Tim Brookes
@timbrookes.bsky.social
Founder of the Endangered Alphabets Project, writer, wood carver, tennis player, lover of good bread and good cheese. Author most recently of Writing Beyond Writing and An Atlas of Endangered Alphabets. endangeredalphabets.com
This gorgeous stuff is canarywood, which I’m going to turn into a hand-carved bench as the fourth of my Final Four carvings before I leave the US. This one has already been spoken for; the other three are still available. Check back through my feed to see them.
November 24, 2025 at 6:41 PM
This gorgeous stuff is canarywood, which I’m going to turn into a hand-carved bench as the fourth of my Final Four carvings before I leave the US. This one has already been spoken for; the other three are still available. Check back through my feed to see them.
Reminder: you can WIN a copy of my new book By Hand in my global handwriting contest! Details at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/11/22/g...
Spread the word!
Spread the word!
November 22, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Reminder: you can WIN a copy of my new book By Hand in my global handwriting contest! Details at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/11/22/g...
Spread the word!
Spread the word!
The Italian edition of the Atlas of Endangered Alphabets is being launched by UTET Libri . Looks great!
November 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The Italian edition of the Atlas of Endangered Alphabets is being launched by UTET Libri . Looks great!
The books are here! Time to start a-signing and a-sending! www.endangeredalphabets.com/by-hand/
November 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The books are here! Time to start a-signing and a-sending! www.endangeredalphabets.com/by-hand/
My Fond Farewell Moving Sale ENDS TODAY. Check out the last few ridiculously-priced bargains at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/10/31/w...
November 17, 2025 at 5:55 PM
My Fond Farewell Moving Sale ENDS TODAY. Check out the last few ridiculously-priced bargains at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/10/31/w...
An entire industry would like you to believe that your handwriting is slow, inefficient, illegible, and ugly. Find out what you have to lose if you believe them in my new book By Hand. www.endangeredalphabets.com/by-hand/
November 16, 2025 at 3:58 AM
An entire industry would like you to believe that your handwriting is slow, inefficient, illegible, and ugly. Find out what you have to lose if you believe them in my new book By Hand. www.endangeredalphabets.com/by-hand/
My new book, By Hand, arrives from the printers today! So over the weekend I need to sign 150+ copies to send out--but I don't mind if you add to that number! Check it out and order at www.endangeredalphabets.com/by-hand/
November 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
My new book, By Hand, arrives from the printers today! So over the weekend I need to sign 150+ copies to send out--but I don't mind if you add to that number! Check it out and order at www.endangeredalphabets.com/by-hand/
Two of the final carvings I'm going to make as a farewell to America. In folded Mongolian script they say “Joy” and “Love”; the next will say “Peace.” Long and sturdy, in beautiful pau amarillo wood, they can be wall art or very, very special benches. Contact me if interested.
November 14, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Two of the final carvings I'm going to make as a farewell to America. In folded Mongolian script they say “Joy” and “Love”; the next will say “Peace.” Long and sturdy, in beautiful pau amarillo wood, they can be wall art or very, very special benches. Contact me if interested.
Only ONE WEEK LEFT in my Fond Farewell Moving Sale. I've added some new items at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/10/31/w... , so check them out--but soon!
November 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Only ONE WEEK LEFT in my Fond Farewell Moving Sale. I've added some new items at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/10/31/w... , so check them out--but soon!
Heads up! My moving sale will end on November 17th, when the movers arrive to pack up my stuff for shipping across the pond. I have added a couple more items, so check out the feast at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/10/31/w...
November 8, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Heads up! My moving sale will end on November 17th, when the movers arrive to pack up my stuff for shipping across the pond. I have added a couple more items, so check out the feast at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/10/31/w...
This, one of my last 4 American carvings, is going to looking incredible. “Believe in yourself “ in Mongolian, and the wood is an incredible (but not endangered) hardwood called Chakte Viga, or orangeheart. Bear in mind it will be five times as colorful and vivid when finished….
November 8, 2025 at 1:32 AM
This, one of my last 4 American carvings, is going to looking incredible. “Believe in yourself “ in Mongolian, and the wood is an incredible (but not endangered) hardwood called Chakte Viga, or orangeheart. Bear in mind it will be five times as colorful and vivid when finished….
About half the carvings in my Fond Farewell Moving Sale have been snapped up. If you're interested, you'd better hurry over to www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/10/31/w... toot sweet.
November 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
About half the carvings in my Fond Farewell Moving Sale have been snapped up. If you're interested, you'd better hurry over to www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/10/31/w... toot sweet.
Reviewers! My new book By Hand, an exploration of the value of the handwritten word, will be back from the printers in time for the pub date of 11/15. If you would like me to send you a copy of the digital edition for review purposes, let me know and I'll send one out stat.
November 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Reviewers! My new book By Hand, an exploration of the value of the handwritten word, will be back from the printers in time for the pub date of 11/15. If you would like me to send you a copy of the digital edition for review purposes, let me know and I'll send one out stat.
