Polaroid

The Missing Manual

Rhiannon Adam

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Thames & Hudson
17 March 2022

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An accessible and comprehensive 'how to' guide to expressive and experimental techniques and manipulation of Polaroid prints and cameras.

Polaroid: The Missing Manual is the go-to resource for all lovers of instant photography. Divided into two main parts, 'Camera and Film Format Guide' and 'Creative Techniques', it offers a comprehensive introduction to instant photography, including: a wide-ranging overview of instant cameras and compatible accessories and film; tips on what to buy and where to buy it; how to adapt equipment and preserve the life of your images; easy step-by-step guides to a wide range of image manipulations, accompanied by visual showcases of the work of the very best Polaroid photographers; and extensive resources section, complete with film compatibility guide, a list of stockists and safety information.

Polaroid: The Missing Manual provides photographers, art students and vintage camera enthusiasts with the knowledge and skills to push the boundaries of what a Polaroid photograph can be.

By: Rhiannon Adam
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 177mm,
Weight: 800g
ISBN: 9780500296523
ISBN 10: 0500296529
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 17 March 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1. Camera and Film Format Guide 2. Creative Techniques

Rhiannon Adam is an established Polaroid photographer and is a key figure in the instant photography community. She is an expert in the field, teaching workshops and short courses on Polaroid creative techniques. In April 2019 she was named as one of the winners of The Photographers' Gallery's inaugural New Talent Award, and her work showed at the gallery between June and October 2019.

Reviews for Polaroid: The Missing Manual

'Impressively researched ... very useful ... will have wide appeal to a variety of image makers' - Amateur Photographer 'A true snapshot of the instant film scene today ... highly recommended' - Photographica World