Early Illustrated Books

Early Illustrated Books
Author: Alfred William Pollard
Publisher: London : K. Paul, Trench, Trübner
Total Pages: 282
Release: 1893
Genre: Early printed books
ISBN:

Engraved on Steel

Engraved on Steel
Author: Basil Hunnisett
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2018-09-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0429859058

First published in 1998, Engraved on Steel focuses on engraving and engravers, exploring the use of steel engraving in both the decorative arts and in printing, Basil Hunnisett also describes the context of the steel engraver’s work. The processes by which steel engraving became one of the most widely used forms of printing in the 19th century are described in detail as the developments in the print industry, paper manufacture and publishing that determined its history. The activities of print publishers are also examined, including those of art unions.