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301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques is the rare book that thoroughly covers a vital photographic subject in a truly useful way. Written by photographer, educator, and printing guru Andrew Darlow, this book is an essential guide for all photographers who are printing their own work, as well as those photographers that want to be educated in the process so they can better discuss and evaluate the process of printing their work with fine-art printing professionals. Covering the subject of inkjet printing from the ground up, Darlow explains all the best options available in printers (with hardware photos and pros/cons of each printer), papers, software, and quality control. 301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques is beautifully illustrated with original photography, hardware photos, and screen shots, reinforcing the text with clearly understood images.

The first half of the book lays out all the steps and decisions a photographer needs to make before, and after, purchasing an ink jet printer. Issues such as color management, and uses for prints such as portfolio and presentations, are also discussed. The second half of the book is written by a series of guest contributors, well regarded experts, artists, and luminaries in the field, including R. Mac Holbert of Nash Editions, and photographic artist Joel Meyerowitz. This portion of the book covers several printing topics in-depth, including specific paper tips, how to print promotional pieces, framing and mounting, and planning for exhibitions. As a photographer who, like most, have traded a darkroom for a desktop, I’m happy to have this book as an important addition to my reference shelf. See more about 301 Inkjet Tips and Techniques here.
Posted by Steve Weinrebe