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NEW THIS SEASON POP CULTURE | 27 ALSO AVAILABLE ISBN: 978-0-7643-6415-0 Size: 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) Pages: 216 Price: $34.99 Illustrations: 746 color images Binding: hardcover BISAC: DESIGN / Graphic Arts / Typography AVAILABLE JULY Modern Calligraphy Bible 101 Alphabets from Artists around the World Frédéric Claquin 101 dynamic, original alphabets from artists worldwide celebrate the diversity and creativity in modern calligraphy For anyone interested in how language and letters are depicted as art in the 21st century Graffiti artists, tattoo artists, graphic designers, and fine artists are featured with interviews, artwork, and an alphabet Language, writing, and letters are the basis of our communication as human beings—and calligraphy celebrates the inherent beauty of this need to share and connect. This volume showcases what calligraphy has grown to be in the 21st century, featuring 101 artists from the worlds of graffiti, tattooing, graphic design, painting, illustration, poster art, comics, and more. Their different mediums, styles, and languages, including imaginary ones, show the endless potential and inspiration of turning letters into art. Each artist featured has a brief bio explaining their background and inspirations, examples of their artwork, and an original alphabet. The artists, from 20 countries, share alphabets in vibrant color and black and white, in clarity and in chaos, in pencil on paper and paint on walls. In our digital age, where screens and keyboards have taken over, this ancient art still thrives. About the Author Frédéric Claquin is an author, producer, and independent publisher. He has produced and edited more than 30 art books focusing on contemporary graphic arts. In addition to founding Public Domain and ARTtitude, an international art collective and publishing agency, he is the coauthor of the Tattooisme collection. Author Location: Paris, France Features Artists from the UK, Russia, France, Egypt, USA, Spain, Peru, Brazil, Italy, Scotland, Germany, Ukraine, Guatemala, Poland, Australia, Belarus, Canada, New Zealand, Belgium, Japan TATTOO LETTERING & BANNERS 978-0-7643-5215-7 128 pp. | 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) | PB $24.99 US / £22.99 GBP / $35.99 CAD AN INTRODUCTION TO CALLIGRAPHY 978-0-7643-5230-0 80 pp. | 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) | HC $24.99 US / £22.99 GBP / $35.99 CAD ISBN 978-0-7643-6415-0