Linoleum Block Printing (Paperback)

Francis J. Kafka

ISBN 10: 0486203085 / ISBN 13: 9780486203089

Verlag: Dover Publications Inc., New York, 2000

Beschreibung

Paperback. For those interested in block printing in any form, printing from linoleum blocks will be an instructive and inexpensive area in which to start. As Professor Kafka says in the introduction, "In no other area of the illustrative arts can the amateur meet with such immediate success as he can in block printing." His guide to the subject and his step-by-step instructions will make the success even more immediate and sure. The key to Francis Kafka's text lies in the wealth and clarity of the material he covers. His step-by-step coverage of techniques moves the student gradually from printing simple monograms to converting photographs to block prints and printing in two or more colours. He also covers lettering, silhouettes, borders, and other basic techniques. With the techniques, Professor Kafka introduces the beginner to the different types of inks and materials available and to a variety of projects such as making greeting cards and printing on cloth. He also includes a complete list of materials and tools with directions on how to make cutting tools from the ribs of a discarded umbrella and a printing press from materials found in any shop. Throughout, there are special tips, guides to materials, and one hundred and seventy-five illustrations of techniques and materials covered. Since 1955, many students have successfully learned this skill from Francis Kafka's text. Not only is the method as he teaches it inexpensive, but it is also easy to learn. Very thorough, step-by-step coverage, from printing simple monograms to converting photographs to block prints and printing in two or more colors. Lettering, silhouettes, borders, and other basic techniques, plus inks, materials, projects. 175 illustrations. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780486203089

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Linoleum Block Printing (Paperback)
• Verlag: Dover Publications Inc., New York
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2000
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0486203085
• ISBN-13: 9780486203089
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: new

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Very thorough, step-by-step coverage, from printing simple monograms to converting photographs to block prints and printing in two or more colors. Lettering, silhouettes, borders, and other basic techniques, plus inks, materials, projects. 175 illustrations.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Charlotte y Peter Fiell son dos autoridades en historia, teoría y crítica del diseño y han escrito más de sesenta libros sobre la materia, muchos de los cuales se han convertido en éxitos de ventas. También han impartido conferencias y cursos como profesores invitados, han comisariado exposiciones y asesorado a fabricantes, museos, salas de subastas y grandes coleccionistas privados de todo el mundo. Los Fiell han escrito numerosos libros para TASCHEN, entre los que se incluyen 1000 Chairs, Diseño del siglo XX, El diseño industrial de la A a la Z, Scandinavian Design y Diseño del siglo XXI.