Artist and printmaker April Vollmer, one of the most distinguished Japanese woodblock printing practitioners and instructors in the West, has just published Japanese Woodblock Printing Workshop, a comprehensive guide to this age-old art form.
Revered for its non-toxicity, use of handmade materials, Japanese woodblock printing (mokuhanga) is also easily employed with other printmaking techniques.
A practical and inspirational guide to the discipline, Japanese Woodblock Printing Workshop combines April’s comprehensive knowledge of the Japanese printmaking practice and tradition with instruction.
Examples of a diverse array of prints by leading contemporary artists in the field, as well as April’s own work are featured in the book. aprilvollmer.com