{"product_id":"the-woodcut-artists-handbook-techniques-and-tools-for-relief-printmaking-paperback","title":"The Woodcut Artist's Handbook: Techniques and Tools for Relief Printmaking - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGeorge A. Walker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBarry Moser\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The history of woodcuts dates back over a thousand years. Traditionally, a skilled woodcut artist carefully carves a mirror image of a design onto wood or another suitable material. The design is then inked and pressed onto paper, allowing for the creation of multiple identical impressions. This technique's precision and reproducibility enabled many talented artists to produce fine woodcut prints at a reasonable cost, making the art accessible to the average collector. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In this newly updated third edition of his popular handbook, Walker expands on the ancient printmaking technique known as mokuhanga (Japanese woodcut). Through a clear, step-by-step introduction to this water-based process, he demonstrates drawing, transferring, carving, and printing on washi paper. Easy-to-follow instructions, illustrated with photographs at each stage, guide beginners in creating a two-color print using this versatile technique. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This revised edition includes additional reproductions by master printmakers such as Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), and Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e George A Walker is an award-winning wood engraver, book artist, teacher, author and illustrator who has been creating artwork and books and publishing at his private press since 1984 Walker's popular courses in book arts and printmaking at OCAD University in Toronto, where he is Associate Professor, have been running continuously since 1985 For over 40 years Walker has exhibited his wood engravings and limited-edition books internationally He has illustrated two hand-printed books written by Neil Gaiman and is also the illustrator of the first Canadian editions of Lewis Carroll's \u003ci\u003eAlice's Adventures In Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThrough the Looking-Glass\u003c\/i\u003e He was elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Art for his contribution to the cultural area of Book Arts He lives and works in Toronto. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 9.46 x 6.34 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41476271603776,"sku":"9781554076352","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0596\/3399\/1744\/files\/gGt0t8mB-t9781554076352.webp?v=1793656224","url":"https:\/\/booksandbeyond.shop\/products\/the-woodcut-artists-handbook-techniques-and-tools-for-relief-printmaking-paperback","provider":"Books and Beyond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}