Recommended Books from
The Summit 2013 Instructors
Yukimi Annand 2013(A01)
Text and Texture: Making Expressive Textures with Calligraphic Marks
B2462. Experiments with Letterform and Calligraphy by Andre Gurtler. Hardcover $120.00
Symbols, Signs and Letters by Martin Andersch (out of print)
Lettering as Drawing by Nicolete Gray (out of print)
B2614. Codici 1 edited by Thomas Ingmire. 2003. 64pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $22.95
B2783. The Calligraphic Line: Thought on the Art of Writing byHans Joachim Burgert (edited by Konard Bauer and translated by Brody Neuenschwander). Paper
B3244. Calligraphy A Book of Contemporary Inspiration by Denise Lach. $24.95 Hardcover sold out; paperback available Winter 2013. You may pre-order and book will be mailed to you. No charge for USA media mail.
B2132. Calligraphy: From calligraphy to abstract painting by Claude Mediavilla. Hardcover $150.00
[NEW]B3910. Mastering Calligraphy by Gay Godfrey Nicholls.Hardcover $40.00
B3813. Expressive Drawing: A Practical Guide to Freeing the Artist Within by Steven Aimone. 2009. 216pp. 9"x9". Hardcover$24.95. Special Pre-order price $22.46.
B3185. Paul Klee: Painting Music by by Hajo Duchting. Translated by Penelope Crowe. 2004. 111pp. Paper $14.95
Japanese Calligraphy: The Art of Line & Space by Christine Flint Sato.
B3942. Birds, Beasts, Blossoms, and Bugs: The Nature of Japan by Harold P. Stern. 1976. 10"x10". 196pp. Paper. Out-of-print, but a few used copies are available. $19.95
B3926. John Cage Visual Art: To Sober and Quiet the Mind Written by Kathan Brown. 2001. 144 pages with 116 illustrations. Hardcover $42.00
JILL BERRY(B04) -
An Intimate Atlas
B3929. Personal Geographies: Explorations in Mixed-Media Mapmaking by Jill K. Berry. 2011. 144pp. 8.25 x 10.875”. Paper $24.99
Gives you the tools and techniques you’ll need to create artful maps of yourself, your experiences and your personal journey: chart the workings of your mind, document your artistic path, create an unfolding maze of your future dreams and goals. Includes 21 mixed-media map projects featuring artistic techniques like working with alcohol inks and pochoir, painting on a black surface and carving custom stamps. It provides insight into the world of traditional and contemporary maps and how they relate to and inspire personal mapmaking. The gallery of maps by contributors from around the world will spark your own creativity.
DENIS BROWN(A02) -
Italics: Knowing the Family
"Italic rhythm to Polyrhythm, Expanding Writing Dynamics," which is part of Denis multi-DVD set, is recommended as an (optional) complement and extension to it for students who want to take farther what we can cover in the week. (Just that module can be purchase as a download from his website.)
DVD52. Denis Brown’s Calligraphy TV Deluxe Edition. This special multi-DVD set has over nine hours of calligraphy tutorials and inspiring presentations. Each set is hand-assembled and autographed by Denis Brown. (The DVD discs are for computer playback only; this allows for higher definition video than will play on standard DVD set-top players). Also included are twelve guide-sheets, each a 10"x8" glossy print in a protective sleeve.$169.60(Includes shipping/handling for the USA and most other countries)
These issues of Bound & Lettered and Letter Arts Review have “Denis Brown” articles.
BL10.3. Bound & Lettered Issue 10.3 has an 8-page written and designed by Denis Brown on recent work.
BL7.2.Bound & Lettered Issue 7.2has an article with four Denis Brown pieces:Pangur Ban(2001),The Burnt Offering(1995),The Viking Terror(2004) andAncient Parchment Riddle(2003).$8.50.
LR24-1.Letter Arts Review Issue 24.1 has a 12-page article by Denis on a series of writings on glass. Profusely illustrated.$14.50.
