Photo-Engraving, Photo-Etching, and Photo-Lithography in Line and Half-Tone (Classic Reprint): Also, Collotype and Heliotype - Couverture souple

W. T. Wilkinson

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1331948037 ISBN 13 : 9781331948032

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the art of modern photo-engraving, etching, and lithography with practical, field-tested techniques.

This comprehensive guide explains how photography meets relief and intaglio printing, from making photographic negatives to producing high‑quality half‑tone and line engravings. Written by W. T. Wilkinson, it offers step‑by‑step methods, sensible equipment choices, and real‑world tips that printers and artists can apply today.

Split into clear, task‑oriented sections, the book covers essential topics such as creating reliable negatives, mastering wet collodion processes, and transferring drawings to zinc or copper plates. It also explores alternate routes like collotype, heliotype, and other half‑tone methods, with attention to the practicalities of each step. The author emphasizes reproducibility, cost savings, and consistent results for both small runs and larger projects.

• How to set up a studio for reliable negative production, including lighting and camera work.
• Detailed workflows for wet collodion, etching, and plate preparation.
• Guidance on transferring drawings, preparing surfaces, and achieving clean engravings.
• Comparative insights into line versus half‑tone processes and their best uses.

Ideal for readers of traditional printmaking and modern photo‑reproduction, this edition provides practical knowledge you can apply to a wide range of graphic-arts projects.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1331948037
• ISBN 13: 9781331948032
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 215
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