highly reflective,
watersoluble
pencils to add
sparkle to your
work. Use dry or
add water to
create
interesting line and wash effects.
They work best on a dark paper.
Popular at IAMPETH this past
summer. 12 brilliant colors in a flat
tin. $23.49. JNB $21.14
S865.
Progresso
Woodless
Graphite
Pencil.
High-density,
lacquer-coated
graphite for
smooth
strokes and excellent laydown
properties. These woodless pencils
can be sharpened with any pencil
sharpener, have a solid, weighty feel,
and outlast the standard woodcased pencils. 7.6mm lead diameter.
Koh-i-noor Hardtmuth. A favorite of
Kirsten Doty for her drawing classes.
Choose 2B or HB. $1.33 each
S858. Derwent Watersoluble
Sketch Pencil
Choose: HB, 4B, or 8B. $1.79 each
E12. Peel Off Magic Rub Eraser.
You can buy fancier versions of a
white plastic eraser in pencil form,
but this old standby works just as
well. You peel off a protective paper
as you use the eraser. Use for erasing
pencil. Non-abrasive. This is Reggie
Ezell's “Faber/Casell Magic Rub
#1960 Eraser.” $1.35
E24. White
Vinyl Pencil
Eraser. For
erasing
pencil, such as guidelines. Similar to
the Staedtler Mars Plastic Eraser, but
perhaps a little softer. Good for
introductory classes where budgets
are limited.
23/8" x 7/8" x ½". $.80 each
Lead Pointer
S859. Rotary Lead
Pointer / Sharpener.
In his year-long classes,
Reggie Ezell has his
students use a lead
holder with a 2mm
lead which can be
sharpened to a fine
point. He gave this sharpener high
marks after it was tested by his class
at Calligraphy Northwest. Reggie
prefers a drum sharpener over a
mini-sharpener for sharpening
these thick leads. $6.95
jars / storage
S876
S876
erasers /
sharpeners
E27. Perfection Ink Eraser. This
eraser pencil with a brush is highly
recommended by Harvest
Crittenden for erasing ink: “They
work great on vellum.” $3.25
E25. Tuff Stuff (TuffStuff) White
Vinyl Eraser. Looks like a pen, but
is an eraser (for pencil). Good for
detail work. It is small enough to
clean up tiny areas without
disturbing areas next to it. Similar to
the Pentel Click Eraser (E06). $2.25
S876. ArtBin Brush Storage Box.
This storage box from ArtBin
protects delicate and valuable
brushes from damage. There are
foam inserts to keep brushes in
place. Vented sides to allow brushes
to dry quickly. Holds up to 20
brushes! Brushes sold separately.
14"x6"x1.25". $17.99
For more books, tools
& materials visit
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E26. Tuff Stuff White Vinyl Eraser
Refill 2 Pack. $1.61
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S867. Art Tin with Clear Window.
Use this handy metal tin to hold
paints, tubes, beads and other small
items. Clear window on top allows
you to see what is stored inside!
Large: 3.75" dia, 1.5" H. $2.75.
SALE $1.00
Small: 3.25" dia, 0.75" H. $2.75.
SALE $1.00
Closeout sale. No backorders.
Jars / Containers
Glass Wide-mouth
Jars. Great for
mixing and storing
color or ink. Straight
sides. Wide mouth is
great for dipping pointed and
broad-edge pens. Both have lined
lids. The 1 oz. size is similar to the
McCaffery’s Penman Ink jars and
has a plastic cap. The 2 oz. size has a
white metal lid with a rubber seal
similar to the Ziller Ink Bottles.
S276. 1 oz. (30ml).
Approx 1.75"x1.75".
$2.00 (shown)
S843. 2 oz. (60ml)
Approx. 2"x2". $2.50
S850. 4 oz.
S846. 3 oz.
S844. ½ oz.
S845.
2 oz.
S260. 1 oz.
Plastic Wide-mouth Jars. Straight
sides. Use to mix & store colors and
other items. Wide mouth is good for
dipping pointed and broad edge
pens. The 1oz. size is similar to the
containers used for the powdered
Ziller Ink. We use the 1oz. size for the
pre-measured walnut ink. Lined lid.
S844. ½ oz. (15ml). Approx.
1.25"x1.25". $.75 10/$.65ea
S260. 1 oz. (30ml). Approx.
1.75"x1.75". $1.00 5/$.75ea
10/.65ea 20/.60ea 30/.55 ea
S845. 2 oz. (60ml). Approx. 2"x2".
$1.50 6/$1.25ea
S846. 3 oz. (90ml). Approx.
2.25"x2.25". $2.00 6/$1.50ea
S850. 4oz. (120ml). Approx.
2.25"x2.75". $2.25 6/$1.75
12/$1.60
toll free:
S706. Glass
Bottle with
Dropper Top.
1oz. (30ml).
Empty bottle.
This is the same
glass bottle that
is used for Dr. Martin’s Iridescent
Calligraphy Inks, Bombay Inks,
Hydrus Watercolor, Tech Ink and Pen
White. Fill it with the writing (or
other) fluid of your choice. $2.99
S141. Plain Pipet. These pipets
function like eye droppers. Use
them also to store mixed gouache
for later use (as when a customer
is expected to ask for a few more
envelopes done in a mixed color
after you have finished the main
batch). For airtight, longer storage,
the end can be sealed quickly with
S705. Plastic an iron. Cut the end to use. Soft
Eyedroppers plastic (polyethylene), 6" long.
with Rubber Pack of 10. $2.20 50/$8.00
Bulbs. Pkt of 100/$14.00
5 droppers.
Use for
measuring
and color mixing. Overall length
approx. 2.75" (7cm). Made in the
USA. $3.99
S870. Graduated Pipet 7ml. This
pipet is more robust than the
smaller non-graduated pipets. Great
for transferring liquids, whether you
S820. Fineline Applica- need an accurate measurement or
tor (empty). Improved, not. 1 ml graduations. Easy to clean
sturdier design. Fill with for re-use. Pack of 5. $2.00
the fluid of your choice
10 packs/$1.65ea 20 packs/$1.20ea
– masking fluid, ink, or
watercolor. 1.25 oz
tim's
bottle. Stainless steel
dispensing needles.
folded
Specify Size: 18 gauge
(.8mm) or 20 gauge
pens
(.5mm). $4.95 each
N148. Tim's
S820-S2. Fineline Applicators
Folded Pen.
(empty) Set of 2. Set of 1 each, 18
Each
one of
gauge (.8mm) and 20 gauge (.5mm).
these pens
$9.73
is a versatile
S834. Tiny Tips.
marking tool
6 pieces. The
and a beautiful,
perfect little
handcrafted displayable object.
pipette tip that
Recycled metal cans are cut, hamfits on the end
mered, and formed into the folded
of the Diamond nib and combined with a turned
Glaze top. Can
hardwood handle and a bit of thinbe trimmed to
walled brass pipe. These are truly
create a larger opening for more or
instruments for expressive writing
less detailed application. $4.00
and drawing. The line width varies
with the angle of the pen to the
S836. Fine Mist Spritzer.
paper. Each one is also a lesson in
Fine mist sprayer adds the
sustainability. These were quick sellright amount of water or
ers at CNW, and purchasers included
liquid to watercolors and
inks for special effects. Holds both students and instructors. Click
HERE to see the pens. The drop2 ounces of fluid. From
down menu on the product page
JudyKins. $2.00
shows pens that are still available
S851. Mini Mister
(the others are sold).
Spray Bottles
$36.00 ea 2/$34.20ea
Pkt of 3 misters/clear
“I like my new toy a lot! I never was
bottles. Use with water
much interested in folded pens, but
or dye inks such as
now I am.” Thomas Hoyer, Aachen,
Adirondac Color Wash
Germany
or Pelikan 4001.
“Tim's Pens are beautifully crafted
Compact, portable.
writing tools, and the quality of line
Great for classes & travel. $4.99
is outstanding.” Carol DuBosch,
Portland, Oregon
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pointed nibs
New Nibs from the UK. The pointed pen enthusiasts
at the IAMPETH Convention particularly liked the
Leonardt G & Shakespeare Nibs.
N94. Esterbrook 354. A
small, delicate, flexible, sharp
point for very small writing. $.95ea.
N95. Esterbrook 355. Small
mapping nib. Especially good
N132.
Leonardt
General
Drawing Nib. Medium Flex and not too sharp. Good
for larger script. More flexible than the 6H, but not as
smooth writing and hairlines a bit thicker. Nickel
Finish. $1.05
N129.
Leonardt Ball
Point Nib. Stiff
for small script. $.95ea.
nib for monoline script. $1.25
N201. Sampler of Leonardt Pointed Nibs. One
each: Leonardt G, Leonardt 30, Leonardt Shakespeare,
Leonardt 6H Drawing Nib, Leonardt General (Drawing) Nib. All from the UK. $5.00
New nib from Japan
N143. Leonardt
G Nib. A very nice
nib. Medium flex,
not too sharp. Nib
has a nice spring for good shade-hairline transitions.
Good for bigger script. Works both on envelopes with
a slight texture and smooth paper. Popular at
IAMPETH 2012. Nickel Finish. $1.40
12/$1.35ea. 24/$1.25ea
N131.
Leonardt #30
Drawing Nib.
Similar to Leonardt G, but perhaps not as nice.
Reasonably flexible, good fine lines. Works both on
envelopes with a slight texture and smooth paper.
Nickel Finish. $1.25
N144.
Leonardt
Shakespeare Nib. Long, flexible nib. Smooth writing, fine
hairlines. Good for larger script. Can be a fun nib to
use, but because of its large size, it may take a while to
get used to this nib. Works both on envelopes with a
slight texture and smooth paper. Bronze finish.
Popular at IAMPETH 2012. $1.50
N145. Leonardt 6H
Drawing Nib. Sharp, but
smooth writing, good hairlines. Fairly stiff. Surprisingly large ink holding capacity. Nickel finish. $1.50
blotting paper
Michael Sull recommends using a sheet of blotting
paper under your writing paper. Having a cushion
sheet works well for both broad-edge and pointed
pen work. White. 120lb.
