I am really excited about something that gordon feels is better than pmk. Gordon hutchings ask the experts freestyle photographic supplies. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The book of pyro and the pmk formula by hutchings, gordon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oct, 2010 reading around, the book of pyro is recomended for most people who want to play around with pyro development chemicals. For more information on pyro, we offer gordon hutchings book, the book of pyro, catalog number. There was some talk two years ago at the lf conference and again i heard there was more talk about a new. Gordon hutchings is a well known black and white fine art photographer living in granite bay, california. After many years of research and testing gordon has produced this musthave manual for pyro users. Gordon hutchings, author of the book of pyro, explains how to go about printing a pyro negative using the split filters technique, and using the traditional method of judging the approximate contrast of the negative, making a choice of filters for an initial print, then going to a higher grade of filter to adjust for the apparent lower. John paul caponigro in a nutshell, whats great about pyro. The book of pyro, by gordon hutchings my goal is to produce very large prints with the finest grain or highest resolution possible, so i decided to process my first eleven rolls of acros 120 film in pyro pmk developer. The book of pyro by gordon hutchings freestyle photographic. This developer has both staining and tanning properties and negatives developed with it are immune to the callier effect.
Book of pyro,2 comments on westons enthusiasm for pyro. Any one know where i could get hold of a copy of this book. Pyro pyrogallol and pyrocatechin based developers are some of the best youll ever use. Includes a history of pyro formulas and working practices and about the use of the pmk staining pyro formula. This book is an essay on the chemical abc pyro used in developing photographs in the darkroom. Reading around, the book of pyro is recomended for most people who want to play around with pyro development chemicals. Pyro pyrogallol is one of the earliest known developing agents and in fact, was once the universal developer. Max pyro by gordon hutchings the stain from pyrogallol and pyrocatechol are an easy way to get more density for alt negs. Gordon has a new pyro film developer, max pyro, that he has just released. Max pyro is a pyrogallic acid developer that can be used with all black and white films and all developing methods, jobostyle developing tanks, tray developing, and stainles steel hangers. Much of the current interest in the use of pyro is due to gordon hutchings pmk formula, first introduced to the public in a long article in view camera in septemberoctober 1991 and since promoted in the book of pyro, first published in late 1991.
Reinvigorated since the 90s by great formulators such as gordon hutchings pmk, sandy king pyrocathd, john wimberley wd2d and barry thornton dixactol ultra etc. Page 4 film time 70 f time 80 f ormulary photographers inc. Gordon will be appearing at our booth at the photo plus expo in new york oct 2123, 2004. Jan 14, 2016 both pyro and amidol need to be used with rubber gloves. John paul caponigro in a nutshell, whats great about pyro gordon hutchings morley baer said it best in the introduction to my book. Minusx development as per gordon hutchings to photograph a dark scene that includes a window in full sunlight with up to 20 stops of contrast. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Published 1992 by bitter dog press in granite bay, calif. The book of pyro and the pmk formula signed by author. The advantages of pyro for platinum printing bob herbst. Tf4s use as a helpful adjunct to tanning developers was discussed in detail by gordon hutchings in the book of pyro alkaline fixing for black and white silver halide films and printing papers was considered revolutionary when troop introduced it. Gordon hutchings, author of the book of pyro and the pmk formula, on librarything librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers home groups talk zeitgeist.
Unique products including stainingtype film developers pmk pyro and pyrocathd. Pyro has been used throughout the history of photography. History of pyro, its place in photography and its use today. He is the inventor of the pmk pyro developer and is largely responsible for the insurgence of interest in this developer in recent years. I dont think pmk is really suited for push processing. Pmk pyro was developed by gordon hutchings, and is designed as a. An intro to the pyro staining developers sandy king photography. Though still controversial, it has since become a recognized technique in photographic. I tried some delta 3200 at ei 800, and it looks like about 15m at 70 deg f in the standard pmk formula. I used lith film back in the day for maskmaking in photocomp, never for contone results. Camera in septemberoctober 1991 and since promoted in the book of pyro. Pmk pyro film development chart cabbagetown photographers. Another developer mainly based on pyrogallol was formulated by jay defehr. Box 950 condon mt 59826 fax 4067542896 photographers formulary 015045 pmk pyro film developerr.
Aug 18, 2010 the book of pyro, by gordon hutchings my goal is to produce very large prints with the finest grain or highest resolution possible, so i decided to process my first eleven rolls of acros 120 film in pyro pmk developer. Dec 09, 2010 kings of leons official music video for pyro. Pmk pyro is poisonous and is absorbed by bare skin. After many years of research and testing gordon has produced this musthave. The book of pyro and the pmk formula ringbound january 1, 1992 by gordon hutchings author 4. Since highlights are blocked up because there is already too much negative density, i dont understand why adding pyro stain doesnt. Always wear protective clothing, including eye goggles and nonporous gloves. This is a very good softcover spiral bound copy with just light wear. An alternative process shrouded in mystery and compounded by lack of knowledge, pyro fell out of favor for almost half a century until gordon began a long process of pyros rediscovery and rehabilitation.
