Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing. It was first developed by Medieval scribes, when books and documents were written by hand. Today, it is a creative skill with many practical uses. In this book you can learn to write more than 15 popular calligraphy styles, including some designed especially for the book. All the basic skills and equipment you need are clearly described and explained and the detailed, step-by-step pictures will help you master more advanced techniques such as stenciling, embossing and letter carving. Full of imaginative ideas for making greeting cards, personal stationery, gifts, posters and lots more, this book is a clear guide to a traditional art.