Merry Christmas! I hope that you had a wonderful and joyful celebration!  If you are like me, you are probably using this day to catch your breath!  It is a great day to sit by the fire, and cocoon if you will!

One of the things I like to do is to get out my cd of the Messiah conducted by Robert Shaw, get a big mug of hot coffee and maybe a left over cinnamon roll and settle down with Timothy Botts ‘ Messiah, a book of calligraphy inspired by the words of Handel’s great oratorio.

Botts uses calligraphy to illustrates the words of the oratorio in such a profound and deep way that as I  read and see his words, I am able to hear the music in a new way. Each page is a masterpiece of calligraphy, with bright colors and numerous styles all derived from the sense and style of the music.  When the music is staccato the calligraphy reflects that, when it is mournful so is the lettering, when it is joyful, the words seem to fall from the page in joy!  As the music washes over me and I see the words twisting and soaring on the page I am profoundly moved and grateful for these artists who help me reconnect again to the heart of Christmas.

Hallelujah indeed!

Brenda’s Rating: *****(5 Stars out of 5)

Recommend this book to: Everyone!

Book Study Worthy? Just Enjoy!

Read in hardback edition.