The book of pyro and the pmk formula signed by author hutchings, gordon on. Afternoon ters, reading around, the book of pyro is. Photographers formulary the imaging warehouse nova. Gordon hutchings has been making photographs for nearly 60 years now. The book of pyro and the pmk formula signed by author spiralbound january 1, 1992 by gordon hutchings author. Box 950 condon mt 59826 fax 4067542896 liquid pmk pyro film developerr page 4. Read the book of pyro by gordon hutchings, before using this product.
Gordon is a master printer and photographer whose work is dominated by the large format camera. Gordon is the author of the book of pyro and is responsible. For more information on pyro, we offer gordon hutchings book, the book of. Now, with further additions to its formulary, more topics, and contributions by renowned darkroom experts, this new edition promises to be an indispensable aladdins cave resource to darkroom enthusiasts of all levels. According to gordon hutchings book, pyro pmk stains most heavily in areas where there has been maximum reduction of silver halide. Bitter dog press, 1992 photographic chemicals 100 pages. The book of pyro and the pmk formula 1992 edition open library. For more information on pyro we offer gordon hutchings book, the book of pyro, catalog number. Gordon hutchings book on pyro is imho the best book on this developer sounds like you are trying to tame a litho film to give contone results, sorry not something i do.
Learning how to have reading behavior resembles learning to try for consuming. A conventional rapid fix may diminish staining effects of pyro and pmk formula. Pyro gives every photographer the opportunity to speak with conviction. Pyro has seen a resurgence in recent years which is probably in part due to gordon hutchings book, the book of pyro. Gordon hutchings ask the experts freestyle photographic. The book of pyro by gordon hutchings, bitter dog press, granite bay, ca, 95746, soft cover, 100 pages. You can get maybe an extra 12 to 23 stop if you add. Gordon hutchings morley baer said it best in the introduction to my book. The 510pyro, is a concentrate that uses triethanolamine as alkali, and pyrogallol and phenidone as combined developers. By chemically binding and hardening the gelatin during development, pyro restricts grain migration and halation to preserve delicate highlight values. The formula i am using for pmk was developed by gordon hutchings in the early 1990s from extensive testing of the developer to give the best over all results with a wide range of films. Ive heard of gordon hutchings the book of pyro and other lf photographers praise its gradual shoulder of a tone curve towards the highlights but it sounds like this may be because it is a staining developer.
Discussion of the relationship of pyro to the black and white fine print. Gordon hutchings is a wellknown black and white fine art photographer living in granite bay, california. Pyro formulas were included in us military manuals for field photography during the world wars. While pyro is an old and dependable developing agent, it is easy to see how lack of attention to consistency in developing practices can have dramatic effects on the resulting negatives. Tf4 is recommended in the book of pyro for pmk negatives, by gordon hutchings, due to the fact that an alkaline fixer solution such as tf4 helps achieve maximum pyro stain on a negative. He is the inventor of the pmk pyro developer and is largely responsible for the resurgence of interest in this developer in recent years. An introduction to pyro staining developers, sandy king. Aug 25, 2003 in gordon hutchings book of pyro,he states the shelf life of pmk is 10 years. Basically, from a technical standpoint it allows you to not be afraid of highlights anymore. Edward weston used pyro developer for all his 8x10 sheet film and put his hands in the pyro developer for many years, and it is believed he died of parkinsons disease from the pyro and also from using amidol. Tim rudman, photographer and author the darkroom cookbook is an essential compendium of photographic information for.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pmk developer james jasek film shooters collective. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and shipped with tracking. The book such as the book of pyro and the pmk formula, by gordon hutchings as well as others can be obtained by clicking nice on link download. Some day i hope to get into ptpd prints and experiment with it. Second 1992 pyro printing, printing, pyro 1992 hutchings of updated. The book of pyro and the pmk formula signed by author spiralbound january 1, 1992 by gordon hutchings author 4. The book of pyro and the pmk formula hutchings, gordon on. However, most of the applied information is about the use of the pmk staining pyro formula. Pmk pyro film development chart pmk pyro film development chart caution. The book of pyro and the pmk formula, by gordon hutchings. Single book of matches is gonna burn whats standing in the way roaring down the mountain, now they are calling on the fire brigade.
Gordon hutchings the book of pyro 1992 second printing, updated. Gordon hutchings, author of the book of pyro and the pmk formula, on librarything. The book of pyro and the pmk formula by gordon hutchings. Pyrogallol is the main developing agent in gordon hutchings pmk formula. At the same time it is said to prevent blocking up of highlights in the print. Pyrocatechol gives more uv absorbance than pyrogallol in a comparison i did of pmk and pyrocat.
Buy the book of pyro and the pmk formula 2nd printing, updated by hutchings, gordon isbn. Unfortunatly i live in the uk and cannot seem to find a copy of this book. Max pyro by gordon hutchings i try to use the slowest film i can get away as i get the shadowmidtone separation is already built into the film. Much of the current interest in the use of pyro is due to gordon hutchings pmk. A complete history and working practices of pyro formulas. In gordon hutchings book of pyro,he states the shelf life of pmk is 10 years. Gordon hutchings the hutchings book the gordon signed. Gordon hutchings is a well known black and white fine art photographer living in. The book of pyro and the pmk formula gordon hutchings. We use gordon hutchings pmk formula and suggest sending a test shooting for your first time. The new developer from gordon hutchings, author of the book of pyro. The book of pyro is admittedly rather esoteric but it is also one of a kind, and as such, fills a special niche. How to pyro who knows more about pyro than gordon hutchings.
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