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Title: Jane Austen Fictional Letters Brought to Life by “Calligraphers”
Post by: Erica McPhee on August 31, 2021, 09:06:52 PM: Jane Austen Letters (https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/jane-austen-pride-and-prejudice-letters?fbclid=IwAR2VB0UdhIaGRsJjuchdUZZC9Rob7PgOs63BA1fVqJ3bSmuRxbgEOWYeIko)

A really neat article.
Title: Re: Jane Austen Fictional Letters Brought to Life by “Calligraphers”
Post by: Elissa K. on September 12, 2021, 04:59:10 PM: That is so cool!! I'm into reproducing historical letter styles as well, and putting them into a book is genius.
Title: Re: Jane Austen Fictional Letters Brought to Life by “Calligraphers”
Post by: Erica McPhee on September 16, 2021, 12:58:27 PM: Isn’t it a great idea? I know there is another person who does historical letters and sends them as newsletters. Very cool!
Title: Re: Jane Austen Fictional Letters Brought to Life by “Calligraphers”
Post by: Lyric on September 26, 2021, 07:51:54 AM: Quote from: Erica McPhee on August 31, 2021, 09:06:52 PM
Jane Austen Letters (https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/jane-austen-pride-and-prejudice-letters?fbclid=IwAR2VB0UdhIaGRsJjuchdUZZC9Rob7PgOs63BA1fVqJ3bSmuRxbgEOWYeIko)

A really neat article.

I have never read a JA book instead opting for video versions. I believe this book shall change that. Thank you for sharing the link. What an excellent idea Ms. H. came up with.

Yessss, found it on Amazon! In my cart.
Title: Re: Jane Austen Fictional Letters Brought to Life by “Calligraphers”
Post by: Erica McPhee on September 26, 2021, 11:30:31 AM: I don't think you will regret it. And if you like it, maybe try Pride and Prejudice next - it's one of my all time favorites!
Title: Re: Jane Austen Fictional Letters Brought to Life by “Calligraphers”
Post by: Lyric on September 26, 2021, 03:50:35 PM: Quote from: Erica McPhee on September 26, 2021, 11:30:31 AM
I don't think you will regret it. And if you like it, maybe try Pride and Prejudice next - it's one of my all time favorites!

The book in my Amazon cart with the letters is P & P. :D
Title: Re: Jane Austen Fictional Letters Brought to Life by “Calligraphers”
Post by: Mary_M on October 01, 2021, 10:05:09 AM: I love this and am a huge Jane Austen admirer! I tried to copy Jane's signature a few years back and was satisfied with what I had done.
Baby steps.
Title: Re: Jane Austen Fictional Letters Brought to Life by “Calligraphers”
Post by: Lyric on October 07, 2021, 08:10:32 AM: This thread has me wanting to actually pay attention to the fine lady's signature. Wondering what is so spectacular about it.