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The Darkroom Cookbook


Steve Anchell

UK/Europe: Buy 'The Darkroom Cookbook' from Amazon.co.uk

USA: Buy 'The Darkroom Cookbook, Second Edition' from Amazon.com

 

Publisher's description

Recipes for 170 photographic formulas and their specific uses, including 20 new onesIn-depth analysis of which formulas work best under what conditions, as well as specialized conditions, such as working in extremely cold or tropical climatesHandy, easy-to-access information on safety, suppliers, darkroom planning, and conversion tables Written in easy-to-understand language, The Darkroom Cookbook is the one source every photographer needs for the recipes for both common and rare photographic formulas. This book shares tried-and-true techniques for the silver-based process and provides the keys to unlocking creativity through the mastery of the 'ingredients' of photography -- namely the chemicals used to develop, fix, stop and tone.

Synopsis

Written in easy-to-understand language, this work aims to be the one source every photographer needs for the recipes for both common and rare photographic formulas. This book shares tested techniques for the silver-based process and provides the keys to unlocking creativity through the mastery of the "ingredients" of photography - namely the chemicals used to develop, fix, stop and tone.

  • Paperback - 240 pages (August 2000)
  • Focal Press; ISBN: 0240804236