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Editorial Review:
Platinum and palladium printing is one of the easiest of the non-silver processes to learn. This guide offers a number of variations, which the photographer can closely control. Photographers interested in learning, or improving upon this process, will find this book an indispensable resource and reference guide. This is an absolute must-have for professional photographers and printmakers. Inside you will find: *The three basic phases of printing: sensitometry, chemistry, and mechanics *Practical information based on the making of over 3,000 platinum and palladium prints, covering everything from making your first print, to the most advanced techniques to challenge experienced printers *Over 50 duotones of the author's platinum and palladium prints and those of five contributors Also included for the first time are contributions written by recognized authorities in their fields: *Pyro and Platinum Printing by Bob Herbst *Crafting Digital Negatives by Mark Nelson *Ultraviolet Light Sources by Sandy King *Custom Platinum Printing by Stan Klimek * Practical information based on the making of over 3000 platinum and palladium prints * Includes 50 duotones of Arentz's platinum and palladium prints * Explains sensitometry as applied to the platinum/palladium process
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
A to Z
I would call this book "Platinum &palladium photography from A to z". Believe it or not I could preduce a pt and pl print with only reading this book, the book would give a helpful heading and explains the tools, comicals, papers,lighting, do and don'ts.
the book have a records of too many tests of paper types and chemicals methods for contrast control, many explanation for type of lighting and so much more. I tell you! I did not attend any work shops nor set down with people who print platinum... more info
A brilliant book about a beautiful process
This is the bible of Platinum and Palladium printing. The second edition has two or three significant additions over the first edition. It has a quick start chapter to get that first print out. Yes, the book is very technical in some of its treatment of the material - and that is the reason you will go back to it again and again. But the process is fairly straightforward in its essence and working through the steps to get that first print clarifies much of the material to come later on. Second, I think the... more info
straight to the point
It goes directly to the important topic, speaking to the photographer with previous knowledge. A book for the professional.
Seems overwhelming, just start with the basic process and get thrilling results!
Platinum/Palladium printing has "Wizard of Oz-like" mystique and a sense of mysterious alchemy beyond most photographic processes, but don't fret, it's not that difficult to get started. After my personal hands-on introduction (thank you, William Laven), Dick Arentz provides both the simple path to getting started, and then details comprehensive areas of specialty which he makes pretty helpful sense of. If you are already familiar with Platinum/Palladium, there is enough which has been pioneered in the... more info
