This book provides an overview of the history, art and development of printing going back over 3,000 years. The association between printing ink and substrate used to print onto is also discussed together with the environment the printed product will be used in.

Additionally, this book will provide the reader with a substantial insight into print production processes including the technology of the process and how each process compares and contrasts to the other.

How printing inks are manufactured and tested is covered in detail and the association between print process and selection of raw materials that can be used.

The book will be of interest to anyone working in, studying, or associated with the wide-ranging print production areas from manufacturing to production to sales and marketing plus all industry related supply sectors.