Collage Techniques: A Guide for Artists and Illustrators

This book did not meet my expectations. Sorry to say, it is nothing like BOMMER'S other books which are replete with how-to and examples of his stellar work. This book covers the broader definitions of collage work, working with photographs of people and cutting and pasting magazine cutouts, etc., Much like the graphic design industry before Photoshop came along. it's more of an index featuring page after page of different artists and different applications of collage in a broader spectrum. it's nothing like his other books and so it was promptly returned. if you are looking for a book in general that talks about collage as though you were in a lecture having never heard of collage before this book might be valuable to you. But if you are looking for a book that actually shows the creative process the application of composition and so on this book is not it.I gave it three stars because it is put together well but just not what I was interested in because the title is a little misleading. there's hardly any techniques in it and it is mostly a discussion of different types of collage with very little how to's in it.

This book does not at all address the technical aspects of making work but rather plows merrily along with basic art school terminology and poor visual examples of work. One page addresses one type of gluing technique but it is mostly designed to impart some kind of basic art appreciation in an otherwise unexposed audience…albeit an audience living in 1992. So i am returning this. I was hoping for a more technical book with better examples of work

This is a very comprehensive, well written and beautifully illustrated "how to". As a beginning artist delving into collage, it had everything I needed to get started and a whole lot more to inspire. I have read numerous books on techniques, and this is the only one I'm keeping because it has everything I need. It also uses the work of numerous contemporary artists to demonstrate the techniques, so has turned me on to more artists to follow!

Being new to the area of collage, I have been searching out interesting and inpirational books from which to 'get the motor reving' so-to-speak. I've felt like Goldilocks in the Bear's house looking at some of the available materials. "This one is too short, this one is too weird, this one is too singular, this one has no background or wisdom to offer..." But, ah! this one, Collage Techniques, is just right. I found the educational and historical perspectives to be useful and interesting to read, as well as the lessons and explainations. The author uses many good examples that come from a variety of sources, so it is possible to look through and say, "Yes, that's the skill or portrayal that I'm looking for." Collage Techniques doesn't get dry or repetative, nor does it foist a single technique upon the reader. It is an older book, but in-my-opinion, a more comprehensive one than many of the newer collage books. I recommend it very highly.

Any collage artist or fan of the collage style will find LOADS to like about this book. The author has chosen a wonderfully wide selection of styles and artists within the collage community to show what can be accomplished with things as simple as found bits of paper and trash that can be picked up almost anywhere for free, as well as a wide variety of other materials, some of which are very unconventional. His writing style is very readable and informative, and I have really enjoyed exploring the different artist's work and getting a glimpse into their creative process. All in all, I would recommend this book to any art student, collage artist, or art fancier, as each should get much more than their money's worth out of it!

A friend recommended this book - the author covers everything. It is unlike the many popular books that are out there - they look good but don't supply detailed information to answer your questions. This is a more scholarly guide to the field, while still providing illustrative examples and explanations.

Brommer's text is perfect for anyone interested in exploring collage as a fine art. He gives some history, hence context, for the work of collage. There are plenty of different techniques offered for exploration by the reader with lots of detail and materials lists. These are not "specific" projects, but rather show a project using the methods described and leave open-ended your own creation. The art of collage is also placed in current context when contemporary applications are examined in the end of the book. I rate this for anyone interested in collage as an art form. This is not a "craft" book, but rather almost an art course in collage in a book.

This book is by a respected artist/writer and it shows. Collage has been taken over by crafters (not dissing it, but it's not the same as fine art collage). It is very hard to find a book covering the professional artist and collage. This is it. The examples are excellent.If I had a complaint, it's that there is a strong stress on specific techniques - I'd love to have seen it integrated showing how different approaches can achieve similar results. Also, the end section should be in the front.But those are very minor complaints... overall this book is fantastic and inspirational. I highly recommend it for any fine art collagist.

Credo sia uno tra i migliori libri dedicati al collage che abbia letto fino a questo momento. Non solo teoria ma anche indicazioni pratiche ed utili. E’ scritto in Inglese per cui ho dovuto tradurlo. L’unica aspetto che mi sento di evidenziare è che nel testo sono riportate sopratutto opere e demo di Artisti americani. Anche i suggerimenti finali rimandano a fonti americane. Certo, gli americani sono molto bravi nella tecnica artistica del collage, ma hanno un loro particolare stile e, personalmente, avrei ritenuto più equo inserire altre testimonianze di artisti di altri paesi. Comunque, ottimo libro. Consigliato

I highly recommend this book. Worth every cent!!

An excellent source of ideas with examples of their application by professional artists. The technical procedures are also clearly described in the text which progresses from basic concepts to more ambitious objectives. Very useful and inspiring.

Fast delivery and the book is in excellent condition! Thank you.

It touched on various types and methods of collage and encouraged reader to have a go. Well illustrated. As a taster and general overview it worked. I would have enjoyed more tutorials.