Mastering Black-and-White Photography: From Camera to Darkroom

By Peter Collett and Peter E. Marsh

Book Overview

Now updated and expanded to cover the latest information on the impact of digital imaging and Internet technology, Mastering Black and White Photography covers every aspect of the process, from choosing a camera and building a darkroom to finding subjects and creating dazzling prints. Readers will discover expert advice and no-fail techniques for developing a contact sheet; creating a final print, using the Internet to present a portfolio, making extra prints and enlargements, and more. For any photographer looking to develop expert skills in the art and technique of black-and-white photography, this newly revised classic provides all the ready-to-use help one needs! * An industry classic providing a thorough introduction to black-and-white photography * One of the most reasonably priced, accessible, and comprehensive books on the topic This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1880559234
• ISBN13: 9781880559239
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Allworth Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.8" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

The best and the... worst?

Best material in Black and White photography. The text is perfect. The pictures and the print quality have a lot to desire. This is a book you will not buy for its looks. But, the content is fantastic. For all your answers to necessary techniques in B & W you will not find a better more concise text. After reading the book cover to cover I have to say that the worst (print/looks) is insignificant when compared to the material...

An excellent Black and White photography manual!

This book, as reviewed by others, is not for first time photographers but is a first class help to those who wish to advance into something a little more technical, but essentially "on the ball" photography. I found the book to be thoroughly comprehensive, sometimes over technical and needing real concentration to understand these basic principles, but well worth the cost of the book. It is a first class addition to any black...

Provides contemporary photographers with the basic skills

This revised edition of Bernhard J. Seuss darkroom classic Mastering Black And White Photography provides contemporary photographers with the basic skills needed to achieve expert status. Digital imaging and Internet technology are included in this updated and expanded edition, which deftly covers the entire photographic process from locating subjects to creating beautiful results in black and white.

Well written but light on example pictures

Very well written. Each sentence contains useful information....and you must concentrate while reading. What it lacks in example pictures, it makes up for in illustrations and concise writing. A good portion of the book covers basics of metering, composition and other basics necessary for good photography. Has good checklists that summarize the steps of printing, developing, equipment needs, etc. I think this book is well...