Platinum and Palladium Printing

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Drawing on the workshops and seminars he gives frequently, Arentz explains a method of photographic printing that gradually became an alternative to the dominant silver-based methods, but is reviving in popularity as an art medium. He describes the multiple sensitometric, chemical, and mechanical tasks required for consistent and predictable results. He also includes 54 of his own duotone prints. He does not provide a bibliography. -- Copyright © 2000 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved


Review
"If you are seriously interested in the process or have tried it but want to improve, this is the book for you."
Amateur Photographer


Book Description
Platinum and palladium printing is one of the easiest of the non-silver processes to learn. This guide offers a number of variations, which the photographer can closely control. Photographers interested in learning, or improving upon this process, will find this book an indispensable resource and reference guide. This is an absolute must-have for professional photographers and printmakers.

Inside you will find:

*The three basic phases of printing: sensitometry, chemistry, and mechanics
*Practical information based on the making of over 3,000 platinum and palladium prints, covering everything from making your first print, to the most advanced techniques to challenge experienced printers
*Over 50 duotones of the author's platinum and palladium prints and those of five contributors

Also included for the first time are contributions written by recognized authorities in their fields:

*Pyro and Platinum Printing by Bob Herbst
*Crafting Digital Negatives by Mark Nelson
*Ultraviolet Light Sources by Sandy King
*Custom Platinum Printing by Stan Klimek

* Practical information based on the making of over 3000 platinum and palladium prints
* Includes 50 duotones of Arentz's platinum and palladium prints
* Explains sensitometry as applied to the platinum/palladium process


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Drawing on the workshops and seminars he gives frequently, Arentz explains a method of photographic printing that gradually became an alternative to the dominant silver-based methods, but is reviving in popularity as an art medium. He describes the multiple sensitometric, chemical, and mechanical tasks required for consistent and predictable results. He also includes 54 of his own duotone prints. He does not provide a bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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