Printmaking Handbook

by Louise Woods

This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners and provides useful tips for more advanced readers. This book is an invaluable introduction to printmaking methods, taking you step by step through the technical details as well as providing inspirational examples of prints in all media. Although some of the print processes have a long tradition and are carried out in much the same way as they always were, there can be no doubt that modern technology has made it easier to extend the potential of individual printmaking methods and to combine their efforts in multimedia images. From relif printing to intaglio printing, and from lithography to screenprinting, The Printmaking Handbook has a wide range of information for anyone interested in printmaking.

192 pages, Spiral-bound

First published July 31, 2008

Reviews

[Allison · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bizarrely, this is almost exactly the same book as The Encyclopedia of Printmaking techniques, from a different publisher and author. The photos and illustrations are 90% identical, and the form (brief overviews of each method with techniques used and example projects. I’m glad I borrowed these from the library. Apart from that, good enough if you want an outline of techniques. I didn’t find it particularly inspirational.