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The Evolution Of Photography; With A Chronological Record Of Discoveries, Inventions, Etc., Contributions To Photographic Literature, And Personal Reminescences Extending Over Forty Years
By John Werge
The Evolution Of Photography; With A Chronological Record Of Discoveries, Inventions, Etc., Contributions To Photographic Literature, And Personal Reminescences Extending Over Forty Years
By John Werge
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The Evolution of Photography is both a chronological record and a first-hand portrait of the 19th century photography revolution. Blending meticulous documentation of photographic discoveries and inventions with personal reminiscences spanning forty years, this book maps the breakthroughs, personalities, and methods that turned light into lasting memory. Readers will find detailed accounts of early photographic techniques, profiles of photography pioneers, and an accessible timeline of photography advancements that shaped photographic literature and practice.
More than a technical compendium, this work is a vivid cultural history: part memoir, part scholarly chronicle, it captures the excitement of the craft s inventors and the slow, thrilling birth of a new visual language. Its unique historical significance lies in the author s dual role as observer and participant offering both vintage photography insights and contributions to photographic literature that are indispensable for historians, practitioners, and curious readers alike.
Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this restored edition is crafted for today s readers and future generations. Presented not as a mere reprint but as a collector s item and cultural treasure, it belongs on the shelf of casual readers, classic literature collectors, and anyone fascinated by photography history, photographic inventions, and the enduring evolution of the image.
Product details
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Languages:
- Original: English
- Number of Pages:
- 230
- Publisher:
- Alpha Edition
- Publication Date:
- 2025-10-07
- ISBN / EAN:
- 9789371343091
- Weight:
- 380 g
- Dimensions:
- 15/23/1 cm
- GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
- [email protected]
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