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PUBLICATION OF 60 YEARS OF NORTH AMERICAN PRINTS 1947-2007
Written by David Acton

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September 2009 marks the publication of 60 Years of North American Prints by David Acton, a hardcover history of the Boston Printmakers and their long tradition of promoting and presenting contemporary prints. This 204 page, full-color volume chronicles the growth and expansion of the print medium since 1947 through sixty prints carefully selected by David Acton—exemplary works that he describes as “astute and flawless impressions made by some of the finest printmakers working in drastically changing times.” Acton has written extensive essays for each of the sixty artists and a historical overview of printmaking in North America since the 1940s.

Price: $42.50

Linen hardcover with dust jacket, 11.5 x 10 inches, 204-pages
Chronology—generously illustrated with historical images (photos, graphics, artworks…)
120 pages of biographical essays and full color images, with full descriptions of each work and their holdings

Contributing Institutions: Art Complex Museum, Boston Printmakers, Boston Public Library, DeCordova Museum, Milwaukee Art Museum, Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of Design, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Sharon Arts Center, Worcester Art Museum

Copyright © 2009 The Boston Printmakers

To place an order, please download the PDF form and mail it to The Boston Printmakers