Just added to my extended moving sale: A carpe diem proverb in Tai Tham. Walnut, roughly 48"x 14." One fascinating feature of this carving is that one of the panels has a bullet embedded in it, presumably fired into the tree before it was cut down. www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/10/31/w...
November 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Just added to my extended moving sale: A carpe diem proverb in Tai Tham. Walnut, roughly 48"x 14." One fascinating feature of this carving is that one of the panels has a bullet embedded in it, presumably fired into the tree before it was cut down. www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/10/31/w...
Reminder: I'm moving back to England, so I need to lighten my load even more, and I'm winnowing down my collection of carvings and Alphabets merchandise still farther. This is, of course, good news for you. Check out the bargains at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/10/31/w... and please share!
November 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Reminder: I'm moving back to England, so I need to lighten my load even more, and I'm winnowing down my collection of carvings and Alphabets merchandise still farther. This is, of course, good news for you. Check out the bargains at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/10/31/w... and please share!
I'm moving back to England, so I need to lighten my load even more, and I'm winnowing down my collection of carvings and Alphabets merchandise still farther. This is, of course, good news for you. Check out the bargains at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/10/31/w... and please share!
October 31, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I'm moving back to England, so I need to lighten my load even more, and I'm winnowing down my collection of carvings and Alphabets merchandise still farther. This is, of course, good news for you. Check out the bargains at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/10/31/w... and please share!
This is the view you could have had this morning if you had bought our house, NOW REDUCED BY $25,000. www.zillow.com/homedetails/...
October 3, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This is the view you could have had this morning if you had bought our house, NOW REDUCED BY $25,000. www.zillow.com/homedetails/...
If you are interested in our summit but can't make the event, (a) it will be recorded and (b) you can submit a question or comment ahead of time to [email protected]. But if you can make it, register free at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
If you are interested in our summit but can't make the event, (a) it will be recorded and (b) you can submit a question or comment ahead of time to [email protected]. But if you can make it, register free at us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join me online on Tuesday, 30 September, 2.35 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) at the Calligraphy Summit where I’ll be giving a talk called “Carve a Letter, Save the World: the story of the Endangered Alphabets Project.”
Sign up at
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Sign up at
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September 25, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Join me online on Tuesday, 30 September, 2.35 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) at the Calligraphy Summit where I’ll be giving a talk called “Carve a Letter, Save the World: the story of the Endangered Alphabets Project.”
Sign up at
go.eventraptor.com/summit/the-c.... Please RT!
Sign up at
go.eventraptor.com/summit/the-c.... Please RT!
FINAL DAY OF THE SALE! Endangered Alphabets furniture, merchandise and carvings at absurd prices! Check them out at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/08/25/m...
September 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
FINAL DAY OF THE SALE! Endangered Alphabets furniture, merchandise and carvings at absurd prices! Check them out at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/08/25/m...
Only TWO DAYS LEFT of my moving/clearance sale, and while some items have been snapped up by alert shoppers already, I've hunted through basement and attic and added a couple more. See all at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/08/25/m...
September 19, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Only TWO DAYS LEFT of my moving/clearance sale, and while some items have been snapped up by alert shoppers already, I've hunted through basement and attic and added a couple more. See all at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/08/25/m...
Really looking forward to taking part in this groundbreaking talk/exhibition in the Netherlands. Check it out at www.westdenhaag.nl/exhibitions/...
September 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Really looking forward to taking part in this groundbreaking talk/exhibition in the Netherlands. Check it out at www.westdenhaag.nl/exhibitions/...
Only 9 days of my moving sale left! I've reduced prices still more, and added tables that are the best Alphabets work I've done. Find them at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/08/25/m... .
Please take advantage of this opportunity--and also make it easier for me to downsize and move!
Thanks so much.
Please take advantage of this opportunity--and also make it easier for me to downsize and move!
Thanks so much.
September 13, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Only 9 days of my moving sale left! I've reduced prices still more, and added tables that are the best Alphabets work I've done. Find them at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/08/25/m... .
Please take advantage of this opportunity--and also make it easier for me to downsize and move!
Thanks so much.
Please take advantage of this opportunity--and also make it easier for me to downsize and move!
Thanks so much.
This could have been your view this morning if you had bought our house--PRICE NOW REDUCED BY $25,000! Check it out at www.zillow.com/homedetails/...
September 12, 2025 at 12:02 PM
This could have been your view this morning if you had bought our house--PRICE NOW REDUCED BY $25,000! Check it out at www.zillow.com/homedetails/...
ENDING SOON! My sale of Endangered Alphabets merch will end September 21st. Every item has been marked FURTHER down to a ridiculous level for clearance, and I've added three new carvings. Check it all out at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/08/25/m...
September 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
ENDING SOON! My sale of Endangered Alphabets merch will end September 21st. Every item has been marked FURTHER down to a ridiculous level for clearance, and I've added three new carvings. Check it all out at www.endangeredalphabets.com/2025/08/25/m...