Book excerpt: This well established series offers all-you-need-to-know about processing and printing With stunning images by contemporary photographers, and easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions, it is easy to see why each book is a must-have for everyone working within the black and white medium. The books benefit from the wide-ranging experience of top photographers who talk the reader through their own techniques, giving invaluable advice on presentation tips to add that finishing, professional touch. The simple design make them ideal to use in the darkroom. Traditional printing techniques and processes are enjoying a welcome revival as more and more photographers aspire to create hand-finished works of art that stand out from the mass of digital imagery and machine prints. Hand colouring, cyanotypes, platinum and gum oil printing are just a few of the many techniques carefully explained in Hand Colouring & Alternative Processes, the fourth book in the acclaimed Photo-Lab series. Drawing upon his extensive experience, Andrew Sanderson guides the reader through the various treatments in a simple no-nonsense way, making even the most complex techniques accessible. An informative and inspiring resource for all photographers interested in alternative printing techniques.