S262. 8.5"x11"Blotting Paper Sheets. Pack of 5.
$3.99. Pack of 10, $7.50. Pack of 20, $12.96.
S268. 11"x17" Blotting Paper Sheets. Pack of 5.
$6.99. Pack of 10, $8.98. Pack of 20, $16.96.
S854. Ink Blotter Refill Paper. Our Blotting Paper
also works for your ink blotter. White. 120lb. Pack of
10 sheets 2"x11". $2.99
nibs / holder
N130. Brause Ornament Nib.
These have a round tip similar to
the Speedball B Series. Specify .5,
1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5mm. $2.00
N130-S5. Brause Ornament Nib
Set of 5. Includes .5, 1, 2, 2.5, 4.
$9.50
H99. General Pencil Cork Tip Holder.
This cork tip holder is made by General Pencil
Company. A nice blond wood holder, it uses the
standard metal nib grip. A larger base covered with
cork provides a solid grip. $5.49
N72.
Century Oblique Holders. These
gorgeous turned wood pen holders
have a metal flange pre-adjusted for
our most popular nibs: Brause
66EF, Nikko G, Principle EF, and Gillott 303. Ideal for Copperplate and Spencerian
Script. Available in two thicknesses. For a chart of the nibs that fit each size, click
nib sold separately
.
N113
H53.
H54.
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N147. Ishikawa Nib /
Zebra Maru 22586.
This hard-to-find, larger crowquill nib with a sturdy
point is prized for use on ceramics. $3.00
N147-S10. Box of 10 Ishikawa Nibs / Zebra Maru
22586. $27.00 2/$25.00each
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H53. Century Oblique Holder (regular). Specify: 66EF, NIKKO,
303,PRIN. $24.95 each
H54. 5/8" Century Oblique Holder. Joe Vitolo’s thicker
design. May reduce hand fatigue. Specify: 66EF,
NIKKO, 303, PRIN. $24.95 each
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S848. Plastic
Watercolor
Cup. Use this
Cherry
plastic dish to
Maple
hold water or
paint or to mix
Walnut
Mahogany
color for
painting
or
for
loading
your pen
S889. Jar Rest with Jar. This hardwith a brush. (For dipping your pen,
wood holder and jar will dress up
your work area. Wet ink wipes off the use the straight sided containers
above.) Tapered, 3" wide at top, 2"
finished wood with a paper towel.
base, 1" tall. $.59ea.
Includes 1 oz wide-mouthed glass
5/$2.75 10/$5.00 20/$9.00
jar. Specify wood: Mahogany, Beech,
30/$12.00
Cherry, Maple, Walnut. $10.00 each
Beech
S852
S853
NEW DINKY DIPS
S852. Small Dinky Dips. Used by
pointed pen writers to control the
depth the nib is dipped into the ink.
4 small, clear vials with lids in a
base. Specify Rectangle 1"x4" or
Square 2.75"x2.75". $2.95 each
S855. Dinky Dip Small Refills.
8 vials & lids. $2.95
S853. Jumbo Dinky Dips. ½oz.
plastic jars hold more ink. Wide
mouth is good for dipping pointed
and broad edge pens. Specify Jumbo
Rectangle 1.5"x6.5" or Jumbo Square
3.5"x3.5". $5.95 each
S856. Jumbo Dinky Dip Refills. 8
half-oz. plastic jars with lids. $5.95
Cherry
Maple
Walnut
S888. Jumbo Dinky Dips with
Hardwood Base. Choose: 1.5"x6.5"
(rectangular) or 3.5"x3.5" (square).
Specify wood: Mahogany, Cherry,
Maple, Walnut. $11.95 ea
S810.
Bucket/
Covered
Palette
Set. The
water
bucket
holds approximately two quarts (2L)
of water, plus two removable inner
basins hold one quart of water each.
The 16-well palette has a lid and
stores inside the bucket. The
innovative bucket handle can hold
up to nine brushes during use. A hit
at the Spring 2012 Cheerio Workshop.
Brushes, paint sold separately. $9.95
toll free:
cutting tools
S835.
Detail Scissors. For
intricate
paper
cutting of lighter
weight papers. Super fine
detail scissors made from surgical
stainless steel. 4" long. Blade length
1.25". $5.00
S837. Pen Knife. High quality,
German-made tool. Shaped like a
pen, but is a knife with a small
retractable blade. With a click of the
button at the top, the blade moves
out of the clear plastic end of the
pen and locks into position. You
press a button on the side of the pen
to retract the blade. Lightweight
plastic handle is perfect for either
home studio or on the road. Pen
Knife measures 5 inches long. Blade
is similar a bottom section of the
pointed #10 blade. The blade is only
5mm wide. Definitely a cool tool.
$8.25
S838. Pen Knife Refill Blades 5
Pack. Refill blades for the S837 Pen
Knife. High quality, German-made.
5mm wide. $8.75
S866. Multi-Purpose Trimmer.
Great for trimming digital photos,
paper and cardstock. Includes a 17"
swing out ruler. Westcott Titanium
Bonded. $24.99
S504. Self-healing Cutting Mat.
9x12. $9.50
S504LG. Self-healing Cutting
Mat. 12x18. $14.99
more supplies
For some of us, drawing a smooth
curve can be difficult freehand, but it’s
a cinch with this ingenious tool. It is
easily bent to a particular curve or
wave and then holds its shape. As you
make small adjustments, it maintains
a smooth curve. By tracing along both
sides you can create two parallel
guidelines. You can repeat these
curved guidelines down a page, or
alter the curve/wave.
S824. Calligrapher’s
Flexible Curve. Use
to draw smoothly
curved lines – singles
for shapes or
multiples for curved
guidelines. When you
bend this flexible
strip in a smooth curve, wave, or
curved shape, it holds the shape. 18".
$7.49
S863. Folding
Magnifier. The
5x magnification,
2½-inch diameter
glass lens swings
out of its protective case to let you
get a closer look at fine print on nibs
and elsewhere. $3.73
Golden Gesso.
This is not
gesso for raised
gilding, but
rather a
ready-to-use,
acrylic-based
liquid ground. Can be used on any
commonly painted surface. It is
flexible and can be applied in thin
layers to conform to a variety of
textured surfaces. Recommended by
Judy Melvin and other for collage
projects.
S677. White, 8oz. $12.79
S678. White, 16oz. $21.65
S675. Black, 8oz. $14.55
S676. Black, 16oz. $24.45
S857. Color
Duster
An excellent
tool to apply a
light dusting
of inks, pastel
chalks, or watercolors. These bristle
brush applicators feature a compact,
easy-to-grip turned wood handle
and produce a light dotted or
stippled effect that adds depth and/
or highlights. Load Color Duster
with color by tapping directly on
stamp pad or paint palette. Creates
delicate shading and background
effects. Also works great with
stencils. 3" tall. $1.50. JNB $1.35 ea.
S839. Set of 4. $5.00. JNB $2.50
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Khadi White Rag Paper. Handmade from 100% long fibred cotton rag, giving
it exceptional strength and durability. Surfaced sized with gelatin. Acid free. For
calligraphy, drawing, watercolor. Available in a Rough or Smooth (Cold Press)
finish. 22"x30". (Note: This large sheet of paper ships with other large sheets of
paper, but separately from most all items. Because of this there is a separate shipping charge.)
PS103. 210gsm (100lb). Specify Rough or Smooth. $5.95 sheet
“I particularly like the Khadi’s White cotton rag paper, both in smooth and
rough.” – Christopher Haanes, Norway
Gouache
rulers & triangles
S871.
Clear
Plastic
Grid
Ruler
with Metal Cutting Edge. Heavy
duty transparent plastic ruler. One
edge is beveled for drawing lines, the
other has a stainless steel edge for
easy cutting. Useful for both light
and dark papers. Includes centering
scale. Ruler is graduated in 16ths of
an inch. From C-Thru. Recommended by Annie Cicale.
12" Ruler $5.95. C-Thru B-1M
18" Ruler $9.95. C-Thru B-2M
S872. Clear Grid
Triangles with
Metal Cutting
Edge. Perfect
for speedy and
accurate measuring and cutting.
Has one stainless
steel edge – no
more nicks! All three edges are
rulers graduated in 16ths of an inch.
The right angle sides have a grid, 8
squares to the inch. Made of clear
acrylic. From C-Thru. Recommended by Annie Cicale.
30°/60°: 10" $13.95 12" $16.95
14" $25.50
45°/90°: 8" $13.95 10" $19.95
12" $27.50
pads / paper /
sketchbooks
PA85. Canson
Universal
Sketchbook.
100 sheets, 65
lb paper, white,
11"x14". This
spiral-bound
sketchbook is a
favorite for drawing, used by Kristen
Doty. Versatile surface with fine
texture allows for use of a variety of
dry media. Erasable and smudge
resistant. $17.50
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RVG01.
After a long search, we can again offer
Reeves
legal pads that work well with liquid
Gouache
ink. These work best with McCaffery’s
Sets. This
Penman Ink and Noodler’s Ink. You
lower
may find the slightest bit of feathering
price
with Higgins Eternal or Parallel Pen
gouache is
cartridges. Ink may bleed through the
sheet with heavy ink strokes some, but a great way to introduce yourself to
the ink does not spread on the surface. painting and color mixing without
investing the money needed for more
P62. Ampad Gold
professional brands. The quality of
Fibre Pad. Legal
this set is great, though the pigments
style 50 sheet pad,
are not quite as opaque. Overall, great
micro-perfed.
quality for a great price. 12 ml tubes.
Smooth, white 20lb Set of 12 contains: White, Lemon
paper, wide ruled
Yellow, Medium Yellow, Brilliant Red,
(blue). Pad:
Crimson, Blue Lake, Ultramarine,
8.5"x11.75". Sheets: 8.5"x10⅞".
Leaf Green, Emerald, Yellow Ochre,
$4.75ea Burnt Sienna, and Black. $9.99
4/$4.25ea. 8/$3.95ea.
