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Welcome to Archetype Publications

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. You can browse our titles on this website or download our complete catalogue. Titles can be purchased by individuals directly from us using the order forms or from bookshops (also see where to buy). Some of our publications are textbooks which have been/are used in IAP short courses in conservation.

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

Recent Publications

Climate for Collections - Standards and Uncertainties
Damascene <i>Ężajami</i> Rooms: Forgotten Jewels of Interior Design
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

Archetype News

Climate for Collections - Standards and Uncertainties 3rd May 2013

This conference volume is now available.

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

This title is now available.

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.