The infernal method : ten etchings

Norman Ackroyd RA

RA Collection: Book

Record number

22/162

Author

Norman Ackroyd RA

Imprint

[London]: [Norman Ackroyd RA], 2021

Physical Description

[4] p., [10] leaves of plates : chiefly illustrations, 1 map ; 22.5 x 31 x 3.5 cm.

General Note

10 prints : aquatints ; plate marks variable dimensions on sheets 19.5 x 28 cm, in box 22.5 x 31 x 3.5 cm.

"The etchings are printed by Neil Woodall in Yorkshire from copper plates etched by the artist. The paper is 280gsm Somerset rag paper from St. Cuthbert’s Mill, Somerset, England. The solander box is built by Smith-Settle in Yorkshire. Typography and letterpress by Niamh Clancy. © Norman Ackroyd 2021." [colophon].

1. Burra Firth -- 2. Sula from Rona -- 3. Castle of Mey -- 4. Pabbay -- 5. Ailsa Craig -- 6. Hood Hill -- 7. Little Skellig -- 8. Skellig Michael -- 9. McCarthy's Castle -- 10. Dursey

Copy Note

The ten etchings are published in editions of 90 with 2 exhibition proofs and 2 printer’s proofs. Numbers 1-50 and the proofs are collated into boxed sets of which this is No. 46. Numbered and signed in pencil by the artist on the colophon. Each plate is also titled, numbered and signed by the artist.

Binding Note

Housed in a black solander box lettered in gilt on the spine: "The Infernal Method. Norman Ackroyd. 2021." Deckle-edged paper.

Subject

Livres d'artistes
Artists' books
Aquatints

Contributors

Norman Ackroyd RA, artist/designer, etcher, publisher
Neil Woodall, printer
Niamh Clancy, letterpress printer, typographer
Smith Settle, binder
St Cuthberts Mill, paper manufacturer