An indispensable reference guide for all lovers of instant photography or Polaroid. Divided into two main parts, Camera and Film Guide and Creative Techniques, this book offers a complete introduction to instant photography, with an overview of cameras, accessories, films, as well as tips on what and where to buy, how to adapt equipment, or preserve images. It presents simple step-by-step guides on a wide variety of image manipulations, accompanied by visual examples of the work of the best Polaroid photographers. It includes an extensive section of photographic resources, a film compatibility guide, a list of distributors, and safety information. It provides photographers, fine arts students, and vintage camera enthusiasts with the knowledge and techniques necessary to push the boundaries of what a Polaroid photograph can be.