Collodion: And The Making Of Wet Plate Negatives For Photo-Engraving Work (1922) is a comprehensive guidebook for photographers and photo-engravers on the process of creating wet plate negatives using collodion. The book, written by the Eastman Kodak Company, covers everything from the preparation of the collodion solution to the development and printing of the negatives. The first part of the book provides an overview of the history of collodion and its use in photography. It then delves into the technical aspects of the process, including the preparation of the collodion solution, the coating of the plates, and the exposure and development of the negatives. The second part of the book focuses on the use of wet plate negatives in photo-engraving work. It covers topics such as the preparation of the plate for engraving, the transfer of the image to the engraving surface, and the etching of the plate. Throughout the book, the Eastman Kodak Company provides detailed instructions, tips, and troubleshooting advice for each step of the process. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the techniques and tools used in collodion photography and photo-engraving. Overall, Collodion: And The Making Of Wet Plate Negatives For Photo-Engraving Work (1922) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and technical aspects of collodion photography and photo-engraving.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.
