Editor's Choice The Film Developing Cookbook by Stephen G. Anchell, Bill Troop Follow up publication to the immensely useful Darkroom Cookbook (see below). If you like to mix your own dev or tinker with chemistry, then this is a must. Formulae galore!

The Negative by Ansel Adams
Classic study of the negative by Ansel Adams. This one should be on everyone's shelf.

The Zone System for 35mm Photographers: A Basic Guide to Exposure Control by Carson Graves
A practical guide to using the zone system with 35mm film.

The Photographer's Guide to Exposure by Jack Neubart
Approaching a vital subject clearly, concisely, and in a visually entertaining manner, this book for photographers of all levels is a complete course in exposure tools and techniques.

Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson
Comprehensive look at camera technique and exposure. New revised edition covers both film and digital camera use.

The Practical Zone System: A Simple Guide to Photographic Control by Chris Johnson
Teaches photographers how to recognize zones both on the print and in the field or studio, to pre-visualize and expose accordingly, to access their prints and negatives for contrast, and to test equipment for reliable results.

Beyond the Zone System by Phil Davis
Makes the science of photographic sensitometry both accessible and useful to interested photographers. This book will appeal to any serious photographer interested in knowing how the materials and processes of black-and-white photography work.

Editor's Choice Adobe Photoshop CS2 for Photographers by Martin Evening Unique introduction to Photoshop for photographers experienced in traditional media, lots of examples and plenty of detail. Fully updated, includes CD-ROM.

Traditional Photographic Effects with Adobe Photoshop by Michelle Perkins, Paul Grant
Explores the use of Photoshop to illustrate how to duplicate traditional photography and darkroom effects and techniques

Essentials of Digital Photography by Akira Kasai, Russell Sparkman, Elizabeth Hurley
This comprehensive and informative book provides a thorough grounding in all aspect of digital photography.

The Photoshop Grayscale Book by Jim Rich
Excellent book for monochrome practitioners featuring sections on scanning, calibration, retouching and everything else you need to know for working with grayscale images.

Photoshop Restoration and Retouching by Katrin Eismann, Steve Simmons
A highly detailed visual guide to retouching old and damaged photographs in Photoshop. A five star best of category winner.

Adobe Photoshop Master Class: John Paul Caponigro by John Paul Caponigro
Fine Art photographer Caponigro provides a superbly detailed Photoshop master class for intermediate and more advanced users.

Professional Photoshop: The Classic Guide to Color Correction by Dan Margulis
Indispensible guide for anyone who really wants to understand how to get the best color output.

Adobe Photoshop CS Classroom in a Book by Adobe Creative Team
A great way to learn and an excellent reference complete with CD-ROM, this is the best step-by-step overview direct from Adobe.

Adobe Photoshop 7 Digital Darkroom by Lisa A. Bucki
Well-illustrated visual step-by-step guide to a range of Photoshop techniques.

The New Media Guide to Creative Photography: Image Capture and Printing in the Digital Age by John Carucci
A good general guide to digital image making.

Re-Engineering the Photo Studio: Bringing Your Studio into the Digital Age by Joe Farace
An excellent primer for digital studio photographers.

Making Digital Negatives for Contact Printing by Dan Burkholder
For all practitioners of alternative processes looking to utilize the power of image-editing software to create negatives. This is not a book for everyone, but it is an invaluable resource for specialist users.

Editor's Choice Post Exposure: Advanced Techniques for the Photographic Printer by Ctein A great book for serious printers. Lots of techniques and info. Ctein's expertise and clear style make this a superb reference.

The Photographer's Master Lith Printing Course by Tim Rudman
A brand new book covering all aspects of lith printing for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Rudman explains how to produce sumptuous brown, pink and olive tones using only monochrome materials.

The Darkroom Cookbook by Stephen G. Anchell
A classic book containing all the formulae you'll ever need.

Black & White: Photographic Printing Workshop by John Tarrant
Excellent theoretical and practical study of printing techniques. Not for beginners, but accessible nonetheless.

Gradient Light: The Art and Craft of Using Variable Contrast Paper by Eddie Ephraums
A well-illustrated in-depth guide to printing techniques which make use of the enhanced localized contrast control offered by multigrade papers.

Creative Photo Printmaking by Theresa Airey
A excellent recent book dedicated to craft of fine art and creative printing.

The Photographer's Master Printing Course by Tim Rudman
Like Rudman's book on lith printing (see above), this book is one of the best. Clearly laid out and making excellent use of example.

The Print by Ansel Adams
Another classic.

Editor's Choice Pinhole Photography: Rediscovering a Historic Technique by Eric Renner 3rd Edition of this excellent reference on pinhole photography. Whether your interest is in making fine art images or learning the simple principles of image-making, this is a great resource.

Infrared Photography Handbook by Laurie White

Making Kallitypes: A Definitive Guide by Dick Stevens
Van Dyke browns for anyone who is tired of those cyanotype blues.

Polaroid Transfers: A Complete Visual Guide to Creating Image and Emulsion Transfers by Kathleen Thormod Carr
A superbly illustrated and informative guide to the art of Polaroid transfers.

Photographic Retouching by Eastman Kodak Staff, Vilia Reed
Good technical guide from Kodak.

Silver Gelatin: A User's Guide to Liquid Photographic Emulsions by Martin Reed, Sarah Jones
Learn how to use Liquid Light on everything from cloth to fine china.

The Keepers of Light: A History and Working Guide to Early Photographic Processes by William Crawford
The classic book featuring history and practice. Check for availability.

Editor's Choice View Camera Technique by Leslie Stroebel A great clear and comprehensive guide to large-format. Now in the 7th edition with increased coverage and info.

35mm Handbook by Michael Langford
A excellent all-round detailed introduction to photography. If you are a beginner, student, or intermediate photographer, this will prove useful.

Photographic Possibilities: The Expressive Use of Ideas, Materials, and Processes by Robert Hirsch
How to make the most of your materials for creative work.

Advanced Photography by Michael Langford
Advanced and technical explanations to many aspects of photographic production.

Focal Encyclopedia of Photography by Richard D. Zakia (Editor), Leslie Stroebel (Editor)
Edited by faculty from RIT, this is an indespensible technical guide and index to every aspect of photography. Updated many times over the years, the current edition includes a huge amount of new material relating to digital imaging.

Electronic Flash (Kodak Workshop Series) by Jack Neubart
Another good technically informed guide from Kodak.

The Lighting Cookbook: Foolproof Recipes for Perfect Photographs by Jenni Bidner
How to light scenes for specific effects. This is a great primer for learning about all sorts of lighting set ups.

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