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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This illustrative and comprehensive guidebook offers an accessible introduction to the principles and practices of operating a magic lantern - the precursor to the modern slide projector. Published in the late 1800s, the work is a valuable resource for antique magic lantern enthusiasts and photography historians alike, its detailed instructions and diagrams providing practical insight into the technicalities of the pre-cinema era. The author traces the development of the magic lantern, from its early origins as a tool for conjurers and spiritualists to its applications in scientific demonstrations and educational settings, offering a unique glimpse into this fascinating and influential optical device's role in the history of visual entertainment and education. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330062463_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330062463
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330062463
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)