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Black and White Photography, A Basic Manual, Soft Cover Book by Henry Horenstein and Carol Keller (Illustrator) 3rd Edition

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Black and White Photography, A Basic Manual, Soft Cover Book by Henry Horenstein and Carol Keller (Illustrator) 3rd Edition
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From the Publisher: A totally revised edition of one of the best-selling books in the field. The best basic photography book on the market has now been updated to include all the latest techniques, materials, and processes.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1:
An Overview
The Negative: How Light Affects Film
Controlling Film Exposure
The Print: Reversing the Negative
Chapter 2:
The Camera Body
Storing Film
Loading and Advancing Film
Viewing and Focusing the Subject
Chapter 3:
The Camera Lens
Image Focus
Quantity of Light
The Image Area
Depth of Field
Chapter 4:
The Shutter
Controlling Time
Controlling Movement
Types of Shutters
Chapter 5:
Film Exposure
Controlling Exposure
Combining the Controls
About Light Meters
Exposure Systems
Problem Exposure Conditions
Chapter 6:
Film Developing
The Darkroom
Equipment Needed
Chemicals Needed
Setting Up the Chemicals
Loading the Film
The Developing Process
Chapter 7:
The Negative
Adjusting Negative Contrast
Pushing Film Grain
Evaluating the Negative
Chapter 8:
Making The Print
Equipment Needed
Printing Papers
Printing Chemicals
The Printing Process
The Final Print
Washing and Drying Prints
Contact Printing
A Simple Printing System
Miscellaneous Considerations
Chapter 9:
Final Touches
Toning
Spotting
Mounting
Framing
Chapter 10:
Camera Accessories
Filters
Flash
Close-up Equipment
Useful Tools
Chapter 11:
Alternative Techniques, Processes, And Materials
High Contrast
Solarization and the Sabattier Effect
Photograms
Negative Prints
Sandwiching Negatives
Infrared Film
Chromogenic Black-and-White Film
Appendix 1:
Buying And Maintaining Equipment
Appendix 2:
Bulk-Loading Film
Appendix 3:
Negative And Print Problems
Appendix 4:
Film, Paper, And Chemical Brands
Glossary:
Bibliography:
Index: