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Archetype Publications Limited has grown since 1987 to be one of the leading publishers in the conservation of art and antiquities and technical art history. We hope you enjoy browsing the titles on this website. Titles can be purchased by individuals directly from us using the order forms or from bookshops (also see where to buy).

Archetype Publications also distributes select International Institute of Conservation (IIC) titles. These are listed with all Archetype titles under the section 'Available Titles'.

Recent Publications

Conservation in the Nineteenth Century
Conservation of Archaeological Ships and Boats
Lasers in the Conservation of Artworks IX
Blue Pigments: 5000 years of Art and Industry
British Museum Technical Research Bulletin, Volume 6, The
Luminous Trace: Drawing and Writing in Metalpoint, The
In Artists' Footsteps: The Reconstruction of Pigments and Paintings
Adhesives and Consolidants in Painting Conservation
Engraving and Etching 1400-2000: A History of the Development of Manual Intaglio Printmaking Processes
Historical Technology, Materials and Conservation: SEM and Microanalysis

Archetype News

Climate for Collections - Standards and Uncertainties 3rd May 2013

This conference volume will be published on 29th May. Details under forthcoming titles. To obtain a pre-publication discount, please email us now at info@archetype.co.uk

Damascene 'Ajami Rooms - forgotten jewels of interior design 3rd May 2013

This title will be published on 23rd May. Details under forthcoming titles. To obtain a pre-publication discount, please email us now at info@archetype.co.uk

Conservation in the Nineteenth century 3rd May 2013

This conference volume was published on 13th May - the first day of the conference. Details under recently published titles.