Cyjanotypia - Przewodnik praktyczny

“Cyanotype. Practical Guide” is the first and only comprehensive handbook on cyanotype available in Poland, dedicated to one of the most iconic and accessible alternative photographic processes.

This is an extensive, 150+ page practical manual designed to guide the reader from absolute basics to advanced experimental workflows. It is created for real studio and darkroom practice – not as theory, but as a working tool for photographic artists.

The book covers everything needed to work independently with cyanotype: from setting up a workspace and selecting materials, through chemical recipes and coating techniques, to exposure control, contrast manipulation, and hand-altered image-making.

The author also explores advanced methods, including multiple toning processes, experimental applications on unconventional substrates such as fabric, wood, and glass, as well as techniques for modifying image character through manual tinting and process control.

The publication is richly illustrated, offering step-by-step visual guidance that supports both beginners and more experienced practitioners working in historical photographic processes.

Important: This book is written in Polish.

It is a practical reference that organizes essential knowledge while leaving space for experimentation and the development of a personal visual language within alternative photography.