Set of 18 contains: White, Lemon
P63. Ampad Gold Fibre Quad Pad. Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange Red,
Flesh Tint, Brilliant Red, Crimson,
Recommended by Kathy Milici.
Violet, Blue Lake, Ultramarine, Leaf
Legal style 80 sheet pad with cover,
Green, Emerald, Dark Green, Yellow
micro-perfed. Smooth, white 20lb
Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber,
paper. Front is a grid (4sq/in), back
Grey, and Black. $14.49. SALE $11.99
is narrow ruled, both in green ink.
Pad: 8.5"x11.75". Sheets: 8.5"x10⅞". Set of 24 contains: White, Lemon
Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange Yellow,
$6.75ea 3/$5.95ea.
Orange Red, Flesh Tint, Brilliant Red,
PA37. Clairfontaine Paper A4 Pkt
Crimson, Magenta, Violet, Cobalt Blue
of 100. Extra smooth surface. Acid
Hue, Blue Lake, Ultramarine,
Free. Pack of 100 sheets. RecomPrussian Blue, Mid Green, Leaf Green,
mended by Michael Sull for SpenEmerald, Dark Green, Yellow Ochre,
cerian and Off-Hand Flourishing.
Red Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Burnt
8.25"x11.75". Blank. From France.
Umber, Grey, and Black. $18.99. SALE
$12.00
$15.99
PS100.
Drafting Film
envelope templates
Polyester Matte
2 sides Sheet of Envelope Templates. Make your
own envelopes from plain or decoDrafting Film.
rated paper with these templates.
004", 24"x36".
Made of sturdy plastic. Instructions
A polyesterare printed on the templates. Closeout
based film with a matte translucent
sale.
drawing surface on both sides. This
S840. A2 Envelope Template. Makes
film is anti-static, accepts ink, lead
or colored pencil, and erases cleanly. a 5.5"x 4.25" envelope from one sheet
Used in Denis Brown’s classes. Other of letter (8.5"x11") sized paper. Fits
Drafting Film is available by special a letter sized piece of paper folded in
quarters (A2). $4.50. SALE $3.15
order: .003", .005", or .007"; clear,
matte one-sided, or matte two-sided. S841. Mini Envelope Template Set.
Request price and delivery time. You Set of three mini-envelope templates:
must order in packets of 25 sheets,
Square 3"x3", Gift Card 2"x3", and
same thickness and same surface
Coin 2"x3.5". $8.00. SALE $5.60
(no assortment). $6.25
S842. Square Envelope Template.
Makes three sizes of envelopes. 5",
5.5" & 6" Square. $5.50. SALE $3.85
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PS104. Arches MBM Watercolor Paper 25.5" x 20"
This laid paper is recommended by Peter Thornton and
others. Mouldmade in France,
made of 75% cotton/25% sulphite, neutral pH, 105 gsm, laid
finish. Buffered and gelatine
sized. Ideal for pastels, charcoal,
sanguine chalk, and pen and
ink. Complimentary for art
printing and binding. Cold
Press surface. $3.95. JNB $2.99
10+ sheets: $2.75 each
25+ sheets: $2.50 each
Comments from Sandy Wagner
on Arches MBM:It has a lovely
watermark. I first used it at
a Peter Thornton workshop
drawing the Adolf Bernd letters.
It takes water media really
nicely and no, it doesn't bleed.
It’s just a really nice all-round
paper. It’s a little heavier than
the Canson Ingres. Like the other
Ingres papers, it’s laid only on
one side. The other side is cold
pressed similar to Arches Text.
So bookmakers might have some
considerations in laying out
their signatures, although I have
a nice stab bound book with the
cold-pressed surface facing the
laid surface.
S847.
Grafix
Frisket
Film: Extra
Tack, Matte
Grafix
Frisket Film
Extratak is a translucent,
repositionable, matte finish
(.011" thick), removable-adhesive film. From the sheet, you
cut the shape you want to mask,
peel the film from the backing,
and apply it to the paper (or
glass, plastic or metal). This
frisket film has a higher tack,
and Reggie Ezell uses it on hot
press paper or a paper that has
been spray-fixed thoroughly.
Either will withstand the rigors
of (carefully!) peeling off the
frisket without ripping off
paper fibers. $2.50. SALE $1.25
toll free:
DENIS BROWN
Now available from John Neal, Bookseller
DVD52. Denis Brown’s Calligraphy TV Deluxe Edition.
This special multi-DVD set has over nine hours of calligraphy
tutorials and inspiring presentations. Each set is handassembled and autographed by Denis Brown. (The DVD discs
are for computer playback only; this allows for higher
definition video than will play on standard DVD set-top players).
Also included are twelve guide-sheets, each a 10"x8" glossy print
in a protective sleeve. $169.60 (includes shipping/handling).
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New Books
BOOKBINDING /
BOOK ARTs
B3798. 75 Artist
Books: The
Kaldewey Press,
New York, A
Catalogue
Raisonné by
Clemens von
Lucius. 2011.
364pp. 6.7"x9.5".
Flexcover $50.00
The Kaldewey Press, established in
1985, has produced 75 artists’ books.
It is one of the leading presses for
contemporary artist books, and its
exquisite volumes have been
exhibited worldwide. This profusely
illustrated catalogue raisonné
presents in detail all seventy-five
books published to date, with
individual descriptions, an
introductory essay, and an interview
with Gunnar A. Kaldewey.
Approx. 500 illustrations.
B3850.
Beyond Paste
Papers:
Artists' Books
by Rosie Kelly.
2012. 23pp.
7"x8.5". Paper
$9.95
Think of what you would
have if you took detailed
notes in a Rosie Kelly workshop, but
in full color and more compete, and
you will have this book. Rosie shares
her expertise on painting papers,
designing pages, and making a
bound book. Provides step-by-step
instructions take you from a blank
page to a soft cover book, along with
inspirational insights and tips &
trick.
B3900.
Edges of
Books:
Specimens
of Edge
Decoration
from the RIT Cary Graphic Arts
Collection by Steven K. Galbraith.
2012. 74pp. 10"x7". Paper $16.99
Discusses the tradition
that extends back
centuries in which the edges of
books were important sites for
information & decoration. 57
illustrations: examples of fore-edge
painting & other edge decoration.
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B3899. Book
Art Studio
Handbook:
Techniques
and Methods
for Binding
Books,
Creating
Albums,
Making Boxes and Enclosures, and
More by Stacie Dolin and Amy
Lapidow. 2013. 160pp. 8"x10.25".
Paper $24.99. JNB $22.49
This attractive book
packs a lot in between its
covers: First bookbinding techniques–cutting, gluing, folding, and
sewing. Then step-by-step photos
and instructions for albums, books,
boxes and slipcases! Albums: woven,
stub, and accordion-with-frames.
Books: ticketed, friend-of-a-friend,
sketchbook, limp paper binding,
travel journal. Enclosures: 5-minute
slipcase, slipcase, French box and
book in a box (which is both book
and enclosure!). Ends with a short
book artists’ gallery.
B3903. Book
Play: Creative
Adventures in
Handmade
Books by
Margaret
Couch
Cogswell. 2013.
144pp. 8.5"x10". Paper $19.95.
SALE $18.50
Presents twenty-two
traditional and
experimental projects from
beginner-friendly accordion fold
books and classic journals through a
rolling “story dispenser” and an
innovative bird made from book
pages! The various binding
structures are formed with paper,
fabric, and metal. The instructions
have a not-to-serious, conversational
tone. Includes a gallery of featured
book artists
B3902. Stash
& Smash:
Art Journal
Ideas by
Cindy
Shepard.
2012. 48pp.
8.5"x8.5". Paper $16.99
This book will inspire you
to use what you already
own to create wonderful journals.
Delve into your stash of papers and
mementos as well as junk mail, and
magazine to create these “smash it
in” journals using this book's many
tips, ideas, samples and instructions.
CALLIGRAPHY /
LETTERING / TYPE
SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase both
books, B3314. A Brief Introduction
to the Arabic Alphabet + B3154.
The Calligrapher's Garden for only
$22.41. You save $4.49. Use Code
B3923.
B3154. The
Calligrapher's
Garden by
Hassan
Massoudy.
Second edition.
2009, 2012.
128pp. 7"x5.5".
Paper $14.95. This beautiful book is
available again in smaller format.
In this feast for the eyes,
Massoudy's elegant calligraphy
depicts the four seasons of the
garden. From the icy palettes of
winter to delicate spring growth, and
from the dazzling sunshine and
blooms of summer through the
fading hues of autumn, he captures
in calligraphy what countless poets
have crafted with words. The
proverb or quotation that inspired
each artwork is handwritten in
Arabic by Massoudy alongside the
English texts on the facing page.
Hassan Massoudy was born in Najaf,
Iraq. He moved to France in 1969.
B3314. A Brief
Introduction to
the Arabic
Alphabet by John
Healey & Rex
Smith. 2009.
116pp. 5"x7.75".
Paper $11.95
Tells the
fascinating history of the Arabic
Alphabet, a story that is entwined
with the development of culture and
society in the Middle East. Traces
the Arabic alphabet back to Aramaic,
a descendant of Phoenician, which
itself gave rise to the Hebrew and
Greek alphabets. Includes a glossary.
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accommodate you if your plans do
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The Saint John's Bible
B3779. The Art of The Saint John's Bible: A
Reader's Guide to Historical Books, Letters and
Revelation by Susan Sink. 2012. 128pp. 6"x9".
Paper $14.95
This third volume of the series covers the final
published volumes of The Saint John's Bible:
Historical Books and Letters and Revelation. It
offers an invitation to experience the dramatic and
beautiful illuminations of these volumes and the biblical text more deeply. Also available:
B3058. Art of SJB: Wisdom Books & Prophets. $14.95
B2925. Art of SJB: Pentateuch, Psalms, Gospels &
Acts. $14.95
SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase any three volumes of The
Art of the Saint John’s Bible for only $39.99. A
10+% savings.
