Wood Engraving

"Wood Engraving" by R. J. Beedham is an early 20th-century manual offering a comprehensive introduction to the art of wood engraving, tailored for beginners navigating a changing artistic landscape. The book details essential tools like specialized cutting instruments and boxwood blocks, and explains fundamental drawing and engraving methods. Aspiring engravers will find it valuable as it shares techniques for proofing and readying blocks for printing. The book underscores the need for individual responsibility in upholding artistic quality amidst the rise of commercialism and photographic reproduction. The author connects the craft to ideals of artistry and personal investment in one's own work, thus, it is both a practical guide and a meditation on art in an age of industry.