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The Short Story of Photography

A Pocket Guide to Key Genres, Works, Themes & Techniques

Ian Haydn Smith author Mark Fletcher editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Orion Publishing Co

Published:7th May '18

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The Short Story of Photography is a new and innovative introduction to the subject of photography. Simply constructed, the book explores 50 key photographs from the first experiments in the early ninteenth century to digital photography.

Accessible and concise, the book explains how, why and when certain photographs really have changed the world. It demystifies technical jargon, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of photography since its creation.

ISBN: 9781786272010

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224 pages