Biography of Pierre Duplan: Former student of the École normale supérieure de l'Enseignement technique, Pierre Duplan is an honorary professor at the École supérieure Estienne des arts et industries graphiques, better known as the École Estienne. 

Why do we say A, B, C, D, E... ? Who invented letters? And when?

Where do their shapes come from?

What is an alphabet?

What is the difference between the alphabet and writing?

Why do the letters of the alphabet come in the order we know them?

Encounters with remarkable forms

In Écritures, miroir des hommes et des sociétés, the author drew attention to writing as an image of man throughout his history. In this second essay, which is complementary to it, he questions the process of creating writing today.

A fundamental work produced by professional calligraphers, to be addressed to beginners and advanced people.

This introductory workbook will help adults and children alike to take their first steps in mastering "la belle écriture", which in the last century was taught in all French schools.

16 fully illustrated projects with variants and advice A photo gallery of the best of contemporary bookbinders' creations, to awaken your inspiration. All the tracks to know where and how to gather your unusual supplies

An illustrated book to enrich his practice of drawing and anatomy.

1000 anatomical drawings of the human body in all body positions for a better observation...

A visual lettering manual that explains everything you need to know about lettering, from the first sketch to the creation of a finalized composition. A beautiful, extremely well-written and educational work. 

Manuel à l'usage des artistes débutants et amateurs is a pedagogical work mainly intended for high school students, students and beginning artists wishing to enter an art school. It is also intended for amateur artists who wish to go further in their practice and their reflection on the artistic object, as well as for those involved in the teaching of plastic arts. 

Develop your own lettering style with this beautiful manual! Learn about lettering, from drawing the first letters to creating custom compositions. If you don't know how to get started with your blank sheet of paper, this book is for you!

Since the 1950s and its first tests on radiators, spray painting has come a long way. And we can thank Bonnie for giving her husband Ed Seymour the great idea of pouring paint into an aerosol can, creating the world's first spray paint can.

 After an overview of current artists using this medium, L'art de la chie combines discovery and experimentation around three axes:

• the art of drawing and lettering on blackboard,
• the art of pastel,
• the art of chalk in the street.

Colour is an omnipresent component of the world in which we live. As a function of light, variable as it is, colour is undoubtedly one of the most elusive and enigmatic physical elements to be understood and mastered. 

Mail art & Calligraphy is a reference book in graphic art and postal art. A book of inspiration and entertainment with a rich collection of envelopes.

An exercise book for a playful and progressive introduction to the writing of four gothic alphabets and ornamental drawing.

A reference book to know, learn and master western calligraphy. It is intended for amateurs, professionals and all those curious who wish to learn this creative technique or use it as a source of inspiration.

Doodling Creative, the simple method to learn how to draw flowers.

Embark with Hélène Favier for a trip around the world, with the 26 letters of the alphabet as your luggage. During this imaginary journey, you will (re)discover the richness of the layout of these small letters. 

Embark with Hélène Favier for a trip around the world, with the 26 letters of the alphabet as your luggage. During this imaginary journey, you will (re)discover the richness of the layout of these small letters. 

Learn about lettering or the art of drawing letters, with the help of this book full of lessons and exercises. A book for beginners as well as for professional graphic designers. 

With these Writing Games, Denise Lach offers real images written, woven and knitted on perfect calligraphy, opening up another path between classic "beautiful writing" and the new possibilities of computers. Far from being the fruit of chance or the whims of the graphic designer, her raster textures are declined with rhythm and power. 

A simple method to learn how to draw

Let yourself be guided and learn how to draw fairies and elves easily.

• A tried and tested method.
• Detailed step-by-step instructions...
• Construction lines...
• To the final drawing.

A simple method to learn how to draw

Let yourself be guided and learn how to draw fairies and elves easily.

• A tried and tested method.
• Detailed step-by-step instructions...
• Construction lines...
• To the final drawing.

A simple method to learn how to draw

Let yourself be guided and learn how to draw fairies and elves easily.

• A tried and tested method.
• Detailed step-by-step instructions...
• Construction lines...
• To the final drawing.

A simple method to learn how to draw

Let yourself be guided and learn how to draw fairies and elves easily.

• A tried and tested method.
• Detailed step-by-step instructions...
• Construction lines...
• To the final drawing.

A simple method to learn how to draw

Let yourself be guided and learn how to draw fairies and elves easily.

• A tried and tested method.
• Detailed step-by-step instructions...
• Construction lines...
• To the final drawing.

Learn how to draw flowers, leaves, succulents, cacti and other plants in 5 steps!

More than 200 models to make step by step to initiate you to line drawing or to renew your inspiration. From the simplest patterns to the most elaborate compositions, discover the full potential of doodling whatever your level.

Success guaranteed!

Preface by Roland Barthes, Presentation by François Richaudeau

The joy of writing presents variations inspired by the alphabet. A beautiful book of poetic art, which accompanies an exhibition on the creations of Roger Druet.

Taking the most diverse paths, scriptural forms are never the products of chance. Spurting out of both body and mind, writing is the expression of man's thought. 

As the name suggests, "illumination" means "to bring to light", usually a text, by means of gold or silver leaf and bright colors.