B3780. Illuminating the Word: The Making of The
Saint John's Bible (Second Edition) by Christopher
Calderhead. 2012. 240pp. 9⅝"x11⅜". Hardcover
$49.95. JNB Price $45.95
Due Fall 2013. Order now; your card is charged when
the book ships. Free media mail shipping on pre-publication orders (USA only).
Takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of this extraordinary project, telling the story of the scribes and illuminators and the St. John’s community
as they complete all seven volumes of the Bible. Profusely illustrated with
many large images from the Bible & actual-size samples of the scripts used.
Extensively revised with about half new text and images.
The Graceful Envelope
GRACEFUL ENVELOPE SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase a complete collection of Graceful Envelopes for only $39.95. Save $16.00 off the retail price.
(You will be charged $20 for Graceful III, $10 for II, and $9.95 for I.) Use
code B3250. Available again:
B3409. The Graceful Envelope (I). 32pp. 7"x10".
Paper $15.95
This first book of Graceful Envelopes is full-color
throughout and displays 30 decorated envelopes with
comments on the design and the calligrapher. Includes
envelopes by Flo Cole, Katherine Malmsten, Virginia
Meltzer, Valerie Weilmuenster and many more. All 116
of the calligraphers (who submitted a total of 200
envelopes) are listed. Published by the Smithsonian.
B2773. Graceful Envelope II Scripsit 2003-05.
2005. 24pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $20.00
Features full-color reproductions of more than 50
of the winning envelopes from 2003 through 2005.
The envelopes incorporate each year's theme in a
creative and artistic way, using hand-executed
calligraphy or fine lettering to address the envelope.
Many feature inventive relationships between the
postage stamp, the envelope design, and the lettering.
It’s an inspiring collection.
B3206. Graceful Envelope III Scripsit edited by
Lorraine Swerdloff. 2009. 24pp. 8.5"x11". Paper
$20.00
The third issue of this popular series presents
envelopes from the 2006, 2007 and 2008 contests.
The themes are: Fine Line, Mailable Feast, and
C's the Day. The envelopes are diverse and
beautiful – a wonderful selection for ideas &
inspiration and just to enjoy.
toll free:
Celebration of Letters
Scripsits
Each is 32pp., 8.5"x11", paperbound.
B3925.
Scripsit 35.1.
2013. Paper
$20.00
In this
copiously
illustrated
issue, seven
scribes offer a
personal view into their motivations,
early influences, and work processes
through both their words and their
works. The calligraphic artists in the
issue are Annie Cicale, Annie Cowie,
Laurie Doctor, Carrie Imai,
Katherine Malmsten, Charles Pearce,
and Ieuan Reese. Available June
2013. (Scripsit issues are automatically sent to Washington Calligraphers Guild members.)
B3869.
Scripsit 34.2.
Edited &
designed by
Michael Clark.
2012. $20.00
Showcases
Iskra Johnson
(Illustration
and informal scripts with pointed
brush and pen), Izzy Pludwinski
(Hebrew and Western letterforms),
Carl E Kurtz (letters as texture and
form), Memorials by Artists (letter
carving), Peter Thornton (compositions exploring texture, lettered with
pencils), Michael Clark (lettering
with ruling pens and other tools).
The letter artists both show and
discuss their work. Full color
throughout.
B3797. Scripsit
33.2. Edited &
designed by
Michael Clark.
2011. $20.00
Presents us
with a
celebration of
letters and a wondrous display of
creativity, excellence, experimentation, innovation. Includes the
Hebrew calligraphic art of French
calligrapher Michel D'Anastasio,
Carl Rohrs: pens, ruling pens &
brush , a carved letter collaborative
project of John Stevens and furniture
maker Martin O'Brien, the beach
calligraphy of Andrew van der
Merwe (South Africa), along with
work of Claude Mediavilla (France),
Sophie Verbeek (Switzerland), and
Malla Carl (Israel).
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B3890.
Calligraphy
for Greeting
Cards and
Scrapbooking
by Peter E.
Taylor. 2012.
176pp.
8.25"x10.88".
Paper $19.95. SALE $17.95
Includes traditional alphabets as
Italic and Blackletter as well as fun
contemporary hands. Filled with
step-by-step projects, including
greeting cards in a variety of styles.
Starts with basic information, but
includes more advanced techniques
such as embossing and gilding. Peter
Taylor is a highly-regarded
bookbinder and calligrapher who
lives in Australia.
B2927. Mexican
Blackletter By
Cristina Paoli.
2006. 96pp.
10"x11".
Hardcover
$24.95.
SALE $12.50
Blackletter is a
popular script in Mexico for
everything from folk art to signage.
This book introduces the kinds of
blackletter, the cultural connotations
of blackletter, and those specific to
Mexico. It then presents the photos
of many examples of uses of
blackletter in signage in its colorful
variations: standard, drop shadow,
extended & condensed, and
deviations & unpredictable. The
several full-color collage pages of
collages of single letters are a visual
treat. (This book is about the
vernacular use rather than refined
calligraphic forms.)
LETTER ARTS REVIEW CARD ISSUES
SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase both card issues and pay only $25.00 for two
inspiring issues. You save $6.00. Use code LR-CARD.
LR17-4. First Greeting Card Issue. 2002. $16.50
Features a wide selection of calligraphic greeting
cards for Christmas, New Year's, and other holidays.
Includes printed and handmade cards, personal and
commercial designs. 120 examples from 94 artists
representing the USA and 12 other countries.
Approximately half are reproduced in full color.
LR26-4. Letter Arts Review Second Card Issue.
2012. 64pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $14.50
The selection is a delightful variety of personal
cards and ones designed for greeting card companies; of one-off handmade cards and cards
printed offset or inkjet; of ones using intricate
folds and cards of elegant letters. It is a splendor of letters and flourishes,
illustration and word image. Over 100 cards created by scribes from
around the world. Full color throughout.
LETTER ARTS REVIEW ANNUAL ISSUES
SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase both of these annual issues for $27.50. You save
$7.50. Offer good through August 31, 2013. Use code LR-ANNUAL.
Full-color throughout. 64pp. 8.5"x11". Paper.
LR26-2. 2011 Annual Issue: Vol26, No.2. $17.50
The Annual Review issue filled with best of the
calligraphic art, all in full color, with 80 works by
over 60 lettering artists from North America, South
America, Europe and Asia.
LR27-2. 2012 Annual Issue: Vol. 27, No.2.
$17.50
2012 Annual Review Issue filled with the best
of calligraphic art, all in full color, with 61 works
by over 50 lettering artists from North America,
Europe, Africa, and Asia (plus one from New
Zealand).
Hermann Zapf
B3892. Zapf Exhibition: The Calligraphy
of Hermann &
Gudrun Zapf. 2011.
64pp. 7.125"x10.125".
Paper $29.95
This elegantly produced exhibition
catalog presents: the Zapfs’ letter art from Pen & Graver
B3906. Draw
(1939-41)
to
designs
for digital versions of Diotima (2008); pieces done
Your Own
with broad edge pen as well as ballpoint pen alphabets; manuscript books
Alphabets:
Thirty Fonts to and book design for print; screen-printed and one-off works; and sketches,
Scribble, Sketch, specimen sheets, and proofs for metal and digital typefaces (Diotima,
Colombine, Optima, and Zapfino). English text.
& Make Your
Own by Tony
Michael Harvey
Seddon. 2013. 8.25"x 9.25". Paper
$19.95
B3880. Adventures
This fun, hands-on
with Letters: A Memoir
workbook gives
by Michael Harvey. 2012.
instruction for 30 funky, hand236pp. 8.5"x10.75".
lettered alphabets, drawn in a
Hardcover $55.00
variety of styles by young designers
Through
& illustrators. In addition, it
hundreds of
demonstrates how to adapt the
illustrations, this book brings together the many
letters & make them your own.
facets of Michael Harvey’s work: lettering for book
Includes a technical section on
jackets and other projects, lettercutting in wood &
scanning, uploading, and preparing
stone, type design, and teaching. Designed by the
artwork for print.
author. Printed in full color throughout.
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B3905.
Creative
Lettering:
Techniques &
Tips from Top
Artists by Jenny
Doh. 2013.
144pp.
8.5"x10". Paper $19.95. JNB $17.95
Rather than historical
hands, this book covers a
broad range of more personal
letterforms with many informal
drawn letters. They range from
doodled words to Linda Schneider’s
pictorials with the pointed pen. The
contributors – calligraphers
(including Barbara Close, Martha
Lever and Lisa Englebrecht),
painters, collagists, card makers,
fiber artists, and graphic designers
–present their perspectives on lettering and their favorite tools and their
use. Includes exemplar alphabets,
instruction, and examples of
finished works. (Linda Schneider,
pointed pen pictorial calligraphy;
Barbara Close, masking fluid letters,
textured letters; Martha Lever,
framed decorated versals; Lisa
Englebrecht, letterista script, love
alphabet blocks.)
B3908. Hand to
Type: Scripts,
Hand-Lettering
and Calligraphy
by R. Klanten, J.
Middendorp, H.
Hellige. 2012.
240pp. 10"x12".
Hardcover $55.00. SALE $49.95
A compilation of
handmade and digital
scripts that showcases the beauty of
handwritten letterforms. In addition
to lettering and fonts using the Latin
alphabet, it introduces artists who
explore Cyrillic, Arabic, and Greek
scripts. Contributors include Paul
Shaw, John Stevens, Stephen Rapp,
and Wissam Shawkat (to name only
a few). The rich visual examples are
complemented by in-depth
interviews with outstanding
calligraphers and type designers:
Brody Neuenschwander, Luca
Barcellona, Timothy Donaldson,
Tony Di Spigna, Ken Barber, Gemma
O’Brien, Niels Shoe Meulmann,
Gabriel Martínez Meave, and Reza
Abedini.. Guest authors including
Rick Cusick delve into topics from
Arabic and Indian writing systems
to pre-war German schoolbook
scripts and lettering on Amsterdam
pub windows.
toll free:
Luca Barcellona
B3870. Take Your Pleasure Seriously by
Luca Barcellona. 2012. 224pp. 7.5"x10.5".