EWAN CLAYTON-
Hammering Out an American Uncial
Love and Joy about Letters/Ben Shahn
This is a book by Ben Shahn. I’m waiting to hear from Ewan if it would be recommended for this class
B2857. The Shape of Contentby Ben Shahn. Paper$21.00
These books are not specific to these two classes, but are recommended and will likely be referenced in class
B3055. Edward Johnston Lettering and Lifeby Ewan Clayton and Phil Baines. 2007. 96pp. 8"x10.5". Paper ). $49.95.JNB $39.95
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).
B135-H. Historical Scriptsby Stan Knight, Hardcover $39.95.Special Pre-order Price $24.77
Writing & Illuminating & Letteringby Edward Johnston. Out-of-print but a few used copies available.B041. Hardcover $50.00. B042. Paperback $30.00
B2783. The Calligraphic Line by Hans-Joachim-Burgert. $35.00
B3938. Embracing Change: Spirituality and the Lindisfarne Gospelsby Ewan Clayton. Hardcover $25.00
NEW BOOK BY EWAN CLAYTON:
B3930. The Golden Thread: The Story of Writing by Ewan Clayton. 2013. 416pp. Hardcover $00.00. Will not be available for the conference. Reserve a copy and we will contact you with price when it is available.
Marks each step in the historical development of writing, and explores the social and cultural impact of every stage: the invention of the alphabet; the replacement of the papyrus scroll with the codex in the late Roman period; the perfecting of printing using moveable type in the fifteenth century and the ensuing spread of literacy; the industrialization of printing during the Industrial Revolution; the impact of artistic Modernism on the written word in the early twentieth century - and of the digital switchover at the century's close.
HARVEST CRITTENDEN(A03) -
Designing Creative Capitals
Harvest may recommend additional titles.
Recommended, but not required.
B145. Zanerian Manual. Spiral, paperback. $39.95
B3352. The Macclesfield Alphabet Book. Hardcover. $60.00
NANCY CULMONE-
The Mutable Majuscule: Contemporary Decorated Letters Transformed
Chroma Maxima: Luscious Color with Pencil
Nancy has recommended these books for similar classes. I am waiting to hear if there are any changes/additions for this year’s conference.
B2624. Color: A Natural History of the Palette. Paper $17.00
B3047. Encyclopedia of Colored Pencil Techniques: A Comprehensive Step-By-Step Directory of Key Techniques by Judy Martin. Out of print. A few used copies available.$19.95
B2744. Colored Pencil for the Serious Beginner: Basic Lessons for Becoming a Good Artist by Bet Borgeson. 1998. 128pp. 7"x9". Paper. $19.95.
Art House by Graham Percy. Out-of-print
B2712-Afrikan Alphabets. Out of print
While it is not recommended for this class at odyssey, Nancy likes this book.
B3353. Botanical Portraits with Colored Pencils by Ann Swan. 2010. 128pp. 9"x10". Hardcover $18.99
Practical, step-by-step instruction for creating professional quality colored pencil illustrations of flowers, foliage, fruits, and other botanical subjects. Instruction for the use of both traditional and watercolor colored pencils. Presents progressive illustrations showing the artwork form start to completion. All aspects of working with colored pencils are covered, including underpainting, layering and burnishing, mixing and building up color, and adding finishing touches. 200 color illustrations.
LAURIE DOCTOR(A04) -
Resolute Imagery: From the Universal to the Particular
These are books of Laurie Doctor’s work. Laurie will sign her books at the book signing party.
One or two books to come.
Recommended books:
B3813. Expressive Drawing: A Practical Guide to Freeing the Artist Within by Steven Aimone. 2009. 216pp. 9"x9". Hardcover$24.95. Special Pre-order price $22.46.“It includes great warm-ups and mark making exercises.” – Laurie.
B3943.The Names of Thingsby Susan Brind Morrow. Out of print, but used copies available. $12.95.
B3927. Reflections on the Art of Living, A Joseph Campbell Companion, Ed. by Diane K Osbon. $15.99
Campbell shares his intimate and inspiring reflections on the art of living.
B3176. You Must Revise Your Life by William Stafford. 1986. 136pp.5.25"x8". Paper $15.95
Laurie Doctor: “I think of this book as a kind of handbook for calligraphers, artists, poets and teachers. Stafford demonstrates how our work happens not only in the room we are in, but also in the larger context of ideas, attitudes, and the invisible exchange with the muse.”– See Letter Arts Review 24-1 for a brief review of this book by Laurie.
