Published by Forgotten Books, 2020
ISBN 10: 0260404810 ISBN 13: 9780260404817
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive guide to producing your own gelatine dry plates for use in photography. Written in 1881, it details the practical steps involved in the process, from selecting the appropriate materials to developing and fixing the negatives. The author emphasizes the importance of minimizing light exposure during preparation and development, as gelatine emulsion is sensitive to light. The book outlines methods for testing the sensitivity of plates and includes instructions for preparing plates for use with various lighting conditions. It also discusses the techniques of intensifying and reducing negatives, as well as mounting and varnishing the finished product. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of photography and for those seeking to understand the technical aspects of early photographic processes. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0260404810 ISBN 13: 9780260404817
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 0260404810 ISBN 13: 9780260404817
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.