Photography Masterclass: Creative Techniques of 100 Great Photographers

A book packed with one example of the work of an enormous number and range of photographers. I read through it at a slow pace as each two- page spread on each photographer takes quite a bit of study. Along with a short biography of each photographer and a comments on his or her work, there is a section on creative tips and techniques. Some are pretty obvious, but others have given me lots of ideas for my own photography.

Wow! If you are looking for something to introduce you to lots of photographers so that you can the. Research more - this is perfect!

Great book! Really useful and inspiring. It includes good analysis of some of the greatest photographers work and gives you some great tips. I have enjoyed it. Once you read it you want to go out with your camera.

I ordered this book for a friends daughter's 18th birthday. I am disappointed but as I need the present for Monday I have not got time to get a replacement. The book was sold as new and it does not look as if it has been read. However, there is a 1cm dent and tear on the edge of the front cover as if it has been dropped onto a hard, narrow, edge (maybe a table corner or a metal shelf edge). This won't affect the readability but does look as if I have purchased a cheap bargain, not the ideal book that I had intended to give her about her interest.

Lots of interesting photos/facts inside.

In here you can find a general guide to the techniques of the most important photographers ever, recommended!

Great photos and some useful informations. Recommend.

Excellent overview

Si vous connaissez la photographie, l'ouvrage peut apparaitre un peu basique dans ses premières pages puisqu'il reprend les fondamentaux et le vocabulaire. Par la suite, les conseils sont parfois intéressants mais restent souvent cantonnés à du bon sens. L'ouvrage permet tout de même de progresser en saisissant de nouvelles choses si vous n'avez que des notions basiques en photographie. J'avoue particulièrement aimer cet éditeur pour ses ouvrages solides et la qualité du papier utilisé.

Ein unglaublich tolles, wertvolles, inspirierendes Buch. Jedes Foto-Beispiel wird begleitet von einer Beschreibung des Fotos und seiner Entstehung; des Künstlers und der historischen Einordnung; sowie zusätzlichen handwerklichen Tipps für den eigenen Gebrauch. Wenn man viel über Fotografie nachdenkt, ist dies ein hervorragendes weiteres Denk-Werkzeug. Und es macht zudem noch einfach Spaß.

This book is a parody. Avoid it!

Within 10 minutes, I was turned off when I found factual errors. First, he describes Havana's famous restaurant as a "parador". The word he is look for to describe private restaurants in Cuba is "paladar". This is a very common term, and just plain sloppy for a photojournalist to not do the basic research on this. He also describes the photo as the photo as the "entrance hallway" to the restaurant. What we're looking at in the photo is the 2nd floor. This building has been photographed extensively. There is a large mural and fabulous staircase on the first floor, then the second floor (which is what we are looking at), and finally the restaurant on the third floor. So, this is in no way the "entrance hallway". Once again, just sloppy. A lot of the advice or insight into the photos is very basic, or not helpful. Plus, the overwhelming majority of these photos are taken by white men. Sure, they dominated for a long time, but some variety and fresh voices would be nice. This book has some interesting photos and commentary, but the factual errors and descriptions are just a turnoff overall.