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301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques: An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers (Digital Process and Print) 1st Edition
About the Author
- ISBN-101598632043
- ISBN-13978-1598632040
- Edition1st
- PublisherCengage Learning PTR
- Publication dateOctober 9, 2007
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions7 x 1 x 8.75 inches
- Print length528 pages
Product details
- Publisher : Cengage Learning PTR; 1st edition (October 9, 2007)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 528 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1598632043
- ISBN-13 : 978-1598632040
- Item Weight : 3.1 pounds
- Dimensions : 7 x 1 x 8.75 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #5,033,811 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #734 in Computer Hardware Peripherals (Books)
- #846 in Photography (Books)
- #1,925 in Computer Graphics
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About the author

Andrew Darlow is a photographer, author and digital imaging consultant. He has lectured and conducted seminars and workshops around the world at photo-related conferences, and for photography organizations, including the Advertising Photographers of America (APA), The Center for Fine Art Photography, the Arles Photo Festival and the International Center of Photography (ICP). His editorial and fine-art work have been featured in numerous magazines, including Photo District News, PDN Gear Guide, Popular Photography, Professional Photographer, Rangefinder and Woman's World. His work has been widely exhibited and his prints are held in many private collections.
Darlow is editor of The Imaging Buffet (www.imagingbuffet.com), an online resource with news, reviews, and interviews covering the subjects of photography, printing, and new media. His book, "301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques: An Essential Printing Resource for Photographers" (Course Technology, PTR) was chosen as the winner in the "Photography: Instructional/How-To" category of The National Best Books Awards, sponsored by USA Book News. For more information, visit the book's companion site at http://www.inkjettips.com.
Darlow’s love of cats and dogs began at a very young age, and his photographs of canines and felines have played an important role in his career. His pet photography has been featured in many publications, including Animal Fair magazine, The Home News Tribune (New Jersey), and The AKC Gazette, the official publication of the American Kennel Club. In his newest book, "Biscuit for Your Thoughts," his dog portraits are paired with canine-inspired photographs from more than 15 years as a professional photographer.
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I came across this book after hearing an interview with Andrew on Scott Shepard 's Inside Digital Photo podcast. When he started to explain what was in the book I really took notice and ordered it immediately. I originally expected the usual collection of tips and tricks to make your inkjet prints better but Andrew's interview had me expecting more.
In the first part of the book Andrew covers everything you need to consider to make top quality, gallery grade, professional prints. And I mean EVERYTHING. How to prepare your files, how to choose a printer, black & white conversion, and on and on. Along with all of this extensive and in depth information, Andrew provides help with putting together a portfolio, business cards, matting, you name it. The first part of this book alone is worth the admission. Andrew's style is easy to read and his information is easy to work into you personal workflow.
The remaining chapters are a treasure chest of guest artists' tips and ideas. Phil Bard, Edward Fausty, C. David Toble, Derek Cooper, Amadou Diallo, and Dorothy Simpson Krause are some of the guests you can learn from. Each artist brings their own experience and style to the art of printmaking and presentation. This section was a real treat.
Andrew Darlow has far exceeded the expectation of his book's title. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and will keep it as a valued reference as I hone my printmaking skills. Don't miss this one!
The link to Darlow's website for more information about specific issues is a great idea and easy to deal with. I did find myself skimming a lot of the book just to make myself aware of what was availbale for possibe future reference. For me, some of the chapters were esoteric and beyond what I can imagine ever doing, and that's why I see it as a reference book rather than a step-by-step printing book.
Would I buy the book knowing what I know now after reading it? Probably. Would I recommend it to others? Maybe, depending on their needs.
Is it an "essential printing resource for photograpers?" No, for the non professional; yes, for the professional.
I am a Photoshop user more than a photographer and the information is just as useful - I don't know the number of times that a problem with printing my graphics files has stumped me. This book has already been worth its' weight in gold for the answers I have found inside. The fact that this book was designed to address a need that has not been addressed in other photography and/or graphics-related books is brilliant! The author has compiled the most useful information available regarding specific printing issues. I plan to get many years of time-savings as well as paper and ink savings as I use this as my go-to source for information regarding inkjet printing tips and techniques.
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This book is aimed at photographers who have some working knowledge but are looking for a book that is easy to read, easy to digest and is full of really helpful tips and techniques!
The book is split into 16 chapters over 500 odd pages that go through the following in very easy to understand and easy to read bite size portions:
Chapter 1.
Deals with deciding wether inkjet is right for the reader, explains costs, different print technologies, knowledge require and so on.
Chapter 2.
Specifically deals with digital file preparation, and digital jargon / imaging terms.
Chapter 3.
Advice choosing printer model, including reviews of a range of HP, Epson & Canon Wide format printers, as well as desktop variants. - This section does seem a little outdated and could do with updating!
Chapter 4.
Colour management tips & Techniques, and understanding Software, calibration, profiling etc.
Chapter 5.
Black & white - an entire section devoted to black and white imaging, and tips.
Chapter 6.
Deals with various standard and non-standard inkjet papers, including canvas, and a section on coatings.
Chapter 7.
Tips with regard to your portfolio and presentation advice.
Chapters 8-9.
These deal with specific printer tips, time saving and economical tips. Chapter 9 deals with various paper types and color tips.
Chapter 10.
Art Reproduction, Canvas & Finishing techniques - colour management in layman's terms!
Chapter 11.
Website, Portfolio and Marketing tips. Commercial Portfolios, Innovative Portfolios & Advertising Portfolio tips.
Chapter 12.
Specifically deals with RIP's (Raster Image Processors), including tips using some but not all (No Onyx tips??), Colour management.
Chapter 13.
Exhibitions, Editioning and image tracking/organising your images.
Chapter 14.
Packing, Lighting and framing tips.
Chapter 15.
Unique Art Application tips.
Chapter 16.
Additional Tips and Print Performance.
Conclusion.
This book contains invaluable and condensed information for anyone, from photographers looking to start out, to print providers and so on.
We actually use this book to train our production facility staff in the print basics, as the information is so easy to absorb and cleverly written, without appearing heavy, monotonous or boring to the reader!
Highly recommended!

