Comprehensive handbook covers materials and equipment, tools, printing papers, presses, and other essentials. Detailed instructions for etching, engraving, dryp

Detailed illustrated instruction in etching, engraving, aquatint, drypoint, mezzotint from preparing plate to mounting print. No better guide for beginners."

"This comprehensively illustrated study is the first of its kind to cover all elements of the trade of engraving and etching throughout six centuries"--Publishe

This practical and inspirational book is a complete guide to creative intaglio printmaking. With clear step-by-step instructions and hundreds of illustrations,