' This is a great starting point' Good Book Guide (October 2008) For clarity, attention to detail and not being diverted from the avowed purpose of the book, you'd have to give this 12 out of 10. ArtBookReview.net (31/10/08) 'This comprehensive guide to calligraphy techniques from A&C Black is packed with over 250 photographs, detailed guides for producing the essential calligraphy shapes and strokes for each letter' Simply cords mag

Mary Noble is a freelance calligrapher. She is a Fellow of the Society of Scribes and Illuminators and she is the past chairman of the Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Society. She is the co-author oftwo previous calligraphy handbooks. Janet Mehigan studied with the Society of Scribes and Illuminators and is an Honoured Fellow. A freelance calligrapher, she also teaches calligraphy and painting in Adult Education. She has co-authored two previous books with Mary Noble.