Hardcover $99.00
Features commissioned work and
personal pieces in hundreds of
images (many never-before-published) of the letters and
letterwork of Luca
Barcellona, an
internationally-known
calligrapher, designer,
and graffiti artist. He uses
both historical letterforms and
contemporary, original ones in
striking and expressive compositions.
Includes an interview by by Chaz Bojórquez.
Over 250 full-color plates. Text by Luca
Barcellona, Giovanni De Faccio and Nicola
“DeeMo” Peressoni. Fold-out poster jacket. His
work was featured in Letter Arts Review
issue 23-3.
Michael Clark
B3808. Michael
Clark: No. 7.
2012. 24pp.
5.5"x8.5". Paper
$18.00
Twenty-four
calligraphic
compositions
– both alphabets
and quotations – of lettering with
pen, brush & ruling pen. The texts
are from Albert Einstein, Michael
himself, Robert Frost, Peter
Thornton, St. Francis and the Bible.
Some pieces deftly created using the
computer to repeat elements. Printed
in black and red.
New Cover
B2830. Finding
the Flow: A
Calligraphic
Journey by Gina
Jonas. 2006.
85pp. 8.5" x 11".
Spiral bound.
Paper $24.95
A new approach to calligraphy for
all levels which acquaints the scribe
with the essential but largely
unexplored dynamics of stroke
technique. Through stroke exercises
with pencil and edged pen you
explore vital movement and
sensitive touch. You discover how
shoulder, arm, fingers, and pen
combine with alternating of
pressure. The exercises lead to an
intimate understanding of the edged
pen: a foundation for formal
alphabet study, creative alphabet
design, and artistic self-expression.
Luca Barcellona shatters
the boundaries as he
blends his street
sensibility with fine
penmanship.
– Letter Arts Review
B3882.
Contemporary
Calligraphy by
Gillian
Hazeldine.
2011. 184pp.
11"x8.5".
Hardcover
$38.95
Presents exemplars and instruction
for Foundational, Roman Capitals,
Italic, Italic Capitals, Uncial, and
Versals. Starts with monoline, then
broad edge forms and variations of
weight, x-height, serifs, and the like.
Letters are taught in groups
according to their letter shape. A
historical manuscript example is
provided for each, and over 30
contemporary works show the hands
in use. Includes chapters on history,
layout and design, and color. Gillian
Hazeldine is a Fellow of the SSI.
“Excellent illustrations and
diagrams…well-thought out text.”
– Stan Knight.
B3393. Focus:
Letters. 2011.
180pp. 7"x7".
Hardcover
$14.95.
SALE $4.99
These 250
images spotlight the
infinity of ways letters
decorate our world. Beautiful letters
can be found as glowing neon signs,
graffiti on a wall, a bicycle wheel that
looks like an O, or wooden boards
that form an E. A color-filled visual
smorgasbord for you to enjoy.
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B3911. Sign
Painters by
Faythe Levine,
Sam Macon.
2012. 176pp.
7.5"x 9.5". Paper
$24.95
As recently as
the 1980s, storefronts, murals,
banners, barn signs, billboards, and
even street signs were hand-lettered
with brush and paint. (This skilled
trade has been largely replaced by
computer-designed, die-cut vinyl
lettering and inkjet printers.) This
book documents these dedicated
practitioners, their time-honored
methods, and their appreciation for
quality and craftsmanship. It
features stories and photographs of
more than two dozen sign painters.
B3891.
How to
Write
Copperplate by
Hamid
Reza Ebrahimi. 2010. 40pp English,
28pp Persian. 8.5"x11". Paper
$39.95
$35.00
In this long-awaited sequel to his
A good, thorough, and
classic Historical Scripts, Stan traces
beautiful introduction to
the development of letterforms in
Copperplate script with letter-bytype. He presents the types and type letter instruction and guide sheets.
designs from Gutenberg to the
Use the book with Hamid’s online
Private Presses of the 20th century,
videos for comprehensive instrucshowing the types both enlarged and tion. The English text, written in the
actual size. Every single illustration
author’s elegant script, is printed in
in this book has been specially
dark brown on cream colored pages.
commissioned. The photos show the 8 full-color illustrations. Hamid has
historical types with remarkable
taught the script since 1997.
clarity, matched by Stan’s readable
Available Again
and authoritative text.
B1899.
Leipziger
B3909. Little Book of Lettering by Emily Gregory.
Buchkunst und
2012. 192pp. 6.75"x7.25". Hardcover $24.95
Grafik-Design
This inspirational collection of contempo(Leipzig Book
rary lettering – handwritten, hand-drawn
Art and Graphic
and digitally rendered – is wide in scope and displays
Design). 176pp.
the work of a wide range of lettering artists.
9"x11". Paper
$27.50
Catalog from a 1991 exhibition at
the Klingspor Museum in Offenbach,
Germany, spotlighting the work of
teachers and students of the School
of Visual Arts in Leipzig. Text in
German. Profusely illustrated (both
color and black & white).
New lower price
B3806.
Historical
Types: From
Gutenberg to
Ashendene by
Stan Knight.
2012. 9"x12".
B1897. Kunstraum Kalligrafie
by Joachim Propfe. 2011. 239pp. 9.25"x10.25". Hardcover $80.00
Full of Propfe's calligraphic compostions on walls. A wide
variety of styles, all wonderfully reproduced. Includes
instruction on both the hands and lettering on walls. Text is in German.
THOMAS INGMIRE
B3840. Things that Dream:
Contemporary Calligraphic
Artists’ Books. 2012. 556pp.
12.75"x9.25". Hardcover
$99.00
Price includes shipping
in the USA.
For five years calligrapher
Thomas Ingmire has provided
text and heads for sixteen one-of-a-kind books of poetry by Pablo Neruda
and Federico García Lorca. This collaborative effort included poet and
model Mary Julia Klimenko, artist Manuel Neri, and design binders Daniel
E. Kelm, Kylin Lee, and others at the Wide Awake Garage bindry. This
catalog is generously illustrated in full color with large-format doublepage images from the books. The text is in English and Spanish and by
Bruce Nixon, with additional contributions by Mark Dimunation, Joseph
Goldyne; Michael Keller, Roberto Trujillo; and Steve Woodall. Spanish title:
Cosas que sueñan: Libros de artistas caligráficos contemporaneous.
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B3895.
Dancin’ Pen:
Pen
Manipulation
and Beyond
by Carrie
Imai. 2012.
45pp. 8"x8.5". Book + DVD. $29.95
This manual teaches Carrie’s Italic
and how to make the letters dance
using an automatic pen. As in her
popular workshops, you learn how to
manipulate your pen to create the
forms with step-by-step instructions
and clear exemplars. In the
accompanying DVD, you are there as
she demonstrates how to do it. Book
is spiral-bound to lie flat. Signed.
S860.
Sull
Flourished
Mug.
Rose
Red
Enjoy
your favorite hot beverage with a
flourish. The ornate design by master
penman Michael Sull is laser etched.
Dishwasher and microwave safe. Mug
colors: Black, Red, & Rose with white
flourishes. $20.00. SALE $14.95 each
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Katharina Pieper
B3888. Roots
and Wings: The
Art of Calligraphy 1982-2012/
Wurzeln und
Flügel:
Schriftkunst by
Katharina Pieper.
2012. 240pp.
8.5"x 11.3". Hardcover $65.00
Presents the work and words of
Katharina Pieper (text in English &
German). Also includes (in German
with an English summary): Silvia
Werfel on the history of calligraphy
in Germany, Françoise Mathis
Sandmaier on KP in the context of
modernity, and Mary Noble on
England.
B3886. Musik,
Word, Malerei
(Music, Word,
Paintings):
Jazz & Blues.
2011. 36pp.
8.25"x8.25".
Paper $20.00
Catalog of an exhibition of
calligraphic works by Katharina
Pieper (Germany) and Jean Larcher
(France) at Villa Meixner, a cultural
center in Brühl, Germany. Full color
throughout.
B3887.
Tanzende
Worte
(Dancing
Words)
2006-2011.
40pp.
8.25"x8.25". Paper $20.00
Catalog of Katharina Pieper’s work
on paper and canvas. Full color
throughout. Text in German.
B3910.
Mastering
Calligraphy:
The Complete
Guide to Hand
Lettering by
Gaye GodfreyNicholls. 2013.
288pp. 9"x10". Hardcover $40.00
This elegant book
presents historical hands
(such as Roman Capitals, Foundational, Uncial, Carolingian, Gothic,
Italic); gestural and ruling pen
forms; pointed pen alphabets, and
brush written forms. For each hand,
a main alphabet with ductus is
paired with variations and interspersed are profiles of calligraphers
and examples of their work that
features the hand. In addition, at the
end of each section there is a related
gallery (there are over 125 works
shown). Chapters cover backgrounds
and colors, layout and composition,
illumination, digitizing hand
lettering, and creating digital forms.
B3885.
Words Set
Free. Letter
Exchange.
2012. 56pp.
8.25"x5.12".
Paper $24.95
The theme of the catalog is
“Freedom of Speech” and displays an
exciting and eclectic mix of pieces
from professional lettering artists:
calligraphers, type designers, letter
cutters, and typographers. All are
members of the UK-based Letter
Exchange.
“Beautifully designed and produced”Manny Ling
RICHARD GRASBY ON ROMAN INSCRIPTIONS
B3883-SET. The Making of
Roman Inscriptions by Richard
Grasby, 8.25"x11.63".
This study of Roman inscriptions
delves into the Roman Monumental
Capital (the inscription on Trajan’s
Column is one example.) Both letter
structure and carving are discussed
for senatorial, dedicatory, and sepulchral inscriptions
from Roman Britain, southern France, Italy & the
Vatican. Richard Grasby is the author of Lettercutting in
Stone. Set of 11 (Studies 7 and 12 are not yet published
and are not included in this set). $110.00
Individual Books:
B3883-INT. Introduction: Processes in the Making
of Roman Inscriptions. 2009. 16pp. $12.50
The following are $10.00 each.
