This book was available when I was studying calligraphy but I didn't know about it! If you're left-handed and want to study calligraphy, this is a useful tool. I learned how to be ambidexterous with my calligraphy, still a good tool as a refresher on skills. Once you master the basics and the four hands (Italic, Chancery Cursive, Uncial and foundation hands) you could use other books on regular calligraphy to expand your skillset, though this is a good starter book and many would use it exclusively. ( )