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100 1 _aPennell, Joseph,
_d1857-1926
245 1 4 _aThe Illustration of Books :
_bA Manual for the Use of Students, Notes for a Course of Lectures at the Slade School, University College
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-04-17
505 0 _aWhat is illustration? -- The equipment of the illustrator -- Methods of drawing for reproduction in line -- The reproduction of line drawings -- The making of wash drawings and their reproduction by mechanical process -- Reproduction of drawings by wood engraving -- Lithography -- Etching -- The printing of etchings -- Photogravure and photo-lithography, etc. -- Making ready for the printing press.
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Sam W. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Illustration of Books" by Joseph Pennell is a practical manual on the art of book illustration written in the late 19th century. The book is structured around a series of lectures given to students at the Slade School, focusing on the techniques and methods of illustrating for publication. It delves into historical context, materials, and processes that artists must understand to create effective illustrations that translate well to print. At the start of the text, the author outlines his motivations for writing this manual, addressing the growing demand for illustrations amidst the proliferation of illustrated publications. He emphasizes that while talent in drawing is essential, understanding the mechanical aspects of reproduction and the expectations of editors and publishers is equally critical for success in illustration. The opening portion sets the stage for a detailed exploration of illustration as both an art form and a craft, establishing the importance of rigorous training and adaptation to the ever-evolving methods of producing illustrated works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIllustration of books
653 _aIllustration of books -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51778
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