B3883-1. 1: The Trajan Inscription.� Senatorial
Inscription, Trajan�s Column, Forum Rome. Italy. 2011.
25pp. (CIL VI. 960)
toll free:
CREATIVITY /
CREATING ART
B2054.
Arteffects by
Jean Drysdale
Green. 1993.
208pp.
8.25"x11".
Paper $29.95.
SALE $10.99
Painting and drawing skills are not
required to create colorful
backgrounds for your calligraphy!
This book is a visual sampler,
including step-by-step demonstrations, for experimenting with inks,
watercolor, acrylics, oils, pastels, and
unusual materials to achieve
hundreds of different effects for
paintings and backgrounds for your
calligraphy. Provides a general
discussion of the specific medium's
unique properties, physical makeup,
and methods of application,
followed by a list of various
materials that can be used in
combination with the medium. This
is followed by a display of examples
(some with step-by-step demonstration) of the almost limitless textures
and effects you can achieve by
combining one medium with
another, or with the myriad papers
and art-related products on the
market today, as well as with
household and other unexpected
materials such as cornstarch, string,
and plastic wrap.
TEACHERS: Please introduce
Letter Arts Review and/or Bound
& Lettered to your students – and
maybe to yourself as well. Contact us
for details and a sign up sheet.
B3883-2. 2: Dedicatory Inscription, Trajan, Caerleon,
Wales, UK. 25pp. (RIB 330)
B3883-3. 3: Dedicatory Inscription, Vespasian,
Vatican. (CIL XIV. 86)
B3883-4. 4: Statue Base, Titus, Vatican (CIL VI. 941)
B3883-5. 5: Dedicatory Inscription, Hadrian, Wroxeter, UK. (RIB 288)
B3883-6. 6: Dedicatory Inscription, C. Pinarius
Alba, N�mes, Southern France. (CIL XII. 3261)
B3883-8. 8: Dedicatory Inscription, Antoninus,
Birrens, UK. 22pp. (RIB 2110)
B3883-9. 9: Dedicatory Inscription, Augustus,
Forum Rome, Italy. 25pp (CIL VI. 40310)
B3883-10. 10: Senatorial Inscription, Lucius Caesar,
Forum Rome, Italy. 13pp. (CIL VI. 36908)
B3883-11. 11: Sepulchral Inscription, C. Vibius
Pansa, Vatican. 16pp. (CIL VI. 37077)
Special offer: Purchase both Introduction and
Trajan Inscription for only $20.00. You save $2.50.
Use product code: B3883-SPECIAL.
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B3913.
Handbook of
Plant Forms
for Botanical
Artists by
Ernest E. Clark
& Margaret
Stevens. 2013.
224pp.
7.25"x10.25". Hardcover $29.95.
SALE $22.49
Ernest E. Clark's classic
botanical handbook
receives a handsome twenty-firstcentury update by the former
president of the Society of Botanical
Artists. Now extensively revised, this
stunning volume showcases more
than 60 favorite flowers and plants,
each illustrated with detailed botanical drawings and a painting, along
with background on technique and
composition. It's a fantastic
reference for artists seeking both a
guide to accurate botanical drawing
and an inspiration for their own
work.
B3827. The Art
of Looking
Sideways by Alan
Fletcher. 2001.
530pp. 8.5"x10".
Hardcover
$49.95.
SALE $39.96. Limited Stock.
This primer in visual intelligence
presents the interplay between the
verbal and the visual, and the
limitless resources of the human
mind. For calligraphers it is an
inexhaustible mine of texts to write
out, as well as to ponder. All this
material is presented in a wonderfully inventive series of pages that
are themselves masterly demonstrations of the expressive use of type,
space, color and imagery.
“For inspiration, a tremendous book.
It’s filled to the brim with good quotes,
texts, ideas, etc. Extremely highly
recommended.” – Yves Leterme.
Drawing
B3813.
Expressive
Drawing: A
Practical
Guide to
Freeing the
Artist Within
by Steven
Aimone. 2009. 216pp. 9"x9".
Hardcover $24.95. JNB Price $22.46
Packed with solid, friendly,
hands-on instruction, as well as
inspiring images. Aimone teaches an
accessible style called expressive
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drawing that emphasizes line and
mark, rather than rendering a
specific object, which for many
people can create barriers to
self-expression. Exercises start off
simple and quick, encouraging
readers to work on instinct and
feeling, while the later ones focus on
detail and refinement. The book
features hundreds of images of work
by well-known artists.
“It includes great warm-ups and
mark-making exercises.”– Laurie
Doctor.
“I highly recommend [the book]. It's
about drawing, but the author voiced
out loud and systematically a lot of
ideas that slumbered inside of me.”
– Yves Leterme.
B2598. The
Watercolorist's
Essential
Notebook by
Gordon
MacKenzie. 2000.
144pp.
11.25"x8.75".
Hardcover $24.95. SALE $12.50
Limited quantity at this price.
Examines, one at a time, the three
major elements of landscape
painting: water, sky, and land. You
will be encouraged to try numerous
ways of painting each one. Then you
can choose the methods that best
express how the outdoors speaks to
you. Highly recommended by Sheila
Waters and Annie Cicale.
Nature Printing
gift
B3067. Creating
Art from Nature:
How to Handprint
Botanicals by
John Doughty and
Sonja Larsen.
2008. 80pp.
8.5"x11". Paper $24.95
Nature printing produces
amazingly detailed images by
applying inks and paints to leaves,
flowers, and plants and pressing
them onto various surfaces. This
fully illustrated, step-by-step,
practical guide to the craft and art is
by two of its masters. It presents easy
projects for kids with tempera
paints, as well as numerous
techniques for adult crafters and
artists. Illustrated with 200 color
photographs.
Watercolor
B3847.
Watercolor
Basics: Painting
Flowers by
Sharon Hinckley.
1999. 128pp.
11"x8.5".
Paper $19.99.
SALE $9.99
Create beautiful
watercolor daisies,
hydrangeas, roses, lilies, poppies...all
your favorite blooms. Includes basic
exercises in color choice and
composition to techniques for
painting leaves, backgrounds,
arrangements, and outdoor scenes.
It’s all explained in simple language
with hands-on exercises, easy-tofollow demonstrations and
step-by-step projects!
B3884.
Absolutely
Wild: Poems by
Dennis Webster,
Illustrations by
Kim Webster
Cunningham. 2009. 32pp. 9"x10".
Hardcover $17.95. JNB $12.95
This book of wacky, winsome, and
absolutely wild rhymes delights with
its handcolored prints and clever
verses.
B3195. All For
Love by Laura
Stoddard. 2007.
96pp. 5.75"x7.5".
Hardcover $14.95.
SALE $7.99
Laura Stoddard’s
whimsical watercolors are
a combination of Sara
Midda and Edward Gorey. The small,
engaging, and a little quirky
illustrations are combined with
witty quotes. Delightful.
handwriting
B3839.
Pick Up
Your Pen:
The Art of
Handwriting
written and
illustrated by Monica Dengo. 2012.
112pp. 11.5"x8.25". Paper $14.95
Based on contemporary italic
script, this workbook encourages
children (or anyone!) to practice
handwriting and to envision it as an
art form. It provides a creative and
appealing way to practice, making it
fun rather than (home)work, and
encourages the reader to see the
rhythm and musicality of a line and
to become artists with every stroke
of the pen. For ages 6-9.
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B3912. The
Book of Kells by
Bernard Meehan.
2013. 256pp.
10"x12.875".
Hardcover with a
slipcase. $95.00.
SALE $79.23
The manuscript has been
newly photographed and
this books provides a clarity far
surpassing earlier reproductions.
You can marvel at the extraordinarily inventive and intricate
imagery that accompanies the texts
of the four Gospels: full-page
depictions of Evangelists and their
symbols, lavish honorific openings
to the Gospels, extraordinary initials,
and decoration that combines
complex interlace, animals, and
human figures. This volume features
more than fifty full-size reproductions of complete pages plus
enlarged details. Supplementary
images place the manuscript in its
setting and provide comparisons for
its iconography and style. The rich
illustrations are paired with an
exploration of the manuscript’s
historical background, an examination of earlier and comparable
manuscripts, a detailed discussion
of symbols and themes, and a look
at the scribes and artists who
worked on the manuscript and their
techniques, illuminated by recent
scientific research.
B3138. Choirs of
Angels: Painting
in Italian Choir
Books,
1300-1500 by
Barbara Drake
Boehm. 2008.
67pp. 8.5"x11".
Paper $19.95. SALE $9.95
Using stunning
reproductions, this book
discusses music in the church,
musical notation, types of musical
manuscripts, illumination of choir
books, and the illuminated letters
from Gothic and Renaissance
masters. Many of the initial letters
are reproduced quarter-page size or
larger and are filled with crisp detail.
A great visual resource.
B3846. A
Guide to
Illuminated
Manuscript
Collections in
the U.S.
(Scripsit
34.1). 2012.
34pp.
lettercutting
B3881.
Cutting around
Cambridgeshire
by Thomas
Sherwood and Lida
Lopes Cardozo
Kindersley.
2012.168pp.
7.5"x5". Paper
$19.95
This richly illustrated
guide shows fine work
from the workshop at 85 Cambridgeshire places. In addition to
quiet churches and graveyards, the
lettercarving is in schools, village
greens and cottages, police stations,
libraries, parks, a bridge, and a
windmill, along with great
cathedrals and war memorials.
more books
B3922. What Is
Reading For? by
Robert Bringhurst.
2012. 40pp. 5"x9".
