Woodblock printing is an ancient art form, which produces beautiful, subtle and lively pieces with just a few simple materials. This book introduces the art, and shares technical information and ideas for those with more experience. A wide range of exciting examples of printed woodcuts are shown along with advice on materials and tools, and a step-by-step guide to sharpening. Techniques to achieve quality prints and perfect registration are covered too. Drawing on the vibrant living traditions from China and Japan, it is both a technical guide and in inspiration. Includes: * A wide range of exciting examples of printed woodcuts * Advice on materials and tools, and a step-by-step guide to sharpening * Techniques to achieve quality prints and perfect registration * Description of editioning conventions AUTHOR: Merlyn Chesterman and Rod Nelson are both printmakers with long experience of the art and craft and have exhibited their work internationally. They both currently teach woodblock printmaking privately and at West Dean College. Merlyn is on the council of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers SELLING POINTS: * A practical and inspirational guide to the ancient art form of woodblock printing * Essentially aimed at the beginner, this mew book will also be of interest to all printers and artists and those interested in the Japanese and Chinese cultures and arts * Gives a wide range of exciting examples of printed woodcuts and gives advice on tools and materials * Beautifully illustrated * Both authors show their work internationally 160 colour