The Focal encyclopedia of photography

"A photographer's reference library in a single volume, The Focal Encyclopedia of Photography, Third Edition, covers the field from the earliest beginnings of photography to the advanced technologies of the 90s. It is an indispensable, one-of-a-kind working tool for the amateur and professional photographer alike." "This comprehensive work reflects the dramatic changes in photographic technology over the last two decades. With over 150 years of photography condensed into a single, comprehensive volume, this new encyclopedia covers traditional and time-honored materials and processes together with electronic imaging and other developments of the 90s." "Expertly organized and edited by Leslie Stroebel and Richard Zakia, distinguished faculty members of the School of Photographic Arts and Sciences of the Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, New York, this edition promises to be the definitive reference work for photographers worldwide. It is a "must have" tool, as timeless as a book on photography can be." "Dr. Stroebel and Dr. Zakia have multiple books to their credit, including Photographic Materials and Processes, Basic Photographic Materials and Processes, View Camera Tec