Beschreibung:
An exceptionally practical book on collecting prints. Features straight-forward, basic information that is usefule to the beginner and also to the experienced collector interested in buying for pleasure and as an investor.
Part One: Essential Information; What is an original print?; The artist making prints; Essential A-Z: about prints and collecting; Part Two: Starting to Collect; Getting started; Where to go; Choose for please, buy for investment; Checklist for buying - and for selling; Part Three: The Collector at Home; Record-keeping; Checklist for insurance; Valuation; Care and conservation; Handling; Framing and hanging; Part Four: Printmaking; Traditional printmaking: an introduction; Paper; Relief printing; Intalglio printing; Planographic printing Photography in printmaking; Computers in printmaking; Part Five: Sources and Resorces A-Z of selected name; Further information; Bibliographies; Printmaking and print studios