J. Eugene Smith Library

REFERENCE BOOKS FOR PRINTMAKING

(A good place to start for background information)

The reference books below are located on the library's 2nd floor.

This is not an exhaustive list. Please consult a reference librarian for other resources.

Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
Dictionary of Art	Reference N31.D5 1996 v. 1 - 34
Dictionary of Victorian engravers, print publishers and their works	Reference NE628.E53 1979
Guide to color prints	Reference NE1860.A2B7
The Hotei encyclopedia of Japanese woodblock prints	Reference NE1310.H68 2005 v. 1 - 2
Other Reference Sources
Artist's handbook of materials and techniques	Reference ND1500.M3 1991
The book of Art: a pictorial encyclopedia of painting, drawing and sculpture	Reference N31.B6 1985 v. 1 - 10