Blake and the Idea of the Book
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Review "Joseph Viscomi's vastly informative study is a major contribution to our understanding of Blake's engraving and printing methods and his work on the illuminated books. He examines in depth every aspect of Blake's technique, and the prodution and dating of the extant copies of the book." (Modern Lagueage Review) Read more About the Author Joseph Viscomi is Associate Professor of English at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Read more
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Viscomi's book is the ne plus ultra of studies of Blake's techniques for printing. It's dense, complex, and utterly fulfilling if you can devote the time and attention necessary to learn the intricacies. A quick overview or simplisitic study it ain't!