Botanical Block Printing

Botanical Block Printing is a beautifully crafted guide to creating relief prints from scratch, rooted in botanical inspiration and presented through a calm, contemporary aesthetic.

Written by printmaker and author Rosanna Morris, this richly photographed book walks readers through every stage of the block-printing process—from setting up a workspace and gathering tools to carving, inking, and printing. Clear explanations of materials and techniques are paired with step-by-step projects, including block printing on both paper and fabric. The book also explores how to make botanical inks, inviting a deeper, more personal connection to the work.

Interspersed throughout are interviews with fellow printmakers who specialize in natural subjects, offering insight into creative practice and inspiration drawn from the plant world.

Thoughtfully designed as a working manual, the book features Japanese binding with an exposed spine, allowing it to lay flat and stay open while in use. An extended inside flap reveals a built-in ruler for easy measuring and folds back in to mark pages. Finished with a burnt-orange thread running through the spine, the book itself feels like a handmade object—durable, functional, and artful.

Ideal for printmakers, botanical artists, and anyone drawn to slow, hands-on creative processes inspired by nature.