Master the art of turning drawings and photos into clear, print-ready illustrations.
This practical guide teaches scientists and researchers how to reproduce images accurately across common printing methods, with a clear focus on quality and cost.
Written from a botanical perspective, it explains the strengths and limits of line blocks, half-tone pictures, and newer photo‑mechanical processes. It covers the steps from selecting the right method to preparing negatives, choosing screens, and achieving consistent contrast. The book also compares intaglio, lithography, and relief printing, and it shows how to balance detail, tonal range, and production time in real-world projects.
Ideal for readers who create or edit illustrated scientific material and want reliable methods to reproduce drawings and photographs with fidelity.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive view of illustration techniques across various disciplines in science. The author, an established botanist with a strong interest in the subject, provides practical advice on creating images for scientific publications. The book covers a wide range of methods, from traditional woodcuts and engravings to advanced photomechanical processes. It traces the evolution of scientific illustration, highlighting the close relationship between art and science throughout history. Emphasizing the interplay between the author's drawing and the engraver's interpretation, the book explores the influence of different printing methods on the final result. The text is generously illustrated with examples from classic scientific works and contemporary sources, showcasing the evolution of illustration techniques and their impact on scientific communication. 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 # 9781331933588_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331933588
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781331933588
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