The Printmakers' Bible
Published on 6. December 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-4081-4067-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Printmakers' Bible is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of printmaking, including processes, techniques and mixed-media possibilities. It covers everything you need to know, from traditional methods such as lithography, etching and mezzotint, to new experimental techniques such as digital, photoaluminium plates, collagraphs and CAD/CAM. The book also includes essential information on colour theory, designing and preparing prints, choosing paper, setting up a studio, health and safety, tools, equipment and chemicals, making this a must-have book that every printmaker and print studio should own.
Reviews / Votes
The authors have come up with what is both a reference work that can be consulted for factual information and also a mine of practical background material that is informative as well as highly readable. 'Unputdownable' is not a word you'd expect to find in this context, but it's hard not to read beyond what you originally opened it for. * The Artist *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
600 colour illus
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 189 mm
Weight
799 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4081-4067-3 (9781408140673)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Colin Gale and Megan Fishpool are experienced printmakers who work at Artichoke Print Workshop, one of the UK's finest professional printmaking studios. Their work is widely collected and exhibited.
Megan Fishpool is an accomplished printmaker and a respected tutor and artist. She is the author of Hybrid Prints and has written for several publications including Printmaking Today and Art Business Today. Colin Gale is a well-known artist and printmaker and the founder and Co-Director of Artichoke. He has written two previous printmaking books: Etching and Photopolymer Intaglio Techniques and Practical Printmaking Techniques.
Megan Fishpool is an accomplished printmaker and a respected tutor and artist. She is the author of Hybrid Prints and has written for several publications including Printmaking Today and Art Business Today. Colin Gale is a well-known artist and printmaker and the founder and Co-Director of Artichoke. He has written two previous printmaking books: Etching and Photopolymer Intaglio Techniques and Practical Printmaking Techniques.
Content
Introduction
Part One
Health and Safety
Ideas and Inspiration
Colour
Texture
Paper
Tools and Equipment
Solvents and Chemicals
Studio
Gallery
Part Two
Intaglio
Relief
Collagraph
Screenprinting
Lithography
Monoprinting
Computer Programs and Digital Prints
Gallery
Index
Glossary
Suppliers List
Part One
Health and Safety
Ideas and Inspiration
Colour
Texture
Paper
Tools and Equipment
Solvents and Chemicals
Studio
Gallery
Part Two
Intaglio
Relief
Collagraph
Screenprinting
Lithography
Monoprinting
Computer Programs and Digital Prints
Gallery
Index
Glossary
Suppliers List