New Dimensions in Photo Processes, Fourth Edition: A Step by Step Manual for Alternative Techniques [Paperback]

Laura Blacklow (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0240807898 | ISBN-13: 978-0240807898 | Publication Date: March 30, 2007 | Edition: 4

Clear instructions and step-by-step photographs teach you how to mix chemicals and apply light-sensitive emulsions by hand, how to create imagery in and out of the darkroom, how to translocate Polaroid photos, photocopies,magazine and newspaper pictures, and how to alter black-and-white and color photographs.

FULL COLOR throughout for the first time, this redesigned fourth edition of New Dimensions in Photo Processes beautifully highlights the work of internationally known artists such as Robert Rauschenberg, Todd Walker, Doug and Mike Starn, and John Wood. An invaluable list of supply sources (including e-mail addresses) from throughout North America and Europe is included at the end of the book. Landscape layout allows for easy readability in the studio!

*Now in FULL COLOR with lots of new, beautiful, and inspiring images throughout
*Now in a landscape format for easy use in the studio
*In a pleasing, easy-to-understand, step-by-step format with three new chapters and LOADs of new techniques including digital methods of color separation and making CONTACT negatives
*This book makes learning new processes easy!

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

"An ideal book for someone keen to experiment with old techniques." Professional Photographer magazine

About the Author

Laura Blacklow is on the faculty of the School of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts She has also taught at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard, and was the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Regional Fellowship for works on paper, the St. Botolph Club's Morton C. Bradley Award in Color, Polaroid Corporation's Artist Support Program, and the Massachusetts Arists' Foundation Fellowship for her hand-colored, black-and-white photographs. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Photographic Resource Center and is an active participant in the arts community. Her manipulated photographic prints have been shown internationally, and reproductions of her work have appeared in numerous publications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press; 4 edition (March 30, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240807898
• ISBN-13: 978-0240807898
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #205,611 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Darkroom & Processing

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Dimensions in Photo Processes, December 27, 2007

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Elizabeth Olson (Belmont, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Dimensions in Photo Processes, Fourth Edition: A Step by Step Manual for Alternative Techniques (Paperback)

Laura Blacklow's New Dimensions in Photo Processes (4th Ed.) is an excellent step by step manual to a great number of alternative photographic techniques. It covers not only the basic commonly used techniques (solvent transfers, Polaroid transfers, cyanotype) but many lesser used processes (bromoil printing, contemporary daguerreotypes, etc.) I own a number of other artist written technique books and have not found one that is more comprehensive, organized or easy to follow. The book is well illustrated not only with engaging examples of artwork but also with excellent step-by-step photographic illustrations of the various processes. If a technique requires work with a computer (e.g. making a digital negative), Blacklow has included images of the computer screens involved and walks the student through the processes with step by step instructions. With techniques using hands on chemistry, safety issues are appropriately considered and addressed. It is clear that Blacklow has considerable knowledge of both the chemistry and computer skills involved. I am an artist who has worked considerably with non-photographic printmaking techniques and have minimal experience with the processes covered in this book, but feel confident that I could follow this book's directions and successfully learn any of them. Bravo--five stars and more. . .

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for the seasoned professional or beginning student, December 25, 2007

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J. Nathans - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Dimensions in Photo Processes, Fourth Edition: A Step by Step Manual for Alternative Techniques (Paperback)

This is truly a step-by-step manual in alternative photographic processes. This is the 4th edition, which tells you that the author has succeeded in expanding her knowledge of the subject. I am not a professional artist but was fortunate to be able to enroll in one of Laura Blacklow's workshops so I could begin to do a photo quilt. Laura's way of teaching, immediate and personal is reflected in her book. You feel she is with you every step of the way. The pictures, diagrams and drawings in the book are excellent. This is a must-have book for anyone interested in exploring the relationship of photographic processes and traditional art-making.

2.0 out of 5 stars Not in color nor good on kindle fire, November 16, 2011

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Robert J. Crowley (Sudbury, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Dimensions in Photo Processes, Fourth Edition: A Step by Step Manual for Alternative Techniques (Kindle Edition)

This book is not really very visible on the kindle fire. It depends upon illustrations that are delivered in low resolution, and not in color as stated. I don't see much point in buying or renting this book as the information depends upon completeness.