Master Photographer's Toning Book Reprint

[sepiareverb]

A highly recommended book that covers all aspects of toning in clear, detailed way with excellent examples throughout. Has been out of print for a while, but the author, Tim Rudman, is reissuing it.

This is a book every wet printer should have both for the wealth of information and the inspiration just paging through it brings.

Check out the site here.

 

[palec]

Thanks for posting this. I like his book on lith printing.

 

[sepiareverb]

I believe the toning book is one of those must have references.

 

[Stan]

It certainly is. Don't delay if you wish to obtain a copy at the original price.

 

[sepiareverb]

Bump.

For wet printers this is one of the top 5 technique books ever.

 

[rbiemer]

Thanks for posting this!
Rob

 

[Trigeek]

Bump.

For wet printers this is one of the top 5 technique books ever.

What are the other 4 in your opinion?

 

[sepiareverb]

In no particular order:

The Print by Ansel Adams, the final edition he wrote. A bit outdated nowadays, but was hugely helpful to me when I learned to print.

Keepers of the Light by William Crawford. Fantastic resource for cyanotypes and etc. Makes these alternative processes seem easy- and it turns out they are.

The Photo Lab Index. Countless formulas for darkroom tinkering.

Way Beyond Monochrome by Ralph Lambrecht. Also about to be re-issued in an expanded version.

I'm restricting this to books on darkroom work obviously.

 

[dap]

Just to let you all know - this book is available now (you have to order direct from silverprint). I wouldn't wait too long to pick one up - from what it sounds like, the reprint was limited to 1050 copies

 

[jpa66]

As an FYI, I ordered the book the day I received an email about it being available. I'm in the US and the book was sent from England. It arrived incredibly fast, and it looks fantastic. I've been reading it since I got it, and there's a lot of information to digest. All in all a great book. If I had one complaint, it would be that the shipping costs were very high, but since the book is priced fairly ( and it's fantastic ) I don't really mind. Kudos to Mr. Rudman!

 

[dap]

As an FYI, I ordered the book the day I received an email about it being available. I'm in the US and the book was sent from England. It arrived incredibly fast, and it looks fantastic. I've been reading it since I got it, and there's a lot of information to digest. All in all a great book. If I had one complaint, it would be that the shipping costs were very high, but since the book is priced fairly ( and it's fantastic ) I don't really mind. Kudos to Mr. Rudman!

I ordered a copy as well - I have not received it yet (Just ordered it a couple of days ago). I agree, shipping is a bit on the high side. That being said, used copies stateside are still significantly more than the new reissue + shipping from the UK.

I have to tip my hat to Rudman. I don't think this is going to be a big moneymaker for him (any profit probably isn't going to make up for the grief he went through trying to get this done). It sounds like he is just trying to help some fellow darkroom enthusiasts out by arranging a reprint (original 2nd hand copies are way out of reach of most average folks).

Here is a link for those of you who are interested:
http://timrudman.com/content/toning-book-reprint#news-flash-it-s-arrived-

 

[topoxforddoc]

I have to tip my hat to Rudman. I don't think this is going to be a big moneymaker for him (any profit probably isn't going to make up for the grief he went through trying to get this done). It sounds like he is just trying to help some fellow darkroom enthusiasts out by arranging a reprint (original 2nd hand copies are way out of reach of most average folks).

I emailed Tim recently about the book. He told me he had to fund the reprint as he had difficulties getting it republished!

 

[bogelgelbo]

I was wondering whether the 100 UK pounds minimal order is working too for order from outside UK?

 

[rbiemer]

I was wondering whether the 100 UK pounds minimal order is working too for order from outside UK?

From Mr. Rudman:
"You do NOT have to make an order for a minimum amount of £100 for international orders. Just ignore this."

Rob

 

[bogelgelbo]

From Mr. Rudman:
"You do NOT have to make an order for a minimum amount of £100 for international orders. Just ignore this."

Rob

Ah, I certainly missed that one. Thank you for confirming this.

 

[Chris101]

I hope that the book will still be available when I am able to afford it! Where are those guys with the hypothetical $10000 from the "crave" thread in the top section?

Toning, as it turns out, is my photographic life. Over half of my prints are toned in some way. Lately, I have been 'pre-treating' photo papers with other photosensitive elements, like uranium and vanadium, prior to exposure (by enlarger or UV bed, as required.) Is there anything about that in Rudman's book?