The "Howard process"

Philip Jackson (p.jackson@nla.gov.au)
Fri, 19 May 1995 09:44:33 +22303754 (EET)

Here's a catalogue entry for Howard's book:

Howard, Keith (Keith John)
Safe photo etching for photographers and artists : includes a
complete guide to making etchings, 10 innovative hand etching techniques
and the "Howard process" / by Keith Howard. Peace River, Alta. : Wynne
Resources, 1991.
ix, 108 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 106.
ISBN 0969557701 : $24.95
1. Photoengraving--Technique. 2. Photography--Technique. 3.
Prints--Technique. 4. Etching--Technique. I. Title.
686.2/327 20
cn 91-091816

I have seen this book but it was some time ago so my recollections of it
may be inaccurate. I recall being unimpressed by its claims to be "new"
and "safe" - I think it still used dichromate as a photosensitizer and
ferric chloride for the etch.

Philip Jackson
pjackson@nla.gov.au