The Thames and Hudson Manual of Wood Engraving / Walter Chamberlain

Identifier:REF.PM.1412

Dimensions:192 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Copyright dates:1978

Library of Congress Subject Headings:Engraving

Description:"After a brief historical survey which traces the development of the technique [wood engraving] from the publication of Papillon's treatise in 1776 to the most recent American work with rigid sheet plastic, the printmaking process is followed through from the selection of the woodblock to the numbering of the edition with detailed explanation and advice based on the author's practical experience. There are sections on various engraving tools and their most appropriate uses, on choosing inks, papers and other equipment, on printing by hand and with a press, and on color printing. The illustrations include examples of both historical and contemporary work...with 124 illustrations." - front matter Contents: Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- The history of wood engraving -- Boxwood and its alternatives -- Tools and equipment -- Drawing on the woodblock -- Engraving the block -- Materials and equipment for printing -- Inking and proofing -- Burnishing -- Printing with a press -- Colour printing -- Appendix: Suppliers of materials -- Further reading -- Glossary -- Index.