Black and White Photography: A Basic Manual

Henry Horenstein

This indispensable, fully illustrated guide, written with unrivaled clarity by a highly experienced teacher and working photographer, provides a thorough, concise introduction to one of America's most popular pastimes. The book presents, alongside the work of internationally renowned photographers, an entire step-by-step course that encompasses everything from basic photographic principles to equipment, techniques, materials, and processes. Now updated to include information on automation, digital photography, new and improved films and printing papers, and monochromatic and hand-colored images, Black & White Photography remains a vital resource for beginning and experienced photographers alike--the standard against which other photographic manuals are measured.