10 FEBRUARY 1923, Page 14

ETCHING CRAFT. By W. P. Robins, R.E. (The Book- man's

Journal and Print Collector. 21s. net.)

Mr. Robins's book will be of great value to the student who is learning or about to learn the technique of etching, dry- point, soft-ground etching or aquatint. It is equally valuable to the collector for its survey of the great etchers, its biblio- graphy of works on etching and etchers, and the notes on the mounting and care of prints. To take an intelligent interest in any art it is essential to know something of the process of production, and a study of Mr. Robins's book will be an aid to appreciation worth while even for the most casual amateur. There are ninety-five widely selected reproductions.