# Chinese Calligraphy Book — read for a lifetime

> Digital archive and reader for historical Chinese calligraphy works. (iPhone/iPad app by Yixian Lian.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-calligraphy-book/id950202232 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yixian Lian](https://appshunter.io/developer/950202231)
- Category: Education, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 131 App Store ratings · 32 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 80 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2015-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-calligraphy-book/id950202232/reviews.md

## What is Chinese Calligraphy Book?

Chinese calligraphy has a long history, and for more than 2,000 years, there have been many famous artists and a vast number of monuments and calligraphy books. 「CalligraphyBook」collects a large number of famous calligraphers' works for you to browse at any time.

More Intro：

1. Powerful Index
「CalligraphyBook」provides a variety of ways to categorize and sort calligraphy works for quick and easy access. You can sort calligraphy works by dynasty and calligrapher, or by the pinyin of the name of the calligraphy work, so you can quickly access calligraphy works like an address book.

2. Convenient online post database
The online library provides a large number of calligraphy works for download, and you can quickly filter the works you want to find by dynasty and calligrapher, and then download and save them to your local area with one click, which is convenient and fast.

3. Professional reading tools
You can view the detailed descriptions of calligraphers and their works, and bookmark your favorite works.「CalligraphyBook」gives you the most professional reading experience.

4、Personal calligraphy works library
You can create and improve your own personal calligraphy work library to create your own 「CalligraphyBook」.

## Key features

- Extensive collection of famous calligraphers' works
- Sort and filter by dynasty, calligrapher, and work title
- Online database for downloading and saving works
- Detailed descriptions of artists and their pieces
- Bookmark favorite works for easy access
- Create and manage a personal calligraphy library

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 升级至完整版 | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 32)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chinese-calligraphy-book/id950202232/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great CalligraphyBook

*2024-03-22*

You almost can find all the books that you need

### 5/5 — Great

*2023-12-20*

A great collection, well done.

### 5/5 — 非常好用

*2023-11-23*

方便，舒服，有效

### 5/5 — Brilliant calligraphy study

*2023-02-12*

Original ancient work classified by character for you to study, and it’s a non profit …. What could best it ?

### 5/5 — Excellent resource

*2023-01-21, version 10.2.0*

Chinese calligraphy practice requires study of many classic masters. This app gives you access to a wide variety of calligraphic works in excellent quality graphics. Highly recommended.

### 5/5 — 赵孟頫

*2022-12-18*

很好用

### 5/5 — Great CalligraphyBook

*2022-11-06*

You almost can find all the books that you need

### 5/5 — 界面很清爽

*2022-09-14*

界面很好用

### 5/5 — Helpful

*2022-08-21*

Love the app

### 5/5 — Good

*2022-07-30*

Many Calligraphy available.

## Frequently asked questions about Chinese Calligraphy Book

### What is Chinese Calligraphy Book?

Chinese Calligraphy Book is a free educational app that provides access to a large collection of historical Chinese calligraphy works from famous artists. It allows users to browse, organize, and save these artworks for a professional reading experience.

### How can I find specific calligraphy works in Chinese Calligraphy Book?

The app features a powerful index that allows you to sort and filter calligraphy works by dynasty, calligrapher, or the pinyin of the work's name. This makes finding specific pieces quick and easy, similar to using an address book.

### Can I download calligraphy works from Chinese Calligraphy Book?

Yes, the app includes a convenient online post database where you can filter works by dynasty and calligrapher, and then download and save them to your local device with one click. This makes accessing and keeping your favorite pieces fast and efficient.

### Does Chinese Calligraphy Book offer professional reading tools?

Yes, Chinese Calligraphy Book provides professional reading tools. You can view detailed descriptions of calligraphers and their works, and bookmark your favorite pieces for easy retrieval later.

### Can I create my own collection within Chinese Calligraphy Book?

Absolutely. The app allows you to create and improve your own personal calligraphy works library, enabling you to curate your own unique 'CalligraphyBook' of favorite pieces.

### What devices is Chinese Calligraphy Book available on?

Chinese Calligraphy Book is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for Apple's iOS ecosystem.

### How often is Chinese Calligraphy Book updated?

The app's latest version is 10.2.0, and it was last updated on November 7, 2021. While updates are not extremely frequent, the app has been maintained since its release in 2015.

### What is the age rating for Chinese Calligraphy Book?

Chinese Calligraphy Book has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults alike, making it a widely accessible educational resource.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 10.2.0 — 2021-11-07

iOS15 compatible

### 10.1.2 — 2021-02-04

-English interface available for the first time
-bugs fixed

### 10.1.1 — 2021-01-15

更简约的UI；
修复了几个bug;
适配m1芯片的mac电脑。

### 10.0.1 — 2020-01-25

- 修复读帖时最后一张图片显示为第一张的bug；
- 优化与服务器的连接机制。

### 10.0.0 — 2020-01-18

- 修复保存图片到相册时闪退的bug；
- 修复一些隐藏bug。

祝大家鼠年大吉，新春快乐~

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