The Complete Printmaker

by John Ross, Clare Romano, Tim Ross

The most comprehensive up-to-date guide to printmaking on the market today, the revised, expanded, fully illustrated edition of this classic, containing 40 color plates and 600 black-and-white illustrations, covers every aspect of fine printmaking.

Written by internationally recognized artists and teachers John Ross, Clare Romano, and Tim Ross, this book takes the reader, step by step, through the history and techniques of over 45 printmaking methods: from the traditional etching, engraving, lithography, and relief print processes to today's computer prints, Mylar lithography, copier prints, water-based screen printing, helio-reliefs, and monotypes.

With a survey of issues and contemporary concerns in the printmaker's world — a chapter on the burgeoning business of printmaking offering professional insights into copyright laws for artists, cooperative workshops, evolving relationships between dealers and galleries, and the newest trends in print publishing — The Complete Printmaker is indeed what American Artist magazine termed: "an encyclopedia of printmaking ... all you do is add your own talent, effort and love."

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Reference, Photography

352 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1973

About the author

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John Ross, (1921- )

Reviews

[Girl Underground · Rating 3 out of 5]

This really was a fairly complete book! I enjoyed how it combined history with technique. It didn't give me enough info on any single application to make me an expert, but it brought enough inspiration to make me want to experiment. The photos and illustrations were great, but I wish more had been in color.

[Brenda]

it is a great technique book so i use it alot for ideas.

[Andrew Volpe]

Printmaking II course, Westfield State College, 2000

[Daniel Weber · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best printmaking book.

[goldslippersandpinkheels · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great resource for printmakers.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is your one stop shop for everything Printmaking. It's a pricey one, but definitely worth its weight in gold if you're seriously pursuing the craft. Very informative on the history of, methods employed, and supplies & instruments available.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

BFA. It brinfs you back.

[Phyllis Burstein, DePaul Art Education · Rating 5 out of 5]

A comprehensive book about all aspects of printmaking for artists. A few lessons for classrooms, but mostly a reference book for art teachers and advanced high school students.

[C · Rating 4 out of 5]

This really is a comprehensive printing book. I liked the combination of history and technique in each chapter. The photos were great, but I wish they had been in color.

[Wendy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Getting ready for printmaking at Penland!

[Jeanine]

Course suggestion for Bob Rhoades' printmaking class. Have not "read" the entire book, but have it on hand as a reference.