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Gareth Barnes Editor

Introduction writer Gareth Barnes aka Spindle Printer isoriginally from New Zealand and now living in Leeds, UK. He works as a printmaker from his home studio and his work is inspired by history, folklore, the natural world, and vintage illustration. He can often be found selling his work at print fairs around the UK. He's on Instagram as @spindle_printer and has 27K followers.


Contributor Esther van Dam
aka Studio Tokek has 199K Instagram followers (@studio.tokek). She is an illustrator, printmaker, and pattern-lover based in the Netherlands. She makes stamps for her own collection of print fabrics and for various customers all over the world.

Contributor Anna Hermsdorf is based in Germany and has 121K Instagram followers. She is a printmaker and tattoo artist and works on personal projects such as linoprints of themed girls portraits, custom tattoo work for clients, and an online course for linoprint beginners.

Edited by 3dtotal Publishing, based in Worcester, England, UK. 3dtotal publish high-quality art books dedicated to bringing invaluable training to beginners, hobbyists, and professionals alike. Their books feature top industry professionals from around the globe who share their experience in skillfully written step-by-step tutorials and guides. Illustrated throughout with stunning artwork, these best-selling publications offer creative insight, expert advice, and essential motivation.