I have a Saunders VCCE 4x5 enlarger, and I am getting back into B&W photography after 29 years. (Now a retired empty nester.) Since so many things have changed in that period, I am in search of a book on VC printing. Your recommendations, specifically concerning View Camera's 'Tech Series III: Variable Contrast Printing' ($40) are much appreciated! Thanks!!
Peter Collins
On the intent of the First Amendment: The press was to serve the governed, not the governors --Opinion, Hugo Black, Judge, Supreme Court, 1971 re the "Pentagon Papers."
THIS is the best book bar none.
Ps
Go Green!!!
Way Beyond Monochrome, 2nd Ed., Ralph Lambrecht and Chris Woodhouse.
Here on Amazon. Includes an excellent treatise on split printing.
Tim Rudman's The Photographer's Master Printing Course.
Jon
my black and white photos of the Mendocino Coast: jonshiu.zenfolio.com
The Anchell book is the best practical book:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Variable-C.../dp/0240802594
Lots out there on VC printing,but i first advise you to reread Ansel Adams the Print,(book 3). it worked for me to reread it 20 years after i read it in photography school. seems like age enhances the teachings in that book.Now in my mid 40 s it makes much more sense,could be that i have my own darkroom now,or just that i dont drink nearly as much as i did in collage,or it could just be me,, just a thought
Way Beyond Monochrome (IMHO the most complete "modern" book about printing) and/or Anchell's Variable Contrast Printing Manual
Filippo
You might add to your bookshelf the following books by Les Mclean and Bruce Barnbaum
van Huyck Photography
"Searching for the moral justification for selfishness" JK Galbraith
For VC printing, Steve Anchell's book, Variable Contrast Printing, is very good.
Alan Ross has a very good download on VC printing at a very reasonable price. www.alanrossphotography.com/
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