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Wood Engraving: How to Do It
£19.00
Wood Engraving is an easily followed, practical manual on wood engraving for the beginner, written by a master in the field. The processes of printing and engraving are clearly explained, together with their material requirements. Up-to-date variations on techniques, and all the tips and methods that the author has found helpful in 30 years as a practitioner are included. The book is also a beautiful object in its own right and as the author Simon Brett’s work is highly collectible. It is a must have for all those who treasure his work and fine wood engraving in general.
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Additional information
| Publisher | Herbert Press (5 April 2018) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 160 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1912217503 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1912217502 |
| Dimensions | 16.99 x 0.81 x 24.21 cm |
by Tien Ling Chen
OK!
by allotmentgirl
A recommended text by the tutor at our local printmaking workshop. Definitely recommend as an addition to your craft library!
by mr b d gallagher
Brilliant book, full of interesting tips and lovely illustrations.
by joeclaire
Explains the process well a very good book
by Henry’s Cat
When an author uses a direct title like this one, you might expect that it could be a gimmick but this book, given its brevity, doesn’t disappoint. Obviously there is no substitute for experience, that’s the “do it” bit, but this delivers on the “how”.
Great little book, full up with good stuff and the useful sources at the back is a great help. If you want to see if wood engraving is for you, check it out with this book, it’s spot on.
by S. J. Williams
I really must take issue with the reviewer who suggests this is not for beginners! I am such a one and have found this book extraordinarily interesting and helpful. It doesn’t have the feel of a step by step manual, and the first chapter can lead the reader into areas which are probably a little too advanced. But as the author suggests, such sections can be skipped to be returned to later if necessary. (MY only slight complaint is that the notes at the end fail to give a reference which easily takes the reader back to the page where it originates: these endnotes are often like mini essays in their own right and can be read through in sequence, but occasionally one wishes to go back to the main text when doing this.)
Anyone starting out will find endless resources here, from the most practical features, such as necessary tools and materials, to exploring the ways in which effects, such as creating depth in an image which could otherwise place all pictorial elements on the same plane, can be achieved. A number of times I have wondered if such and such a point might be covered, and generally, it is!
One of the most useful sections is where the same image treated in a range of different ways is analysed and the results compared: this gives great food for thought in trying to improve one’s own technique. (With this art form, once a mark is made it is almost impossible to return, so careful thought and planning is essential: this book encourages that kind of awareness.)
Finally, the book is full of some wonderful examples of the author’s and other engravers work.
by Mrs. S. A. Creed
out of trouble for awhile.
He’s a carpenter and joiner so this was a different challenge that he’s not done before
by Amazon Customer
Very good book