Just Published!!!!!!!
FW Tamblyn's Home Instructor in Penmanship
After many hours and lots of decisions, we have
everything in order and stock on the shelves. Here is an inside look at the
book. I believe it will be a valuable learning tool for the aspiring lettering
artist, for those who desire to just improve their handwriting, for those who
desire to teach the subject of handwriting, and for those who choose to home
school. You may order copies of the book from Brenda Broadbent at Paper and Ink
Arts, Ltd. (paperinkarts@aol.com) or from John Neal, Bookseller (jnealbooks@aol.com). This book may also be ordered direct from Ziller of
Kansas City. Click HERE for the order form.
Our Best, Rich and Vivian Mungall
F. W. Tamblyn's Home Instructor in Penmanship
Beckoning to you with glints of light coming from
the gold gilding on the cover, this one-hundred-ninety-two page spiral bound
book is packed with instructional and inspirational materials for the aspiring
lettering artist. Frederick W. Tamblyn described the 7th edition, last
published in 1938, as a complete and concise instructor in penmanship for
teachers and pupils everywhere.
Here is an overview of the treasures you'll find in
this the 8th edition being released in 2002:
-A complete biography of the life and times of F.
W. Tamblyn with personal photos that will help you learn proper technique.
-Proven methods to learn rapid, easy, practical
business and Spencerian styles of handwriting based on muscular arm movement.
These methods were used to teach an estimated 40,000 students during the first
part of the 20th century.
-Concise instructions about methods of practice,
posture, positioning, deep breathing, and selection, use and care of s supplies
as well as the importance of clothing, speed, counting, drills, movements,
touch and form. Included is a comprehensive reminder list of Do's and Don'ts.
Over 275 detailed illustrations of hand penned art that will show you exactly
how to make the proper letterforms.
-You will learn to improve your everyday handwriting
by studying the business writing lessons that cover each letter of the
alphabet, both upper and lower case. Study the supplemental movement exercises,
complete sentence structures and measure your work up to the master's with the
transparent business writing alphabet form. Use these proven methods of
developing business writing skills to build a solid foundation that will allow
you to create an exceptional style of Spencerian writing.
-Artistic (Spencerian or ornamental style) writing
lessons follow in the same proven format. Study the correct and proper
movements, and the use and care of materials (paper, pens, ink and oblique
holders). Use the transparent artistic writing alphabet form to help you
develop your style. Appreciate the art that F. W. Tamblyn penned and placed
into the lesson plans. His thoughtful consideration and detailed comments will
tell you how to create a superior Spencerian style.
-Study the lessons covering Engravers Script
(Copperplate), Pencil Outlining, Medieval text, Engrosser's text, Marking, Old
English, Modified Old English and varieties of Gothic (Broad Pen, Fine Pen,
Slant, Free-hand) and Roman (Broad Pen and Fine Pen). In all you'll find
examples of 22 different alphabets.
-Flourishing lessons are included with step-by-step
construction of basic flourishes. Follow the lesson plans and admire the
master's flourishes as penned by F. W. Tamblyn.
-See it all pulled together with some 56 decorative
images and completed works interspersed throughout the book. View an additional
30 pages of 60 never before seen images of calligraphic works created by F. W.
Tamblyn, a master engrossing artist and teacher of handwriting. These are
finished pieces of art that were actually used for advertising, diplomas,
letterheads, resolutions, and flourished art. Be inspired by one of the very
best master engrossers of the time, and be assured that the techniques set
forth in the book will serve you well with proper practice to develop skilled
penmanship techniques.
The 7th revised edition was last published 64 years
ago. This 8th revised edition is being offered for the first time in 2002.
Size: 8 1/2" x 5 1/4" - 192 pages - spiral bound for ease of use.
Enjoy, learn and be inspired!