Instantaneous Photography, Mathematical And Popular; Including Practical Instructions On The Manipulation Of The Pistolgraph (1860) - Couverture souple

Skaife, Thomas

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 116468146X ISBN 13 : 9781164681465

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Instantaneous Photography, Mathematical and Popular, Including Practical Instructions on the Manipulation of the Pistolgraph is a book written by Thomas Skaife in 1860. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art of instantaneous photography, covering both the technical and creative aspects of the practice. It explores the mathematical principles underlying the process of capturing images in an instant, as well as the popular appeal of the medium.The book includes detailed instructions on the manipulation of the pistolgraph, a device used for taking instantaneous photographs. Skaife provides practical advice on everything from selecting the right equipment to developing and printing the images. He also discusses the artistic possibilities of instantaneous photography, encouraging readers to experiment with composition, lighting, and other creative techniques.In addition to its practical advice, Instantaneous Photography, Mathematical and Popular also provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of photography. Skaife discusses the evolution of the medium from its earliest days, tracing its development through the invention of the daguerreotype and the calotype. He also explores the social and cultural impact of photography, discussing its role in science, art, and popular culture.Overall, Instantaneous Photography, Mathematical and Popular is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of photography. Whether you are a professional photographer or a hobbyist, this book provides valuable insights into the technical and creative aspects of capturing images in an instant.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 116468146X
• ISBN 13: 9781164681465
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 50
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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