Calligraphy Books by Dave Wood

Dave’s artistic books are sought after around the world. His original and limited edition artist books are collected by institutions and private collectors worldwide. Some of Dave’s books have been commissioned by large overseas institutions.

Dave is renowned for his amazing talent in combining beautifully designed and illustrated pages with his sensitive calligraphic interpretation of the chosen words.

You can purchase copies of Dave’s books through this website by clicking on the images below and adding items to your cart, or contact us to discuss your requirements.

Front cover of Gazals book

Ghazals - A Collection of Persian Love Lyrics

This limited edition large format concertina book is a collection of Persian Love Lyrics, beautifully designed by Dave.

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An image of the Never Never Land concertina book

Never Never Land

Dave has turned this Australian poem The Never Never Land, by Henry Lawson, into a delightful limited edition concertina book.

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An image from Precious Air

Precious Air

This limited edition concertina book of 100 copies is Excerpts from Chief Seattle’s Peace Treaty Statement to Governor Stephens believed to be made around 1870 ...

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Cover of The Painted Word

The Painted Word

This is a magnificent book coffee table book, containing 84 colour plates of many of Dave’s original works of art over the many years of his career...

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Image of Rain

Rain

The beautiful concertina book, bound in handmade paper with silk tie closure, is based on the poem Rain, by Hone Tuwhare, New Zealand's most distinguished Maori poet ...

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Cover image of The Rubaiyat, by Omar Kayyam

Rubaiyat by Omar Khayyam

This book is absolutely unique in the marketplace, given its 21st century design and interpretation of Arabic/Western themes created by Dave. Each page is jewel-like, a work of art in its own right and an absolute visual feast for the eyes...

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