The Art and Craft of Wood Engraving

The Art and Craft of Wood Engraving by Chris Daunt

A new ‘how to do it’ book by the inimitable Chris Daunt on the technique of wood engraving. Based on the author’s many years of experience as a wood engraver and teacher, this book will guide you through the processes of preliminary drawing, engraving and printing. There is a guide to tools and materials, chapters on sampler blocks, and various subject matter such as landscapes and portraits. The chapter on printing is extensive, emphasizing the importance of this skill, whether you use a press or burnisher.