Baatz W. Photography: An Illustrated Historical Overview

Barron's, 1997. — 196 p.Along with a brief history of photography and its beginnings in the 19th century, descriptions of photography as an art form, techniques, processes, darkroom chemistry, photo composition, and different camera types are described in detail. Ideal for would-be photographers, hobbyists, history buffs, and art lovers alike. More than 400 photos and illustrations, mostly in color.Baron's have published a number of good overviews of various aspects of the visual arts. This compact book gives substantial, focused information about most important steps in the history of photography. Sadly, the size requires that the photos be presented on a small scale which detracts from their quality. Because the book includes coverage of sexually explicit applications of photography as a part of its coverage, one would want to evaluate who you would share it with.