Creative Digital Printmaking
by Theresa Airey, Amphoto Books, 2001

For those interested in learning to use digital techniques to transform and print your own photographs, this book is an excellent introduction. Clear and straightforward, with many illustrations of creative techniques, plus a gallery of 20 digital artists.

Creative Photo Printmaking
by Theresa Airey, Amphoto Books, 1996

Alternative Photographic Techniques including Polaroid Transfers, Manipulating Time Zero Film, Photocopy Transfers, Liquid Emulsions, Infrared, Handcoloring, Solarization, Selective Bleaching and Toning, Copystand Work, Printing on Artist Papers, Wood and Glass, Printing from Slides

Photographer's Guide to Polaroid Transfer
by Christopher Grey

Amazon.com reader's review, July 29, 2001--"Nicely complements Kathleen Thormod Carr's book. While I consider Kathleen Thormod Carr's book Polaroid Transfers to be the definitive book on the subject (thanks to its excellent combination of instruction and beautiful examples), practitioners of Polaroid transfers should definitely have a look at this book too, for completeness of information." --Mark from Wisconsin, USA

The Art of Enhanced Photography
by James Luciana & Judith Watts

Many of today's most innovative photographers are pushing their work beyond the boundaries of the traditional silver-gelatin print. Liberated from the restrictions of common photographic paper's size and surface, these 17 artists seek to exploit the tactile, painterly, often emotional qualities offered by such processes as photogravure, Polaroid transfer and Kwik Print, three-dimensional construction and collage, hand coloring, bleaching, toning, Cyanotype, and even computer-aided photography.

Watercolor Portrait Photography
by Helen T. Boursier

Polaroid SX-70 instant color film allows photographers an unexpected way to create one-of-a-kind portraits. Basic techniques such as selecting settings, composing images, working with subjects, lighting the portrait, and manipulating images for a final product are covered. Detailed advice is given on the best times to do manipulating, what tools can be used to achieve desired effects, and specific DayLab II procedures for SX-70 Time Zero film.

Painterly Photography: Awakening the Artist Within
by Elizabeth Murray, Pomegrante Artbooks, 1993

A charming book of Polaroid SX-70 Manipulations, showcasing 66 of the author's magical images of seascapes, gardens, architecture, still lifes and people. Includes a brief how-to section.

Alternative Photographic Processes
by Randall Webb, Martin H. Reed

This practical darkroom manual combines clear instructions with before-and-after illustrations showing what to do and how to do it. Over 100 new works by famous photographers exhibit all the old techniques, while the text offers simple ways to find the key materials and equipment, and use them in your darkroom. Soon, you'll be familiar with all these lost arts: albumen printing, Van Dyke prints; pellet prints; oil, carbon, gum, and casein printing, photo mechanical printing, photo etching, photogravure, silkscreen, Cliché Verre, bleach-etch, and more--plus combinations of these.

The Book of Alternative Photographic Processes
by Christopher James

Photographic artists and students will welcome this full-color, comprehensive technical resource that explores every aspect of alternative photography. Written in a highly accessible style, each of the book's chapters introduces the history of a technique, presents an overview of the relevant alternative or non-silver photographic process, reviews its chemistry, and provides practical guidance in how to make it work. Traditional and digital contact negative production are featured- plus an array of processes including cyanotype, Van Dyke, Kallitype, gum bichromate, platinum/palladium, Ziatype, Ambrotype, and hand-applied emulsions.

Coming into Focus: A Step-by-Step Guide to Alternative Photographic Printing Processes
by John Barnier (Editor)

A comprehensive, how-to guide to antique and contemporary photo processes, from daguerreotype to digital, The mysterious and beautiful processes used by historic and modern art photographers-many of which don't require a formal darkroom-are revealed here in simple, step-by-step instructions and photographic illustrations by internationally recognized experts, with each method carefully reviewed for safety and ease of use .The many "non-traditional" processes detailed here offer photographers exciting alternatives to standard methods-opening up whole new worlds of creative expression.

New Dimensions in Photo Processes
by Laura Blacklow

Setting aside old distinctions between photographer and non-photographer, New Dimensions in Photo Imaging invites artists in all media to discover non-silver imaging techniques. Painters, printmakers, fiber artists, sculptors, illustrators and photographers alike will find this a valuable, practical text outlining creative processes that require little or no knowledge of photography and chemistry.

The Art of Handpainting Photographs
by Cheryl Machat Dorskind, Amphoto Books, 1998

Art photographer Dorskind clearly explains how she achieves her evocative "photopaintings," from materials and color basics, to composing a photo, to presenting and storing your work. --Amy Handy

Handcoloring Photographs: Step by Step
by Sandra Laird, Amherst Media, 1997

Step by step instructions show how to get started, use any coloring media (oils, colored pencils, watercolors, dyes, and others), creatively apply color to your photographs, choose the right color combinations, mix media for variety and texture, present your handcolored photographs, and more.

Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (And Rewards) of Artmaking
by David Bayles and Ted Orland, Capra Press, 1994

I really recommend this! To quote the authors, "This book is written by working artists, for working artists. Art & Fear is about the way art gets made, the reasons it often does not get made, and about the difficulties that cause so many artists to give up along the way. The authors are both working artists, grappling daily with the problems of making art in the real world. The observations we make are drawn from personal experience, and relate more to the needs of fellow artists than to the interests of viewers."

The Widening Stream: The Seven Stages of Creativity
by David Ulrich, Beyond Words Publishing, 2002

"This is an exciting and informative book...helpful to anyone interested in the creative process." -- Andre Gregory, co-star and co-creator of "My Dinner with Andre"

Innovation/Imagination: 50 Years of Polaroid Photography
by Barbara Hitchcock (The Polaroid Collection) and Deborah Klochko (Friends of Photography), Harry N. Abrams, 1999

"Drawn entirely from the Polaroid Collection, Innovation/Imagination explores the creativity and experimentation of instant photography through a half century of work by artists as diverse as Ansel Adams, Andy Warhol, and Barbara Kasten. Examining both the evolution of process as well as artistic promise, the art included here provides a new chapter in the history of photography."--Deborah Klochko

French Dreams
by Steven Rothfeld, Workman Publications, 1993

This collection of Polaroid transfers taken over a seven-year period consists of landscapes, portraits, still lifes, vignettes, and studies, all delicately capturing the intimate beauty of France.

Italian Dreams
by Steven Rothfeld, Workman Publications, 1995

An impressionist, sensuous celebration of Italy via stunning and dreamy handmade Polaroid transfers of muted colors and soft lines.

Irish Dreams: Photographs
by Steven Rothfeld, Chronicle Books, 1998

A companion volume to "French Dreams" and "Italian Dreams" about Ireland, using Polaroid image transfers as illustrations.

The Findhorn Garden
by the Findhorn Community, Harper & Row, 1975

With a foreword by William Irwin Thompson, photographs by Kathleen Thormod Carr. The amazing story of the development of the Findhorn garden is told by founders Peter Caddy, Eileen Caddy and Dorothy Maclean, with R. Ogilvy Crombie, David Spangler and other community members. Over 150 black and white photographs. A classic.

In Search of the Magic of Findhorn
by Karin Bogliolo and Carly Newfeld, Findhorn Press, 2002

Findhorn--the name still evokes a sense of adventure into a totally new world of living in community, cooperating with the nature kingdoms and bringing spirit into our daily lives. Many years ago, "The Magic of Findhorn" captured the imagination of the world and caused a multitude of people to visit the community. Now, both the Findhorn Community and the world have changed considerably and Karin Bogliolo, former long-term community member, returns on a quest to see if the magic is still there.

This title is available from the Findhorn Press (the publisher) at Findhorn Press.

To Hear the Angels Sing
by Dorothy Maclean, Lindisfarne Press, 1990

With a foreword by David Spangler. Dorothy Maclean's autobiography, from wartime employment with the British government to co-founding the Findhorn community, and later the Lorian Association, Dorothy's story is an inspiring account of a journey through self-discovery to an awareness of those forces which overlight and give order to creation--the devic, or angelic kingdoms.

In Perfect Timing: Memoirs of a Man for the New Millennium
by Peter Caddy, Findhorn Press, 1996

Co-written with Jeremy Slocombe and Renata Caddy. Peter Caddy (co-founder of the Findhorn community), a master storyteller, takes us on a journey of inspiration, action and spirit. His life reads like an adventure novel--from serving in the wartime RAF, climbing the Himalayas in Tibet, managing a luxury hotel on spiritual principles to running a New Age Community. His legacy to us all is the knowledge that following our inner guidance is not only an exciting, wonderful adventure, it can also change the world.

This title is available from the Findhorn Press (the publisher) at Findhorn Press.

Everyday Miracles: The Inner Art of Manifestation
by David Spangler, Bantam Books, 1996

Drawing on over twenty years of teaching the art of manifestation, David Spangler reveals that manifestation is far more than a mental technique for acquiring things. It is primarily a way of being--a deeply spiritual practice that will put you in touch with the inexhaustible source of creative energy rooted at the foundation of the universe.

Waves of Spirit: Practical Ways to Face Today's Life Challenges
by Eileen Caddy, Findhorn Press Canada, 1997

Findhorn co-founder Eileen Caddy offers her wisdom and experiences learned through the hard knocks and struggles of her life. She shares her perspectives on many of life's questions and challenges--forgiveness, unconditional love, healing relationships, sexuality, children, and the Christ amongst them. A breath of fresh air to all seekers on the spiritual path.

This title is available from the Findhorn Press (the publisher) at Findhorn Press.