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The Short Story of Photography: A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Works, Themes & Techniques
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Short Story of Photography: A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Works, Themes & Techniques
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| Authors and Contributors |
Consultant editor Mark Fletcher
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By (author) Ian Haydn Smith
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:224 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 148 |
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| Category/Genre | Photography and photographs |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781786272010
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| Classifications | Dewey:770 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Laurence King Publishing
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| Imprint |
Laurence King Publishing
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| Publication Date |
7 May 2018 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The Short Story of Photography is a new and innovative introduction to the subject of photography. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key photographs from the first experiments in the early ninteenth century to digital photography. Accessible and concise, the book explains how, why and when certain photographs really have changed the world. It demystifies technical jargon, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of photography since its creation.
Author Biography
Ian Haydn Smith is the editor of Curzon Magazine and BFI Filmmakers Magazine. He has written and broadcast widely on film and photography.
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