If you've ever admired the intriguing Chinese calligraphy found on doors, walls, and other places for decoration and inspiration, this book is for you. Author Dahlen and her collaborators show basic techniques for holding the brush and writing the characters, and presents them on large, nine-square grids to help with proportion and accuracy, and done in a number of styles, including grass and seal script. Beautifully designed, and useful for beginning calligraphers as well as more experienced hands.