Art Technique Book Appraisal

Creative Photo Printmaking by Theresa Airey

This item is a softcover book titled "Creative Photo Printmaking" authored by Theresa Airey. The cover features a muted, sepia-toned image of a house or building complex with a prominent wall in the foreground, against a somewhat dramatic, dark sky. The title "CREATIVE PHOTO PRINTMAKING" is embossed in a light, possibly silver or light gray, sans-serif font across the top portion of the cover, with the author's name, "Theresa Airey," directly below it in a smaller, similar font. The overall color scheme of the cover is a subtle gray-beige with the central image utilizing desaturated tones. The book is designed to present "ALTERNATIVE TECHNIQUES INCLUDING: Infrared • Handcoloriong • Selective Bleaching and Toning • Polaroid Image and Emulsion Transfers • Manipulating Film & Zero Film • Printing from Slides • Liquid Emulsions • Photocopy Transfers • Solarizations • Copy Stand Work • Printing on Artists' Papers, Wood, and Glass" which is listed in smaller, lighter text towards the bottom of the cover. The physical condition appears good, with minor wear consistent with handling, possibly some slight curling at the corners or edges, though none are prominently visible in the image. The cover finish seems to be a matte or semi-matte, contributing to a professional, instructional aesthetic. The edges of the book are clean, and there are no discernible tears, major creases, or stains. The print quality on the cover is high, with clear text and a well-reproduced image. The book's style period would align with contemporary instructional photography books, likely published in the late 20th or early 21st century given the techniques mentioned. Its primary purpose is to educate on various alternative photographic printing methods.