New "Coffee Table" Book on Bromoil

Gene_Laughter · Nov 16, 2007

This is not a "How-To" book but a picture book on the history of Brit bromoiling and the Bromoil Circle of Great Britain. Should ship the second week in Dec 07.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=bromoil

Available for shipment to USA and other countries.

Gene Laughter

Zebra · Nov 16, 2007

Gene,

will your work be genrerously exhibited? I would definitely be interested if so, your work is inspiring.

best,

Zebra

removed account4 · Nov 17, 2007

Zebra said:
Gene,

will your work be genrerously exhibited? I would definitely be interested if so, your work is inspiring.

best,

Zebra

exactly what i was wondering,
thanks for reading my mind monty

john

Dave Miller · Nov 17, 2007

Thanks for the heads-up Gene. The Bromoil Circle of Great Britain have been working on this for some years, I'm glad they managed to get it to market. Looks like it's a must for my Christmas list.

gandolfi · Nov 17, 2007

Dave Miller said:
Looks like it's a must for my Christmas list.

as no one will buy this for me, I have allready bought it.

will be interesting to see!

Dave Miller · Nov 17, 2007

gandolfi said:
as no one will buy this for me, I have allready bought it.

will be interesting to see!

I must admit that Christmas is such a looooooooong time away; maybe I should buy it for myself?

gandolfi · Nov 17, 2007

Dave Miller said:
I must admit that Christmas is such a looooooooong time away; maybe I should buy it for myself?

apparently it takes some time to ship the order (don't know why; maybe they can't find it....) so buying now makes it proberly come around christmas time...

Gene_Laughter · Nov 17, 2007

The authors, Maija and Kirk are friends of mine. Gilbert was too until he passed away. I have not seen this book yet, but I gather it contains some of the vintage work of a number of past British masters of bromoil as well as reproductions of contemporary prints by members of the Bromoil Circle of Great Britain. I am a "yank," not a Brit, and am fortunate to be an honorary member of the "Circle." Maija says she included a couple of my prints in the book. I feel honored! Cheers, Gene

UKJohn · Nov 17, 2007

I was at the Wolverhampton Camera Fair last Sunday (11th) and the Bromoil Circle have a table/stand there. Their work is absolutely stunning, so much so I bought the book (and a more comprehensive leaflet on how to Bromoil). The book is great with some wondeful reproductions, I was that captivated by the Bromoils I saw I've gone ahead and purchased a kit from Silver Print. I have no doubt you won't be disappointed by the book. Enjoy!.

John

UKJohn · Nov 17, 2007

Gene,

Just got the book out and your work, three entries, are just lovely. I particularly am drawn to 'Man with Guitar' , there's something about the image that just draws you in. Wonderful. I've got some fun but hard work ahead!!

John

Gene_Laughter · Nov 17, 2007

UKJohn said:
Gene,

Just got the book out and your work, three entries, are just lovely. I particularly am drawn to 'Man with Guitar' , there's something about the image that just draws you in. Wonderful. I've got some fun but hard work ahead!!

John

Thanks, John. Maija has a number of my prints. We trade a lot of bromoils! I really don't know which ones she put in the book.

The problem you're going to run into with the Bromoil "Kit" is it includes 10 or so sheets of Kentmere Document Art paper. When you get the hang of this paper and use it up, no more of this paper is available as it has been discontinued - at least temporarily. At that point you may wish to try Kentmere Fineprint VC fine grain matt. When exposing the paper under the enlarger, expose them at least one stop darker than normal.

Good luck!

Gene

New "Coffee Table" Book on Bromoil

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