The Book of Fine Paper
A Worldwide Guide to Contemporary Papers for Art, Design and Decoration
(Including a folder of paper samples)
Silvie Turner
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This is the authoritative guide to the finest papers in the world today. In clear and engaging language, lecturer, writer and paper expert Silvie Turner describes how different papers are made, their character, usage, and where to find them. The illustrations display the rich diversity of papers, papermaking techniques and an extensive range of watermarks. Concentrating on handmades, but also covering mouldmades and fine machinemades, the book includes:
• full descriptions of dozens of different varieties of paper
• guidance on sheets for specific purposes (watercolour, drawing, printmaking, book work, computer output, and much more)
• Suggestions of papers that inspire creativity through unusual colours, sizes, textures, surfaces and contents
• advice on practicalities: how to store, cut, tear, paste, preserve and repair paper
• an explanation of sizes and weights, and a comprehensive glossary of terms
• an international address list of makers, sellers, and sources of information
The book contains a folder of actual samples of paper, mounted so that their weight and texture can be felt. A definitive work of reference, The Book of Fine Paper will be an inspiration for artists, designers and craftspeople everywhere. |
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