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 the book by Malin Fabbri

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Blueprint to cyanotypes – Exploring a historical alternative photographic process

by Malin Fabbri and Gary Fabbri

9 of 10   Rated 9,46 – based on 182 votes

All you need to get started with cyanotypes, full of information, tips and samples from artists.
An excellent beginner’s guide to cyanotypes!

 

Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice

Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice

by Christina Z Anderson

A two-part book. Part One is a how-to for both beginners and advanced. Part Two highlights contemporary artists with work that ranges from photographic to abstract, and traditional to the conceptual.

 

Cyanotype toning: Using Botanicals to Tone Blueprints Naturally book by Annette Golaz

Cyanotype toning: Using Botanicals to Tone Blueprints Naturally

by Annette Golaz

A two-part book including a step-by-step how-to section to achieve a successfully toned print and a part devoted to artists who have explored toning.

 

Creative Cyanotypes book by Angela Chalmers

Creative Cyanotype: Techniques and Inspiration

by Angela Chalmers

Guide to making cyanotype photograms (camera-less photography) showing how cyanotypes can be used to produce inspirational work.

 

Creative Cyanotypes book by Kim Tillyer

Beginner’s guide to Cyanotype – Beautiful projects to print with light

by Kim Tillyer

Crafters will learn how to apply a special light-sensitive solution to various surfaces and witness the transformative effect of sunlight or UV light, as their creations magically turn into vibrant blue works of art.

 

Cyanotype: The History, Science and Art of Photographic Printing in Prussian Blue by Mike Ware

Cyanotype: The History, Science and Art of Photographic Printing in Prussian Blue

by Mike Ware

From Mike Ware chemist and inventor of the Cyanotype II process.

 

Cyanotypes on Fabric: A blueprint on how to produce ... blueprints! by Ruth Brown

Cyanotypes on Fabric: A blueprint on how to produce … blueprints!

by Ruth Brown

9 of 10   Rated 9,51 – based on 17 votes

Print cyanotypes on fabrics and textiles.
From the expert fabric printer comes a practical and well researched how-to book on cyanotypes.

 

Galina Manikova book

Cyanotype on glass and ceramics

by Galina Manikova

Information on how to create cyanotypes on glass or ceramics.

 

Cyanotype CLASSIC Notes

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Cyanotype notes – Document your cyanotype process

Notebook by Malin Fabbri

10 of 10   Rated 10 – based on 3 votes

50 pre-defined pages for you to document your cyanotype process.

 

Wet Cyanotype Notes

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Wet Cyanotype Notes – Document your cyanotype process

Notebook by Malin Fabbri

10 of 10   Rated 10 – based on 1 vote

50 pre-defined pages for you to document your cyanotype process.

 

 

Looking for a good paper to use?
The Massive Paper Chart thumb

The Massive Paper chart

by Christina Z. Anderson

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 volume 2: Colour

Pure Inspiration #2: COLOUR

by Malin Fabbri

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 volume 1

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
Art and Artists edition 2

Alternative Photography: Art and Artists, Edition 2

by Malin Fabbri

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.
 

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