Collodion: And The Making Of Wet Plate Negatives For Photo-Engraving Work (1922)

Collodion: And The Making Of Wet Plate Negatives For Photo-Engraving Work is a book written by the Eastman Kodak Company in 1922. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the process of creating wet plate negatives for photo-engraving work, which was a popular method of printing in the early 20th century. The book covers the use of collodion, a viscous liquid used to coat glass plates, and the process of sensitizing the plates with silver nitrate. It also includes detailed instructions on developing and fixing the plates, as well as tips for obtaining the best results. The book is an invaluable resource for photographers and printmakers interested in traditional photographic processes, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of photography and printing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.