The Encyclopedia of Nineteenth-Century Photography is the first comprehensive encyclopedia of world photography up to the beginning of the twentieth century. It sets out to be the standard; definitive reference work on the subject for years to come. Its coverage is global ndash; an important lsquo;firstrsquo; in that authorities from all over the world have contributed their expertise and scholarship towards making this a truly comprehensive publication. The Encyclopedia presents new and ground-breaking research alongside accounts of the major established figures in the nineteenth century arena. Coverage includes all the key people; processes; equipment; movements; styles; debates and groupings which helped photography develop from being lsquo;a solution in search of a problemrsquo; when first invented; to the essential communication tool; creative medium; and recorder of everyday life which it had become by the dawn of the twentieth century. The sheer breadth of coverage in the 1200 essays makes the Encyclopedia of Nineteenth-Century Photography an essential reference source for academics; students; researchers and libraries worldwide.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Well DoneBy McGillianA crisp read set in modern day Montreal that has forced me to add other Judith McCormack writings to my Do-Read-List
