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New York: Alfred A Knopf, 1984. Illustrated with more than 850 drawings, photographs and charts. A most practical and comprehensive how-to-do it book. Offering the simplest facts about cameras and how they work to sophisticated techniques for achieving truly professional effects. The contents include: 'The History of Moviemaking'.... 'The Camera and the Film'.... 'The Elements of Film'.... 'Lighting'.... 'Sound'.... 'Making A Movie'.... 'Special Techniques'.... etc, etc. A glossary and index supplied. Dark brown cloth binding. Bold gilt title print to spine. Price-clipped photo dust jacket remains bright. A tight, bright copy.. Second Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine.

Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1979. . Oblong format. Photographs by Bill Simpkins... Introduction by Grant MacEwan... Foreword by Peter Lougheed. The spirit of Southern Alberta is captured on camera by photographer Bill Simpkins in this book. The collection of photographs exhibits the history and beauty that is abundant in Alberta. Eighty eight numbered photographs all in colour will be found here... a number of them in wonderful two-page panoramic spreads. An impressive body of work by this most talented Canadian photographer. Gift inscription to ffep. A bright book in a photo-illustrated dust jacket.. ISBN: 0-19-540370-X. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Southern Alberta + Western Canada + Bill Simpkins Photographer + Canadian Photographer + Canadiana + Canadian History + Grant MacEwan + Peter Lougheed. Catalogs: Photography.

London: Thames And Hudson, 1973. This book is designed as a home course in the skills, techniques, profits and pleasures of photography. It starts from the first principals and explains the techniques involved in making a photograph step by step. There is a section on choosing a camera. The book deals with developing and printing both color and b/w film. It also offers a section on light control, colour contrast and the functions of light and shadow. A well illustrated book with 16 colour plates and 16 b/w plates. Mr. Feininger is an ideal guide being one of the greatest photographers of our time....his advice is original, helpful and forthright. Black cloth boards with gilt decoration to front board....gilt title print to spine. Small spot of 'white-out' used to ffep. Light damage to one corner tip of front board. This text is solid, clean and most serviceable in a price intact dust jacket.. Fourth Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

Halifax: Nimbus Publishing Limited, 1990. Oblong format. Sherman Hines, generally considered to be one of North America's outstanding photographers, captures the scenes and seasons of this unique seaport that will become an integral part of the memory albums of residents and visitors alike. Foreword by Sherman Hines. Introduction by Dr. John F. Godfrey....President & Vice Chancellor,University of King's College. A generous 'list of plates' provided (78), all in colour and many in full-page. The joy and affection Sherman Hines has for the city of Halifax shines through in the work he has provided within these covers. A most impressive body of work! An immaculate book in a photo illustrated dust jacket.. ISBN: 0-920852-12-2. First Edition Sixth Printing. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. Halifax + Canadian Photographer + Nova Scotia + Canadiana + Art + Maritime Provinces + Seaports + Dr John F Godfrey. Catalogs: Photography.

Calgary: Petrigo of Canada Ltd, 1976. . A beautiful body of work is offered. Walter Petrigo is a master photographer whose achievements have won acclaim and distinction throughout the world. "Petrigo's Alberta' is the result of many feelings and moods of a photographer and of Alberta itself. Many happenings have been expressed in a candid, relaxed way stressing the importance of people instead of cold concrete. Throughout the book the pace of life and reality dominate. The photo-journalistic and artistic interpretations are blended to give unique quality to "Petrigo's Alberta". This impressive book provides a number of two-page colour spreads, others in tissue-guard singles (in colour) many others in septia. 160 pp. Walter Petrigo's professional credentials are exceptionally impressive. He holds the Master of Photography Craftsman degree of the Professional Photographers of America, and is a Master of Photographic Arts of the Professional Photographers of Canada, he is a Fellow of the… Read More

New York: Amphoto, 1990. In 'Photographing Still Life,' professional photographer Seth Joel explores the creative possibilities and explains the techniques and equipment necessary for making stunning still-life photographs. An invaluable guide to this artistically and financially rewarding field. Both advanced-amateur and professional photographers will find the text engaging and informative and his lavish images inspirational. The book offers professional techniques for shooting glass, beverages, food, jewelry, art and models. Information about the effective use of composition, color, shape, texture, reflective qualities, propping, styling and lighting provided. The author defines the three primary markets for this type of photography and explains the benefits of each. 144 pp....59 color photographs, 3 b/w photographs and 30 lighting diagrams grace this book. Repleat with index. Small pressure indent to front board and front panel of dust jacket. A clean bright book in a photo price-intact dust… Read More

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan: Western Producer Prairie Books, 1988. Photo illustrated card covers. Craig and Nadine Blacklock - full-time nature photographers residing in Moose Lake, Minnesota. Ten informative chapters, appendix and index provided. This is a book that will gently ease the reader along to a firm grasp of the physics of close-up photography, while giving the specific techniques that have long made the Blacklocks' images stand out. The book progresses logically through the steps of finding a subject, choosing equipment, the aesthetics of different types of light, ways to control light, and recording information in a way that will help you learn. This is a beautiful book giving colour illustrations (figures) all on semi-gloss stock. The reader may learn and enjoy the beauty as well!. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine.

New York: Alfred A Knopf, 2000. Photo illustrated card covers. The standard best-selling reference manual of photographic techniques, procedures, equipment and style - now fully revised and updated. With more than 1250 illustrations. Since the first and second editions of The Photographer's Handbook, the tools of photography have evolved radidly. The most important of these changes are reflected in the current edition. A glossary and index provided. This is a manual that belongs on every photographer's bookshelf. This bright, glossy book with a new feel and look promises to please.. ISBN: 0-679-74204-2. Third Edition Revised. Soft Cover. As New. Cameras + Black and White Film Processing + Darkroom Lay-out + Camera Lenses + Color Processing + Studio Techniques + Photography + Photo Equipment + Black and White Printing. Catalogs: Photography.

Halifax: Nimbus Publishing, 1985. Photographs by Sherman Hines.... introduction by John Crosbie, P.C., Q.C., M.P. Sherman Hines' book will be welcomed for the photographic panorama it presents of this historic and unique city of St. John's... the oldest city in North America. A list of plates provided (75 in total). Five of these are beautiful two-page spreads. All photographs are in colour. This book is in oblong format. Gift inscription to ffep. The book is truly a work of art! A bright book in it's bright, photo illustrated dust jacket.. ISBN: 0-920852-20-3. First Edition Second Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good/Fine. Maritime Provinces + St. John's + Newfoundland + Canadiana + Art + Canadian Photographer + Seaports + John Crosbie. Catalogs: Photography.