Recently I received the new book by Christopher James:
"The Book of Alternative photogrpahic Processes (third edition)".
My first reaction was: "wow, it's like holding an old-fashioned phone again"
Apart from the index, preface, etc. 847 pages are filled with extremely detailed
information about aternatieve photographic processes.
Printed on nice white glossy paper and complemented with
Printed on nice white glossy paper and complemented with
beautiful pictures of specialists from all over the world.
Total weight: 2.3 kilo!!!
If I just limit myself to the collodion process than alone there are 73 pages filled with
If I just limit myself to the collodion process than alone there are 73 pages filled with
a tremendous amount of information about this wonderful process.
Think of the necessary formulas, chemicals, hardware, how to handle. etc.etc.
Think of the necessary formulas, chemicals, hardware, how to handle. etc.etc.
More information than in any other wet plate manual you can buy!
This book is a must for every photographer who loves to experiment
with the most beautiful ancient photographic processes
This wonderful book is on sale for a price of around 70 usd, and that's worth it every penny.
You can order it from Amazon but the little bookstore around the corner would also
like to order it for you and doing that you will also support the small shopkeeper....
The book next to a already thick magazine
73 pages filled with information about the wet plate process.
The needed ISBN number forordering it at your local bookstore.....
Thank you Alex…. your generous words are so appreciated, as much as your work and correspondence. It is an honor to include your work in this edition and all that will follow.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenchristopher
www.christopherjames-studio.com
Thank YOU Christopher. I meant what I said. This book is fantastic.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenA must have for every analogue photographer.
Alex
Thanks for these outstanding pictures These are really beautiful..
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