The Darkroom Cookbook (v. 1) (Paperback)

~ Steve Anchell (Author)
Key Phrases: hypo clearing agent, copper toner, chromium intensification, Film Development, Farmer's Reducer, Printing Out Processes (more...)

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"The Darkroom Cookbook is destined to become a classic. For anyone working in black-and-white it is a must have."--Shutterbug, September 1996 -- Review --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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"The Darkroom Cookbook is destined to become a classic. For anyone working in black-and-white it is a must have."--Shutterbug, September 1996 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Focal Press (July 4, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0240801962
• ISBN-13: 978-0240801964
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,048,207 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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69 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A excellent book for serious darkroom fanatics., October 14, 1999

By	Charles Schutz "cbsbyte" (Montana) - See all my reviews

As stated in the summery this is a great book for people who wish to advance in the darkroom; to have more control over their work. The Darkroom Cookbook discuss, in easy to understand concise language, how to make your own developers, toners, fixers, reducers etc. Stephen Anchell gives you the formulas to reproduce, in your own darkroom, a host of great developers etc. He also gives some basic info on hints and tools you will need to get started. A well written book easy to follow; though a little knowledge of basic chemistry is helpful. I am a new darkroomer and found this book has a wealth of inforamtion helpful if you like to expeirment. By the way, If you are just being introduced to the darkroom or rusty at it, don't buy this book at this momment. Wait untill you feel comfortable working in the darkroom using stock chemicals, this book might discourage some from beinning because it is a techincal manual.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent reference for both shooters and photo scientists, August 17, 2000

By	"ritphototechstudent" (Rochester, New York USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Darkroom Cookbook, Second Edition (Paperback)

Mr. Anchell has complied an excellent book for both people becoming interested in developing their own film and those who want to know more about the chemistry of photographic processing chemicals. There are sections on getting started building your own darkroom, previously tested formulae for developer, fixer, and other assorted solutions, and a full explanation of what each chemical does in the formulae if you want to create your own developer. I used this book as a reference in a college level photographic chemistry class and I found it invaluable.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Darkroom Bible, May 29, 2002

By	"mariawest" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews

This book is an absolute must-have for the experienced printer who wants to step up to the next level. The wealth of information he provides, from technical to historical, is extremely interesting, albeit a bit dizzying at times. However, the book can be used as a reference as needed for information on specific chemicals, formulas, or resources for supplies and equipment. Of all the books that I have read on printing, this is the one that has been most useful.