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14 Best Calligraphy Books

Goal: Find the best Calligraphy books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best calligraphy books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

14 Best Calligraphy Books

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1

Mastering Modern Calligraphy

Beyond the Basics

by Molly Suber Thorpe

2

Modern Calligraphy

Everything You Need to Know to Get Started in Script Calligraphy

by Molly Suber Thorpe

3

Hand Lettering for Relaxation

An Inspirational Workbook for Creating Beautiful Lettered Art

by Amy Latta

4

In Progress

See Inside a Lettering Artist's Sketchbook and Process, from Pencil to Vector

by Jessica Hische

5

Learn Calligraphy

The Complete Book of Lettering and Design

by Margaret Shepherd

6

Lettering and Modern Calligraphy

A Beginner's Guide

by Paper Peony Press

7

Pretty Simple Lettering

A Step-by-Step Hand Lettering and Modern Calligraphy Workbook for Beginners

by Whitney Farnsworth

8

The ABC of Custom Lettering

A Practical Guide to Drawing Letters

by Ivan Castro

9

The Art of Calligraphy

A Practical Guide to the Skills and Techniques

by David Harris

10

The Big Awesome Book of Hand & Chalk Lettering

by Dina Rodriguez

11

The Calligrapher's Bible

100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them

by David Harris

12

The Calligrapher's Business Handbook

Pricing and Policies for Lettering Artists

by Molly Suber Thorpe

13

The Golden Secrets of Lettering

Letter Design from First Sketch to Final Artwork

by Martina Flor

14

The Ultimate Guide to Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering for Beginners

Learn to Letter

by June & Lucy

Sources

Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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