Block Prints by William S. Rice

Originally published in 1941, Block Prints: How To Make Them by William S. Rice is a practical and encouraging guide to the art of block printing. A dedicated artist and longtime art educator, Rice was an accomplished member of the early 20th-century Arts and Crafts movement who spent four decades teaching art in California public schools.

Drawing on his own experience as a printmaker, Rice introduces the fundamentals of block printing, demonstrating how beginners can get started with simple tools, wood or linoleum blocks, inks, and paper—even finding creative uses for everyday household materials. Written with the novice in mind, his approachable instructions combine practical guidance with reassuring encouragement.

Now back in print after a long absence, this vintage reissue remains a valuable resource for modern crafters, printmakers, and art students.

Details:

• Hardcover, Smyth-sewn binding

• 72 pages

• Nearly 50 black-and-white illustrations

• Introduction by Martin Krause

• Premium matte art paper

• Exceptional color reproduction

• Printed with soy-based inks

• Durable sewn binding

Dimensions: 7.25" x 10"

ISBN: 9780764984327