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Langford's Advanced Photography, Eighth Edition
Langford's Advanced Photography, Eighth Edition by Efthimia Bilissi and Michael LangfordFormat: Book - Paperback Langford's Advanced Photography, Eighth Edition 8 Efthimia Bilissi Michael Langford 'Essential for anyone setting out on a photographic career today. Buy this, along with the companion Basic Photography, and you'll have the answer to almost any technical query you can think of.' Amateur Photographer 'You ca
Langford's Basic Photography, Ninth Edition
Langford's Basic Photography, Ninth Edition by Michael Langford, Anna Fox and Richard Sawdon SmithFormat: Book - Paperback Langford's Basic Photography, Ninth Edition The Guide for Serious Photographers 9 Michael Langford Anna Fox Richard Sawdon Smith Langford's Basic Photography is a seminal photography text. First published in 1965, it has informed the work and career of many of the world's leading photographers. The new,
Photography in 100 Words
Photography in 100 Words by David ClarkFormat: Book - HardbackPrice:    $29.95 Photography in 100 Words Exploring the Art of Photography with Fifty of its Greatest Masters David Clark select a series The question 'What is photography?' is not an easy one to answer. Many thousands of words have been written in an effort to do so, in academic journals and in books by cultural commentato
Michael Freeman's Perfect Exposure
Michael Freeman's Perfect Exposure by Michael FreemanFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $29.95Written by the celebrated author of the bestselling book: The Photographer's Eye
Photographic Possibilities, Third Edition
Photographic Possibilities, 3e by Robert HirschFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $39.95A cohesive and broad collection of diverse photographic processes'explore any technique in depth.
Langford's Starting Photography, Sixth Edition
Langford's Starting Photography, 6e by Philip Andrews and Michael LangfordFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $26.95 Langford's Starting Photography, Sixth Edition The guide to creating great images 6 Philip Andrews Michael Langford Langford’s Photography Series Praise for previous editions: "At last there is an introductory book that I can unreservedly recommend to friends, students and others who are in any way interested
Basic Photographic Materials and Processes, Third Edition
Basic Photographic Materials and Processes, 3e by Nanette L. SalvaggioFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $72.95The classic, essential guide to the science of photography fully updated with all new digital material.
Perception and Imaging, Third Edition
Perception and Imaging by Richard D. ZakiaFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $39.95What is known about vision and the visual process is overwhelming; what is directly applicable to pictures is not.
The Photographer's Eye
The Photographer's Eye by Michael FreemanFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $29.95 The Photographer's Eye Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos Michael Freeman select a series "Beautifully presented with genrous and helpful color illustrations, this book is a very affordable addition to the library of the serious photographer." -Candian Camera (Feb. 08) Design is the single mos
Basic Critical Theory for Photographers
Basic Critical Theory for Photographers by Ashley la GrangeFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $36.95 Basic Critical Theory for Photographers Ashley la Grange "Summaries of key texts are followed by thought-provoking questions and practical assignments...the texts are well chosen." - www.photoarchivenews.com "It's perfect for those who want to understand key debates in photography." - Amateur Photographer "A
Digital Imaging: Essential Skills
Digital Imaging: Essential Skills by Mark Galer and Les HorvatFormat: Paperback with CDPrice:    $32.95Offering a comprehensive coverage of the entire digital chain, from capture to output, with extensive examples using Elements and Photoshop, this is a must have guide if you need to get to grips with digital imaging.
Manual of Photography, Ninth Edition
Manual of Photography, Ninth Edition by Ralph Jacobson, Sidney Ray, Geoffrey G Attridge and Norman AxfordFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $86.95 Manual of Photography, Ninth Edition 9 Ralph Jacobson Sidney Ray Geoffrey G Attridge Norman Axford Reviews of previous editions include: 'I can offer no better recommendation.' British Journal of Photography 'A respected pedigree... a most comprehensive explanation of the essential principles behind the pr
Beyond the Zone System, Fourth Edition
Beyond the Zone System, Fourth Edition by Phil DavisFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $55.95 Beyond the Zone System, Fourth Edition 4 Phil Davis "A really wonderful, easy to understand breakdown of the zone system for beginning photographers." -Ruth Adams, University of Kentucky This fourth edition of Beyond the Zone System makes the science of photographic sensitometry both accessible and useful
Advanced Photography, Sixth Edition
Advanced Photography, Sixth Edition by Michael LangfordFormat: Book - PaperbackPrice:    $60.95 Advanced Photography, Sixth Edition 6 Michael Langford 'This is an important book. It should be in the library of every photographic establishment, educational or commercial, and on the personal shelves of every budding professional photographer.' The British Journal of Photography. 'You can't call yourself a