To suppress curling phenomenon of a recording medium to which a liquid composition is applied while securing ejection stability. A liquid composition for used in an image recording method including the steps of applying an ink containing a colorant in a dissolved state or a dispersed state to a recording...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7517073?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7517073 - Liquid composition, set of liquid composition and ink, ink jet recording apparatus, and image forming method