Authors: Michael Langford, Anna Fox, Richard Sawdon Smith
Langford's Basic Photography is a seminal photography text. First published in 1965,
it has informed the work and career of many of the world's leading photographers.
The new, 9th edition, continues the tradition of its predecessors, reflecting
the same comprehensive mix of scholarly and practical information. It covers every
aspect of photography, from capture through to output, both digital and analogue.
There is an emphasis on explaining the 'how to' of photography, but Langford's
Basic also includes in-depth coverage of the fundamental principles that govern
the art, such as how light behaves, optics, and the shutter. This ensures that
the reader comes away with not only a good grasp of photographic technique, but
also an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals that will help them to better
understand how great photography is made. As such, it functions both as an excellent
coursebook for students of photography, and a great primer and reference for amateur
enthusiasts.
The new edition has been fully updated to reflect dynamic changes in the industry.
These changes include: an expansion and overhaul of the information on digital
cameras and digital printing; an emphasis on updating photographs to incude a wider
range of international work; replacement of many diagrams with photos; overhaul of
the analogue sections to give a more modern tone (ie exposure measurement and film
and filters with some more dynamic photo illustrations); a fully edited and updated
photography timeline.
This landmark text is an essential purchase, both for new photographers as an
introduction, and for established photographers as an invaluable reference work.
* New edition of seminal photography text
* Comprehensive photography reference for all photographers, and perfect
introduction for new photographers
* Completely updated for the now fully-established digital age of photography
About the Author
Michael Langford, renowned author, teacher, and practitioner, is a legend because
of his skill that balanced art and technique. He inspired and taught thousands.
As Photography Course Director at the Royal College of Art, London, UK, his key
involvement with photography courses and exams set the standard worldwid
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