Martin BarnesShadow Catchers: Camera-less Photography

Camera-less photography? Is that an oxymoron? The classical definition of photography typically included a camera. However, that definition has been expanded over time to include producing an image without a camera, such as photogram, lumigram, chemigram, luminogram, lumenprint, rayograph, and laptopogram. I’m not completely convinced. There is no doubt that the first images created using photo-sensitive materials were done without the use of a camera obscura, and that’s covered in the first chapter “Traces” in this beautifully presented and well written book.Regardless of the inherent argument, this book presents the work of five artists, whose work is stunning in their creativity and execution. The most important aspect of each artist’s work is about how their work was produced, That in itself is worth the price of this book, and provides the reader with ideas and concepts that can be a useful spark for their own creations, with or without a camera.

El libro es muy bueno pero me tocó un ejemplar con algunas hojas un poco dañadas por problemas de imprenta. Finalmente decidí no hacer el proceso de devolución por el riesgo de recibir otro con los mismos problemas.

Easy to use and produces a great image. Stunning images which are easy to create!

Brilliant book for anyone who wants to know how Photography first started with methods of different types of photograms. Good use of photographers and artists also. I'm studying at University so great for any students!

Great book - beautiful photos and lots of information on all artists and their techniques.Highly recommended if you are interested in camera less photography

This is Martin at his best, enthusiastic and well researched. I always enjoy his studied views and support of the 'contemporary'