Njames meek's book the art of engraving

Meek s book does an outstanding job of showing the dedication and precision of a master engraver. Brings the reader for the first time ever a complete, authoritative, imaginative and detailed introduction to and training in the art of gun engraving. This book does not assume you know anything about engraving. The art of engraving james b meek betts metal sales. Here is a book on script lettering that details the shaded style of lettering almost exactly as. Meeks book does an outstanding job of showing the dedication and precision of a master engraver.

This is a first edition with mounting card and author signature. As fascinating as that is, it might be offputting to someone wanting to get started. Engravers library, issue 4 how to engraving books youtube. Written for beginners and experienced engravers, it contains 78 examples of design. Perhaps 90% of all the scroll work in engraving can.

Use photos to determine overall condition, this is very rare. The art of engraving james b meek limited first edition. Meek, author of the art of engraving for his recommendations. If you refer to james b meek s the art of engraving he suggests than 90% of all scroll work can be done with the following engravers. This is an instant classic on which no effort was spared. Meeks photography, gallery, latest projects, books and new exhibits of his photographs. Meeks lithographing co in tulsa, ok get driving directions to 69 e th st tulsa, ok 74112. First we cover the ubiquitous the art of engraving, by james b. The author includes tips that will benefit even the most experienced engraver. You start at the beginning by learning to draw scrolls and layouts, then cut. If meeks book hadnt been written, we wouldnt have had the engravers guild, forums, related events.

The author begins with the premise that engraving is really just drawing on or in metal, so the aspiring engraver should have solid skills in that art, first. On a whim at an auction andrew brought the book the art of engraving by james meek and as soon as he opened the pages he was hooked. It is in very good condition has dust cover with small signs of wear, clean pages with some yellowing around edges. Meek suggests than 90% of all scroll work can be done using these few engravers. Many are concerned with gun engraving but the techniques can be universally applied. The information it contains is ideal for beginning engravers wanting unwrap the ageold secrets of engraving. This beautiful book gives you complete instruction in the art of engraving. This official site will bring you information and updates on a. This wonderful text by james meek has been the bible on engraving for many thousands of. The book emphasizes tool care and covers both basic and advanced techniques. Written in 1973, the book provided a comprehensive summary of engraving techniques for gunsmiths, bladesmiths, and metalsmiths. A magnificent, deluxe book with nearly 1400 photos, drawings and designs.