This prettily presented, clearly laid-out how-to guide on Celtic Calligraphy by Kerry Richardson serves as a non-intimidating introduction to those interested in developing the craft. Celtic calligraphy crosses the boundaries between art, tradition and craft and, with instruction on how to draw letterforms derived from original Celtic manuscripts like The Book of Kells, as well as step-by-step explanations of knotwork borders and motifs plus illumination, this book shows you how to transform your usual scribbles into art works worthy of the mediaeval Celtic scribes. Starting with all the materials you'll need and basic calligraphy techniques, the book moves on to the development of skills with design elements, exercises, clear instruction on lettering, using colour, knotwork illustration and illumination, with examples of Celtic art to inspire you along the way. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced calligrapher, there's plenty to plunder in here, particularly about Celtic influences and the way lettering can be enhanced with stylised knotwork illustration and illumination. Traditional letterforms can be transformed with an intertwining of colour, art and design. Stylised letterforms are ornament in themselves, but enhanced with knotwork, Celtic swirls and patterns, illumination, colour and design, Celtic calligraphy becomes an exciting art form, one that should you choose to can be used in fantasy art, book illustration, crafting, written work and even tattoo design. Celtic artist Kerry Richardson specialises in Celtic knotworks. Her work has been exhibited nationally and her hope is to bring this artistic style back to the forefront of fashion.-The Irish World