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The Keepers of Light: A History and Working Guide to Early Photographic Processes (Paperback)

by William Crawford (Author)
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  • Paperback: 318 pages
  • Publisher: Morgan & Morgan, Inc.; Unknown edition (March 1980)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0871001586
  • ISBN-13: 978-0871001580
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #514,951 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Wait!, January 28, 2000
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Well, after asking endless questions to some of the "so called" self-acclaimed "experts" in the field of wet plate photography; Crawford's book was a breath of fresh air. I only wish that I could have come across this book early in my search. Instead I had to wade through BBS systems with adults who like to dress up and play "war" (i.e., the Civil War). With this book you will be able to bypass all of the fruitless searches you will have if you ask present day practitioners, who do not want to share the process (or are more likely unknowledgeable themselves). Save yourself the problems, efforts and misinformation. Buy this book!
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's absolutly the best about the subject old photoprocesses, April 22, 1998
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I have based most of my photographic life on this book it is from this I have learnd most of what I know about oldphotoprocesses like Cyantopi Vandycke oilprint and many other tecniques. The book eksplains very good how too do what ever you want to do
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5.0 out of 5 stars The best resource for non-silver photographic printmaking, February 19, 1999
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I lost my first copy and just bought another. Learn the history and the how-to's of several non-silver printmaking methods. If you're interested in these processes, this book will give you an excellent overview and get you started on making your own prints.
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This is a great book it help me gain notion on the history of photography and alo show me ways to do photography the old way
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This book is almost 20 years old, and it is still the best book on the subject in my opinion. I look forward to upcoming works by this author, a celebrated photographer and family... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent historical and "how-to" source.
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