Download or read book Artist Beware written by Michael McCann and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 584 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Subtitled, The Hazards in Working with All Art and Craft Materials--and the Precautions Every Artist and Photographer Should Take. Originally published in 1979 by Watson-Guptill. The second edition of this important reference is substantially revised and updated, presenting current information on chemical and physical hazards and practical advice on how to eliminate or minimize them. Recommendations are specific for various art and craft techniques and materials that have been shown to be hazardous; those which are benign are so described. A chapter on children and art materials is important for teachers and parents. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR