Arranged in self-contained sections the book simplifies accurate identification of any printed image. Included are manual methods, and also the mechanical processes that constitute the vast majority of printed images. Essential aspects of printing history and the printmaking craft are covered and examples are given of the identifying features that help to reveal the type of print.

Introductory text that touches on the basics of various printmaking techniques and briefly describes the history of each.

History of 19th-century printing, plus how to identify types of prints, deterioration, collection management, storage, handling and display.

"AFTERMATH" Carl fights for the Commonwealth but who is he fighting against?

This volume tells the story of the woodblock print from its beginnings in the seventeenth century to the latest developments in the post WWII era. Includes dating tips, a guide to reading a print to determine censor's seals, date marks, artist markings and seal, and a chapter on techniques for creating a woodblock print.

Describes the major digital printing processes used by photographers and artists over the past forty years, explaining and illustrating materials and their deterioration, methods of identification, and options for acquiring and preserving digital prints. --from publisher description.