KRISTEN DOTY
Watercolor & Calligraphy Technique Sampler Book
B2859. Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain (Definitive, Expanded, Updated, 4th ed.)by Betty Edwards. Paper$19.95
B2598. The Complete Watercolorist's Essential Notebook by Gordon MacKenzie. $24.95. JNB $12.50Limited quantity at this price. (Pre-orders receive 10% off even this low JNB price.)
B3945. Painting Portraits and Figures in Watercolor by Mary Whyte. 2011. 160pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $24.99. JNB $22.49
Even though the focus is on portrait & figure painting, it is an excellent book filled with many helpful tips, insights and suggestions.
B2861. Exploring Color by Nita Leland Paper $24.99. Pre-order price $22.50
See two issues of Bound & Lettered(BL3.4 and BL4.3, $8.50 each) for articles by Kristen on watercolor.
B3845. Taking Risks with Watercolour by Shirley Travena. Hardcover $29.95
Watercolor Basics - Light by Judy Morris. Out-of-print.
Watercolor Wisdom: Lessons from a Lifetime of Painting and Teaching by Jo Taylor. Out of print.
Luscious Layered Lettering
B039. The Speedball Textbook edited by Joanne Fink & Judy Kastin. Paper $9.99
B2811. The Art & Craft of Hand Lettering by Annie Cicale. Paper $19.95
B2769. Foundations of Calligraphy by Sheila Waters. Hardcover spiral $35.00
LISA ENGELBRECHT(A05) -
Text/Textile: Lettering and Textures on Fabric
Lisa authored or contributed to these books (Lisa will take part in the book signing party.)
B3321. Modern Calligraphy & Hand Lettering: A Mark-Making Workbook for Crafters, Cardmakers, and Journal Artists by Lisa Engelbrecht. 2008. 160pp. 8.5"x11". Paperback $19.95. Sale $17.99
[NEW] B3905. Creative Lettering: Techniques & Tips from Top Artists by Jenny Doh. 2013. 144pp. 8.5x10. Paper $19.95. Sale $17.95. Lisa contributed her Letterista script and love alphabet blocks.
Lisa recommends these books on creativity.
B1733. Artist's Way:A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron. Paper$16.99
B2119. Fearless Creatingby Eric Maisel. Paper$18.95
B2851.The Creative License: Giving Yourself Permission to be the Artist You Truly Are
by Danny Gregory. 208ppl Paper$17.99
B3032. Spilling Open:The Art of Becoming Yourself by Sabrina Ward Harrison. PaperOut of print, but used copies available $19.95.
Two sources of Lisa’s inspiration are tattoos that feature lettering and graffiti art. In additional to signing her books, Lisa will do temporary tattoos at the signing party.
B2874. Body Typeby Ina Saltz. Hardcover$21.95
B3944. Body Type 2 by Ina Saltz. Hardcover $19.95
B3033. Graffiti Women:Street Art from Five Continents by Nicholas Ganz. Hardcover: 232pp. Hardcover$35.00.
Alianza by The Mac & Retna. Out-of-print.
B3928. The Art and Life of Chaz Bojorquez by Chaz Bojorquez, Edited by Marco Klefisch & Alberto Scabbia 2010. 190pp. 9.75” x 11.25”. Hardcover $50.00This monograph charts the life and career of Chaz Bojorquez, known as “Chaz,” a Los Angeles-born Mexican-American artist who began in the “Cholo” gang graffiti tradition but quickly arrived at his own groundbreaking style. This book includes previously unreleased photographs and traces the artist's story in fascinating detail.
