128 Pages
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Routledge
This title was first published in 2000: John Petts (1914-1991) is one of the outstanding wood-engravers of the twentieth century. His stunning prints featuring Welsh mountains and the people who live amongst them reflect his deep concern for the history of the land and are distinguished by his profound understanding of the physical and psychological properties of light. Extensively... Read more
Contents: Introduction; Welsh horizons; The Caseg Press at Llanllechid 1937-1942; Alun Lewis and the Caseg Broadsheets 1941-1942; A Paradise lost 1943-1946; The Caseg Press at Llanystumdwy 1947-1951; New directions; Postscript; List of prints, cards and publications; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Alison Smith
’... beautifully produced and illustrated it is a welcome and gracious addition to the growing literature on the subject of this most democratic of art forms.’ Multiples, Newsletter of the Society of Wood Engravers ’... interesting and illuminating book...’ Multiples, Newsletter of the Society of Wood Engravers ’... a well researched book... Alison Smith is owed a debt of gratitude for reviving his memory.’ Matrix ’...well illustrated...very valuable and immensely enjoyable.’ Planet '... a highly readable and compelling account. All in all this is an excellent book, thoroughly and unreservedly recommended.' Parenthesis '... Smith has opened up a fascinating area of investigation.' William Morris Society Journal
