new books dvds from john neal bookseller bookbinding b3071 artists books in the modern era 1870-2000 the reva and david logan collection of illustrated books by robert flynn johnson 2001 302pp 11 x 9.5 paper $39.95 jnb price $15.95 livre d artiste artist s books are generally books illustrated with original prints by well known artists this collection includes those books usually commissioned by publishers but also includes many which were produced as individual volumes decorated by the artist s own hand includes books by whistler burne-jones toulouse-lautrec matisse ernst man ray rauschenberg johns motherwell and especially picasso the artists contributions are often more than just illustration but their free interpretation or a way of rendering the text in visual terms a beautiful presentation with 500 captioned color illustrations b3017 bookbinding techniques and projects by joseph cambras 2008 144pp 8-3/8 x111/8 paper $26.99 presents history tools materials techniques sewi
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new books calendars from john neal bookseller illustrated printed design books from the 16th to the 20th centuries these include patterns for inspiration such as early natural history books design instructional manuals and books that document design the last section is books that celebrate the book itself pop-ups limited editions as well as decorative and fine bindings the books are drawn from the cooper-hewitt national design museum library b3055 edward johnston lettering and life by ewan clayton and phil baines 2007 96pp 8x10.5 paper $49.95 explores johnston s life and work and the influence he had on typography and calligraphy it provides a fresh look at johnston with 56 color and 43 b&w images of his work along with about 25 photos from the johnston family photograph album including six of him in canada in 1898 now available b2908 fraktur mon amour by judith schlansky english edition 2008 646pp 5 x8 hardcover $75.00 jnb $64.95 presents over 300 blackletter fonts capitals lower
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new books tools materials from john neal bookseller b3059 praying the word illuminated prayers and wisdom from the saint john s bible donald jackson 2008 76 pp 5 3/4 x 11 hardcover in a slip case $39.95 the magnificent text treatments found within the saint john s bible were created to honor some of the most cherished prayers and wisdom texts of the bible with unique calligraphy and colorful embellishments these text treatments give life to the passages they reveal this exquisite treasury collects more than 25 of these glorious portrayals the facing page for each has a sentence of introduction along with the typeset text of the prayer/wisdom where appropriate full color throughout ribbon bookmark cloth covered binding and slipcase cl2709 lindisfarne gospel 2009 wall calendar 12 x13 $13.99 jnb price $8.95 the lindisfarne gospels is one of the great masterpieces of early medieval book illumination produced in the early 8th century at lindisfarne an island monastic community near the
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new books tools materials from john neal bookseller printer who has produced fine wedding stationary for ceremonies throughout the country for many years recommended by nan de luca b3076 the president s table two hundred years of dining and diplomacy by barry h landau 2007 304pp 9.5 x11.75 hardcover $34.95 jnb price $29.95 this lavishly illustrated history of presidential dining brings the backstory of the american presidency to life interweaving stories of dining and diplomacy it creates a fascinating narrative from the early days of provincial entertaining in the capital through the golden era of sumptuous state banquets to the modern white house dinners of today of great interest to calligraphers and penmen are the more than 300 photos of invitations menus place cards programs tickets and table cards for state dinners banquets dinners luncheons and picnics there is great variety with some handwritten some printed and some engraved with many examples of pointed pen script the examp
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new tools materials from john neal bookseller supplies i43 best bottle sumi this popular new to western calligraphers japanese sumi ink is good both for beginners and for professional work smooth rich black hard to find 6.75 oz 200ml bottle $15.85 japanese colored ink sticks use white porcelain gaken dish is20 for grinding is21 chrome yellow $11.00 is22 apple green $29.00 is23 sapphire blue $21.00 is24 yellow $12.00 is25 fern green $17.00 is26 ultramarine $15.00 see page 43 of catalog for more colors h65 speedball colored holders these new holders have the classic hourglass shape of regular black speeball plastic holders but they have a durable double coated finish that gives them a softer feel choose color garnet or sapphire these holders work with speedball nibs a b c 101 56 22 99 512 513 $3.49 s630 schminke masking fluid 25ml this colored masking fluid blue comes in a fine tip dispensing bottle use it for mono-line lettering or strokes let the masking fluid dry completely over pain
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new tools materials from john neal bookseller s631 6 clear plastic ruler includes both inch and metric scales $1.50 s639 stickles glitter glue add sparkle to your calligraphy with non-settling stickles glitter glue write dot dash draw and embellish on paper and other surfaces .5 oz fine point applicator tip bottle non-toxic acid free specify colors gold silver copper platinum diamond crystal stardust christmas red patina green lime green magenta lavender cotton candy orange peel yellow baby blue $2.00 per bottle stickles glitter glue is wonderful it s easy dries fast and looks nicer than a tiny jewel embellishment and adheres permanently i have tried every glitter glue on the market and this is the best by far for only a few dollars you probably get over a hundred applications i have a few that i use all the time my favorite stickles are platinum and diamond they both have a gold tint star dust and silver are beautiful too i also like crystal xmas red and patina green especially aro
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