Photography

by London, Barbara; Stone, Jim; Upton, John

• ISBN13: 9780134482026
• ISBN10: 0134482026
• Edition: 12th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2016-07-01
• Publisher: PEARSON

About This Book

Photography, 12th Edition

ISBN: 9780134482026

Photography, 12th Edition, is a comprehensive textbook designed for photography courses. It's a go-to resource for students and educators alike, offering a detailed exploration of photography principles and meeting scope and sequence requirements for typical introductory photography courses.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and instructors in introductory photography courses at the college and university levels. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the basics of photography, including professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or expand their understanding of visual arts.

History and Editions

The 12th edition of Photography has been updated to address user feedback, incorporating the latest research and discussions on photography techniques. This edition includes detailed updates on photographic clarity and accuracy, and addresses representation issues in examples and problems. It also includes a wealth of examples with detailed, conceptual explanations, building a strong foundation in the material before asking students to apply what they've learned.

Author and Other Works

Barbara London, Jim Stone, and John Upton are the authors of Photography. Barbara London is known for her engaging, conversational writing style and her ability to explain complex photography concepts clearly and simply. Jim Stone brings his expertise in photography to the text, ensuring that it remains current and relevant. John Upton contributes to the text with his insights on modern photography techniques.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers core concepts in photography, including detailed explanations and examples.
• Updated Techniques: The text reflects the latest advancements in photography techniques.
• Modular Approach: The book is designed with a modular approach, making it easy to adapt to different course structures.
• Interactive Tools: Although not explicitly mentioned, the book likely includes study tools and resources that complement its content.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Paperback: ISBN-13: 9780134482026
• eTextbook: Available through VitalSource (ISBN: 9780134490601)
• Related ISBNs:
• 9780134490595 (eBook)
• 0134490592 (eBook)
• 0134490606 (eBook)

Publication Details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication Date: June 23, 2016
• Number of Pages: 432 pages
• Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

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• eBook: 9780134490595
• Digital and eTextbook: 9780134490601

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Author Biography

Barbara London has authored and co-authored many photography books from their first editions to their current ones, including Photography, Photography: The Essential Way, A Short Course in Photography, A Short Course in Digital Photography, The Photograph Collector's Guide, and more.

Jim Stone is Professor of Photography at the University of New Mexico. His photographs have been collected by the Museum of Modern Art and The Smithsonian American Art Museum, among many others. Books of his work include Stranger Than Fiction (Light Work, 1993), Historiostomy (Piltdown Press, 2001), and Why My Pictures are Good (Nazraeli Press, 2005). He has also published six higher education titles that are widely used in university courses: A User¹s Guide to the View Camera, Darkroom Dynamics, Photography, Photography: The Essential Way, A Short Course in Photography, and A Short Course in Digital Photography.
 
John Upton, Professor Emeritus, was for many years Chair of Photography at Orange Coast College, one of the largest photography departments in the U.S. He has curated a number of exhibitions, including Color as Form: A History of Color Photography. His work is included in many private and public collections, including the New York Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started
2. Camera
3. Lens
4. Exposure, Sensors, and Film
5. Light and Color
6. Developing a Film Negative
7. Printing in a Darkroom
8. Basics of Digital Pictures
9. Image Editing
10. Printing Digitally
11. Organizing, Storing, and Presenting Work
12. Lighting
13. Extending the Image
14. View Camera
15. Seeing Photographs
16. History of Photography