Delve into the art, science and passion of Dark Room Printing with Tom Warland in Light, Paper Time. Dark Room Printing: A Practical Guide.
This book works as an accessible introduction to the darkroom, guiding readers through the essential processes of analogue printing. It covers the core chemistry workflows needed to get started, from mixing and handling chemicals to understanding exposure and contrast. Step by step, it explores practical techniques such as making test strips, achieving correct exposure, and refining prints in the tray.
Beyond the fundamentals, the book also introduces creative possibilities within the darkroom - including toning, experimental approaches, and ideas for pushing prints beyond the basic process. It concludes with starting points for exploring alternative processes, encouraging readers to continue experimenting and developing their own photographic voice through hands-on darkroom practice.
The book is aimed at new printers or those opening the opportunity, but also maybe novice printers stuck or people returning to the darkroom after leaving college a decade+ ago
