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Linocut for Artists and Designers
£17.50£19.00 (-8%)
Linocut is used to stunning effect by artists, illustrators and designers because of its strong graphic qualities, accessibility and versatility. Whether you are printing by hand on your kitchen table or on a press in a print studio, this book gets you started and goes on to explore the myriad creative applications of linocut. It encourages you to experiment with different approaches to image making and explores new ways of thinking about how linocut can be used. Detailed information on which tools to buy, where to find the best materials, and how to set up your working space are included. There are clear, step-by-step instructions to a series of projects that develop your techniques and ideas. Over 300 colour illustrations, and profiles of eight international linocut practitioners provide insight and inspiration. Nick Morley shares his experience and specialist knowledge to make this practical guide an essential companion for everyone interested in this addictive and absorbing medium.
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Additional information
| Publisher | The Crowood Press Ltd (22 Jun. 2016) |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 176 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1785001450 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1785001451 |
| Dimensions | 22.4 x 1.04 x 27.43 cm |
by Silverflora
I was expecting to be a bit inspired to try linocuts, which I did at school many years ago and really enjoyed.
I particularly love the work of artists such as Jane Walker, Angela Harding and Robert Gillmor.and was hoping to learn how to create something akin to their work – though in a VERY much simpler way!
This book was dull and the examples of work by the author were a bit depressing. I haven’t pursued it any further – but I did buy Angela harding’s calendar for 2022 and enjoy looking at that!
by Jim Batty Design & Photography
I have no experience in linocutting, but am interested in the artform itself. (I’m a graphic designer and photographer used to digital tools.) I’m also hoping to soon have a small, basic studio space and so have been wondering what’s involved in linocutting and if it’s something I would enjoy doing myself. Nick Morley’s book is perfect for me.
The book is clearly written and logically laid out. He outlines the basic kit you would need, identifies some higher quality tools if you want to take it further, and describes various studio setups — from kitchen table to professional installation.
Most useful to me was his description of the full, fairly complex PROCESS of creating a linocut: carving your lino with different tools to get different marks and effects; selecting ink and paper; rolling out the ink; inking up your lino block; hand printing and also using various manual printing presses.
He then gets into a variety of design considerations — first using black ink, then later mixing and printing different types of coloured inks and understanding their effects.
The print quality of this book is very good — which is what you want — and throughout there’s some good illustrations of the author’s and others’ work, as well as step-by-step series of images showing technique.
The whole thing is down to earth, clear and enthusiastic, and I’d recommend Linocut For Artists & Designers to anyone wanting to know more about this artform and how to start doing it.
by Fleecy
This book is very easy and enjoyable to read and has stacks of information. It is a printmaking course in itself.
I love it!
by limner
I’ve recently begun to explore linocut again as the perfect lock down activity and wanted a book to inspire and guide me. After a lot of research and reading the free online chapters I went for this one and am so glad I did. It is great and should be used as an example for anyone considering writing an instructional book on any kind of art or craft.
The author gives clear ,well illustrated directions on how to make linocut prints, covering nearly everything you need to know – not just how to but also what not to do and with pictures showing the difference.
It is full of examples of his and other artists work that are interesting and inspiring and is written in a style that combines clarity with humanity. The step by step projects guide the reader through basics to the more complex areas of making multi-block, reduction and colour printing.
If you have already made a simple one colour print from a starter kit and want to know how to progress this book will give you invaluable guidance on materials, equipment , designing and techniques that will help you. I am certain that this book will easily repay its price in making savings on materials, time and frustration and also inspire you immensely. It did me.
by JS
A detailed, practical and inspiring book on everything you need to know to create linocuts. Eminently readable with plenty of photos, it goes into detail without being boring. Highly recommended.
by AdelaT
This is a good book if you’re a complete beginner or if you want to verify whether there is something you don’t yet know. Otherwise I wouldn’t recommend.
by Shirley Arnold
I was looking for a new project and having touched on linocutting in a craft class many years ago thought I would look into it a bit more. I found this book very interesting. Having only recently purchased the books I now have to get the things I need to have a go. I am sure the book will be invaluable to keep dipping into.
by meeliemoos
This is a brilliantly written book, full of information for beginners and then more detail for more experienced printmakers or those looking to advance their practice. I will keep going back to it again and again throughout my practice. A carefully curated selection of inspiring artists and printmakers are sprinkled throughout the book too. Highly recommend.