The Short Story of Photography A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Works, Themes & Techniques

Ian Haydn Smith

Paperback (07 May 2018)

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Publisher's Synopsis

The Short Story of Photography is a new and innovative introduction to the subject of photography. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key photographs from the first experiments in the early nineteenth century to digital photography.

Accessible and concise, the book explains how, why and when certain photographs really have changed the world. It demystifies technical jargon, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of photography since its creation.

About the Publisher

Laurence King Publishing

Established in London in 1991, Laurence King Publishing is now recognised as one of the world's leading publishers of books on the creative arts. Our books are acclaimed for their inventiveness, beautiful design and authoritative texts, as well as the care taken over their production. With approximately 40 staff members, we are based in Islington in London.

Book information

ISBN:	9781786272010
Publisher:	Orion
Imprint:	Laurence King Publishing
Pub date:	07 May 2018
DEWEY:	770
DEWEY edition:	23
Language:	English
Number of pages:	224
Weight:	544g
Height:	157mm
Width:	216mm
Spine width:	21mm