Author: Mychael Barratt. Published by A&C Black. 128 pages

Intaglio is the general name used to describe all printmaking processes where the artist incises the surface of a plate either directly or indirectly with chemicals in order to pull a print from it. In this book Mychael Barratt introduces the reader to both the direct and indirect techniques and includes work by an international range of artists.

Author: Nigel Oxley. Published by A&C Black. 128 pages

Nigel Oxley describes the techniques of etching and aquatint used by artists who worked with him at Kelpra Studio. He discusses the use of carborundum and polymer plates in the studio and includes step by step descriptions. He relates his experiences with complex colour and plate combinations with illustrations of work by well known artists.

Author: Robert Adam & Carol Robetson.

Clear step by step instuctions, hundreds of illustrations, a wealth of platemaking and printing methods using safer more enviromentally friendly and creative intaglio printmaking.

Author: Colin Gale. A&C Black. 128 pages, Paperback.

This handbook covers all etching techniques and the developments in photopolymer technology. Photopolymers are plastics which are light sensitive and used in printmaking in the form of films and emulsions which are applied to a backing of metal, plastic or board. The author covers acids and aquatint, along with papers, presses and inks.

The book includes some historical background of traditional etching and the non-toxic movement and there is a special feature on different kinds of etching and mixed techniques.

Colin Gale is a well-known British printmaker.

Edited by Walter L. Strauss. 235 pages, 120 illustrations.

The intricate detail and line work of Durer’s work is evident in this superbly reproduced edition. Except in a very few cases, the sizes have been kept exactly to the originals. Notes & background material accompany every image.

LinBloomfield - Hardback. 302 pages, Over 350 illustrations.

The fully illustrated hardbound catalogue raisonne of Lindsay’s unpublished and 200 published etchings traces his development from the first tentative beginnings in 1897 to the maturity of his etched line in the 1920s and 1930s.

Edited by Sean Shesgreen. 101 b&w illustrations.

Satirical and saucy images This comprehensive monologue examines Hogarth’s mastery of the engraving technique and reveals the multitude of effects achievable through the use of different engraving tools available today.

Reproduced in Original Size. 224 pages, 312 illustrations.

This comprehensive collection of Rembrandt’s complete etchings has been reproduced from a rare collection famed for its pristine condition, fresh, clean impressions, rich contrasts & brilliant printing.

This handsome volume is filled with information critical to fully appreciating the extraordinary images it contains.

Includes 14 oversize etchings inside pocket at the back of the book.

Arthur M. Hind. 487 pages, 111 b&w illustrations.

Chock-full of information on both practitioners and techniques - inspiring.

Dover Art Library. 48 pages, 57 b&w illustrations.

Containing full page b&w illustrations and a brief biography of the artist, the Dover Art Library volumes are an ideal introduction to the work of the old and modern masters at an economical price.

90 prints in full page illustrations.

Joseph Pennell was a disciple and biographer of Whistler as well as a famed New York printmaker.

Soft back, 140pages Black & White

Black & White reproductions of woodcuts and lithographs by one of Mexicos most loved and famous Artists.

Ruth Leaf. 232 pages, 227 b &w, 5 colour illustrations.

Easy to follow guide on intaglio techniques including multiplate printing, technical advice and troubleshooting.

Manley/ Bannister. 128 pages, 209b&w illustrations.

Comprehensive & informative.

Keith Howard

Explores safer alternatives to traditional Intaglio. Expansive Text with clear colour photographs . Details of Imagon and other new applications.