The Art of Black and White Developing

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"The Art of Black and White Developing"

Fifth Edition

Updated from cover to cover!

This is my best edition yet, 35% more tricks, tips, and developing goodness!

Now 350 pages!

More casework, better developers, ECO developers!

Available now, worldwide, on Lulu.com in U.K. and Worldwide!

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"Finally, yesterday I have been able to start reading your book. I have to say that you impressed me, not only for the knowledge but for the kind of book you have put together. I had in my mind a more 'mathematical' book where 1+1=2, but when I started reading it I understood that it is not like this. It is something much more personal." - A.B.
"The spiral binding and higher quality of print and paper really stand out against the 4th edition - worth the upgrade even before I've compared the contents!" - G.M.
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Below is a preview of some pages in the book where John talks about Barry Thornton's pyrocatechin 2-bath.

See further excerpts below contents.
Preview of contents:
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Reviews of my fourth edition:

"If you are new (or newish) to developing B&W film and eager to know more, this book is a great intro to the current field." Roscoe T.

"I have couple of books on this subject including "The Film Developing Cookbook (Darkroom Cookbook, Vol. 2) by Steve Anchell, Bill Troop". The Film Developing Cookbook (Darkroom Cookbook, Vol. 2) To me i think John Finch really pulled experience and real information into this small and concise book." Sunil K.

"It's one of my favorite B&W photography books, hands down." John P

"Great book on the Black and white process" F Master

"An amazing book that has become my bible for B&W photography and developing. Anyone love B&W film photography must read with no doubt." Sunny P

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