{"product_id":"ca-514","title":"Sheila Waters\/Calligraphy Books\/Foundations of Calligraphy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a calligraphy textbook by Sheila Waters, a renowned American calligrapher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the basic writing of over a dozen scripts such as Roman Minuscule and Uncial to their variations, the book features not only the author's examples but also historical reference illustrations and examples of works by famous calligraphers. It meticulously explains not only how to write each letter but also how to apply them—how to manage letter spacing, word spacing, and line spacing, as well as layout and design, and the entire production process of a work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book, filled with the ideas and techniques of an author who taught for over 50 years and was known as the \"Queen of Calligraphy,\" is essential for anyone who wants to learn properly from the basics and further improve their skills.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original book, \"Foundations of Calligraphy\" (5th edition), was released in the US in 2006 and has been a super long-seller, read by calligraphers worldwide for nearly 20 years through mail order only. Until now, no translated version has been published, and this marks its first Japanese edition. Supervised by the author's son, renowned calligrapher Julian Waters, and translated by calligrapher Takako Takigawa, new explanations of calligraphy terms have been added for Japanese readers, making it easy to understand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlthough written for those studying calligraphy, many pages are also dedicated to explaining Western text spacing concepts, the relationship between letter, word, and line spacing, and layout, making it a highly valuable resource for those studying typography as well.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Testimonials]\u003cbr\u003eAlthough it's a basic calligraphy book, every spread contains knowledge applicable to Western typefaces and logo creation. The analysis of letterforms and explanation of letter spacing, especially with abundant illustrations, are superb, and it's astonishing how much content, equivalent to several books, is packed into this single volume.\u003cbr\u003eAkira Kobayashi [Type Director]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book has been fundamental to my own calligraphy. From the history of scripts to writing techniques and design, it thoroughly presents the basics and offers a clear perspective on how to learn. It is a must-have for all calligraphers.\u003cbr\u003eMinako Mito [Calligrapher]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore than just a technical manual, it is a definitive guide that cultivates \"the ability to see and judge.\" It condenses the author's philosophy and passion, who continuously pursued the essence of writing, teaching us that freedom lies within the fundamentals. A masterpiece read worldwide, it is a book every writer should possess.\u003cbr\u003eIzumi Shiratani [Calligrapher]\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Table of Contents]\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Julian Waters\u003cbr\u003ePreface by Sheila Waters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: The Basics and Beyond\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Roman Minuscule: Foundational Hand\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Capitals\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Narrow Scripts: From Roman Minuscule to Black Letter\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Gothic Cursive\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Uncial and Half-Uncial\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Carolingian\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Italic\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Italic Variations\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Analysis and Practice\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Design and Layout\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: From Conception to Completion\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: Applying Design Principles\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGallery (Showcase of the Author's Works)\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eTranslator's Afterword\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize: 280mm x 210mm\u003cbr\u003ePages: 164 pages\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: May 7, 2026\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Sheila Waters\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Text Review: Julian Waters, Takako Takigawa\u003cbr\u003eTranslation: Takako Takigawa\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"‎グラフィック社","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54050880749843,"sku":"ca-514","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/2538\/8051\/files\/ca-514.png?v=1776223113","url":"https:\/\/www.papertree.jp\/en\/products\/ca-514","provider":"Paper Tree","version":"1.0","type":"link"}