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The Keepers of Light
William Crawford
A classic text, more out of print than in. A history and working guide to
early photographic processes- dating back to Daguerrotypes & the first paper
prints. As well as an in depth examination of image making theory it provides
up-to-date working details for salted paper, Ambrotype, carbon, 3 colour
carbro, platinum, kallitype, bromoil, as well as conservation issues.
1979 Morgan & Morgan, Softback, 320 pages. |
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New Dimensions In Photo Imaging
A step by step manual, by Laura Blacklow
An extensive guide to non-silver imaging techniques. Including historical
information, health and safety tips and detailed descriptions of materials
and methods needed to make solvent transfers, cyanotypes, Van Dyke prints,
gum bichromates, and platinum and palladium prints, as well as others.
1995, Focal Press, Spiral bound softback, 164 pp. |
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Making Kallitypes; a definitive guide
Dick Stevens
The most comprehensive book covering the subject. Offers in depth coverage
of Kallitype formulas and techniques. Very good technically, with excellent
references / bibliography.
1993 Focal Press, Softback, 233 pages. |
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High Contrast
J. Seeley
A complete technical guide for photographers, printmakers and other artists
interested in using litho materials to make high contrast photographic
images. Detailed step-by-step procedures are outlined in the use of litho
film to produce black and white images, eliminating half tones.
1992 Focal press, Softback, 204 pages. |
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Pinhole Photography
Eric Renner
Both an entertaining history and a practical handbook for this unique
photographic technique. More than 170 photographs and illustrations show
the many types of pinhole camera, and examples of images that can be made
from them.
1995 Focal Press, Softback, 174 pages. |
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The Book of Pyro
Gordon Hutchings
Weston's and Adams' favourite developer and what to do with it. Very
engagingly written by a serious afficiando, who promises sharp negatives
with luminous highlights that nevertheless hold detail if you follow his
shining path.
1992 Bitter Dog Press, spiral bound, 100 pp.
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