Paper $19.95
8.25"x10.75". $20.00
This
Sumptuously illustrated guide to
succinct
illuminated manuscript collections
and thoughtful
in the US with articles on the Walters essay is from a talk Bringhurst gave
Art Museum in Baltimore, the
at an RIT symposium, The Future of
Boston Public Library, the Morgan
Reading. Bringhurst is an insightful
Library (NYC) and the New York
and engaging writer on type,
Public Library. Provides valuable
language, & letterforms. (He is also a
info on how to access online images poet.) The carefully crafted book
for other collections.
was designed by the author &
printed on Mohawk Ticonderoga
paper.
handwriting
B3859SET. Getty-Dubay
Italic Handwriting Series
Set. A graded series (K-6)
of instructional workbooks
for handwriting. This
modern handwriting system
is based on the italic letterform and is suited to rapid
and legible writing. Unlike
the traditionally taught ball
& stick / looped cursive
program, italic builds on learned concepts, and letterforms remain the same from basic to cursive. The
abrupt change from ball-and-stick printing to very
different looped cursive is avoided. Seven workbooks
plus the Instruction Manual. $95.00. SALE $75.00
Also available individually. See JNB website for individual descriptions: http://www.johnnealbooks.com/
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toll free:
B3859A. Book A (Kindergarten). 72pp. $11.75. SALE $9.95
B3859B. Book B (1st Grade). 64pp $11.75. SALE $9.95
B3859C. Book C (2nd Grade). 68pp. $11.75. SALE $9.95
B3859D Book D (3rd Grade). 64pp. $11.75. SALE $9.95
B3859E. Book E (4th Grade). 64pp. $11.75. SALE $9.95
B3859F. Book F (5th Grade). 64pp. $11.75. SALE $9.95
B3859G. Book G (6th Grade). 64pp $11.75. SALE $9.95
B3859IN. Instruction Manual. 108pp. $12.75
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pointed pen
zentangle
B2831. A
Passion for the
Pen:
The Art of
Georgina
Artigas. Edited
by Brenda Casey
Zoby. 2006. 64pp.
8.5" x11". Paper $24.95.
SALE $14.95. Save $10.00
A collection of calligraphic jewels
from Georgina’s 50 years of creating
beautiful letters. Includes 32 pages
with pointed pen lettering, 8 art
pieces from the Calligraphers
Engagement Calendars, broad pen
work, and many traditional
American style illuminated
recognition/retirement/resolution
scrolls. 40 color plates. At this price,
it should be in every point pen
scribe's library.
B3894. The Art
of Zentangle: 50
inspiring
drawings,
doodles & ideas
for the
meditative artist
by Margaret
Bremner, Norma J. Burnell, Penny
Raile, & Lara Williams. 2013. 144pp.
8.75"x11.67". Paper $19.95.
JNB Price $17.96
This beautiful combination of
book and journal first shows how to
break down intricate patterns into
steps, then moves you on to creating
your own designs. A gallery of
finished tangles, tips and several
inspirational prompts are included.
The focus of Zentangle is on the
process of creation, rather than the
end result. There is no right way or
wrong way. If you can draw a line
and a circle (perfectly or not), you
can Zentangle!
Michael Sull
B3303.
American
Cursive
Handwriting
(Reference
Edition) by
Michael Sull with
Debra Sull. 2011. 320pp. 8.5"x11".
Spiral Bound. $39.95
A thorough presentation of
traditional penmanship for grades
5-adult. Includes historical
background, detailed information on
writing position, writing zone, paper
movement and recommended sizes
of writing. The single volume
contains both a teacher guide and
the student workbook/copybook.
The thorough lesson plan guides the
user in a straightforward, step-bystep progression to improve
handwriting skill.
B3852.
Poems of a
Penman: The
Penmanship
Verse of
Michael R.
Sull. 2011.
52 pp. 8.5"x11". Paper spiral $19.95.
SALE $14.95. Limited Stock.
Stories of penman past and
present and of IAMPETH – some
true & some imagined – in
old-fashion rhyming verse. Includes
a bit of Michael’s script and off-hand
flourishing . Illustrated with six pen
& ink drawings (including a rather
stern-looking John DeCollibus!) It’s
a book that only a penman or penwoman would love, but what fun for
us!
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NEW FROM CHERRYL MOOTE
Cherryl Moote’s latest book, All
Tangled Up, has the usual clear and
easy to follow step-by-step instructions and diagrams (or photos). New
to this book are full-color photos and
sharper printing overall.
B3443. All
Tangled Up
by Cherryl
Moote. 2012.
128pp.
10"x8.5".
Paper $39.95
Delivers a wide array of options for
displaying and organizing your
Zentangle tiles and Artist Trading
Cards. Filled with projects to
showcase and celebrate your artistic
work: note cards, frames, cubes and
books. Each project is perfectly sized
for Zen-tiles or ATCs. The detailed,
studio-tested instructions with clear
diagrams are easy-to-follow. You can
cut, fold and assemble in an
immediate and stress-free way.
Cherryl is a Certified Zentangle
Teacher and has richly illustrated
this book with her tangles and
Z'tangle-inspired artwork. Full color.
B3868. Joy of
Zentangle by
Suzanne McNeill
and Sandy Steen
Bartholomew.
2012. 144pp.
7.5"x9". Paper
$24.99
A thorough introduction
to Zentangle, an
easy-to-learn method of pattern
drawing that reduces stress while
promoting creativity. Provides
instructions for drawing over 100
tangle patterns from such Certified
Zentangle Teachers as Suzanne
McNeill, Sandy Steen Bartholomew,
and Marie Browning. Filled with
Zentangle drawings and projects
and includes compelling stories
from those who have improved their
well-being through Zentangle.
B3893. One
Zentangle A
Day: A 6-Week
Course in
Creative
Drawing for
Relaxation,
Inspiration, and Fun (One A Day
series) by Beckah Krahula. 2012.
128pp. 8.5"x9". Paper $22.99. $18.39
One Zentangle A Day is a beautiful
interactive book teaching the
principles of Zentangles as well as
offering fun, related drawing
exercises. This step-by-step book is
divided into 6 chapters, each with 7
daily exercises. Each exercise
includes new tangles to draw,
teaches daily tile design, and offers
tips on related art principles. Also
contains an inspirational “ZIA”
(Zentangle Inspired Art) project on a
tile that incorporates patterns, art
principals, and new techniques.
B3921. Zen
Doodling by
Carolyn Scarce.
2013. 128pp.
8.5"x11". Paper
$12.99
This
book
expands your Zentangle experience.
You learn how to extend your
repertoire past the square, using
color and finding patterns in fabric
and natural objects, and how to
break down complicated patterns
into their doodle elements. Shows
how to give your doodle designs a
different look with embossed
patterns, resist with white crayon
and watercolor, printmaking with
foam trays, and metal embossing.
Projects include greeting cards,
shoes, pebbles, bottles, glasses, and
cups. Final section is an alphabet,
each letter filled with doodle
patterns.
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Zentangle Instructional Books by Susan McNeill,
CZT. 20pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $8.99 each.
Buy 3 or more and save, only $7.99 each.
B3866. Zentangle Basics. Using only pen and paper,
you learn to make 24 basic Zentangles and ideas on how
to use these to decorate wearables, home decor, cards,
and journals. You can ‘tangle even if you haven’t drawn
before!
B3439. Zentangle 2. Filled with new tangle patterns.
B3440.Zentangle 3. More fun with more tangles.
B3863. Zentangle 4. Learn to add color and sparkle to
your tangles with chalks, watercolors, pencils and pens,
glitter, jewels, and sparkly inks. Also includes 40 new
tangle patterns and ideas on using brass stencils and
plastic templates.
B3877. Zen
Mandalas by
Suzanne
McNeill. 2011.
52pp.
8.5"x8.5".
Paper $16.99
Double your creative meditative
fun by combining Zentangles and
Zen mandalas. Bring your mind and
spirit into focus through the
repetition of simple shapes as the
mandala expands the message.
Gently appreciate the uniqueness of
your experience in the world as you
create beautiful drawings and
discover the infinite possibilities that
spring from inner peace.
B2777.
Wordplay: The
Philosophy, Art,
and Science of
Ambigrams by
John Langdon.
2005. 224pp.
8"x8." Paper $14.95. SALE $7.50
Ambigrams are a visual
lettering trick. You turn
the lettering upside down and the
word reads the same! This updated
collection of ambigrams features a
section of full-color ambigrams and
dozens of mind-bending examples
of this cryptic art form. Many
involve full circles of lettering. Each
ambigram is accompanied by a
short essay, some serious, some
witty. This revised edition includes
50 new examples!
toll free:
B3864. Zentangle 5. Filled with projects that take tangling beyond paper to create wearable art from jewelry
to jeans. Includes 40 new tangle patterns.
B3865. Zentangle 6. Forty new Tangle patterns.
B3878. Zentangle 7. Features new patterns focusing on
circles, zendalas, and shapes.
B3879. Zentangle 8. Features
new patterns focusing on monograms and alphabets. A natural
for calligraphers!
B3867. Zentangle for Kidz. By
Sandy Steen Bartholomew, CZT.
Zentangle fun for younger artists.
B3871.
Zentangle
Untangled:
Inspiration and
Prompts for
Meditative
Drawing by Kass
Hall. 2012. 128pp.
8.25"x10.75". Paper $24.99.
JNB $22.49
Includes an explanation of
Zentangling and 12 step-by-step
demonstrations. Features sections
on introducing color, journaling, and
digitizing your Zentangles.
M92. Micron Zentangle Pens. Set
of 3 pens: 2 x 0.25mm, 1 x 0.45mm.
Black. $9.99
Joanne Fink
B3897.
Zenspirations:
Dangle Designs
by Joanne Fink.
2013. 52pp.
8.5"x8.5".
Paper $8.99
Another fun book that
turns doodles into
designs to decorate your paper craft
projects and your art works with
dangle patterns. Joanne demystifies
the patterning process and shows
how simple it is to create richly
textured dangles by breaking down
the design into component parts.
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Gift Certificates are available
in any amount from $5 to $5000
Ron Tate
C77. Letter Lovers Trading Cards by Ron Tate. Set
of 26 cards, A-Z, 4"x6". A contemporary abecedarian
of illuminated letters. A is for Art, B for Blackletter,
Copperplate, Decender, Early Gothic, Fraktur…with
Blackletter written in a gothic hand, Copperplate in
script, Fraktur in Fraktur, and so forth. The large
letters are mostly Lombardic Versals decorated with
acanthus leaves, fish, flowers, birds and mammals.
The cards are printed in full color. $19.95. JNB $11.97
DVD39. Copperplate with Ron Tate DVD. $29.95
DVD40. Spencerian with Ron Tate DVD. $29.95
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BOOK SALE
BOOKBINDING BOOKS
Sale prices good until 6/30/13
B3788. The
Complete
Decorated
Journal: A
Compendium
of Journaling
Techniques by
Gwen Diehn.
2012. 240pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $21.95.
SALE $16.46
Offers an unmatched
collection of great ideas
and techniques, from supplies
(papers, adhesives, paints, pens) to
innovative layouts (mandalas,
diagonals, cutouts, grids). Sidebars
highlight specific genres, such as
pillow books, nature journals, and
illuminated manuscripts. New
content includes journaling – artist
profiles along with galleries of their
work, new techniques, and a new
project where readers learn to make
a journal from a butter box.
Combines The Decorated Page and
The Decorated Journal.
B3339. Making
Handmade
Books: 100+
Bindings,
Structures &
Forms by Alisa
Golden. 2011.
256pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $19.95.
SALE $15.95
Folded, glued or sewn
handmade books in a
variety of shapes and styles, from
rolled scrolls to Jacob's ladders, from
folded flexagons to case bindings.
Includes an inspiring gallery of
Golden's books and contributions by
more than 40 established book
artists. Golden is the author of
Expressive Hand Made Books
(B2967) and Painted Paper (B3166).
B3789.
Making Mini
Books: Big
Ideas for 30+
Little Projects
by Kathleen
McCafferty.
2012. 144pp. 9"x9". Paper $19.95.
SALE $15.96
Add to your bookmaking
repertoire with these
adorable mini-volumes, which are
B2967.
often easier to craft than their larger
Expressive
counterparts! Some require only
Handmade
Books by Alisa folding and stapling. This charming
collection includes beautiful
Golden. 2007.
144pp. 8.5"x 11". leather-clad journals, block print
notepads, accordion-fold mini-zines,
Paper $14.95.
and others that feature interior
SALE $7.99
pockets, unique closures, colorful
In her third book on
binding, Golden presents stitching, and eye-catching bindings.
instruction on structure, design and Includes an illustrated stitch guide.
content. Projects include accordion
B3343. Real
and fold books including miniatures,
Life Journals
side binding with cross-stitching or
by Gwen Diehn.
laced edges, sewn signatures,
2013. 180pp.
portfolios, pop-ups. Full-color
9"x 9".
throughout.
Hard $24.95.
SALE $18.96
B3326. Lark
This
book
celebrates the
Studio Series:
art of making and using a
Handmade
Books by Ray personalized journal. Inspiring
Hemachandra. images showcase a rich variety of
working journals and introduce
2010. 204pp.
longtime journal keepers through
5"x5". Paper
their pages. Also, nine recipients of
$12.95. SALE $9.99
customized, handcrafted journals
This book presents an
from Gwen share their own pages.
inspiring gallery of
Two additional insert booklets,
bookmaking today, with artists'
Bookbinding Essentials and Choose
books, handbound books, and
Your Own Bookbinding Adventure,
leather-tooled covers. The books
explain basic techniques and guide
feature handmade papers and
you on your journaling adventure.
bindings that show the potential of
B3392.
Masters:
Book Arts:
Major Works
by Leading
Artists
curated by
Eileen Wallace. 2011. 330pp. 9''x8''.
Paper $24.95. SALE $18.71
Presents innovative work
from 43 master book
artists. The selections demonstrate
conceptual, aesthetic & technical
excellence and incredible beauty.
Brief comments from the artists
about their work, careers, and
philosophies accompany stunning
images.
B3166. Painted
Paper:
Techniques &
Projects for
Handmade Books
& Cards by Alisa
Golden. 2008.
176pp. 8.5"x10". Paper $17.95.
SALE $13.46
Presents techniques for
decorating paper with
water-based media – primarily
acrylic inks and gesso – and book
projects to use the papers. Includes
washes, dropper outlines, brushhandle painting, masking borders,
repeating patterns and free-form
designs.
CALLIGRAPHY BOOKS
Sale prices good until 6/30/13
B3160. Hand
Lettering:
Simple, Creative
Styles for Cards,
Scrapbooks &
More by Marci
Donley & DeAnn
Singh. 2009. 128pp. 8.5"x10". Paper.
$17.95. SALE $13.46
This book will help you
construct creative letters
to enhance your cards, envelopes,
journals, and other projects. They
present you with a wide range of
alphabets, inspired by type,
traditional calligraphy, and
illustration. These easily executed
styles will work with many different
subjects and types of artwork,
whether for rubberstamping cards &
books, making albums, or creating
artists books & trading cards. A
section teaches you how to make
your own styles and modifications.
the form. Contributors include
Jeanne Germani, David Hodges,
Laura Wait, and a host of others.
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B3898. The
Simple Art of
Chinese
Calligraphy:
Create Your Own
Chinese
Characters and
Symbols for
Good Fortune and Prosperity by
Qu Lei Lei. 2002. 128pp. 8.5"x11".
Hardcover $25.99. SALE $9.95
First the book provide a
bit of history and then
discusses brushes, ink, paper and
ink stones. Next it presents the
strokes in style groups (dot,
horizontal, vertical, hook, raise,
aside, right falling, bend) and in
characters. Projects include fans
(flat, folded, crescent), cards,
hangings, shirts, seals & paper
cutting. The last section has 100
Western first names and proverbs to
use. Limited supply.
B3401. The
World
Encyclopedia
of Calligraphy:
The Ultimate
Compendium
on the Art of
Fine Writing - History, Craft,
Technique compiled and edited by
Christopher Calderhead and Holly
Cohen. 2011. 320pp. 10"x10".
Hardcover $35.00. SALE $24.60
Both a step-by-step guide
and a sumptuous visual
tour, this book features 55 living
scripts, including Japanese, Arabic,
Tibetan, Roman and Hebrew. Along
with a presentation of each hand,
you learn of its origins, traditions,
and unique characteristics as well as
the writing system, direction and
sequence of the lines, and the
principal writing tool. In 320
letter-filled pages, you will discover
the sophisticated beauty of
calligraphy from around the world.
PAPERCRAFT
B3919. 500
Paper Objects:
New Directions
in Paper Art by
Gene McHugh.
2013. 420pp.
8"x8". Paper
$29.95. SALE $22.46
Presents 500 creative
examples of a broad
range of techniques, forms, and
aesthetic approaches, with
magnificent examples of origami,
kirigami, cutting, quilling,
papier-mâché, and casting.
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B3122. 1,000
Handmade
Greetings:
Creative Cards
and Clever
Correspondence
by Laura
McFadden, with Deborah Baskin.
2009. 320pp. 9"x9". Paper $25.00.
SALE $12.50
A delightful showcase of 1,000
hand-crafted greeting cards.
Features a wide array of paper craft
techniques, including: paper cutting,
paper stencils, stamping, punching,
stitchery, monoprints, screenprints,
paper piecing, and more.
B3916. The Art
of Pop-Up: The
Magical World of
Three-Dimensional Books by
Jean-Charles
Trebbi. 2012.
160pp. 8.75"x9.75". Hardcover
$39.95. SALE $35.96
A delightfully illustrated
history of moveable and
three-dimensional structures in
books and cards. You discover
examples from Renaissance books,
more from the 19th century and the
early-to-mid 20th century, and then
experience the visual avalanche that
follows. It is a refreshing perspective.
In addition to American’s such as
Robert Sabuta and Carol Barton, we
are introduced to artists from
Europe and Asia and their
innovative work. If you make
pop-ups or have a shelf full of
pop-up books, it’s a fascinating find.
B3447.
Artistry in
Paper:
Creating
Beautiful
Things with
Origami,
Papier Mâché, Pop-ups and Other
Papercrafts by Paul Jackson. 2006.
192pp. 8.75"x8.75". Paper $18.95.
SALE $7.95
The first section presents a
step-by-step guide to the fundamental techniques of the major paper
arts – paper weaving, paper making,
pulp and cut-paper sculpture,
pop-ups and more. The second
section is a gallery of outstanding
paperworks showcasing high-quality and innovative work by an
international array of paper
engineers and craftspeople.
B3918.
Paper
Blooms by
Jeffery
Rudell. 2013.
132pp. 9"x9".
Paper $17.95.
SALE $13.46
25 sophisticated, modern
designs for paper
blossoms including Buttercups,
Asters, Zinnia, Mums, Roses, Violets,
Daisies, Dahlias, Black-eyed Susans,
Callas, and Poppies. Some are made
with paper strips, other with
punched or hand- cut shapes. Follow
the step-by-step photos to cut, quill,
fold, and crumple, sculpting pretty
blossoms. Pretty and modern, these
easy-to-do projects make great
centerpieces, garlands, card
decorations, and more.
B3920. Paper
Pups: 35 Dogs to
Copy, Cut & Fold
by Hiroshi
Hayakawa. 2013.
144pp. 8.5"x11".
Paper $17.95.
SALE $13.46
From a Golden Retriever
and French Bulldog to the
beloved mutt, these 35 paper pups
are appealing and fun to create.
They're made using kirigami, an art
similar to origami: just photocopy
the full-size templates and follow the
simple steps to transform a flat
shape into a dimensional animal! In
addition to the dogs, accessories
include a fire hydrant, doghouse, & a
collection of collars to adorn your
paper pet.
B3896. Simply
Paper Cutting:
Hand-Cut Paper
Projects for
Home Decor,
Stationery &
Gifts by Anna
Bondoc. 2012.
144pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $19.95.
SALE $13.81. Save 30%.
This unique approach to paper
cutting features bold graphic motifs
drawing on Japanese, Scandinavian,
and Arts & Crafts designs. Through
projects and step-by-step instructions, papers are layered and re-cut
to create richly textured paper
creations - works of art and craft
that appeal to the eye and your sense
of touch. The book includes stencils
for each project, along with suggestions for alternative sizes applications. Tools and materials are simple:
craft knife, glue, and a cutting mat.
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