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Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
Section One – The Polymer Photogravure Studio
Chapter 2 -The Physical Studio – Materials and Equipment
Chapter 3 - Digital Studio - The Virtual Workspace
Section Two – The Process of Polymer Photogravure
Chapter 4 - Making a Photogravure Print
Chapter 5 - Making a Polymer Photogravure Plate
Chapter 6 - Photogravure - Additional Techniques
Chapter 7 – Troubleshooting
Chapter 8 – Printing Portfolios and Editions
Section Three – Current Practitioners of Polymer Photogravure
Chapter 9 - Contemporary Polymer Photogravure Artists
Bibliography and References
Über den Autor / die Autorin
Clay Harmon’s photographic work combines contemporary subject matter with historic photographic techniques. His interest is in the push/pull between the beautiful and the ugly often found in the urban landscape. Harmon’s work has shown nationally and internationally in over thirty shows and ten publications. He teaches workshops nationally in polymer photogravure and other historic photographic printing processes. To see his work, visit clayharmon.com.
Zusammenfassung
Polymer Photogravure: A Step-by-Step Manual Highlighting Artists and Their Creative Practice is a three-part book on the non-toxic process of making ink-on-paper intaglio prints from continuous-tone photographs using water-etched photopolymer plates. Author Clay Harmon provides clear and easy to understand instructions that will enable anyone to successfully make a photogravure print.
Zusatztext
Harmon's book is the most comprehensive book to date on photopolymer gravure, delivering a wealth of information in an easygoing, clear manner. The work and essays by current practitioners is a real bonus. This book is a must-read for those already practicing photopolymer gravure and those new to the process.
Mark I. Nelson, Photographer specializing in photopolymer gravure, platinum/palladium processes, and digital negatives
