Records of the Dawn of Photography: Talbot's Notebooks P & Q - Rilegato

Schaaf, Larry J.

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ISBN 10: 0521440513 ISBN 13: 9780521440516

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1996

Riassunto

Full facsimile of two of the most important documents in the history of photography.

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Recensione

'Schaaf's full notes and exemplary scholarly apparatus make these records of four extraordinary years essential reading for anyone interested in the 'dawn of photography'.' Colin Ford, The Times Higher Education Supplement

'... a highly important contribution to photographic history by the world's foremost Talbot scholar, a book which reveals essential background information and by masterly elucidation of the context and contacts leads to a better informed understanding of 19th century British scientific advancement.' 1996 Kraszna-Krausz Book Awards Judges

'Larry Schaaf's book is a pleasure ... No one writes better about Talbot, and only several can approach Schaaf's knowledge about this remarkable man.' Anthony Bannon, Documentary Editing

'The book is the realisation of years of dedicated hard work and study. It richly deserves the Kraszna-Krausz award. Published by Cambridge University Press in cooperation with the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television.' Roger Taylor, Photographic Journal

Descrizione del libro

William Henry Fox Talbot (1800–1877) was the inventor of photography. This book reproduces for the first time in full facsimile his two most important research notebooks, covering the period from the first public announcement of photography in 1839 to the height of his researches in 1843.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1996
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521440513
• ISBN 13: 9780521440516
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 449
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile