Comprehensive Seal Script Dictionary

This book is a **"Comprehensive Seal Script Dictionary"**.

It is a specialized dictionary that systematically organizes the origins and transitions of characters, focusing on seal script and including oracle bone script, bronze script, ancient seal script, and small seal script. It is highly regarded as a practical resource for calligraphy, seal engraving, and character studies.

For each character, it provides comparisons of character forms from different eras, the flow of line omissions and changes, and an organization that is easy to apply to actual works (writing and engraving), making it extremely useful as a reference book for copying, creating, and preparing seal drafts.

In particular, it is recommended for those who are just starting seal engraving, those who want to systematically learn small seal script and ancient characters, and those who want to create works with a solid understanding of character forms.

Features of the Content:
Comprehensive character form data centered on seal script
Comparative listing of oracle bone script / bronze script / ancient seal script / small seal script, etc.
Easy-to-understand visual structure for the transition of each character
Practical for calligraphy, seal engraving, and character studies
Academic but directly applicable to actual works

Condition:
The contents are generally in good condition.
No writing or underlining is found.
There are some light yellowing and scratches due to aging.
There are no problems with reading or using the material.
*Please check the photos for the condition.

Specifications (approximate):
Book / Hardcover
Monochrome printing

Recommended Uses:
Copying and studying calligraphy (seal script)
Seal engraving (seal draft creation, character form confirmation)
Character history and kanji studies
Design materials (logos, character designs)
Specialized book collection

Please Note:
- This is a specialized book, so the content is not for general audiences.
- Please purchase only if you understand that this is a used book.

A comprehensive dictionary on Japanese calligraphy and kanji.

- Title: Comprehensive Seal Script Dictionary
- Editor: Tetsuo Arakawa

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