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The Printmakers' Bible - by Colin Gale & Megan Fishpool (Paperback)

The Printmakers' Bible - by  Colin Gale & Megan Fishpool (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>This is a complete resource for printmakers, covering processes and techniques from traditional methods such as lithography and etching, to contemporary experimental techniques such as collagraphs and digital. Fully illustrated with step-by-step instructions, the book also includes essential information about working with equipment and chemicals.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>The Printmakers' Bible</i> 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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"The authors have come up with what is both a reference work that can be consulted for factual information and also a mine of practical background material that is informative as well as highly readable. 'Unputdownable' is not a word you'd expect to find in this context, but it's hard not to read beyond what you originally opened it for." --<i>The Artist</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Colin Gale</b> and <b>Megan Fishpool</b> are experienced printmakers who work at Artichoke Print Workshop, one of the UK's finest professional printmaking studios. Their work is widely collected and exhibited.<br><b>Megan Fishpool </b>is an accomplished printmaker and a respected tutor and artist. She is the author of <i>Hybrid Prints </i>and has written for several publications including <i>Printmaking Today</i> and <i>Art Business Today</i>. <b>Colin Gale</b> is a well-known artist and printmaker and the founder and Co-Director of Artichoke. He has written two previous printmaking books: <i>Etching and Photopolymer Intaglio Techniques</i> and <i>Practical Printmaking Techniques</i>.</p>

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