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The Focal Encyclopedia of Photography

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Michael R. Peres
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Taylor & Francis US, Apr 1, 2007 - Photography - 846 pages
*Searchable CD ROM containing the entire book (including images)
*Over 450 color images, plus never before published images provided by the George Eastman House collection, as well as images from Ansel Adams, Howard Schatz, and Jerry Uelsmann to name just a few

The role and value of the picture cannot be matched for accuracy or impact. This comprehensive treatise, featuring the history and historical processes of photography, contemporary applications, and the new and evolving digital technologies, will provide the most accurate technical synopsis of the current, as well as early worlds of photography ever compiled. This Encyclopedia, produced by a team of world renown practicing experts, shares in highly detailed descriptions, the core concepts and facts relative to anything photographic. This Fourth edition of the Focal Encyclopedia serves as the definitive reference for students and practitioners of photography worldwide, expanding on the award winning 3rd edition.

In addition to Michael Peres (Editor in Chief), the editors are:
Franziska Frey (Digital Photography), J. Tomas Lopez (Contemporary Issues), David Malin (Photography in Science), Mark Osterman (Process Historian), Grant Romer (History and the Evolution of Photography), Nancy M. Stuart (Major Themes and Photographers of the 20th Century), and Scott Williams (Photographic Materials and Process Essentials)

* Searchable CD-ROM containing full contents of the book
* Full color throughout and highly illustrated
* World wide industry leaders contributing
  

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Contents

Timelines
2
Mark Osterman and Grant B Romer
23
Nancy M Stuart
178
Michael R Peres
295
Franziska S Frey
356
J Tomas Lopez
438
Expanded Vision David Malin
497
Krystel R Huxlin
626
Scott Williams
638
Index
807
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TitleThe Focal Encyclopedia of Photography
Focal Press
EditorMichael R. Peres
ContributorMichael R. Peres
Edition4, illustrated, revised
PublisherTaylor & Francis US, 2007
ISBN0240807405, 9780240807409
Length846 pages
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Photography / Reference
Photography / Techniques / Digital
  
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