Library

farleighI have a number of out of print, antiquarian books on the subject of wood engraving and other topics that I would like to make available online. Of course the problem is how to do it in a efficient and interesting way.

As an experiment I’m offering John Farleigh’s 1954 book, Engraving on Wood in a virtual book format that allows you to flip the pages back and forth with your mouse.

If this proves to be a viable way to serve these publications I will add more in the future.

Here’s a new addition to my virtual library. It’s a nice 16 page pamphlet published by Dryad Handicrafts back in the fifties I think. Written by Douglas Bliss it serves as a good overview of the wood-engraving process.

You can thumb through the publication by clicking here; Wood-Engraving

The Student's Book of Wood-Engraving
Puplished in 1938 this very informative handbook titled The Student’s Book of Wood-Engraving provides valuable insight into the means and methods of master engraver Iain Macnab.

I haven’t made it into a flip-book just yet but am working on it. In the meantime I will be publishing each chapter as regular text, starting here.

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14 thoughts about “Library”

  1. I like the flip book – use the format often!

    Lovely work as always, too bad I’m too poor to buy anything … sigh.

  2. Hi Penny,

    Thanks for taking time to stop by and for your thumbs up on the flip book. It’s a bit labour intensive to set up but it does a neat job of approximating the feel of turning pages back and forth.

  3. Ha! How interesting. I think it s a great way to share the book and some of the information it holds. The sound provides an ‘book’ aesthetic that made me smile.

    Just last week I signed an ‘old’ slide projector out of the library to do a presentation. The librarian noted how they are not often used much these days. I explained that for me there is no getting away from the “woook shek-shek” (haha) sound that is part of the observation piece. I digress.

    The book looks like a book, sounds like a book, and now I’ll return to read some of the knowledge contained. Thanks for sharing. :)
    Thanks!

  4. Thanks Katie, You’re quite right about all those sounds associated with ‘old’ technology. I loved the sound of movie projectors and slide projectors. Those noises are like audible punctuation marks.

    Had lots of fun with the book and am planning to do others as well.

  5. Hi, it’s very great to share your books about woddengravings ! The form provides a good feel of reading. The informations are good. Many thanks for sharing !

  6. Hey John:
    Not that I am into engraving but what a wonderful way to share out of print resources. Good job. How did you handle the copyright issue?
    Rob

  7. Hi John

    What a find your site is, I entered into the world of engraving about a year ago and I am still finding my way with it and amassing knowledge where I can. The flip book is excellent and has given me a few more tips on how to engrave (I know I will be coming back for more info)

    Thanks again Jeff

  8. Thanks for dropping by Jeff. Wood engraving is certainly a fascinating occupation and I’m glad you have joined the fray. Unfortunately I haven’t had much time of late to do any new work but hope to this winter.

    If there’s anything I can help with please let me know.

    John

  9. Wow!
    I am a middle school teacher. I can’t wait to show the kids this. I have forwarded your work to our art teacher. Love it!

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