Contemporary Printmaking
Printmaking: a Contemporary Perspective by London: Black Dog Pub., c2010. Features the work of contemporary artists from around the world working with print, covering topics as varied as hybrid printmaking techniques and practices, and the political imperatives informing the work of artists and printmaking studios.
Critical Mass: Printmaking beyond the Edge by London: A & C Black, 2010. Showcases the diverse work of 52 artists from 28 countries, exploring the mediums used by these artists—from new variations on traditional intaglio and relief techniques to extreme forms of digital techniques, including time-based forms such as film and multimedia presentation.
Contemporary American Print Makers by Atglen, PA: Schiffer Pub., c2014. Over 500 beautiful color images display the innovative work of 75 talented printmakers and 30 print shops.
Paper Politics: Socially Engaged Printmaking Today by Oakland, CA: PM Press, c2009. Includes works from more than 200 international artists who respond to trends and events of modern politics.
Techniques
Numerous books and online sites offer instruction in how to do various printmaking techniques. You can find the books in the library by searching for "Printmaking--Techniques" or under the specific mediums such as "Lithography--Techniques." A recent series of handbooks from the British publisher A.C. Black include titles like Colour Etching by Nigel Oxley, Digital Printmaking by George Whale & Naren Barfield, and Hybrid Prints by Megan Fishpool. Listed below are few additional suggestions:
The Printmaking Bible: the Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques by San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2008. Covers every variety of serious printmaking technique practiced today with in-depth instructions accompanied by profiles of working artists.
The Woodcut Artist’s Handbook: Techniques and Tools for Relief Printmaking / by Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books, 2010. This profusely illustrated book provides the basics of this craft with a detailed analysis of its tools and media.
Post-Digital Printmaking by London: A&C Black, 2012. Post-Digital Printmaking integrates Computer Numeric Control (CNC) devices such as laser cutters and CNC routers with matrix production for lithography, intaglio and relief. This contemporary practice incorporates the strengths of both digital and traditional, resulting in hybrid printmaking techniques.- Intaglio Printmaking Techniques byNew York: Watson-Guptill Publications, c1976. Covers both well-known and less-familiar intaglio techniques with illustrated instructions.
The Original Print: Understanding Technique in Contemporary Fine Printmaking / by Madison, WI: GUILD Pub.; Cincinnati, OH: Distributed by North Light, c2002. A guide to the various techniques of printmaking, how they are used, and to what effect.
