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

~ Laura Blacklow (Author)
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"An ideal book for someone keen to experiment with old techniques." Professional Photographer magazine

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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!

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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 (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #508,514 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Elizabeth Olson (Belmont, MA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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. . .

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	J. Nathans - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For photographers looking to the past, October 15, 2008

By	D. S. Clark "scottfoto" (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

this book does a great job of showing you how to do historical techniques and the chemicals needed to make such prints.