Seattle-based photographer Michelle Bates has released, "Plastic Cameras: Toying with Creativity, 2nd edition."

This volume brings together the world of toy camera photography, including the history of their use, exhaustive instructions, tips and tricks for getting the most out of Holga and other choice "plastic" cameras, advanced camera modifications, darkroom and presentation information, and resources for continued research and sharing. The book is chock full of four-color and black-and-white images.

In this second edition, Bates has included well-known industry names like Christopher James and Michael Kenna.

With 288 pages, the book sells for $29.95