Title: The book of fine paper /
Authors: Turner, Silvie, 1946-
Publisher: Thames and Hudson,
Year: 1998
Subjects: Paper; Handmade paper
Abstract: "A worldwide guide to contemporary papers for art, design & decoration"--Jacket.
Contents: 1. What is paper -- A brief history -- How paper is made -- What is in it? -- Qualities and characteristics of paper -- Looking at a sheet -- 2. Handmade papers -- The Western tradition -- Eastern traditions -- Paper that isn't paper -- 3. Mouldmade papers -- 4. Fine machinemade papers -- 5. Paper in practice -- The marketplace -- Handling and storing -- Treatments -- Caring for works on paper -- 6. Paper in use -- Papers for watercolour -- Papers for drawing -- Papers for pen and ink and calligraphy -- Papers for printmaking -- Papers for books -- Papers for photography -- Papers for photocopiers and electronic output -- Unusual papers -- Fancy papers -- Old papers -- Papers for conservation and restoration -- 7. Reference -- Sizes and weights -- Terminology.