Polaroid: The Missing Manual

Name: Polaroid: The Missing Manual
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500296523
Price: 41.99 NZD
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By Rhiannon Adam

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Polaroid: The Missing Manual by Rhiannon Adam is an accessible and comprehensive guide to expressive and experimental techniques with Polaroid cameras and prints. The book is divided into two parts: a Camera and Film Format Guide that reviews instant cameras, accessories, and film options, and Creative Techniques, which offers step-by-step instructions for a variety of image manipulations. It includes visual showcases from leading Polaroid photographers and extensive resources such as film compatibility charts and stockist listings, making it an essential manual for exploring the art of instant photography.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Ideal for photographers, art students, and vintage camera enthusiasts interested in discovering creative possibilities with Polaroid film and cameras.

An accessible and comprehensive how-to guide to expressive and experimental techniques and manipulation of Polaroid prints and cameras.

An accessible and comprehensive 'how to' guide to expressive and experimental techniques and manipulation of Polaroid prints and cameras

Description

An accessible and comprehensive 'how to' guide to expressive and experimental techniques and manipulation of Polaroid prints and cameras.

Polaroid: The Missing Manual is the go-to resource for all lovers of instant photography. Divided into two main parts, 'Camera and Film Format Guide' and 'Creative Techniques', it offers a comprehensive introduction to instant photography.

This guide includes a wide-ranging overview of instant cameras, compatible accessories, and film; tips on what to buy and where to buy it; and how to adapt equipment and preserve the life of your images. It features easy step-by-step guides to a wide range of image manipulations, accompanied by visual showcases of the work of the very best Polaroid photographers.

An extensive resources section is also included, complete with a film compatibility guide, a list of stockists, and safety information.

Polaroid: The Missing Manual provides photographers, art students, and vintage camera enthusiasts with the knowledge and skills to push the boundaries of what a Polaroid photograph can be.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Amateur Photographer praises the book as 'impressively researched' and 'very useful,' noting its appeal to a wide range of image makers. Photographica World describes it as 'a true snapshot of the instant film scene today' and 'highly recommended.'

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500296523

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 177.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 800g

Pages: 240

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Rhiannon Adam

About the Author

Rhiannon Adam is an established Polaroid photographer and is a key figure in the instant photography community. She is an expert in the field, teaching workshops and short courses on Polaroid creative techniques. In April 2019 she was named as one of the winners of The Photographers' Gallery's inaugural New Talent Award, and her work showed at the gallery between June and October 2019.