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The Art of the Handwritten Note - by  Margaret Shepherd (Hardcover) - 1 of 1

The Art of the Handwritten Note - by Margaret Shepherd (Hardcover)

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  • From overcoming illegible penmanship to mastering the challenge of keeping straight margins, avoiding smeared ink, and choosing stationery that is appropriate but suits your style, this is a powerful little guide to conveying thoughts in an enduring--and noteworthy--way.
  • About the Author: Margaret Shepherd is a noted calligrapher and author whose clients include numerous headliners.
  • 176 Pages
  • Language + Art + Disciplines, Composition + Creative Writing

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About the Book



A calligrapher presents a beautiful, inspiring guide to putting your feelings on paper through the meaningful rituals of pen and postage. Line drawings throughout.



Book Synopsis



From overcoming illegible penmanship to mastering the challenge of keeping straight margins, avoiding smeared ink, and choosing stationery that is appropriate but suits your style, this is a powerful little guide to conveying thoughts in an enduring--and noteworthy--way.

For those who enjoy writing notes, or those who value doing so but find themselves intimidated by the task, acclaimed calligrapher Margaret Shepherd has created both an epistolary tribute and rescue manual. Just as you cherish receiving personal mail, you can take pleasure in crafting correspondence. Love, gratitude, condolences, congratulations--for every emotion and occasion, a snippet of heartfelt prose is included, sure to loosen the most stymied letter writer.



About the Author



Margaret Shepherd is a noted calligrapher and author whose clients include numerous headliners. The author of thousands of personal notes and thirteen instructional books on calligraphy, including the bestselling Learning Calligraphy and the just published Learn Calligraphy (Broadway Books, 2001), she has exhibited her work in many museums and galleries. She lives in Boston.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.54 Inches (H) x 5.12 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .53 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 176
Genre: Language + Art + Disciplines
Sub-Genre: Composition + Creative Writing
Publisher: Crown Publishing Group (NY)
Theme: General
Format: Hardcover
Author: Margaret Shepherd
Language: English
Street Date: January 22, 2002
TCIN: 76953344
UPC: 9780767907453
Item Number (DPCI): 247-03-9787
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.7 inches length x 5.12 inches width x 7.54 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.53 pounds
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Q: What types of writing does this guide cover?

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  • A: It covers various forms of correspondence, including love notes, gratitude, condolences, and congratulations.

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Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book?

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  • A: The book features line drawings throughout to complement the text and enhance the reading experience.

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Q: What is the main theme of the book?

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  • A: The main theme is to convey emotions through thoughtful handwritten notes and the art of correspondence.

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Q: What skills does the book help improve?

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  • A: The book assists in improving penmanship, margin alignment, and selecting suitable stationery.

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Q: Who is the author of this guide?

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  • A: The author is Margaret Shepherd, a recognized calligrapher and author of several instructional books.

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