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In 1864 Walter Bentley Woodbury introduced a process for mechanically reproducing photographs that changed forever the way the world looked at images. Aesthetically beautiful, permanent and infinitely reproducible, the Woodburytype was the first process used extensively to photographically illustrate books, journals, museum catalogs, magazines and even campaign materials. More than a century after its heyday the Woodburytype stands as a pinnacle of photographic achievement. This book traces the history of Woodbury's process from the early technology and experiments to its commercial success and domination of the illustration field, and further to attempts to adapt it to industrialized methods, and finally, to its eventual disuse. Also covered is the story of how Woodbury overcame daunting personal odds to bestow this beautiful photographic process upon the world.
- Sales Rank: #2942096 in Books
- Published on: 2007-06-30
- Original language: English
- Dimensions: 10.25" h x 7.25" w x .75" l,
- Binding: Hardcover
- 193 pages
Review
Clearly, Barret Oliver s book on the Woodburytype, one of the most beautiful and durable of all photographic processes, and the life of its inventor, is the product of exhaustive research. His extensively illustrated book displays a thorough understanding of a complicated process and its antecedents, of its place in the history of the medium, and of photographic and printing processes in general. A useful guide to identifying Woodburytypes and an extensive bibliography accompany his lucid expositions. Bravo! Gordon Baldwin, Retired Associate Curator of Photography --J. Paul Getty Museum
Oliver thoroughly researched history explains how the Woodburytype process works, why it was used for such a short time, and why it eventually disappeared in spite of its being called by photo historian J. S. Mertle the most beautiful photographic reproduction process ever invented. --Maine Antique Digest
Long overdue, this book is essential reading for scholars, historians, collectors, dealers and photographers alike. An astute and thoroughly researched account of the mechanics and history of the Woodburytype process. A tremendous contribution to the field. Julian Cox, Curator of Photography --Chief Curator of the de Young Museum
About the Author
Barret Oliver lives in Los Angeles where he works as a photographer and printer and is known for his use of nineteenth century processes. His print work has been featured in gallery and museum exhibitions, publications and motion pictures. Oliver s research into the Woodburytype grew out of an extensive working knowledge of early photographic technology and his successful experiments in reproducing Woodbury prints.
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141 of 187 people found the following review helpful.
This thing never ends.
By The Real
Before starting this review, I have to confess, although I once read a copy of this book, I didn't actually pay for it. Allow me to explain.
After finding an impressive, ornate wood-bound copy of "The History of the Woodburytype" (likely the only one of its kind) on a shelf in a local bookstore, I immediately picked it up and started leafing through its pages. Oddly, the curator of the establishment saw me looking through it and rushed over to tell me it was "not safe". "But it's just a history of one of the most beautiful and durable of all photographic processes, and the life of its inventor, Walter B. Woodbury!", I protested. "How can a book like that not be safe? It's not like it has flying dragons in it, or it's going to suck me into an alternate dimension where I become a part of the narrative." But he wouldn't answer.
I dug into my pocket to pay for the book but, finding only a few pennies and a green Skittle, I was brokenhearted that I wouldn't be able to dive into the fantasy world of chromated gelatin film and photo negatives, but resigned to my fate. When suddenly, something inside me took over. I left a note to the bookseller promising to return it, grabbed the book, and sprinted for the door, never looking back.
It was raining that day, as I nestled into my attic, Walter Woodbury's life and accomplishments in my lap, eating my PB&J and apple my mother had packed for me. I followed Walter from Australia to the Far East, from Java and back to London, almost hoping that this was a story that would never end. As I reached the final page, lo and behold, Walter B. Woodbury called out my name within the volume I held in my hands!
"You! Reading this!" he said; "I say, my world of photographic processes and Far East travels is dying, my dear boy! The only way to save it is to give me a new name."
"BUT THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE!" I yelled, to no one in particular.
"Please, my good man! If you don't speak my new name, I shall wither away to 19th Century obscurity!"
I began to believe. I rushed to the attic window, flung it open, and yelled "MOON CHILD!" I into the misty night air. But nothing happened. I began shouting MOON CHILD! at the top of my lungs, over and over, for the next 18 hours consecutively. Finally, sirens began to blare below me. My neighbors had called the police after hearing a delusional lunatic screaming all through the night.
Long story short, don't buy this book. It's a riveting account of the life and achievements of one of photography's greatest pioneers, but it will make you into a petty thief and then hallucinate really badly, and you might possibly wind up in the drunk tank.
28 of 36 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent, Unique Study
By Carl Mautz
Clearly, Barret Oliver's book on the Woodburytype, one of the most beautiful and durable of all photographic processes, and the life of its inventor, is the product of exhaustive research. His extensively illustrated book displays a thorough understanding of a complicated process and its antecedents, of its place in the history of the medium, and of photographic and printing processes in general. A useful guide to identifying Woodburytypes and an extensive bibliography accompany his lucid expositions. Bravo!
Gordon Baldwin, Associate Curator of Photography, J. Paul Getty Museum
I have had time only to skim through it, but may I say what an impressive volume it is! And the publication itself is beautifully done. Congratulations!
Alan Elliott, Woodbury Scholar
Long overdue, this book is essential reading for scholars, historians, collectors, dealers and photographers alike. An astute and thoroughly researched account of the mechanics and history of the Woodburytype process. A tremendous contribution to the field.
Julian Cox, Curator of Photography, High Museum of Art, Atlanta
Oliver thoroughly researched history explains how the Woodburytype process works, why it was used for such a short time, and why it eventually disappeared in spite of its being called by photo historian J. S. Mertle "the most beautiful photographic reproduction process ever invented." Maine Antique Digest
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