Calligraphic Publications

[caliken]

All three of the Calligraphy publications shown in my signature (below) are now for sale.

Purchase is by Paypal to caliken@aol.com

 

To see larger images, and other examples of my calligraphy, please visit my site at www.caliken.co.uk

 

All prices include postage worldwide

 

Calligraphy by Ken Fraser (DVD) £14.95

Copperplate Calligraphy (book) £18.95

Italic Variants (book) £14.95

 

Ken

 

This unsolicited recommendation appeared recently on the Penmanship forum by fellow member Katim.

"I have just received my copy of Ken Fraser's new workbook entitled "Italic Variants" and I write to recommend it to all who love the Italic script.

 

The format is a very neat booklet of 37 pages in a spiral binder, with an introduction to italic (with examples) of nine pages, followed by a series of some 20 'plates', each illustrating a particular variant of the script. These are delightful - it would be hard to choose between them and there is much for the aspiring italicist to study and enjoy. Different styles, letter/ligature slopes, pen thicknesses, cursive and non-cursive variations, all are beautifully set out. And at the back of the booklet are three pages of guidelines for setting out your work, adding to the feel of a 'workbook'!

 

I have admired Caliken's work ever since joining FPN and I am delighted to see his expertise set out in such a compact and useful booklet. I hasten to add that I have no connection with him or his work other than via the pages of FPN and I write these words with the intention of assuring other members that it is well worth buying (via his website)."

Edited April 22, 2012 by caliken

[Keyser]

I want to recommend the copperplate book from a newb stand point. I got it last week and already started practicing. Granted, I'm still at the early stages, but things are explained in a clear instructive way, even someone like me can look at his handiwork with pride.

[Altruism]

Are there any samples from the books you can post for us? That'd be much appreciated! Thank you!!

[caliken]

I want to recommend the copperplate book from a newb stand point. I got it last week and already started practicing. Granted, I'm still at the early stages, but things are explained in a clear instructive way, even someone like me can look at his handiwork with pride.

Thanks, Keyser!

 

Ken

[caliken]

Are there any samples from the books you can post for us? That'd be much appreciated! Thank you!!

That seems to be a reasonable request. Here are two pages from "Italic Variants"

 

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd289/caliken_2007/418800.jpg

 

....and two pages from "Copperplate Handwriting"

 

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd289/caliken_2007/3861800.jpg

Edited April 23, 2012 by caliken

[pomidorium]

Hi,

These books are still available for purchase?

Regards