BIBLE OF ILLUMINATED LETTERS

An in-depth guide to the ancient art of decorative calligraphy with full instructions on gilding to ‘illuminate’ your lettering.It features illuminated alphabets from six historical periods, including Celtic, Gothic and Romanesque. Diagrams for upper- and lower-case letters are accompanied by ideas for borders and decorations, and full instructions for gilding while each section also explores ways in which the illuminated letters can be adapted to create a truly personal style, with a gallery of modern examples to inspire further creativity.