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Cornelissen Gift Set, Ink Cornelissen Gift Set, Ink contains : Cornelissen Black Sketchbook, Portrait A4 Cornelissen Bundle of 8 Pencils. 4H, 2H, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 6B Cornelissen Set of 3 Historical Inks: Brazilwood, Jane Austen Iron Oak Gall and Green Hawthorn Wooden Nib Holder 4 Nibs: Leonardt Nib Fine Drawing 700, William Mitchell Round Hand 1 ½, Brause Cito Fine, Leonardt 40 Gift wrapped in a box with Cornelissen wrapping paper. Learn More

LIMITED EDITION Cornelissen Drawing Gift Set contains: Cornelissen Black Sketchbook 19.5 x 19.5 cm while stocks last. Cornelissen Genuine Leather Pencil Case. Available in black, tan or red, while stocks last. Solid Brass Pencil Sharpener. Cornelissen Bundle of Pencils, 2H, 4H, HB, B, 2B, 3B, 4B, 6B. Gift wrapped in a box with Cornelissen wrapping paper. e: info@cornelissen.com e: info@cornelissen.com. e: info@cornelissen.com Learn More

Cornelissen cotton tote bags. Medium 34 x 36 cm. Large 34 x 47 cm. Learn More

Reverse Cover Text: Did you know that the Egyptians created the first synthetic colour; or that the noblest purple comes from a predatory sea snail? Throughout history, artist pigments have been made from deadly metals, poisonous minerals, urine, cow dung, and even crushed insects. From grinding down beetles and burning animal bones to alchemy and serendipity, Chromatopia reveals the origin stories of over 50 of history's most extraordinary pigments. Spanning the ancient world to modern leaps in technology, this book for the artist, the history buff, the science lover an the design fanatic. "David has spent the entire life up to his elbows in this subject - he covers colour with beauty, depth and understanding. Anyone who has ever wondered about the origins of mummy brown, Tyrian purple or how manure makes the purest white need look no further." Narayan Khandejar, Director of the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies, Harvard Art Museums

Please note, the book is now only available in a paperback format.

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