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The Grammar of Photo-Engraving: With Additional Matter on the Fish Glue Enamel Process by the Staff of the "Photogram," and a Valuable Appendix on the Making of Half-Tone Negatives (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The Object of this book is to present to the constantly increasing number of persons seeking after practical knowledge in the art of process engraving, a comprehensive and thoroughly reliable text-book. The book has been written with a view to instruct the amateur as well as the professional, and the writer has always had in mind the beginner, counting no detail too trivial to be fully described.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 0282355650
- ISBN 13 9780282355654
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages158
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the art of process engraving, written for both amateurs and professionals. It traces the history of the field, outlining the techniques and materials used in the creation of images for print reproduction. The author, a skilled practitioner of the craft, delves into the intricacies of drawing for photographic reproduction, explaining the importance of accurate perspective and shading in achieving realistic results. He then guides readers through the chemical processes involved in photo-engraving, providing detailed instructions on the preparation and use of various chemicals like acetic acid, carbolic acid, and nitric acid. The book explores both traditional methods, such as the half-tone process and zinc etching, and more advanced techniques, like the swelled gelatine process and lithotype engraving. Throughout, the author emphasizes the importance of precision and attention to detail in achieving the highest quality results, offering invaluable insights for anyone interested in mastering this demanding yet rewarding art. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282355654_0
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The Grammar of Photo-Engraving: With Additional Matter on the Fish Glue Enamel Process by the Staff of the "Photogram," and a Valuable Appendix on the Making of Half-Tone Negatives (Classic Reprint)
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