More than 150 of the Associated Press's greatest photographers, including many Pulitzer Prize winners, are brought together in this moving and historic record of the major events and personalities of the 20th century. 170 illustrations, 50 in color. The Associated Press is the world's foremost news organization; it, more than any other source, shapes the news that Americans - indeed the world - see, hear and read every day. Here, more than 150 of the AP's greatest photographs, including many Pulitzer Prize winners, have been brought together in a moving and historic record of some of the major news events and personalities of the 20th century, revealing moments of triumph and of tragedy. From famous images such as the American flag rising over Iwo Jima and a young Cassius Clay exultant over a prostrate Sonny Liston to gripping up-to-the-minute news and sports photos from around the world, the reader is brought face to face with the significant political issues and personal achievements of our time.

The concept for this book is simple: 500 photographers, 500 pages. Arranged alphabetically, each of the photographers--from contemporary Dutch cameraman Hans Aarsman to mid-century New York shutterbug James Van Der Zee--gets a full, oversized page. On it is a large, expertly reproduced image and a concise caption packed with information about the photographer and his or her work. The coincidental alignment of photos of different eras and aesthetic sensibilities provides unusual and exciting contrasts that add an extra dimension to readers' perception of the work. Rineke Dijkstra's color-saturated shot of a bikini-clad beachgoer in South Carolina faces a Mike Disfarmer portrait of a rural Arkansas couple in 1943. Imogen Cunningham's inimitable Nude is here, along with a more surprising image--My Mother, Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire, a color-photo collage by painter David Hockney. With iconic photographs like Alfred Eisenstaedt's shot of a sailor and a nurse kissing in Times Square on V-J Day, historic ones like Larry Burrows's shot of wounded U.S. soldiers in Vietnam, and pop images like David LaChapelle's picture of a bodybuilder posing amid a cluster of little boys aping his stance, the scope of this visual encyclopedia is truly epic. And with its incredibly low price tag, there's no better value out there for fans of photography.

Synopsis
Since its birth over one and a half centuries ago, photography has undergone a number of twists and turns in its progress from a practical means of documentation to an art form with its own icons, heroes, galleries and collectors. the Photography Book brings together 500 inspiring, moving and beautiful images of famous events and people, sensational landscapes, historical moments, ground breaking photojournalism, insightful portraits, sports, wildlife, fashion and the everyday. 500 photos, 70 in color.

A picture tells a thousand stories, but the one it doesn't tell is how the shot was made. Barbara London and John Upton's Photography is an all-inclusive look at the craft of photography. This book will help any amateur move up a few notches, and it serves as a refresher course for professionals as well. The sixth edition of this classic work (the first was published in 1976) includes a companion Web site with interactive activities, Web resources, and a learning archive. Amply illustrated with at least one photograph or diagram on almost every page, Photography is the one reference work every student of photography must have--even those who will never set foot in a classroom. --Brenda Pittsley

Booknews, Inc. , May 1, 1994
Fifth edition of a popular teaching text on photography. Well illustrated with examples from a variety of photographic disciplines. Provides excellent coverage of the major specialties and techniques. This is a comprehensive beginner's course on photography that explains the science and discusses the art.

"This is a book which is filled with both photographs and descriptions of the technique to create photographs. I took a hard-cover copy on a week long trip to photograph parts of Ireland, and was very glad to carry the book with me and read it. Ansel did use a view camera for many of his most famous photos; I use medium and small format, myself. Even though Ansel used a view camera, with its associated movements, the book makes an effort to describe technique as it applies to small and medium format cameras. This effort reached its goal for me. I got a lot of enjoyment out of reading this book, and practical information, too. The basic, straight-forward clarity of the writing in this book would make it a good read for anyone with an interest in photographic technique, from rank beginner to seasoned pro."
[email protected] from Reston, VA (near Washington, DC)

The best technical book on photography

"This is the only book I've ever read that explains a concrete scientific system for controlling film exposure and processing. This book does not cover the artistic process, but instead the chemical/physical process. Ansel Adams explains in great detail the process of visualization of the desired image and a scientific method for achieving that goal through use of the Zone System.

A must read for any aspiring b/w photographer."

"Stop using this from the library... Just buy it and get it over with!!

Ansel's fantastic images and stories combine with his technical discussions to provide the perfect insight into how to become the necessary craftsman. His uncompromising approach into printmaking and photography are clear and simple examples that any novice should at least start with. There are other books out there - but no better start than this. Enjoyable and instructive at the same time! "
[email protected] from Charlotte NC

This album examines and illustrates the earliest applications of photography to scientific purposes. Thomas, a photography curator at Canada's National Gallery, edits seven chapters devoted either to the technology of photography, beginning with the daguerreotype, or to specific subjects in which photography opened the doors to new discoveries about natural forms and processes. Astronomy was such a subject, and early 1850s images of the moon and sun appear here, capped off by recent ones of Apollo in lunar orbit. Human anatomy and motion constitute one whole chapter, illustrated by the pioneering photographs of Albert Londe and Eadweard Muybridge. The book contains 150 images in all, depicting a variety of subjects: skeletons, plants, bullets, liquid droplets. This visual richness will attract students of photography's early history in science. Gilbert Taylor
Copyright© 1998, American Library Association. All rights reserved

Synopsis
Images in scientific photographs can puzzle, startle, and inspire new thinking. This handsomely illustrated book presents a pioneering collection of photographs of science subjects. Leading experts in the history of photography and scientific photography consider these images, their technical genesis, the questions they inspire, and more. 90 color and 65 b&w illustrations.