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The Keepers of Light: A History and Working Guide to Early Photographic Processes Paperback – January 1, 1979

by William Crawford (Author)

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Combines a history of the development of photography with guidelines for mastering the photographic print processes which the great nineteenthand twentieth-century pioneers of photography themselves employed

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318 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Morgan & Morgan
Publication date

January 1, 1979
Dimensions

7.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches
ISBN-10

0871001586
ISBN-13

978-0871001580
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Morgan & Morgan; 1st edition (January 1, 1979)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 318 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0871001586
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0871001580
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.85 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.75 x 9.25 inches

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Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2019

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I was so looking forward to adding this textbook to my personal library. Upon receipt I noticed a real musty smell and as I flipped the pages I could smell mold. So I promptly wrapped it up and put in my freezer and frankly not sure if I will keep it. I certainly don't need to introduce mold into my library. This was a lesson learned and I am not sure if I will ever purchase a used book again. So disappointed.

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A. Glover

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Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017

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Great book, full of essential information for the alternative printer.

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Jeff Williams

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Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2015

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This book, my second copy is essential for the student of photographic history.

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Will

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Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2018

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What a great look at the technical side of photo history.

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M. shapoff

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Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2014

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the one and only best reference for early photographic processes

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Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2012

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A book that is a MUST, for the library of anyone interested in History and information on Early Photographic Processes. Thou is an old edition, and you can find other books of newer edition, on the same topics, I believe you must have it.

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Beth Lee

I love it

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2014

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great purchase

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Mr. Opinion

I also quite enjoyed Crawford's analysis of the division in art present at ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2015

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Not only is this book the bible of alternative processes, (contemporary books on the topic have lifted recipes directly from here), but the book also gives a fascinating walk though the history of the first 60 years of photography through the processes. A very different focus than other histories of the medium. I also quite enjoyed Crawford's analysis of the division in art present at the birth of photography, that immediately spilled into the medium, and I believe is still present today. Yes this book is dated by the fact that it doesn't discuss digital internegatives; but I don't believe it is missed at all in this book. There are plenty of sources for information on digital anything that can be found online or in other books. This publication is packed with interesting, well researched, readable content. The Keepers of Light is easily in my top 10 best photography books of all time, and is yet another example of an excellent book on the topic of photography that shouldn't be out of print, (of which there are many).

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Robert

An invaluable book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2019

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This is most useful to all engaged in 'alternative' photographic processes.A historical overview is followed by practical advice on methods. A book this size can never be comprehensive though and the huge Book of Alternative Photographic Processes by James is then needed.

Jose Velez

Definitively a reference book

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 23, 2016

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A very complete description of the evolution of photographic processes, as well as a very well written guide for their practice. Definitively a reference book.

Buecherwurm

Very useful, excellent!

Reviewed in France on December 10, 2019

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If you want to learn about the different techniques of making prints, this is the book. At the end (Part III) there are also 10 pages on how to conserve and restore photo prints. This is the best I have seen so far about this topic.

Breda

very satisfied!

Reviewed in Germany on November 17, 2015

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Very satisfied - perfect condition of the book. The description was realistic and the shipping was fast. Will order again!

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