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Low-Tech Print : contemporary hand-made printing by Caspar Williamson
Featuring a global showcase of 100 of the craft's most exciting and influential practitioners,Low-Tech Print is an exploration of hand-made printmaking techniques and how they are used in contemporary design and illustration. It examines the huge recent resurgence in the popularity of printmaking, with chapters on screenprinting, letterpress, relief printing, and other printing methods. The book shows how practitioners develop a love affair with these hand-made techniques and use them to create beautiful contemporary designs, explaining the process behind each technique and its historical context. 'In focus' sections profile practitioners such as the 'Lambe Lambe' hand-made letterpress printers of São Paulo's Grafica Fidalga studio, and cult printing techniques such as Gocco (Japan) and Chicha (Peru). Offering a unique showcase of contemporary handmade printing,Low-Tech Print will be a must-have for all design, illustration, craft, and printmaking enthusiasts.
Pulled : a catalog of screen printing by Michael Perry (Illustrator)
Popularized in the 1960s by Pop artists such as Andy Warhol, screen printing remains a favorite of artists due to its remarkable versatility and relatively low cost. In Pulled, best-selling author Mike Perry (Hand Job, Over and Over) collects the work of more than forty of today's most talented designers who are, in their own way, pushing the boundaries of this dynamic medium.
Perspectives on Contemporary Printmaking by Ruth Pelzer-Montada (Editor)
This anthology, the first of its kind, presents thirty-two texts on contemporary prints and printmaking written from the mid-1980s to the present by authors from across the world. The texts range from history and criticism to creative writing. More than a general survey, they provide a critical topography of artistic printmaking during the period. The book is directed at an audience of international stakeholders in the field of contemporary print, printmaking and printmedia, including art students, practising artists, museum curators, critics, educationalists, print publishers and print scholars. It expands debate in the field and will act as a starting point for further research.
Library resources for printmaking
Intaglio : acrylic-resist etching, collagraphy, engraving, drypoint, mezzotint : the complete safety-first system for creative printmaking by Robert Adam; Carol Robertson
This practical and inspirational book is a complete guide to creative intaglio printmaking. With clear step-by-step instructions and hundreds of illustrations, it describes methods that, while employing a strong traditional basis, avoid the use of toxic materials to achieve stunning prints the modern, safety-first way. Covering every stage of the plate-making and printing process, the book opens up creative possibilities for beginners and experienced printmakers alike. From setting up and equipping an intaglio studio, through choosing a printing method, to collating and presenting finished prints, this beautifully illustrated and comprehensive reference book is the only resource any art practitioner, educator, or student will ever need. 229 illustrations, 199 in color.
Call Number: 765 ADA
Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop by April Vollmer
An inspirational how-to course on Japanese woodblock printing's history and techniques, with guidance on materials and studio practices, step-by-step demonstrations, and examples of finished works by modern masters of the medium as well as historic pieces. An increasingly popular yet age-old art form, Japanese woodblock printing (mokuhanga) is embraced for its non-toxic character, use of handmade materials, and easy integration with other printmaking techniques. In this comprehensive guide, artist and printmaker April Vollmer--one of the best known Japanese woodblock printing practitioners and instructors in the West--combines her deep knowledge of the historic printmaking practice with expert instruction and presents a collection of diverse and gorgeous prints by leading contemporary artists in the medium, as well as her own work. At once practical and inspirational, this handbook is as useful to serious printmakers and artists as it is to creative types who are drawn to Japanese history and aesthetics and are looking to experiment in other media.
Call Number: 761.2 VOL
Lino Printing by Maureen Alaska
Lino Printing For Beginners Are You Ready To Learn How to Master the Art of Linocut and Create Amazing Linoleum Prints? If So You've Come To The Right Place... Here's A Preview Of What This Lino Printing Book Contains... A Brief Background of Lino Printing Tools & Supplies for Lino Printing (Must Read!) Steps to Successful Lino Printing Tips, Tricks, and Techniques Simple and Easy Linocut Projects Additonal Information on Lino Printing You NEED to Know And Much, Much More! Order Your Copy Now And Let's Get Printing!
Call Number: 761.3 ALA
The Printmaking Bible by Ann d'Arcy Hughes; Hebe Vernon-Morris
Perennially popular, printmaking is enjoying a contemporary resurgencebut no comprehensive up-to-date manual on the subject exists. At over 400 pages and packed with 1,000 full-color photos and illustrations,The Printmaking Bible is the definitive resource to the ins-and-outs of every variety of serious printmaking technique practiced today.In-depth instructions are accompanied by profiles that show how working artists create their prints. Historical information, troubleshooting tips, and an extensive resource section provide more invaluable tools. Perfect for students, artists, print aficionados, and collectors, this is truly the ultimate volume for anyone involved in this creative and influential art form.
