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New Guide to Better Photography - Berenice Abbott, 1st ed, 1953

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Published by Crown Publishers, revised edition, New York, 1953. Hardback, English text. This revised and expanded volume is an updated version of Berenice Abbott’s celebrated guide for photography. An authoritative and thorough guide to those who care about photography as fine art. Complemented by a finely selected section of photographs by Abbott herself and mainly her contemporaries, annotated by Abbott in terms of photographic technique and equipment. A glance at the table of contents would reveal that this guide covers every element in the process of photo-making. From the philosophical inquiry of what constitutes photography, to how to choose a camera, to various printing techniques. This rare edition is indispensable in the library of a photography enthusiast, both for its historical value and its meticulousness in taking photography in the finest art form. Dimensions: 20 x 26 x 2.5 cm Condition: Good
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.24 in (26 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 0.99 in (2.5 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1953
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    CA, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2102336900622

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