"Digital Photography" examines the maturing technology of digital camera. In fact that one of the main reasons for the revision of this book is the explosive growth of the medium since the last edition. Topics include archiving systems, standards, color management, color spaces, digital camera raw, metadata and creative applications of digital photography. Also discussed are the different types of sensors that are currently being built as well as the materials used to build them
"Contemporary Issues" examine the effect that photography has had on us as a society and will continue to have in the future. The essays explore ethical photojournalism, the future of publishing, contemporary image makers and the pressure to stay current. There is no doubt that photography has changed how we view the world. Whether to celebrate the joys of the ending of World War II, or to try to end the Vietnam conflict, photographs have had, and will continue to effect our world.
"Scientific Photography: Expanded Vision" tries to work out what defines scientific photography and what it has meant to the scientific world. Whether with the aid of a microscope or a telescope, these images have brought a great deal of understanding to our universe. Topics include anthropological, ballistics, botanical, forensic, infrared, medical and underwater.
"Human Vision" is a one essay topic that describes the complexities of how we see and interpret the images we view.
"20th Century Materials and Process Essentials" describe the path that photography took during its development in the last century. This includes the silver halide materials, the black and white films, color films, the different lens types, the cameras, enlargers and lighting amongst others. This section is organized to chronicle the rise of photography as a consumer driven industry.
It doesn't take me to tell you that this is a classic book on photography; fifty years and counting can tell you that. That this edition is perhaps the best of the best; that I can safely tell you. The book is of incredibly fine quality made with heavy duty paper and hard bound. It also comes with a fully searchable CD that contains the entire encyclopedia. I think that anyone who loves photography will love this book.
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