My New Books

Practical Calligraphy

101 Things to Do
Before You Grow Up

and

Kangaroo's Visitor
gets a
Surprise

It’s been published by Hinkler Books in Australia, the UK, New Zealand, South East Asia, South Africa and sold in the US and some online stores, and was released in August 2010.

This is a piece of work I created for an illustration:

but the book also includes images of the work of many top scribes from around the world – including Donald Jackson, ‘The Queen’s Scribe’.

The publisher’s blurb reads:

'An informative and easy-to-follow guide to the beautiful art of lettering and handwriting. Follow the simple instructions to master classic alphabet scripts and learn how to modify and personalise these styles for an infinite range of stunning effects. Have fun designing letters and creating your own individual calligraphy styles.’

It should be available from bookstores, will be found in some chain-stores and can be purchased on Amazon.

I co-wrote it with George Ivanoff and Sofija Stefanovic

"Everybody has to grow up one day. But before you do, make sure you have a whole lot of fun! Whether you’re young or just young at heart, you’ll find something to fire your imagination. Discover a world of new and not-so-new things to learn and do. With all sorts of practical and interesting activities ranging from making a scooter and learning to juggle to building an electromagnet and extracting DNA in your own kitchen, there’s never an excuse to be bored!"

...and not quite so new...