The Book Of Photography

by John Hedgecoe

A thorough guide to the craft and history of photography, for the average camera owner, covers everything from choosing subjects to darkroom procedures, from principles of composition to special techniques and effects, with updated information on the latest digital camera technology and the techniques of image manipulation.

Genres: Photography, Reference, Nonfiction, Art

288 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1976

About the author

John Hedgecoe (24 March 1932 – 3 June 2010) was an award-winning British photographer and author of over 30 books on photography. He established the photography department in 1965 at the Royal College of Art, where he was Professor from 1975 to 1994 and Professor Emeritus until his death. He was also Pro-Rector of the college from 1981 to 1993. His photographs appear in permanent collections at the New York Museum of Modern Art and London's National Portrait Gallery.

"Professor John Hedgecoe was a photographer who took the portrait of the Queen which is used on British postage stamps; as such he is credited with the planet's most reproduced image, which has so far sold more than 200 billion copies." (The Telegraph)

Reviews

[Sonja · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really taught me a lot of the technical aspects of photography. Easy to follow and understand.

[Ginanjar Santana · Rating 5 out of 5]

very useful for analog camera user !

[R. David · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book for intermediate students of photography. Some of the illustrations are very well done and self explanatory.

[Stephen Kennedy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little dated, but a book that has some good tips for photography. While most of the book deals with 35mm Film or Medium Format cameras virtually all of the tips can be applied to a digital photographer. The author does include some digital notes as to how to adjust some settings on these cameras.

[Carissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an overall good book but I was expecting more of a DSLR book and it showed more so digital photography. But I did learn a lot about patterns and colors and when to use black and white and that was really helpful to me.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have this on my wish list to purchase! Excellent explanations on camera equipment, lighting, angles, etc. Would be an excellent resource for any photographer!

[K. Mosher]

Great book. Re-reading it for reasons.