As a self-confessed 'bookaholic' I have shelves full of books about dyeing, painting and a host of allied subjects. The following represent my own personal tastes and opinions; I've only included books which have inspired/instructed me so, just because a particular book isn't here doesn't mean it won't be good for you. I'll be adding other allied subjects later, along with ISBN numbers for the books that don't yet have them.
Click on one of these links to take you to the relevant section:
Cyanotypes | Digital Images | Surface Decoration | Shibori | Dyeing
Fabric Painting | Silk Painting | Batik | Silk | Colour
Sewing | Embroidery
Fabric Painting | Silk Painting | Batik | Silk | Colour
Sewing | Embroidery
CYANOTYPES
Blueprints on Fabric
- innovative uses for cyanotypesBarbara Hewitt
Interweave Press - 1995
ISBN - 0-934026-91-2
I understand this is out of print but you may still be able to find a copy.
Cyanotype
- the history, science and art of photographic printing in Prussian blueMike Ware
National Museum of Photography, Film and Television - 1999
ISBN: 1-900747-07-3
The definitive and comprehensive guide to the chemistry and history of cyanotypes
Blue Prints
- the natural world in cyanotype photographsZeva Oelbaum
Rizzoli International Publications Inc - 2002
A collection of cyanotypes with some lovely images - inspirational but not instructive in the technical sense.
Sun Gardens
Victorian Photograms by Anna AtkinsLarry J Schaaf
Aperture Books - 1985
A fascinating book on the work and times of one of the pioneers of cyanotypes, Anna Atkins.
Spirits of Salts
Randall Webb & Martin Reed
Argentum - 1999
ISBN: 1-902538-05-6
A lovely book on alternative photography with a good section on cyanotyping. This is a really good read.
Blueprint to Cyanotypes
Malin Fabbri and Gary FabbriMalin Fabbri-AlternativePhotography.com – 2006
ISBN: 978-1-4116-9838-3
DIGITAL IMAGES
Making Digital Negatives for Contact Printing
Dan BurkholderThe Inkjet Negative Companion
Dan BurkholderDigital book available from Dan's website www.danburkholder.com - 2003
Blending Photos with Fabric
Mary Ellen Kranz & Cheryl HayesThe Electric Quilt Company - 2004
ISBN: 1-893824-33-0
Using Bubble Jet Set 2000
The Photo Transfer Handbook
Jean Ray LauryC&T Publishing - 1999
ISBN: 1-57120-064-9
Using Transfer Film
Photo Art
Tony Worobiec and Ray SpenceChrysalis Books - 2003
ISBN: 1-84340-055-3
Epson Complete Guide to Digital Printing
Rob SheppardLark Books - 2004
ISBN: 1-57990-586-2
The Digital Printing Handbook
Tim DalyArgentum - 2002
ISBN: 1-902538-17-x
SURFACE DECORATION
Complex Cloth
Jane DunnewoldFiber Studio Press - 1996
ISBN: 1-56477-149-0
Transforming Fabric
Carolyn A DahlKrause Publications - 2004
ISBN: 0-87349-616-7
Creative Stamping with mixed media techniques
Sherrill KahnNorth Light Books - 2003
ISBN: 1-58180-347-8
Rubber stamp carving
Luann UdellLark Books - 2002
ISBN: 1-57990-300-2
SHIBORI
Shibori - the inventive art of Japanese shaped resist dyeing
Yoshiko Iwamoto WadaKodansha International Ltd
ISBN: 4 7700 2399 5
Memory on Cloth
Yoshiko Iwamoto WadaKodansha International Ltd
ISBN: 4 7700 2777 X
Shibori - the art of fabric tying, folding, pleating and dyeing
Elfriede MöllerSearch Press
ISBN: 0 85532 895 9
Tie-dyeing
Celia BuchananApple Press
ISBN: 1 85076 585 5
Batik and Tie Dye Techniques
Nancy BelferDover Publications
ISBN: 0 486 27131 5
Tie & Dye as a present day craft
Anne MaileMills & Boon (yes really!)
ISBN: 0263707024
Shibori: Creating Color & Texture on Silk
Karren K BritoWatson-Guptill Publications
ISBN: 0823048152
DYEING
A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing
Vivien PrideauxSearch Press
ISBN: 0-85532-976-9
Indigo Textiles - technique and history
Gosta SandbergBlack/Lark Books
ISBN: 0-7136-3129-5
Indigo
Jenny Balfour-PaulBritish Museum Press
ISBN: 0-7141-2550-4
Color by Design
Ann JohnstonAnne Johnston-2001
ISBN: 0-9656776-1-3
Color by Accident
Ann JohnstonAnn Johnston-1997
ISBN: 0-9656776-0-5
Magic Dyeing Made Easy
Helen DeighanCrossways Patch
ISBN: 0-9540333-2-9
SILK PAINTING
Silk Painting: The Artist's Guide to Gutta and Wax Resist Techniques
Susan Louise MoyerWatson Guptill Publications - 1991
If you only buy one book on silk painting make it this one!
Silk Painting for Fashion and Fine Art
Susan Louise MoyerWatson Guptill Publications - 1995
Then get this one second! It's a 'must' for any professional silk painter.
A Complete Guide to Silk Painting
Susanne HahnSearch Press - 1991
The Silk Painting Workshop
Jane VenablesDavid & Charles- 1994
Silk Painting Techniques and Ideas
Jill Kennedy & Jane VarrallBatsford - 1991
Silk Painting - New Ideas and Textures
Jill Kennedy & Jane VarrallBatsford - 1993
A Creative Guide to Painting on Silk
Angelika OrthausNew Holland Publishers - 1994
BATIK
Batik for Artists & Quilters
Eloise PiperSearch Press - 2001
The Art of Batik - Flowers and Landscapes
Mary TaylorSearch Press - 1995
Creative Batik
Rosi RobinsonSearch press - 2001
Practical Batik
Susie StokoeLorenz Books - 2000
SILK
The Book of Silk
Philippa ScottThames & Hudson Ltd - 1993
Silk, How and Where it is Produced
P GaddumH T Gaddum & Co Ltd - 1989
COLOUR
Tricia Guild on Colour
Tricia GuildConran Octopus - 1992
An absolutely scrummy book with some inspirational colour combinations.
Blue and Yellow Don't Make Green
Michael WilcoxThe School of Colour - 1997
Learn to Paint - Colour Mixing
Judy MartinHarper Collins - 1994
FABRIC PAINTING
Fabric Painting
Miranda InnesDorling Kindersley - 1996
Painting Fabric
Marion ElliotCharles Letts - 1993
Fabric Painting for Embroidery
Valerie Campbell-HardingBatsford - 1990
The Art and Craft of Fabric Decoration
Juliet BawdenMitchell Beazley - 1994
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Fabric Painting
Jill Kennedy & Jane VarrallBatsford - 1994
SEWING
Sensational Silk
Gail BrownPalmer/Pletsch Publications - 1982
EMBROIDERY
The Art of Annemieke Mein - Wildlife Artist in Textiles
Annemieke MeinSearch Press - 1994
An amazing and inspirational book by a very talented textile artist