The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes
Christopher James (Author)
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Photographic artists and students of alternative process photography will welcome this new edition of Christopher James' The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes. This significantly expanded edition is a full-color, lavishly illustrated, comprehensive resource that explores every aspect of alternative process image making. With his highly conversational writing style, James explores the techniques, processes, idiosyncrasies, history, and cultural connections that are such a significant part of the genre. Best of all, James makes it extremely accessible, providing clear instructions and practical workflow advice. The book delves into a vast menu of alternative and traditional options, among them: calotype, salted paper, cyanotype, argyrotype, chrysotype, POP, kallitype, ambrotype/wet collodion, Van Dyke, platinum/palladium, Ziatype, gelatin dry plate emulsions, carbon, gum bichromate, albumen, hand-applied emulsions, paper, alternative imaging systems, and digital negative production for alternative process image making. This book has become the unanimous standard reference text for alternative process photography, one that students love to read and work from. Not only does this definitive work make the most complex ideas easy to understand, it is conversational, comfortable, inspirational, and fun to read- a tremendous resource and a treasure trove of alternative process images. "The first edition was a stunning achievement, and one I felt that was not likely to be superceded. Five short years later Christopher James has created a very new work and a new standard. The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes: 2nd Edition is, by far, the best alternative photographic process book ever!" - Richard Sullivan, Founder and Co-Owner, Bostick & Sullivan "If I could only have one photography book this would be it." -Timothy Whelan, Photographic Books
- Rank: #112397 in Books
- Published on: 2008-02-12
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 10.71" h x 1.30" w x 8.50" l, 3.65 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 660 pages
- Over 400 illustrations offer examples of rarely seen historical images and contemporary work from professional artists such as Sally Mann, Michael Kenna, Chuck Close, Anselm Keifer, Luis Gonzalez Palma, David Hockney, the author himself, and more.
- Student artwork from all ability levels is featured throughout, providing readers with motivation and inspiration.
- Clear instructions and detailed workflow processes make this an accessible, practical resource.
- Appendices such as Chemistry and Safety, Conversion Tables, an Alternative Process Shopping List, Extensive Bibliography, and Resources provide a well-rounded introduction to the topic and opportunities for further exploration.
- An e-resource features Keynote/Powerpoint presentations, an image library, and table and sink set-ups so that teachers can spend less time preparing to teach and more time where their students need them- teaching.
