Crawley G. (ed.) The British Journal of Photography Annual 1972

Henry Greenwood & Co., 1973. — 278 p.This year a fresh art editor brings a new taste and outlook to the Picture section of the 1972 BJ Photography Annual. The current year has seen the photographer more and more concerned with the everyday environment of the world around him, and this pre-occupation, an application itself in which the photographer excels, is reflected in the choice of photography this year. The work of British photographers naturally holds a strong position in the selection, but there is also a large proportion of work from many overseas countries - maintaining the strong international flavour for which the Annual has been acclaimed. The unique position held by The BJ Photography Annual - now in its 112th year lies in the combination of the best not only in the pictorial field but also in its coverage of progress during the past year in photography, its special feature articles, and its irreplaceable data on colour reversal, colour negative/positive, and black-and-white processing. The fourth part of the review of photographic history as reflected in he pages of past annuals covers the turbulent war years in the decade between 1910-1920. A feature article of special importance and interest is The History of Japanese Photography, which will surprise and delight the majority of readers with a recital of a story about which very little has been known or written outside Japan. The Epitome of Progress section covers colour, medical,
audio:visual, finance and education and an important article on the colour toning of modern black-and-white printing papers is included, as well as an up-to-date review of the rise and fall of the photographic monobath. As in previous years, the Annual takes a look at the rising generation of photographers in the section on student photography The 112th publication of The BJ Photography Annual will be found an invaluable book of inspiration and information to every dedicated photographer whether amateur or professional.