The Master Printer's Black & White Workbook

Description

The Master Printer's Black and White Workbook is the definitive black and white printing bible for novices and experts alike. Throughout the book, Steve Macleod, the undeniable 'Master Printer', presents an eclectic mix of stunningly original work spanning a lifetime of printing.

The photographs all appear alongside useful information about the origins of the image, as well as fitting into the context of the chapters, which range from the planning and construction stage, through to paper processing, as well as split-grade and flashing techniques.

The Master Printer's Black and White Workbook is not simply another run-of-the-mill print instruction guide. With its in-depth analysis of a wide range of printing techniques, it is the definitive guide for anyone who wishes to take great photographs.

Darkroom planning & construction
Film
Exposure & development
Film processing
From film to contact sheet
Paper processing
Advancing from the basic print
Printed borders & keylines
Split-grade & flashing techniques
Print toning & toners
Lith printing
The demise of the darkroom