Variable Contrast Printing Manual, The
- Book Review,
by Steve G. Anchell
Book News, Inc.
A resource for photographers printing with variable contrast papers, detailing characteristics of different types of variable contrast papers and providing information on calibration, printing, multiple- filter techniques, split printing, enlargers and light sources, fixing and washing, and toning. Includes b&w photos, charts, and tables, and appendices on dichroic filtration values for color enlargers, chemical formulas, and suppliers and manufacturers. For advanced students, hobbyists, and professionals. -- Copyright © 1999 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved
Review
'Steve has done it again! Just as in the wonderful Darkroom Cookbook, he has managed to pull together everything you need to know about printing with multigrade papers. A significant contribution which every black and white darkroom enthusiast should own.'
Joe Englander
'Anchell's text contains a wealth of useful and clearly stated information. It should be a valuable addition to any serious printer's library.'
Alan Ross
'This is a very informative yet easy to read book from which most printers
will pick up a few pointers, even those who have been printing on
variable contrast paper for years.'
Steve Hynes
Review
'Steve has done it again! Just as in the wonderful Darkroom Cookbook, he has managed to pull together everything you need to know about printing with multigrade papers. A significant contribution which every black and white darkroom enthusiast should own.'
Joe Englander
'Anchell's text contains a wealth of useful and clearly stated information. It should be a valuable addition to any serious printer's library.'
Alan Ross
'This is a very informative yet easy to read book from which most printers
will pick up a few pointers, even those who have been printing on
variable contrast paper for years.'
Steve Hynes
Book Description
The Variable Contrast Printing Manual is the only comprehensive resource for photographers printing with variable contrast papers. Anchell provides a wealth of techniques and information to enable photographers to achieve the best possible results, and express their unique personal vision. As in his best-selling The Darkroom Cookbook (Focal Press), Anchell has provided the reader with an easy-to-follow approach to a medium that now dominates black-and-white printing.
Stephen G. Anchell has been a freelance and commercial photographer, writer, and instructor for over 25 years. His fine-art black-and-white photography has been internationally exhibited and collected. He teaches workshops and seminars privately, at universities, and for companies such as Agfa, Cachet Fine Art Paper Company, and Sinar-Bron. His writing on photography has appeared in View Camera, Shutterbug, PIC (Great Britain), and PhotoPro magazines. He was a contributing editor to the former Camera and Darkroom magazine, and is a current contributing editor to PhotoWork and Outdoor Photographer magazines.
Only comprehensive how-to manual for printing on variable contrast papers.
Timely and instructive; provides a wealth of proven techniques.
Invaluable reference for art photographers.
From the Publisher
The Variable Contrast Printing Manual is the only comprehensive resource for photographers printing with variable contrast papers. Anchell provides a wealth of techniques and information to enable photographers to achieve the best possible results, and express their unique personal vision. As in his best-selling The Darkroom Cookbook (Focal Press), Anchell has provided the reader with an easy-to-follow approach to a medium that now dominates black-and-white printing.
About the Author
Stephen G. Anchell has been a freelance and commercial photographer, writer, and instructor for over 25 years. His fine-art black-and-white photography has been internationally exhibited and collected. He teaches workshops and seminars privately, at universities, and for companies such as Agfa, Cachet Fine Art Paper Company, and Sinar-Bron. His writing on photography has appeared in View Camera, Shutterbug, PIC (Great Britain), and PhotoPro magazines. He was a contributing editor to the former Camera and Darkroom magazine, and is a current contributing editor to PhotoWork and Outdoor Photographer magazines.
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