A picture tells a thousand stories, but the one it doesn't tell is how the shot was made. Barbara London and John Upton's Photography is an all-inclusive look at the craft of photography. This book will help any amateur move up a few notches, and it serves as a refresher course for professionals as well. The sixth edition of this classic work (the first was published in 1976) includes a companion Web site with interactive activities, Web resources, and a learning archive. Amply illustrated with at least one photograph or diagram on almost every page, Photography is the one reference work every student of photography must have--even those who will never set foot in a classroom. --Brenda Pittsley


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Fifth edition of a popular teaching text on photography. Well illustrated with examples from a variety of photographic disciplines. Provides excellent coverage of the major specialties and techniques. This is a comprehensive beginner's course on photography that explains the science and discusses the art. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

FROM OUR EDITORS

This venerable volume, now in its sixth edition, is uniquely suited to aide beginners and professionals alike. This edition has been updated to include a chapter on digital photography and internet-ready imaging. The insights of professional photographers are included throughout, in the form of images and interviews. When an instructional work has lasted through this many editions, you know it offers the advice and information photography buffs require.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

By emphasizing both technique and visual awareness, the Sixth Edition of Photography by Barbara London and John Upton teaches the skills you will need to use the medium confidently and effectively. In particular, it features: Basic black-and-white photography first, followed by special techniques such as color photography, lighting and close-up photography. A completely updated chapter, Chapter 12, covers Digital Imaging, including information about posting pictures on the Internet and CD-ROM. Step-by-step demonstration images have been completely redrawn to show techniques more clearly and to focus on key details. "Lights Out" icons have been added to the step-by-step images to show when the room should be dark. A new, fully illustrated Troubleshooting Appendix diagnoses common problems and tells how to prevent them. For convenience, each major idea, skill or technique is covered on two facing pages. The work of professional photographers is highlighted both in images throughout the book and in "Photographer at Work" interviews.

SYNOPSIS

The now venerable textbook continues its double focus on technique and visual awareness, updating the technical aspects to include the digital dimension infiltrating the profession, and placing more emphasis of ways to improve visual awareness. Auxiliary material includes an instructor's manual, a student laboratory manual and journal, and an interactive Web site.