Practical Guide to Etching and Other Intaglio Printmaking Techniques [Paperback]

Manly Banister (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1986

Detailed illustrated instruction in etching, engraving, aquatint, drypoint, mezzotint — from preparing plate to mounting print. 1,209 illustrations.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (October 1, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486251659
• ISBN-13: 978-0486251653
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #712,687 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding descriptions of many techniques, October 2, 2005

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This review is from: Practical Guide to Etching and Other Intaglio Printmaking Techniques (Paperback)

This is a brief book, just 100 pages or so, and heavily illustrated. As a result, I'm puzzled about how this author managed to cram so much great informtation into it. It covers the basics of etching, engraving, soft-ground, sugar-lift, aquatint, mezzotint, drypoint, and a few other techniques, along with preparing the intaglio plate, trial proofs of various kinds, and seemingly endless tips for the artist working in a small, self-equipped studio.

Banister puts strong emphasis on home-made equipment. The most exotic tool he describes is a glass muller for mixing ink. Even then he notes how to put it together, using the kind of glass blank used for telescope mirrors. The book has a few formulas for etchants and grounds, but fewer than other books - the real strength here is in discussion of tools and technique, down to very practical details. Photos showing tools and techniques are quite helpful, but Banister complements them with written detail of fine points that would be hard to capture photographically.

This is a great resource for an admirer of prints (like me), who wants to know more about how prints and the marks in them are made. I imagine that it would be very helpful for beginning printers, too, especially those without access to a big studio or expert guidance.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good reference, May 21, 2000

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This review is from: Practical Guide to Etching and Other Intaglio Printmaking Techniques (Paperback)

A very good reference ,for beginners as for already experienced etchers.It has a very detailed explanation of each step,with very useful practical indications,b/w pictures and a short appendix of famous etchings. I really recommend it.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great for beginners-intermediate printmakers, December 13, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Practical Guide to Etching and Other Intaglio Printmaking Techniques (Paperback)

I love this book. I am an intermediate level printmaking student and it has helped me so much. I have a lot more confidence with etching my plates, and I know how to get what I want out of them. It helps with techniques from learning to time your acid baths, preparing, tool orientation, etc. It has been a great help in the lab.