Ink for Printmaking: The Art, Craft and Chemistry of Ink

The ultimate guide to printing inks and processes, from the pigment to the printmaker.

Inks have remained a fundamental aspect of the printing process since its invention. In this comprehensive and accessible guide, Stephen Hoskins and Michael Craine trace the development of ink from ancient China through the Middle Ages and from the industrial revolution to the digital age. As well as its history, they explore inks for different forms of printmaking, specialist inks, environmental issues an...