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10 Best Calligraphy Books for Beautiful Hand Lettering (2026)

Master the art of calligraphy with our top book picks for beginners and advanced artists. From modern brush lettering to traditional scripts, find your perfect guide to beautiful handwriting.


Books & Affiliate Links

#TitleBest ForPriceISBN/ASINAmazon Link
1Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber ThorpeComplete beginners$181250016320Buy on Amazon
2The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering by Valerie McKeehanChalk art enthusiasts$220761186115Buy on Amazon
3Hand Lettering 101 by ChalkfullofloveVisual learners$151944515844Buy on Amazon
4The Art of Brush Lettering by Kelly KlapsteinBrush pen users$201631593390Buy on Amazon
5Copperplate Calligraphy by Eleanor WintersTraditional script lovers$240486409511Buy on Amazon
6Creative Lettering and Beyond by Gabri Joy KirkendallMixed media artists$171600583970Buy on Amazon
7The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide by Peggy DeanIntermediate artists$160399579214Buy on Amazon
8Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy by Eleanor WintersAdvanced practitioners$190486409589Buy on Amazon
9The Joy of Lettering by Gabri Joy KirkendallCreative exploration$211631592963Buy on Amazon
10Calligraphy Made Easy by Margaret ShepherdQuick learners$140399514503Buy on Amazon

Book Details

1. Modern Calligraphy by Molly Suber Thorpe

2. The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering by Valerie McKeehan

3. Hand Lettering 101 by Chalkfulloflove

4. The Art of Brush Lettering by Kelly Klapstein

5. Copperplate Calligraphy by Eleanor Winters

6. Creative Lettering and Beyond by Gabri Joy Kirkendall

7. The Ultimate Brush Lettering Guide by Peggy Dean

8. Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy by Eleanor Winters

9. The Joy of Lettering by Gabri Joy Kirkendall

10. Calligraphy Made Easy by Margaret Shepherd

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