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Anthotypes – The Complete Guide to Making Photographs with Plants and Sunlight

All you need to know about anthotypes – NOW AVAILABLE BOTH AS PAPERBACK, COILBOUND PAPERBACK and EBOOK! – expands the original publication into a more complete technical and educational reference. Building on several years of continued testing, teaching, and revision, this edition addresses chemical, material, and process-related questions that could not be fully covered in an introductory format. Edition 2 of the “how-to” book on anthotypes by Malin Fabbri … Read more

Pure inspiration volume 2 and typewriter

Pure Inspiration, volume 2: Colour – Got yours yet?

Discover how 140+ artists bring colour to traditionally monochrome processes. This book explores pigments, chemistry, layering, and experimentation through real working examples. From anthotypes and cyanotypes to hand-coloured, gum bichromates, and hybrids, each print includes insights into methods and creative choices. A rich source of both inspiration and practical learning. Pure Inspiration #2: Colour “Both the Pure Inspiration books are must-haves at the very least in digital form, not … Read more

Review of Pure Inspiration #2: COLOUR in Turboélice Magazine

The June 2026 issue, issue 12 of Turboélice Magazine, features not only a great selection of alternative process prints, but also a review of Pure Inspiration #2: COLOUR. Read the review by co-editor Felipe Dourado here. Writer / Felipe Dourado The realm of alternative photography is a large and rich one, but sometimes it is a territory that can be perceived as a pretty lonely place. Because of its wideness, … Read more

Lumen Notes – Document Your Lumen, Cyanolumen, Chemilumen and Phytogram Printing

by Malin Fabbri Buy the Lumen notebook here – published by AlternativePhotography.com Lumen printing can involve a lot of testing, and photographic paper is not cheap. Keeping notes can help reduce trial and error and make better use of the paper. Record which paper was used and the conditions it was exposed. I tend to forget those details down the line. The notebook contains 50 pre-designed pages for documenting … Read more

Wet Cyanotype Notes – Document your experimental printing

by Malin Fabbri Buy the wet cyanotype notebook here – published by AlternativePhotography.com Wet cyanotypes are playful but unpredictable. For me, it is also one of the hardest processes to remember afterwards. By documenting, I have learned to “read” the finished print to see where I did what. I sketch the print in the notebook and mark where I added different additives. I write down what was added where. … Read more

The idea was born during the experiments later published in the volume PURE INSPIRATION #1 of Alternative Photography.

Pure Inspiration books

Pure Inspiration emerged unexpectedly from our Calendar & Journal event. The idea stemmed from a desire to preserve the beauty of entries beyond the year’s end. The theme, Composites, encouraged experimentation, resulting in stunning artworks that blended multiple techniques that seemed to spark creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a newcomer, this book will inspire you to explore alternative photography and unleash your own creativity. Pure Inspiration #2: … Read more

Printable Cheat Sheet: Cyanotype Recipes Without a Scale

Cheat Sheets for Alternative Photographic Processes

This cheat sheet is part of an evolving resource collection for alternative photographic processes, and more will be added over time. They are free to Supporting Members as part of their membership. For non-members, the sheets can be purchased individually. Becoming a member not only gives you free access to all current and future cheat sheets, but also helps support the ongoing development of our free learning resources – yes, … Read more

Art and Artist is published for our 25th anniversary on the 8th of April 2025

Alternative Photography: Art and Artists, Edition 2

Alternative Photography, Art and Artists, Edition 1. The hardback version.

Our 5 books on Anthotypes – there is one for everyone!

Want to learn anthotypes or dive deeper into the process, find inspiration, practical guidance, and new ideas? We’ve got the books for you. If you’re starting out, Anthotypes – Explore the Darkroom… is the essential how-to guide, and once you are ready to move on, Anthotypes – The complete guide… will get you stuck in. It walks you through every step of the process and offers extra insights for more … Read more

Cyanotype books

Browse our collection of cyanotype books for inspiration, practical guidance, and new ideas. You will find everything from clear step-by-step introductions to more advanced techniques and contemporary artistic approaches. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to push your practice further, these books are a great way to learn, experiment, and stay inspired. Blueprint to cyanotypes – Exploring a historical alternative photographic process by Malin Fabbri and Gary Fabbri … Read more

Books for Xmas?

Too late to get delivery in time for Christmas but a good book is always a good book, whichever time of year it arrives.

Anthotype Emulsions, Volume 3

by Malin Fabbri Can you really use black beans to print a photograph? What about moss or mushrooms? Discover the anthotype process and follow artists who explore plants or pigments to create colourful eco-friendly prints. The third book in the series from World Anthotype Day Anthotype Emulsions, Volume 3 – The collective research from photographers on World Anthotype Day 2024. $18.00 Download eBook (PDF) directly. $28.00 Best paperback option. … Read more

Pure Inspiration, volume 1: Composites

The cover is a collage composed of a photogravure layered with anthotype, cyanotype and kallitype by Jen Perena.

Composites journal – alternative processes

The composites of alternative photographic processes journal is a daily planner and contains both pre-defined pages and blank pages for you to plan your year. The templates are there to help you focus on your art projects as well as get a balance with work, home and everything else that happens in life. Composites journal – A fusion of moments, visions and techniques from 60 artists Inspirational journal featuring … Read more

15% discount on ALL Routledge books

Our affiliate partner Routledge is doing a sale, 15% off, using the code AFFM15 and the link. Discount is valid until the 6th of March 2024: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-100274609-14076854 If you did not get the books you wanted for Christmas (and they are Routledge publications) we have a discount link for you. The Routledge books include: – The Experimental Darkroom by Christina Anderson – Gum printing by Christina Anderson – Guide to … Read more

3 tools to get things done

People often ask me “How do you get so much done?”. My answer is planning. I share my method of planning, and hopefully, it will answer the question and inspire you to get closer to your goals and dreams. Writer / Malin Fabbri This may be a little off-topic, but I get the question “How do you get so much done?” by you guys so frequently, I thought it is … Read more

Anthotype Emulsions, Volume 2

by Malin Fabbri The second book in the series from World Anthotype Day “If you are looking for a resource of Anthotype emulsions, then this book is exactly what you need!” – Christopher Osborne, editor Silvergrain Classics Anthotype Emulsions, Volume 2 – The collective research from photographers on World Anthotype Day 2023. $18.00 Download eBook (PDF) directly. $22.00 Buy eBook (PDF for Kindle) from Amazon Kindle. Buy from Amazon.com … Read more

Use a daily planner or journal to stay focused on your art project.

How to use our journal to find time for your art

Unless you have more time than you need, a daily journal is a great tool to make room for art in your life and stay on track with your projects. We show how to use our journal and explain the steps to plan out your goals. As a tribute to Anna Atkins, we created a yearly journal, to showcase the work done by 60 cyanotype artists in the style of … Read more

Wall planner in Anna Atkins style – for any year or the academic year

Anna Atkins tribute planners featuring 60 beautiful cyanotypes in honour of Anna Atkins, selected to illustrate our planner and inspire throughout the year. Anna Atkins tribute planners – works for any year For January – December The planner can help you focus on your art projects and get an overview of the entire year. Poster printed on matte FSC-certified eco-friendly paper. $39.95 A0, A1 and A2 size on matte paper … Read more

Forgotten Sounds – A Journey of Sustainable Art with Anthotypes and Sonic Exploration

by Ana Solo Buy the book here – published by Ana Solo Forgotten Sounds – A Journey of Sustainable Art with Anthotypes and Sonic Exploration is a cross between an artist’s book and a short reference book where Ana Solo shows her art and talks about her process. No longer for sale here, contact Ana directly. A book from the Heart 4 Earth project. Format: eBook, 100 … Read more

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