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OverviewIs it a woodcut, an etching, or a lithograph? Is it an original stipple engraving or a photogravure reproduction? Is the colour printed or added by hand? Arranged in self-contained sections that can be consulted individually or as part of a larger research operation, the book simplifies accurate identification of any printed image.Included are manual methods, and also the mechanical processes that constitute the vast majority of printed images around us. In all some ninety different techniques are described, both monochrome and colour. Essential aspects of printing history and the printmaking craft receive full coverage, and examples are given of the identifying features that help to reveal the type of print, such as varities of line and tone. Of particular interest are the many illustrations of enlarged details showing the different appearance of various techniques under strong magnification. The one great change during the last twenty years has been the high-quality inkjet and laser prints that are now part of everyday life. How can one tell whether an attractive image is valuable in its own right or merely a reproduction? As cheap printing processes become more sophisticated, it inevitably becomes harder to identify correctly an image of this kind. Bamber Gascoigne's new observations in this area, added for this revised edition, will prove invaluable. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bamber GascoignePublisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd Edition: Second edition Dimensions: Width: 22.00cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 25.00cm Weight: 0.980kg ISBN: 9780500284803ISBN 10: 0500284806 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 26 April 2004 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAn exceptional introduction to the field of printmaking as a whole. A must for any art collection. 'An exceptional introduction to the field of printmaking as a whole. A must for any art collection' - Choice 'Exquisitely presented and profusely illustrated, this book carries the reader to an ability to identify techniques used in graphic images from the invention of the printing press to high technology' - Library Journal Author InformationBamber Gascoigne is a British writer and television presenter, well known for being the original host on University Challenge. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |