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This is the definitive, comprehensive reference book for learning everything you need to know about both film and digital black-and-white photography, including:

an analysis of the art of black and white photography

specialist film-developing processes, films, papers and darkroom techniques

historical processes and how to use them today

digital darkroom work throughs and tips

professional print making workshops

budget, consumer and professional equipment

historical context of specialist processes

profiles on some of the world's leading black and white photographers.

Throughout, the book showcases stunning examples of the art by top professionals, accompanied by descriptions of how the images were achieved.

This book is the only manual you need to go from viewfinder to exhibition quality print, whether you are using film or digital processes.