Project Gutenberg 2006-12-26 Public domain in the USA. 237 Fletcher, F. Morley (Frank Morley) 1866 1949 Fletcher, Frank Morley Wood-Block Printing A Description of the Craft of Woodcutting and Colour Printing Based on the Japanese Practice E-text prepared by David Clarke, Janet Blenkinship, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Wood-Block Printing" by F. Morley Fletcher is a technical handbook on the craft of woodcutting and color printing, which draws heavily from Japanese practices. Written in the early 20th century, this book serves as a detailed guide for artists and craftspeople interested in the methods of producing woodblock prints. It encompasses a thorough examination of the tools, materials, and techniques integral to the craft, emphasizing the blend of artistic expression and technical skill involved in woodblock printing. The book covers a variety of topics, including the history and origins of woodblock printing, the necessary tools and materials, and detailed instructions for the block-cutting and printing processes. Fletcher offers insights into the nuances of color application, paper preparation, and the significance of line work in the design. He stresses the importance of careful craftsmanship and the connection between design and practical execution, ultimately presenting woodblock printing as a valuable art form with both historical significance and contemporary relevance. Through illustrations and firsthand demonstrations, Fletcher enables readers to appreciate the intricacies of this traditional craft while promoting its revival in modern artistic practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Wood-engraving -- Technique Wood-engraving -- Printing Color prints NE Text Art Crafts Category: Art Category: How To ... 181797 2025-08-08T12:22:02.295555 text/html 174892 2010-05-12T20:50:09 text/html 1017170 2025-08-08T12:22:10.281030 application/epub+zip 1014570 2025-08-08T12:22:05.572077 application/epub+zip 118245 2025-08-08T12:22:04.151051 application/epub+zip 1158517 2025-08-08T12:22:13.450991 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1123254 2025-08-08T12:22:09.145059 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 247676 2022-09-09T13:20:52.559164 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 123658 2025-08-08T12:22:01.325585 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 123508 2021-01-01T16:43:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 123516 2021-01-01T16:43:19 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20990 2025-08-08T12:22:13.583989 application/rdf+xml 13444 2025-08-08T12:22:04.664051 image/jpeg 3445 2025-08-08T12:22:04.407034 image/jpeg 43550 2021-01-01T16:43:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 942276 2021-01-01T16:43:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 43535 2021-01-01T16:43:19 application/octet-stream application/zip 1175330 2025-08-08T12:22:02.404594 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog