Photogravure

"Photogravure" by Henry R. Blaney is a comprehensive manual from the late 1800s that explores the photogravure process, by giving both newcomers and experts the knowledge they need to effectively use photography and printmaking together. The book starts by looking at the origins of photogravure, and pointing out important people. Early on, the book stresses the significance of things like negatives and copper plates. The early chapters explain how to make good negatives. Then it goes deeper into the complex ways of sensitizing carbon tissue for making printed images. By including both technical details and history, the book gives a full look at photogravure as a craft.