A MAJOR NEW WORK ON THE SUBJECT TWYMAN, MICHAEL. A History of Chromolithography, Printed Colour for all. London: British Library; New Castle, Delaware: Oak Knoll Books, 2013 publication price: $130.00 A major and massive new work on the subject, this book traces the evolution of this hand-drawn color printing method from its beginnings in nineteenth century Germany to its spread from Europe to the United States and beyond. In addition to describing the printing process, Twyman gives particular attention to the movement of artists, printers, equipment, materials, products and ideas across national boundaries and contextualizes all this with respect to the development of the lithographic trade and its organization. With 850 color illustrations and an extensive index. Lg 4to, cloth in d.j., 9 x 12 inches. 728 pp with 850 color illus. [ 2 ] CHARLES WOOD RARE BOOKS R A R E B O O K S PA RT I : PRINTING, THE GRAPHIC ARTS AND BOOK HISTORY PA RT I I : ARTS, CRAFTS & TRADES Catalogue 160 CHARLES B. WOOD III, INC. Antiquarian Booksellers Post Office Box 382369 Cambridge, MA 02238 USA Tel [617] 868-1711 Fax [617] 868-2960
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