Coe B. George Eastman and the Early Photographers

Priory Press, 1973. — 104 p. — (Pioneers of Science & Discovery).The word "Kodak" might almost stand for "camera," although it really refers to one particular photographic company, founded by George Eastman in 1880. It was Eastman's invention of a new photographic emulsion, of roll film, and above all of a simple camera, which made photography available to all.But much had been achieved by Eastman's time, and in this book the Curator of the Kodak Museum tells the fascinating story of the development of photography. The first permanent photograph was taken about 1826, and Daguerre, Fox Talbot and others developed new techniques. Eastman's work meant that, for the first time, the photographer could dispense with the dark room work. As the Kodak Company told its millions of new customers, "You press the button, we do the rest!"The life and work of Eastman is described in detail in this book, which is lavishly illustrated with a unique collection of early photographs. It contains a glossary, date chart, reading list and index, and is simply and clearly written.