LOUISE GRUNEWALD(A07) -
Letters From the Sun Releif and Intaglio Printing with Solar Plate
DVD53. Printmaking in the Sun DVD by Dan Welden. This DVD video shows every step of making relief and intaglio prints using Solarplates. It begins by showing how to create an image on Mylar using various mark-making techniques. Next you see how the Solarplates are developed and then printed. Tips and advice on exposure times, washing out, registration, inking, preparing paper and the amount of pressure needed from the press ensure that your printmaking experience is easy and successful. Includes a gallery of Solarplates prints with explanations of the techniques used to create them. $29.95
RANDALL HASSON(A08) -
A Layered Journal: Exploring the Personality of the Letterform
(Randall will also give the evening lecture on Thursday) Recommended books
B3401. The World Encyclopedia of Calligraphy: The Ultimate Compendium on the Art of Fine Writing-History, Craft, Technique compiled and edited by Christopher Calderhead and Holly Cohen. 2011. 320pp. 10"x10". Hardcover $35.00. JNB Price $29.95
B3818. Learn World Calligraphy by Margaret Shepherd. 2011. 192pp. 8.5"x11". Paper $24.95
RENEE JORGENSON (B08) -
Storybook Illumination
Recommended books:
B3939. Book of Medieval & Renaissance Alphabets. Out of print, but a few used copies available. Paper $19.95. “Invaluable for me and the book most referred to by my students.” Renee Jorgensen
B2956. Ornamental Letters by Catherine Auguste. 2007. 107pp. 8.5x8.5. Paper $19.95. Out of print but new copies still available.
B3931. The Watercolor Flower Artist's Bible: Claire Waite Brown. $14.99
B2179. Nature Illuminated: Flora and Fauna from the Court of The Emperor Rudolf II: Hardcover $14.95
B3932. The Art of Illumination by Patricia Carter. Paper $19.95
B3941. How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day by Michael Gelb. Paper $17.00
B3834. Painting for Calligraphers: Marie Angel, out of print, but a few used copies available. Hardcover $29.95
YVES LETERME
Watchful Experimenting & the Fine Art of Controlled Scribbling
B3813. Expressive Drawing: A practical guide to freeing the artist within by Steven Aimone. "I … highly recommend [the book]. It's about drawing, but the author voiced out loud and systematically a lot of ideas that slumbered inside of me." – Yves. Hardcover $24.95. Pre-order price $22.46
How to survive on Calli Island with Only a Pointed Brush
Recommended books (not specific to either of these classes at The Summit):
B2830.Finding the Flow by Gina Jonas. Paper $24.95
Yvesrecommends the work of Brody Neuenschwander, John Stevens & Julian Waters, These are publications that feature work by John & Julian:
B2881. Scripsit 21.2. Features lettering by Julian Waters, John Stevens, Ward Dunham and Michael Clark. Paper $12.00
B2362. The Character by John Stevens. Paper $20.00
B2982. Scribe: Artist of the Written Word by John Stevens. Hardcover $49.95.Will be available at The Summit!
B3827. The Art of looking Sideways by Alan Fletcher. 530pp. Hardcover $49.95
“For inspiration, a tremendous book. It’s filled to the brim with good quotes, texts, ideas, etc. Extremely highly recommended.” Yves Leterme.
JUDY MELVIN(B07) – A Balancing Act - Neuland with Script
LR25-4. Letter Arts Review 25.4. This issue has a fully illustrated, 16-page Mike Gold & Judy Melvin article. $14.50
B2383. Rudolf Koch. Koch is the creator of Neuland.Hardcover $50.00. JNB $25.00 Out-of-print, will sell out soon.
LR13.1. Letter Arts Review Issue 13.3 has a well-illustrated article on Koch. $12.50
Improv Studio
Recommended Books
Most don’t directly pertain to my Neuland class, but these books inspire me to create and stretch myself.
ART & TECHNIQUES
B3044. Art Expose by Judy Melvin. 2008. 20pp. $14.95
Judy has put her workshop notes into book form. It’s a book of how to make beautiful artwork using the techniques for creative expression that she teaches. Full color.
B3844. The New Creative Collage Techniques by Nena Leland & Virginia Lee Williams. Paper $29.95
B2945. Celebrate Your Creative Self by Mary Todd Beam. Spiral $29.99. Pre-Order Price $26.99
B3037. The Zen of Creative Painting: An Elegant Design for Revealing Your Muse by Jeanne Carbonetti. Out-of-print, but used copies are available. Paper $19.95
B3180. Watercolor Tricks and Techniques by Cathy Johnson (new edition). Paper $29.95
LETTERING & DESIGN.