Call Number: 760.28 DAR
The Printmakers' Bible by Megan Fishpool; Colin Gale
The ultimate reference guide to printmaking, this is a must-have book for every printmaker or print studio.The Printmakers' Bible is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of printmaking, including processes, techniques and mixed-media possibilities. It covers everything you need to know, from traditional methods such as lithography, etching and mezzotint, to new experimental techniques such as digital, photoaluminium plates, collagraphs and CAD/CAM. The book also includes essential information on colour theory, designing and preparing prints, choosing paper, setting up a studio, health and safety, tools, equipment and chemicals, making this a must-have book that every printmaker and print studio should own.
Call Number: 760.28 GAL
Islands in the Sun by Roger Butler
Islands in the Sun reveals how the arts have flourished among indigenous societies in the Australian region since the 1960s and how the arts have been a potent force in maintaining cultural identity. There has been a renewed interest in traditional images, designs, and narratives along with the evolution of new images and stories, reflecting the changing times and the introduction of new technologies. Showcasing the talents of artists from Australia and Australasia, this handsome volume highlights the vitality and diversity of the region’s indigenous art. It brings together an extensive collection of prints by individual artists that illustrate the success of collaborative ventures between artists from differing cultural backgrounds. Included are linocuts and woodcuts, screenprints and lithographs by the indigenous peoples of Arnhem Land, Bathurst and Melville Islands, Torres Strait Islands, Papua New Guinea, Aotearoa New Zealand, New Caledonia, Niue, and Samoa, as well as works which cross traditional geographic and cultural boundaries.
Call Number: 769.9 ISL
Contemporary New Zealand prints by Jill McIntosh
Content includes artists: Michael Armstrong ; Graham Bennett ; Nigel Brown ; Debra Bustin ; Barry Cleavin ; Kate Coolahan ; Denise Copeland ; Graeme Cornwall ; Gordan Crook ; Bing Dawe ; Jenny Dolezel ; John Drawbridge ; Victoria Edwards ; Jule Einhorn ; Fatu Feu'e ; Tony Fomison ; Gingko ; Jason Geig ; Patrick Hanly ; Ralph Hotere ; Mary Kay ; Robin Kahukiwa ; El Knoko ; The Limeworks ; Stanley Palmer ; Peter Ransom ; Michael Reed ; Carole Shepheard ; Muka Studio ; Elizabeth Thomson ; Gary Tricker ; Philip Trusttum ; Denys Watkins ; Marilynn Webb ; Wellington Media Collective ; Robin White
Call Number: 769.993 CON
Prints and printmakers in New Zealand by Peter Cape
Content includes artists: Barry Cleavin ; Irma Conroy ; Kate Coolahan ; Betty Curnow ; John Drawbridge ; Edwin Dutch ; Patrick Hanly ; Kees Hos ; John Lethbridge ; Vivian Lynn ; Eileen Mayo ; Rachel Miller ; Derek Mitchell ; Penny Ormerod ; Stanley Palmer ; Alison Pickmere ; Bonnie Quirk ; Don Ramage ; Colette Rands ; Susan Skerman ; Gary Tricker ; Marilynn Webb ; Mervyn Williams.
Call Number: 769.993 CAP
Websites
Hello, print friend
Hello, Print Friend is a podcast dedicated to the celebration and amplification of contemporary printmaking and its culture. Releasing interviews every week with artists, activists, curators, and print champions, we explore what it is that brings together this passionate, yet often geographically separated community, across a press bed and around the world
Printopia : Festival of Original Prints
Celebrating and promoting all things print! An annual festival that offers demos, workshops and talks in Auckland
Printmaking Council of Aotearoa New Zealand
PCANZ is a member run, national, non profit organisation that promotes contemporary fine art printmaking. Through workshops, exhibitions, collaborations and exchanges between members and national and international associations, we foster a greater appreciation of printmaking amongst our members and the wider community.
Southern Graphics Council International : connecting artists of original prints
An SGCI Membership gives access to inspiring dialogue about the making of original prints, drawings, books, and handmade paper. Through our resources, SGCI supports the inquiry, learning, and study of print education from a global perspective.
