Langford, Michael, "Basic Photography"
Publisher: Focal Pr; 7 ed | 2000 | ISBN: 0240515927 | English | PDF | 368 pages | 19.18 Mb
Publisher: Focal Pr; 7 ed | 2000 | ISBN: 0240515927 | English | PDF | 368 pages | 19.18 Mb
'Basic Photography' is a longstanding international bestseller and continues to be the introductory textbook for photography courses throughout the world.
Key features:
• practical assignments, so you can put into practice what you've learned
• chapter summaries for easy revision
• a clear and concise approach to essential photographic principles, assuming no prior knowledge
• comprehensive coverage of both black and white photography, processing and printing; colour photography, digital manipulation and film processing
• suitability for students of all ages and all photographic courses
This new edition now includes:
extended coverage of digital imaging techniques: from capturing images digitally, to scanning and using manipulation software and the ethics involved
updated and re-structured contents to suit the new Art (Photography) A Level
hundreds of stunning full colour photographs throughout illustrating the main points from the text inspirational images from world famous photographers including: Bill Brandt; Henri Cartier-Bresson; Edward Weston and David Hockney.
Reviews of seventh edition:
"A simply excellent introduction to photography - both for students and home enthusiasts" Online reviewer - Amazon
"I found this book to be the best that I have ever seen on the subject of photography not only for 'basic' knowledge but for far more advanced subjects. It is clear, precise, easy to read and more important, easy to understand and apply."
Robert A. Freson, Professional Travel and Nature Photographer
"…an excellent reference manual for anyone starting out in photography."
Amateur Photographer
Reviews of previous editions:
"This is a book that no one who takes photography seriously should be without." Amateur Photographer
"The book has remained the standard introductory work for aspiring professional photographers. The book as a whole deserves the highest praise." The British Journal of Photography
"Will provide a good grounding in principles, as well as a number of useful tips based on the science. For the more serious enthusiast, a must-have." Online reviewer - Amazon
From the Publisher
This new edition now includes: extended coverage of digital imaging techniques: from capturing images digitally, to scanning and using manipulation software and the ethics involved; updated and re-structured contents to suit the new Art (Photography) A Level; hundreds of stunning full colour photographs throughout illustrating the main points from the text; inspirational images from world famous photographers including: Bill Brandt; Henri Cartier-Bresson; Edward Weston and David Hockney.
Michael Langfords' other books for Focal Press include 'Starting Photography' 2nd edition, 'Advanced Photography' 6th edition, and 'Story of Photography' 2nd edition. 'Advanced Photography' is the companion volume to 'Basic Photography', and for students wishing to progress further, will take the aspiring photographer a step forward on the ladder to a career in photography.
"A simply excellent introduction to photography - both for students and home enthusiasts" Online reviewer - Amazon
"I found this book to be the best that I have ever seen on the subject of photography not only for 'basic' knowledge but for far more advanced subjects. It is clear, precise, easy to read and more important, easy to understand and apply."
Robert A. Freson, Professional Travel and Nature Photographer
"…an excellent reference manual for anyone starting out in photography."
Amateur Photographer
Reviews of previous editions:
"This is a book that no one who takes photography seriously should be without." Amateur Photographer
"The book has remained the standard introductory work for aspiring professional photographers. The book as a whole deserves the highest praise." The British Journal of Photography
"Will provide a good grounding in principles, as well as a number of useful tips based on the science. For the more serious enthusiast, a must-have." Online reviewer - Amazon
From the Publisher
This new edition now includes: extended coverage of digital imaging techniques: from capturing images digitally, to scanning and using manipulation software and the ethics involved; updated and re-structured contents to suit the new Art (Photography) A Level; hundreds of stunning full colour photographs throughout illustrating the main points from the text; inspirational images from world famous photographers including: Bill Brandt; Henri Cartier-Bresson; Edward Weston and David Hockney.
Michael Langfords' other books for Focal Press include 'Starting Photography' 2nd edition, 'Advanced Photography' 6th edition, and 'Story of Photography' 2nd edition. 'Advanced Photography' is the companion volume to 'Basic Photography', and for students wishing to progress further, will take the aspiring photographer a step forward on the ladder to a career in photography.