Polaroid : the complete guide to experimental instant photography

Polaroid The complete guide to experimental instant photography

Rhiannon Adam

Book - 2017

"Polaroid: The Complete Guide to Experimental Instant Photography 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, including: a wide-ranging overview of instant cameras and compatible accessories and film; tips on what to buy and where to buy it; how to adapt equipment and preserve the life of your images; 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; extensive resources section, complete with film compatibility guide, a list of stockists, and safety information. Polaroid: The C...omplete Guide to Experimental Instant Photography provides photographers, art students, and vintage camera enthusiasts with the knowledge and skills to push the boundaries of what an Polaroid photograph can be"--Back cover.

Saved in:
Place a Hold Save to List Email this

2nd Floor Show me where

770/Adam
1 / 1 copies available
Location Call Number   Status
2nd Floor 770/Adam Checked In
Subjects
Instant photography.
Handbooks and manuals.
Genres
Handbooks and manuals
Published
London ; New York, New York : Thames & Hudson Ltd 2017.
Language
English
Main Author
Rhiannon Adam (author)
Physical Description
240 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 232) and index.
ISBN
9780500544600
  • Camera and film format guide
  • Creative techniques.
Review by Library Journal Review

Analog photographic processes are currently experiencing a bit of a revival. The invention of the Polaroid allowed photographers to see results within minutes, instead of waiting hours or days to have film developed and printed. Digital photography later eliminated that waiting period altogether. Polaroids can induce nostalgia in those of us old enough to remember their predigital use and offer a way for digital natives to investigate analog photography. A substantial portion of photographer Adam's guide lists types of instant cameras and their films, noting modern replacement models and which vintage types can still be applied. The remainder consists of detailed step-by-step Polaroid experimental processes and manipulations. VERDICT For photographers and fans of the medium, Adam offers a decoder ring for using instant cameras today. © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

(c) Copyright Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Similar Items