The Book of Photography: The History, the Technique, the Art, the Future | 
 enlarge | Author: Anne H. Hoy
Publisher: National Geographic
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 30488
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 448
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.3
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 7.9 x 1.3
ISBN: 0792236939
Dewey Decimal Number: 770
EAN: 9780792236931
ASIN: 0792236939
Publication Date: November 1, 2005
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Product Description
Since its invention in 1839, photography has come to change not only the way we view the world, but the world itself. Every field—medicine, astronomy, journalism, art, geography, history—has been revolutionized by photography.
Now, spanning more than 166 years of photographic history and the work of more than 250 photographers, this comprehensive and global volume explores every aspect of photography-the newest inventions, revolutionary past, ever-changing technical and aesthetic developments, and the personal stories and styles of photographers worldwide. Illustrated with photographs from around the world, The Book of Photography is a beautiful and easy-to-use reference. Timelines summarize major milestones, while sidebars tell the human and technological stories behind them. Organized by subject, the book includes chapters on: Still Life, Cityscape, Architecture, Portraiture, Exploration, Ethnography, Wildlife, Photojournalism and Documents of Social Concern, Fashion and Advertising, plus a biographical dictionary of the major photographers, institutions, and key historical figures.
The authoritative book for those who want to increase their understanding and appreciation of photography, The Book of Photography is a wealth of knowledge to be treasured.
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National geographic book of Photography July 12, 2008
Donna Lemoine (Massachusetts)
This book is a wonderful resource for anyone who is interested in photography. I learned how to tave a variety of photographs and the history of photography.
Great history book May 7, 2008
Christopher Bjuland (Kansas City, MO United States)
This book is an excellent history of photography. It is not a book of "how-to". If you are looking for a concise and readable history, this is a good start.
The Book of Photography February 24, 2006
Diana L. Wyss (Mexico, Missouri, USA)
2 out of 7 found this review helpful
What could be better than a book from the National Geographic Society that shows photos and how to take them? Great for a photography buff, or a magazine fan.
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