| Author |
Mayer, Emil, 1871-1938 |
| Translator |
Fraprie, Frank Roy, 1874-1951 |
| LoC No. |
23010684
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| Uniform Title |
Bromöldruckverfahren und der Bromölumdruck. English
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| Title |
Bromoil printing and bromoil transfer
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| Original Publication |
United States: American photographic publishing co.,1923.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Bromoil Printing and Bromoil Transfer" by Dr. Emil Mayer is a technical manual on photographic printing processes written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a comprehensive guide for enthusiasts and professionals interested in mastering the bromoil technique, which allows for greater artistic flexibility in photography compared to traditional methods. It delves into the complexities of creating bromoil prints, providing specific instructions for each step of the process, from preparing bromide prints to inking and transferring images. The opening of the text outlines the challenges associated with the bromoil process, including the variability in results based on different materials and techniques. Dr. Mayer emphasizes the necessity for precise methods and the understanding of chemical interactions involved in the printing process. He discusses the importance of starting with a technically perfect bromide print and provides detailed insights into the bleaching and inking processes necessary for successful bromoil printing. This opening segment sets the stage for a thorough exploration of both the artistic possibilities and technical requirements integral to bromoil printing, ensuring that readers grasp the fundamentals before advancing to more complex variations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TR: Technology: Photography
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| Subject |
Photography -- Printing processes
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69127 |
| Release Date |
Oct 10, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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