Author: Rosemary Simmons. Paperback. 128 Pages. Illustrated throughout.

This accessible and useful book is an invaluable guide for all those interested in printmaking - covering various useful aspects from obtaining an understanding of different prints to buying for investment.

Step by step guidebook containing all the tips and tricks that have been passed down throughout the history of metal leafing.

Author: Jane Stobart. A&C Black. 128 pages, Paperback. 2nd Edition

This is a new, extended version of Jane Stobart's book on printmaking for beginners. It has been brought up to date and a new chapter on carborundum added. These make it one of the most comprehensive basic guides to printmaking techniques available. It covers topics such a monoprint, relief, intaglio, screen and lithographic printmaking, explaining the processes involved and recommending tools, paper types and equipment that are necessary for each, as well as highlighting safe and sensible working practices. This book is a must for anyone wanting to have a go at printmaking.

Jane Stobart is a well-known printmaker. She teaches at Goldsmiths College in London and has been a fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers. Her work has been exhibited internationally and it appears in collections around the world.

Author: Richard Noyce. A&C Black. 160 pages, Hardcover.

Printmaking at the Edge explores the innovative techniques printmakers are using today. The topics covered range from the challenges of new technology and materials (for example, the latest high-tech plates and speciality papers and inks) to the persistence of traditional techniques and the new directions they are taking (for example, digital techniques being used with silkscreen and wood engraving). All scales and stages of printmaking are dealt with. This book is a vital source of information for students and includes interviews with prominent international artists, revealing the secrets behind their work and the possibilities for the future. Included is the work of artists from UK, USA, Canada, Japan, Poland, Argentina, Nicaragua, Belgium, Lithuania, Iceland, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Iraq, Korea, Taiwan and Australia.

Richard Noyce is well-known in the printmaking world and often gives keynote addresses at international printmaking conferences and ehibitions/contests. He writes regularly on contemporary art and has had two previous books published on printmaking.

Antony Griffiths. 160 pages. 115 b&w, 12 colour illustrations.

Covers the origins & most techniques of printmaking. An informative and interesting read.

Alfred Werner. 90 pages. 90 b&w illustrations.

This volume presents a selection of Munch’s finest prints, including woodcuts, etchings and lithographs, epitomizing Munch’s contribution to the development of modern printmaking.

Full page illustrations and an extensive introduction.

Paul Goldman. 64 pages, 24 colour, 44 b&w illustrations.

A guide to technical terminology & how to differentiate between techniques

Joanne Fink & Judy Kastin. 96 pages, illustrated throughout. 23rd Edition.

A comprehensive guide to pen & brush lettering. Covers: History, Tools & Materials. Alphabet Styles & Techniques

Paperback large page format 37cm x 28cm allowing plate.

Reproduction to 60% of original size.

Paperback. 149 Black and White illustrations.

Introductory and explanatory notes for each print.

Jacques Blockx . 135 pages.

Belgian chemist Jacques Blockx devoted his life to producing paints and pigments of the highest standard based on scientific principles.

This treasure of a book teaches painters (and printmakers) the chemical compositions and reactions of products used daily in the studio, optimal colour mixing and information on the long term effects of paints and mediums.

Irena Zdanowicz & Stephen Coppel. 128 pages, 130 colour illustrations

This book presents a lively survery of Williams’ remarkable achievement as a painter/etcher and the development of his powerful and original vision of the Australian Landscape.

William F Powell.

Mixing colours is a joy, not a chore with these handy reference cards developed by William F. Powell.