Product Description

Perennially popular printmaking is enjoying a contemporary resurgence—but no comprehensive up-to-date manual on the subject exists. At over 400 pages and packed with 1 000 full-color photos and illustrations The Printmaking Bible is the definitive resource to the ins-and-outs of every variety of serious printmaking technique practiced today. In-depth instructions are accompanied by profiles that show how working artists create their prints. Historical information troubleshooting tips and an extensive resource section provide more invaluable tools. Perfect for students artists print aficionados and collectors this is truly the ultimate volume for anyone involved in this creative and influential art form.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8030 in Books
• Published on: 2008-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 416 pages

About the Author
Ann d'Arcy Hughes is the founder and co-director of Brighton Independent Printmaking.

Customer Reviews

Offers inspiration as well as explanation
One thing that should be noted about this book is that all illustrations are in color and the photographs explaining various process are well done and easy to see. However, this is not just a technical primer (although it excels in that respect)- many artist/printmakers are interviewed as well as given step-by-step treatments as to their process. Both _Complete Printmaker_ and _Printmaking: History and Process_ are great books, but are showing their age with outdated digital references and art that is very '70's. This book is a welcome contemporary addition.
It should also be noted that the authors are British, so some of the terminology will be different from the American vernacular (such as methylated spirits instead of denatured alcohol). Most (but not all) measurements are given in standard and metric.

Great printmaking book
Really nice step by step sections, but with a fine art feel instead of an 'arts and crafts' feel. Practical with nice highlights of artists and a broad range of artists and mark-making styles. Of recently published printmaking books - one of the best.

Two Thumbs Up
This sizable tome aims to be a technical tour de force and in large part achieves its goal. While no one survey of something as broad and varied as printmaking could be compiled into a single book, the authors do a good job of covering the basics while also including interesting asides for those already up to speed. Though the primary focus is technical, they also delve into context providing both historical background and contemporary examples. Hughes and Vernon-Morris take the lead role as authors but they also (refreshingly) share the stage with other contributors creating a well-rounded sense of field.
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