The Art of Black and White Photography
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Book Overview
Black and white photography offers an alternative way of seeing reality, a different mirror on the world, a powerful means of artistic expression. But how do you know what will be a good subject--and how to make that person, place, or still life look its best? Using 190 eloquent pictures as examples, with precise details on how they were taken and printed, an internationally acclaimed photographer provides a wealth of practical advice. Exposure, lighting, film, filters, formats, composition, and darkroom techniques: it's all covered, along with all the classic themes: producing unforgettable portraits, capturing sports and action, doing reportage, revealing the beauty of architecture or a landscape, setting up nudes, or conveying a child's innocent charm. You'll come to understand the graphic appeal of black and white, and how it highlights shapes, lines, and tones. Every image--from a boy absorbed in a toy train to a close-up of a caged leopard roaring--will be an inspiration.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1402710097
ISBN13:9781402710094
Release Date:October 2003
Publisher:Sterling
Length:160 Pages
Weight:1.75 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 10.2" x 10.2"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Good introductory book...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
for black and white photography. Has some good photographs. Typical of many modern books however in that the content is somewhat thin, having a chapter on everything but none to much depth. I don't care for the chapters about how to photograph traditional subjects. But I find myself coming back quite often to look at the photo samples, and the tables of the author's description of different films and developers. The descriptions again lack depth, but for beginners, they give you some idea about what's available. The author states that he likes Ilford's HP5 film and Microphen developer, so that's the combination he used for majority of the photos. It's a good book that will get you started, and in the right direction too.
Art of Black and White Photography
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Well written book. Recommended book for someone wishing to learn the art of black and white photography.
A MOST EXCELLENT BOOK!!!!!!!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
OUT OF ALL OF THE PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS I HAVE READ, JOHN GARRET DOES AN EXCELLENT JOB IN THIS BOOK. THEIR IS NOT ONE DETAIL HE MISSES IN INFORMING THE READER OF HOW HE CREATED THE PHOTGRAPH. HE ELABORATLY GOES INTO DETAIL FROM THE LIGHTING ALL THE WAY TO THE DEVELOPING PROCESS.
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