Book Availability Update
I’ve been blown away by the response to Printing Birds and Wildlife in Linocut. The first print run has now sold out. Thank you so much for your support.
 
A reprint is already underway and due with my publisher’s distributor shortly. I’m expecting my next delivery on 13 April, with a further restock arriving by 24 April.
 
If you’d like to reserve a copy to collect in person, I’d be very happy to set one aside for you. You can pick up at:
Book launch on 15 April
York Open Studios on 18, 19, 25 and 26 April
Just drop me an email, and I’ll make sure a copy is ordered and waiting for you.
 
This is a collection-only product. 
 
To order my book for UK delivery,  see my Bookshop.org online shop.
To order my book for worldwide delivery, see Worldwide Stockists.
 
You can order a signed copy of Printing Birds and Wildlife in Linocut to collect from my studio in York, North Yorkshire. If you are local or planning a visit, this is a lovely way to receive a personally signed book directly from the artist and author.
 
Synopsis
This beautiful book explains how to capture the joy of nature in the versatility of linocut. From a simple idea or sketch, it guides you through the process of planning designs, carving and then successfully printing your work. Projects with detailed step-by-step instructions further demonstrate the process with one-colour and jigsaw prints, before advancing to reduction and multi-block prints. All are shown with the most endearing images that capture the enchanting characteristics of our much-loved British birds and wildlife.
 
Publication date: 24 February 2026.
 
What you’ll learn inside
 
Understanding the basics
Tools and materials
How to use lino tools and carving techniques to carve lino blocks 
Build confidence to plan and develop your own designs
How to work with colour and printmaking ink
Learn how to print lino blocks at home  — no press required
Registration of lino blocks for multi-colour lino prints
 
Step-by-step projects
One-colour linocut prints
Jigsaw linocut prints
Reduction linocut prints
Multi-block linocut prints
Stamping with lino blocks
Printing on fabric
 
With clear instructions, detailed demonstrations and expert tips developed from years of teaching, this book is designed to help you grow with confidence at any stage of your creative journey.
 
Inside the book, you’ll discover 15 newly created linocut prints celebrating British birds and wildlife, alongside a selection of much-loved favourites. Each print is inspired by wildlife which visits my own garden and memorable encounters on countryside walks.
Garden visitors include: Robin, wren, long-tailed tits, thrush, hedgehog and blue tit.
Spotted on walks: Otter, hare, nuthatch and stonechat.
 
Publisher information
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
ISBN: 9780719845970
Number of pages: 176
Dimensions: 260 x 215 x 11 mm
Language: English