TAMARIND BOOK OF LITHOGRAPHY : Art & Techniques
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- New York Harry N Abrams
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This much-anticipated, long-awaited exhaustive technical resource is now available. After years of hard work, and many revisions, the Tamarind staff takes pride in this updated version of the Tamarind Book of Lithography, which has for many years been the only comprehensive reference in the field. We are proud to be associated with Harry N. Abrams, one of the most important publishers of fine art books in this country, whose expert staff has contributed to the book's outstanding quality. Tamarind Techniques for Fine Art Lithography contains full-color images of techniques and Tamarind lithographs throughout. In addition to step-by-step directions for all processes used at Tamarind, the book includes guidance for establishing a print studio, safety and storage information on chemicals, and advice about maintaining quality, documenting editions, and caring for works of art on paper.
Drawing a lithograph -- Processing the stone -- The artist and the printer -- Proofing and printing -- After the edition is printed -- Metal-plate lithography -- Color lithography -- Transfer lithography -- The chemistry of lithography -- Materials and equipment -- Lithographic inks -- Paper for lithography -- The printing press -- The inking roller -- Special processes -- The lithography workshop.