1973 William H Fox Talbot Andre Jammes First Collier Edition Photography
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William H. Fox Talbot: Inventor of the Negative-Positive Process by André Jammes. An illustrated study of a pioneering photographer and inventor, exploring the experiments and images that helped establish photography’s foundations.
For photographers, collectors and readers interested in the history of invention, this volume deepens understanding of how photographic images are created and encourages closer appreciation of the artistry in early photographs.
Published by Collier Books, a division of Macmillan, New York. First Collier Books Edition, 1973, stated on the copyright page. Original copyright 1972. English translation by Maureen Oberli-Turner. Printed in Switzerland. Softcover; Volume 2 of the Photography: Men and Movements series, edited by Romeo E. Martinez.
Includes historical discussion, writings by Talbot about his experiments, and seventy illustrations reproduced in gravure, with both black-and-white and color printing. Portraits, architectural subjects, still lifes and examples of photographic negatives illustrate the range of early photographic work.
Condition: Very Good. Covers show light rubbing, minor creasing and wear to edges and corners, including a small worn area at the foot of the spine. Interior pages shown are clean and well presented, with slight age toning. Please see photographs for condition details.
SKU D-8
1973 William H Fox Talbot Andre Jammes First Collier Edition Photography
$35.00
For photographers, collectors and readers interested in the history of invention, this volume deepens understanding of how photographic images are created and encourages closer appreciation of the artistry in early photographs.
Published by Collier Books, a division of Macmillan, New York. First Collier Books Edition, 1973, stated on the copyright page. Original copyright 1972. English translation by Maureen Oberli-Turner. Printed in Switzerland. Softcover; Volume 2 of the Photography: Men and Movements series, edited by Romeo E. Martinez.
Includes historical discussion, writings by Talbot about his experiments, and seventy illustrations reproduced in gravure, with both black-and-white and color printing. Portraits, architectural subjects, still lifes and examples of photographic negatives illustrate the range of early photographic work.
Condition: Very Good. Covers show light rubbing, minor creasing and wear to edges and corners, including a small worn area at the foot of the spine. Interior pages shown are clean and well presented, with slight age toning. Please see photographs for condition details.
SKU D-8