Rosemary Sassoon

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Dr. Rosemary Sassoon (born 1931 in the United Kingdom) is the creator of the Sassoon series of typefaces. She is an expert in handwriting, particularly that of children. Sassoon has got a Ph.D. from the Department of Typography and Graphic Communication at the University of Reading.

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  • The Practical Guide to Calligraphy (Thames & Hudson)
  • The Practical Guide to Lettering (Thames & Hudson)
  • Creating Letterforms (Thames & Hudson)
  • Practical Guide to Children's Handwriting (Hodder & Stoughton)
  • Teach Yourself Better Handwriting (Hodder & Stoughton)
  • Handwriting; The Way to Teach it (Paul Chapman)
  • Computers and Typography (Intellect)
  • The Art and Science of Handwriting (Intellect)
  • The Acquisition of a Second Writing System (Intellect)
  • Signs Symbols and Icons (with Albertine Gaur) (Intellect)

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