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Gum Printing: A Step-by-Step Manual, Highlighting Artists and Their Creative Practice

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A step-by-step description of the gum printing process and showcases of artists’ works ranging from monochrome to colorful and from subtle to bold.

The Gum Bichromate Book: Non-silver Methods for Photographic Printmaking

by David Scopick

Step-by-step guide to gum bichromates.

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The Massive Paper chart

by Christina Z. Anderson

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85+ papers tested in the argyrotype, chrysotype, cyanotype, palladium, salted paper and vandyke brown process.

Pure Inspiration = A cross between learning and inspiration

Pure Inspiration #2: COLOUR

by Malin Fabbri

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Discover how 140+ artists bring colour to traditionally monochrome processes. This book explores pigments, chemistry, layering, and experimentation through real working examples. Combines inspiration and learning!

Pure Inspiration #1: COMPOSITES

by Malin Fabbri

A fusion of moments and visions from artists working in alternative photographic processes – featuring 90+ inspirational alternative photographic processes images. Highly creative!

Our 25th anniversary book

Alternative Photography: Art and Artists, Edition 2

by Malin Fabbri

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Step into a world where light, chemistry, and creativity collide. 137 artists push the boundaries of alternative photography, with processes like cyanotype, gum, and platinum printing to create unique, handcrafted images. They showcase their work, insights, and inspiration.