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The Print in the Western World: An Introductory History

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This book is a must-buy for those seriously interested in taking up print collecting or indeed wishing to gain experience in appreciating prints. Its coverage is magnificent in its breadth and detail. When I purchased from Amazon, I bought two copies - one copy was requested by an art historian - high praise indeed!

This book is the most comprehensive account of both the development of works of art on paper as well as precise analyses of the artists/ printmakers in the western world to date. It is much more detailed than Ivins, Rosen,Landau and Parshall, Getlein and Getlein, and Hind- not that these authors are lacking, but their brevity limits a more complete view of the field. Hults writes from years of hands-on experience and extensive archival research. The books' breadth is the Encyclopedia Brittanica of Western printmaking, both old and new. Its 900-odd pages do take time to read and digest, however it does answer most questions in the field.
John Waldman.

The book I got was in great condition, no marks, and I got it right on time, in time, to use for my class!