From ferns to meteorites: new book explores the beautiful mysteries of nature printing
about 5 months ago (12/08/2023)
From ferns to meteorites: new book explores the beautiful mysteries of nature printing Art market Museums & heritage Exhibitions Books Podcasts Columns Technology Adventures with Van Gogh Search Search Books review From ferns to meteorites: new book explores the beautiful mysteries of nature printing A rare collection of images created by the impressions of natural objects Tabitha Barber 8 December 2023 Share Image by Alois Auer Von Welsbach, a pioneer of nature printing who likened his discovery to the invention of writing and the Gutenberg press Vienna, Kaiserlich-Königlichen Hof- und Staatsdruckerei, 1854. This visually satisfying book celebrates nature printing through an impressive collection assembled by the co-author and New York book dealer Matthew Zucker. Nature-printed volumes spanning the period 1733-1902 are thrown open to the viewer—some of their pages are reproduced actual size, while others are in close-up to show off their illustrated content in captivating detail.