Modern Calligraphy Workshop: The Creative Art of Pen, Brush and Chalk Lettering

I did a modern calligraphy workshop with Imogen at Quill London after struggling to progress with my calligraphy alone and it was an informative, fun and friendly session. I left with tips (how I held the pen, how I sat!) and confidence to continue so when I saw Imogen had a book due out, naturally I had to buy it.I feel like I'm doing the class again - it's refreshed in my mind some of the things she taught. What's surprised me is how much MORE there is in the book - chalk lettering, brush lettering, alphabets to trace and be inspired from; all written in an easy to understand, straightforward way with great diagrams and beautiful photos.Buy this book. Buy two copies 'cos you'll probably splatter the first copy with ink as it's going to be on your desk a lot as you write.Thanks Imogen - great great book. Love it.

💭 Not sponsored, just a normal buyer sharing honest thoughts.✅ Book cover looks amazing, and the visual design of this book is gorgeous, first of all.✅ So many great tips in this book, from getting ready and setting up your workspace to what you'll need to do all kinds of calligraphy.✅ Brush calligraphy, hand calligraphy, even chalk calligraphy!✅ Lots of examples, guidance, photos (oh the lovely, lovely photos), and more!❔ Should you buy it? ❔A hundred times, in cursive, yes! Get this book ASAP if you want to learn how to make the most gorgeous calligraphy.

The content of the book is fine, but I’m certainly not pleased with the copy I received. However as it was from Amazon (not the marketplace) I can’t see where I can leave feedback on the vendor. Basically it was clear when it arrived that it had been very well thumbed and was certainly not new, and on the first time I read it the cover came off the spine!The book is still readable and I could mend it, but I’m seriously tempted to send it back because this is not the new copy I paid for. Will be very reluctant to order books from Amazon again. Disappointed, but clearly not the fault of the author.

This is by far the best book on modern calligraphy I have seen. I am a beginner and it tells and shows you everything you need to know. It has been invaluable. It also moves on to other projects, making your own inks, stationery etc once you feel more confident. I have a few calligraphy books and this beats them all hands down.

Very happy with this book. I have others and they are a little... dull. This book however, is laid out well for beginners ans those who have been practising a shiet while. Plus it has wedding ideas, chalk lettering and general lettering support. Win win really!