{"title":"Mike Ware","description":"\u003cp\u003eMike Ware’s works delve deeply into the intersection of art and science, exploring historical photographic processes with meticulous detail. Readers will find a blend of technical insight and cultural context, perfect for those fascinated by both traditional arts and innovative techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles such as \u003cem\u003ePlatinotype\u003c\/em\u003e, his books offer a rich examination of alternative photographic methods, appealing to artists, historians, and enthusiasts eager to uncover the nuanced beauty of legacy crafts within contemporary culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"platinotype-by-pradip-malde-9780367415952","title":"Platinotype","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlatinotype: Making Photographs in Platinum and Palladium with the Contemporary Printing-out Process\u003c\/em\u003e describes the mechanisms and chemistry of platinum\/palladium printing in safe and practical ways. Clearly presented formulae allow the printer to work with platinum, palladium, or varying combinations of both. The printed-out image appears fully during exposure and only requires simple and safe steps for clearing to a stable, archival state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors explain what makes the image, how all necessary components are prepared and used, and the kind of paper and negative needed to make prints. More than just a technical manual, the book underscores the authors' belief that printing is a creative, scientific, and philosophic way of working. The book presents an outstanding collection of prints by over 40 artists, all made with this printing-out process. The artists' notes and comments offer insights into their methods and thinking, with a large number of full-page reproductions serving as a valuable reference for the aspiring printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA list of supplies and equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA detailed chemical glossary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA Quick-start section in the Preface\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSummary sheets and workflows for each step of the process\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstructions for making traditional negatives with Pyro PMK and digital negatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplanation of the chemistry and dynamics of paper, and how to use buffered papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstructions for controlling hydration processes and humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInstructions for preparing each chemical solution needed for the process\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDiscussion about the aesthetics of the platinum\/palladium print\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplanation of the relationships between light, image, and expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA detailed troubleshooting list\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRecommendations from conservators about processing, handling, and conservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eContemporary artists using the printing-out platinum\/palladium process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearning how to make platinum\/palladium prints has been cloaked in a mystique of difficulty. \u003cem\u003ePlatinotype\u003c\/em\u003e presents the process as a set of clearly explained and defined steps. 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Clearly presented formulae allow the printer to work with platinum, palladium, or varying combinations of both. The printed-out image appears fully during exposure and only requires simple and safe steps for clearing to a stable, archival state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors explain what makes the image, how all necessary components are prepared and used, and the kind of paper and negative needed to make prints. More than just a technical manual, the book underscores the authors' belief that printing is a creative, scientific, and philosophic way of working. The book presents an outstanding collection of prints by over 40 artists, all made with this printing-out process. 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