Printmaking today (serial)
Low-Tech Print : contemporary hand-made printing by
Featuring a global showcase of 100 of the craft's most exciting and influential practitioners,Low-Tech Print is an exploration of hand-made printmaking techniques and how they are used in contemporary design and illustration. It examines the huge recent resurgence in the popularity of printmaking, with chapters on screenprinting, letterpress, relief printing, and other printing methods. The book shows how practitioners develop a love affair with these hand-made techniques and use them to create beautiful contemporary designs, explaining the process behind each technique and its historical context. 'In focus' sections profile practitioners such as the 'Lambe Lambe' hand-made letterpress printers of São Paulo's Grafica Fidalga studio, and cult printing techniques such as Gocco (Japan) and Chicha (Peru). Offering a unique showcase of contemporary handmade printing,Low-Tech Print will be a must-have for all design, illustration, craft, and printmaking enthusiasts.
Pulled : a catalog of screen printing by
Popularized in the 1960s by Pop artists such as Andy Warhol, screen printing remains a favorite of artists due to its remarkable versatility and relatively low cost. In Pulled, best-selling author Mike Perry (Hand Job, Over and Over) collects the work of more than forty of today's most talented designers who are, in their own way, pushing the boundaries of this dynamic medium.
Perspectives on Contemporary Printmaking by
This anthology, the first of its kind, presents thirty-two texts on contemporary prints and printmaking written from the mid-1980s to the present by authors from across the world. The texts range from history and criticism to creative writing. More than a general survey, they provide a critical topography of artistic printmaking during the period. The book is directed at an audience of international stakeholders in the field of contemporary print, printmaking and printmedia, including art students, practising artists, museum curators, critics, educationalists, print publishers and print scholars. It expands debate in the field and will act as a starting point for further research.
Intaglio : acrylic-resist etching, collagraphy, engraving, drypoint, mezzotint : the complete safety-first system for creative printmaking by
This practical and inspirational book is a complete guide to creative intaglio printmaking. With clear step-by-step instructions and hundreds of illustrations, it describes methods that, while employing a strong traditional basis, avoid the use of toxic materials to achieve stunning prints the modern, safety-first way. Covering every stage of the plate-making and printing process, the book opens up creative possibilities for beginners and experienced printmakers alike. From setting up and equipping an intaglio studio, through choosing a printing method, to collating and presenting finished prints, this beautifully illustrated and comprehensive reference book is the only resource any art practitioner, educator, or student will ever need. 229 illustrations, 199 in color.
Japanese Woodblock Print Workshop by
An inspirational how-to course on Japanese woodblock printing's history and techniques, with guidance on materials and studio practices, step-by-step demonstrations, and examples of finished works by modern masters of the medium as well as historic pieces. An increasingly popular yet age-old art form, Japanese woodblock printing (mokuhanga) is embraced for its non-toxic character, use of handmade materials, and easy integration with other printmaking techniques. In this comprehensive guide, artist and printmaker April Vollmer--one of the best known Japanese woodblock printing practitioners and instructors in the West--combines her deep knowledge of the historic printmaking practice with expert instruction and presents a collection of diverse and gorgeous prints by leading contemporary artists in the medium, as well as her own work. At once practical and inspirational, this handbook is as useful to serious printmakers and artists as it is to creative types who are drawn to Japanese history and aesthetics and are looking to experiment in other media.
Lino Printing by
Lino Printing For Beginners Are You Ready To Learn How to Master the Art of Linocut and Create Amazing Linoleum Prints? If So You've Come To The Right Place... Here's A Preview Of What This Lino Printing Book Contains... A Brief Background of Lino Printing Tools & Supplies for Lino Printing (Must Read!) Steps to Successful Lino Printing Tips, Tricks, and Techniques Simple and Easy Linocut Projects Additonal Information on Lino Printing You NEED to Know And Much, Much More! Order Your Copy Now And Let's Get Printing!
The Printmaking Bible by
Perennially popular, printmaking is enjoying a contemporary resurgencebut no comprehensive up-to-date manual on the subject exists. At over 400 pages and packed with 1,000 full-color photos and illustrations,The Printmaking Bible is the definitive resource to the ins-and-outs of every variety of serious printmaking technique practiced today.In-depth instructions are accompanied by profiles that show how working artists create their prints. Historical information, troubleshooting tips, and an extensive resource section provide more invaluable tools. Perfect for students, artists, print aficionados, and collectors, this is truly the ultimate volume for anyone involved in this creative and influential art form.
The Printmakers' Bible by
The ultimate reference guide to printmaking, this is a must-have book for every printmaker or print studio.The Printmakers' Bible is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of printmaking, including processes, techniques and mixed-media possibilities. It covers everything you need to know, from traditional methods such as lithography, etching and mezzotint, to new experimental techniques such as digital, photoaluminium plates, collagraphs and CAD/CAM. The book also includes essential information on colour theory, designing and preparing prints, choosing paper, setting up a studio, health and safety, tools, equipment and chemicals, making this a must-have book that every printmaker and print studio should own.