The Family of Man | Edward Steichen
The book is the catalog of what was probably the most influential photography exhibition in history. The Family of Man represents the pinnacle of humanist photography.
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Cassell’s Cyclopedia of Photography
This is a 1911 publication and is arranged in alphabetical order as in a dictionary. No subject is explored in depth but it is very useful for researching terms related to photography. Chemical reagents, photography genres, optics, cameras, all kinds of accessories, processes, etc. There are 636 pages especially useful for those studying the history…
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The Studios of Europe | H. Baden Pritchard
This book covers the practice of professional portrait photography in leading studios across Europe. It was published in 1882 and therefore refers to the period when carte cabinets were consolidated as the preferred format in relation to the carte de visita format that had its peak in the 60s and 70s. In addition to the…
