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Book Synopsis

Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice is a two part book on the much admired blue print process. Part One is a comprehensive how-to on the cyanotype process for both beginner and advanced practitioners, with lots of photographs and clear, step-by-step directions and formulas. Part Two highlights contemporary artists who are using cyanotype, making work that ranges from the photographic to the abstract, from the traditional to the conceptual, with tips on their personal cyanotype methods alongside their work. These artists illustrate cyanotype's widespread use in contemporary photography today, probably the most of any alternative process.

Book features include:

  • A brief discussion of the practice of the process with some key historical points
  • How to set up the cyanotype ÒdimroomÓ
  • The most extensive discussion of suitable papers to date, with data from 100+ papers
  • Step-by-step digital

    Trade Review

    ‘This text is a phenomenal guidebook for the beginner or seasoned cyanotypist, providing a comprehensive overview of the process, its history, numerous creative applications and innovative techniques, along with valuable trouble-shooting tips and contemporary examples of inspiring artwork.’

    Amy Holmes George, Fine Art Photographer

    ‘Christina Z Anderson has again excelled herself with this the third book in the 'Contemporary Practices in Alternative Process Photography' she has written. This two-part book is both educational for the beginner to the advanced practitioner as well as being inspirational with images from some of the best contemporary cyanotype artists.’

    John Brewer, Alternative Photographic Process Artist

    ‘A wonderful explanation and invitation to enter alternative photo with cyanotype. Information for the novice, advanced amateur, and professional alike. Contemporary examples inspire one to give it a try.’

    Jim Patterson, Photochemist and Alternative Photo Experimenter


    ‘This text is a phenomenal guidebook for the beginner or seasoned cyanotypist, providing a comprehensive overview of the process, its history, numerous creative applications and innovative techniques, along with valuable trouble-shooting tips and contemporary examples of inspiring artwork.’

    Amy Holmes George, Fine Art Photographer

    ‘Christina Z Anderson has again excelled herself with this the third book in the 'Contemporary Practices in Alternative Process Photography' she has written. This two-part book is both educational for the beginner to the advanced practitioner as well as being inspirational with images from some of the best contemporary cyanotype artists.’

    John Brewer, Alternative Photographic Process Artist

    ‘A wonderful explanation and invitation to enter alternative photo with cyanotype. Information for the novice, advanced amateur, and professional alike. Contemporary examples inspire one to give it a try.’

    Jim Patterson, Photochemist and Alternative Photo Experimenter



    Table of Contents

    Preface

    Chapter 1 - Cyanotype - History and Practice

    Part 1 - Cyanotype Step-by-Step

    Chapter 2 - Setting up the Cyanotype Dimroom

    Chapter 3 - Papers for Cyanotype

    Chapter 4 - Digital Negatives for Cyanotype

    Chapter 5 - Classic Cyanotype

    Chapter 6 - New Cyanotype

    Chapter 7 - Further Formula Exploration

    Chapter 8 - Making the Cyanotype Print

    Chapter 9 - Toning Cyanotype

    Chapter 10 - Printing Cyanotype Over Palladium

    Chapter 11 - Printing Cyanotype on Alternate Surfaces

    Chapter 12 - More Creative Ideas for Cyanotype

    Chapter 13 - Troubleshooting Cyanotype

    Chapter 14 - Finishing, Framing, and Storing Cyanotype

    Part 2 - Contemporary Cyanotype Artists

    Chapter 15 - Contemporary Cyanotype Artists

    Bibliography

    Index

Cyanotype

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      Publisher CRC Press
      Published 4 February 2019
      ISBN-13 9781138338838
      978-1138338838
      ISBN-10 1138338834

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Cyanotype: The Blueprint in Contemporary Practice is a two part book on the much admired blue print process. Part One is a comprehensive how-to on the cyanotype process for both beginner and advanced practitioners, with lots of photographs and clear, step-by-step directions and formulas. Part Two highlights contemporary artists who are using cyanotype, making work that ranges from the photographic to the abstract, from the traditional to the conceptual, with tips on their personal cyanotype methods alongside their work. These artists illustrate cyanotype's widespread use in contemporary photography today, probably the most of any alternative process.

      Book features include:

      • A brief discussion of the practice of the process with some key historical points
      • How to set up the cyanotype ÒdimroomÓ
      • The most extensive discussion of suitable papers to date, with data from 100+ papers
      • Step-by-step digital

        Trade Review

        ‘This text is a phenomenal guidebook for the beginner or seasoned cyanotypist, providing a comprehensive overview of the process, its history, numerous creative applications and innovative techniques, along with valuable trouble-shooting tips and contemporary examples of inspiring artwork.’

        Amy Holmes George, Fine Art Photographer

        ‘Christina Z Anderson has again excelled herself with this the third book in the 'Contemporary Practices in Alternative Process Photography' she has written. This two-part book is both educational for the beginner to the advanced practitioner as well as being inspirational with images from some of the best contemporary cyanotype artists.’

        John Brewer, Alternative Photographic Process Artist

        ‘A wonderful explanation and invitation to enter alternative photo with cyanotype. Information for the novice, advanced amateur, and professional alike. Contemporary examples inspire one to give it a try.’

        Jim Patterson, Photochemist and Alternative Photo Experimenter


        ‘This text is a phenomenal guidebook for the beginner or seasoned cyanotypist, providing a comprehensive overview of the process, its history, numerous creative applications and innovative techniques, along with valuable trouble-shooting tips and contemporary examples of inspiring artwork.’

        Amy Holmes George, Fine Art Photographer

        ‘Christina Z Anderson has again excelled herself with this the third book in the 'Contemporary Practices in Alternative Process Photography' she has written. This two-part book is both educational for the beginner to the advanced practitioner as well as being inspirational with images from some of the best contemporary cyanotype artists.’

        John Brewer, Alternative Photographic Process Artist

        ‘A wonderful explanation and invitation to enter alternative photo with cyanotype. Information for the novice, advanced amateur, and professional alike. Contemporary examples inspire one to give it a try.’

        Jim Patterson, Photochemist and Alternative Photo Experimenter



        Table of Contents

        Preface

        Chapter 1 - Cyanotype - History and Practice

        Part 1 - Cyanotype Step-by-Step

        Chapter 2 - Setting up the Cyanotype Dimroom

        Chapter 3 - Papers for Cyanotype

        Chapter 4 - Digital Negatives for Cyanotype

        Chapter 5 - Classic Cyanotype

        Chapter 6 - New Cyanotype

        Chapter 7 - Further Formula Exploration

        Chapter 8 - Making the Cyanotype Print

        Chapter 9 - Toning Cyanotype

        Chapter 10 - Printing Cyanotype Over Palladium

        Chapter 11 - Printing Cyanotype on Alternate Surfaces

        Chapter 12 - More Creative Ideas for Cyanotype

        Chapter 13 - Troubleshooting Cyanotype

        Chapter 14 - Finishing, Framing, and Storing Cyanotype

        Part 2 - Contemporary Cyanotype Artists

        Chapter 15 - Contemporary Cyanotype Artists

        Bibliography

        Index

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