The Woodcut Artist's Handbook: Techniques and Tools for Relief Printmaking

By George A. Walker

Book Overview

Praise for the first edition: "An indispensable guide for those who make art out of the contrast between light and dark. And, it's a sheer pleasure for everyone else, thanks to its many wonderful... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1554070457
• ISBN13: 9781554070459
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Firefly Books
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 0.5" x 6.3"

Customer Reviews

NOT Missing in Action

This is in response to the Jeffery C. Chase review in which he incorrectly states that the work of Antonio Frasconi and Leonard Baskin were not mentioned in the Woodcut Artist's Handbook. They were mentioned and their work would have been reproduced in the book as well if the publisher had been granted reproduction rights. Frasconi's work is referred to on page 20 and The Complete Prints of Leonard Baskin by Alan Fern and...

Great book for beginners

I have just begun engraving wood and found this book to be extremely helpful. It describes the differences between carving and engraving and gives ample information on tools and printing processes for a beginner.

Woodcut and wood engraving updated

Walker has taken woodcut, arguably the oldest of printing techniques, and brought it into the twenty-first century. Albrecht Durer would certainly recognize everything that goes on in a woodcut artist's shop. It's the tools, inks, papers, and especially subject matter that have changed. This book steps clearly through every step, combining very readable text, illustration, and samples of original prints. The book starts with...

Ever print artist wannabe needs to read

I found the previous reviews to be helpful and true. I read it cover to cover immediately and can't wait to try some of the tips and to find a couple of tools I found quite interesting.

A practical handbook and valuable reference work

A thoroughly engaging and accessible work, beautifully illustrated with many outstanding examples of woodcuts and wood engravings. Most readers will be itching to try their hand at this craft well before they've finished the book, and George Walker provides plenty of information to help you do just that. The writing is clear and readable, with a good balance of background information, practical tips and instructions, and resources...