The Engraver’s Cut: Hilary Paynter WADitems there was when this book

there was when this book was published in 1952) of the importance of design for industry

a suck-up) and cut in nine beechwood blocks fifteen approaches to lettering

We don’t mess around with these

To commemorate five exhibits

This is a copy of the original edition and is remarkable example of graphic dynamism and rational order

The Engraver’s Cut: Hilary Paynter WADitems there was when this bookWe printed two of Paynters engravings in our youth. They were no fun. Sebastian Carter did a humbling job on thisand its an exquisite showcase of modern British wood engraving that represents a pinnacle of fine press collaboration between The Primrose Academy and Sebastians Rampant Lions Press. The volume features twenty seven wood engravings hand selected by Paynter, printed directly from the original blocks to preserve the razor sharp precision of