Little Book of Screenprinting [Hardcover]

Caspar Williamson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 16, 2011

Screenprinting has moved beyond the gig poster and the tee shirt. Centuries old and made famous by Andy Warhol in the 1960s, the craft is now enjoying a renaissance all over the world as contemporary artists and studios including Rob Ryan, Alakazam!, and Crosshair, among others push the creative limits of the medium in their work with textiles, posters, and more. This large-in-scope but petite-in-size collection features the best pieces from these and more than a hundred other studios. A compact history of screenprinting, a guide to the different presses and techniques, and a beautiful design that expertly combines a handmade and modern aesthetic round out this key book for DIYers.

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About the Author

Caspar Williamson runs the print and design firm Flying Machines. His art has been featured in Creative Review, Elle Décor, Gods and Monsters, and other publications. He lives in London.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (November 16, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1452102597
• ISBN-13: 978-1452102597
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #224,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #79 in Books > Arts & Photography > Graphic Design > Printmaking

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book of Ideas April 7, 2013

By Kevin E. Collins

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Just flip through the pages to see what others have done. Text is sparse. Not a how-to book. Get it for inspiration!

5.0 out of 5 stars Creative inspiration February 21, 2013

By Diane Wiley

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Lots of good information about the history of screenprinting and current techniques. Plus, the portfolios provide wonderful inspiration and show the great variety of techniques. This is one art book that I'm keeping on my bookshelf.