Human Compatible: Artificial Intelligence and the Problem of Control

by Russell, Stuart
Human Compatible: Artificial Intelligence and the Problem of Control cover
Good Books rating 4.75
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  • ID: 5041
  • Added: 2025-10-22
  • Updated: 2025-10-22
  • Reviews: 2
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cmc.marmot.org · Unknown · 2025-10-22
excited 5.00

The reviewer absolutely loves 'Modern Calligraphy' by Molly Suber Thorpe, finding it inspiring and full of innovative ideas for calligraphy enthusiasts. They appreciate the book's creative projects and unique approaches to calligraphy, such as using watercolor as ink.

The reviewer is thrilled with 'Modern Calligraphy' by Molly Suber Thorpe, describing it as a must-have for anyone interested in calligraphy. They find the book incredibly inspiring, with a variety of creative projects and innovative ideas that spark their creativity. The reviewer particularly enjoys the suggestion of using watercolor as ink, which they found exciting and unique. The book is praised for its ability to inspire new, innovative pieces and its usefulness for working with bridal clients. The reviewer's mother, however, noted that the book could be more explicit in explaining how to create each letter, but the reviewer finds the instructions sufficient and intuitive.

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    I. Love. It. If you want to be inspired, you’ve got to buy this book {it’s the best $15 you’ll spend on your calligraphy skills}.

    When I look through this book, I get so fired up to try making some new, innovative pieces with interesting materials.

    For me, this book is a great source of ideas … something to spark a creative fire, especially when working with bridal clients.

everand.com · Unknown · 2025-10-22
excellent 4.50

The book is a valuable resource for calligraphers looking to advance their skills, offering a wide range of exercises and exemplars to help develop a personal style. It is particularly useful for those with some experience in pointed pen calligraphy, providing detailed guidance on various elements such as alphabets, letter combinations, and flourishes.

Mastering Modern Calligraphy is an excellent book for calligraphers who want to take their skills to the next level. It is designed for those with some experience in pointed pen calligraphy, offering advanced lessons, exercises, and exemplars that go beyond the basics. The book covers a wide range of topics, including complete alphabets, letter combinations, words, numbers, flourishes, monograms, and borders. It also provides suggestions for suitable pen nibs and includes practice prompts to keep the practice interesting and productive. The spiral binding allows the book to lay flat, making it easy to trace letters and forms. Additionally, the book includes three helpful appendices: grids and guides for tracing, a comprehensive glossary of calligraphy and typography terms, and a list of resources for supplies and networking opportunities. Overall, it is a fantastic reference and workbook that will inspire and motivate calligraphers at all skill levels.

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    This book is designed for people with at least some experience with pointed pen calligraphy.

    Rather than giving lessons in how to hold the pen and create basic calligraphic forms, the author provides more advanced lessons, exercises, and exemplars that will help the practitioner not only to learn the forms but to experiment with them in order to develop their own personal calligraphic style.

    The spiral binding of Mastering Modern Calligraphy allows the book to lay flat, an essential feature in a book like this where the user may be tracing the letters and forms.

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