Between Heaven and Earth

By Shi Bo. 6"x 9", 114 pages, paperback. The development of Chinese writing is linked to the history of China's emperors, who commissioned new styles of writing with which to record their victories. Here, master calligrapher Shi Bo uses calligraphic characters and historical and legendary anecdotes to give a fascinating overview of the evolution of seven seminal Chinese writing styles. He also introduces the reader to the calligrapher's art, including it's materials and techniques.