B3244. Calligraphy by Denise Lach. Hardcover is sold out. Paperback due Winter 2013. $24.95
B2982. John Stevens SCRIBE: Calligraphy, Design, Lettering Art. Hardcover $49.95.
Lettering as Drawing by Nicolette Gray. (out of print)
Schrift Un Schreiben im Unterricht by H. Korger. Out-of-print.
The Splendor of Islamic Calligraphy.
POETRY
B2864. The Book of Questions by Pablo Neruda, translated by Wm. O’Daly. Paper $14.00
B2946. Honey and Salt by Carl Sandburg. Paper$13.95
SUZANNE MOORE(A09) -
Surface and Sequence: Exploring Letterform, Abstraction and the Layered Surface
Suzanne has recommended these books for similar classes. I am waiting to hear if there are any changes/additions for this year’s conference.B1772. Free Play: Improvisation in Life and Art by By Stephen Nachmanovitch. $14.95
B3183. Design Language by Tim McCreight. 191pp. Hardcover $10.95
CHERRYL MOOTE(B07) –
Sleight of Binding
General book recommendations to come. These are the books specific to the classes at The Summit.
B2480.Sleight of Binding by Cherryl Moote. Spiral, paper $29.95
All Sewn Up
B2765.Books with Girth. Spiral, paper $49.95
PAT MUSICK(C04) -
Enamel Lettering in Molten Glass on Metal
Recommended books:
B3933. The Art of Enameling: Techniques, Projects, InspirationbyLinda Darty. 2006. 176pp. Paper $17.95
B3934. World Enough & Time: On Creativity and Slowing Down by Christian McEwen. 2011. 368pp. 6”x9”. Paper $22.95
B2313. Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking. by David Bayles. 2001.122pp. 8"x5.5". Paper $12.95
B3231. The Book of Signs by Rudolf Koch. 104pp. 6"x9.25". Paper $9.95
B3935. Color: A Natural History of the Palette by Victoria Finlay. $17.00
BRODY NEUENSCHWANDER(A10) -
Developing Meaning
Recommended for class
B3038. Conceptual Art by Tony Godfrey. Paper $29.95
Books with work by Brody Neuenschwander:
LR21-4. Letter Arts Review: Vol 21, No 4. $14.50 Articles include: Dialogue: Neuenschwander / Skarsgard Susan Skarsgard;
LR12-4. Letter Arts Review: Vol.12, No.4. $12.50
Articles include: Written on the Body: A Collaboration Between Peter Greenaway & Brody Neuenschwander - Karyn L. Gilman;
Translated by Brody Neuenschwander.
B2783. The Calligraphic Line by Hans Jochim Burgert. Paper $35.00
STEPHAN RAPP(B09) –
Lettering By Design
B3908. Hand to Type: Scripts, Hand-Lettering and Calligraphy edited by Jan Middendorp. 2012. 240pp. 10x12. Hardcover $55.00 Includes several Summit 2013 conference faculty members including (Stepen Rapp) Displays work of type designers, calligraphers, and illustrators.
B3329. AppliedCalligraphy & Graphic Design. Paper $39.00
B3909. Little Book of Lettering by Emily Gregory. 2012. 192pp. 6.25x7.25. Hardcover $24.95.
“Illustrators drawing letters as part of their work. Some very inventive ideas.”
Also, Doyald Young's books for more detailed types of work.
B3936. Dangerous Curves - Mastering Logotype Design by Doyald Young. 2008. Hardcover $100.00
B3937. Logotypes and Letterforms: Handlettered Logotypes and Typographic Considerations by Doyald Young. 1992. 320pp. Hardcover $65.00
Photoshop
No book recommendations.
CARL ROHRS(A11) -
Everything & The Kitchen Sink
These books are great resources, but none are specific recommendations for this class at The Summit. “All are great books.”–Carl
B2383. Rudolf Koch by Gerald Cinamon. Hardcover $49.95. JNB Price $25.00. Out-of-print. Only a few copies remain. LR13.1. Letter Arts Review Issue 13.3 has a well-illustrated article on Koch. $12.50