I Went to a Book Sale.....

[doubs43]

... today. It was in it's third day so I'm sure I missed out on some good titles but I still managed to walk away with three books that I found interesting.

"How To Make Good Pictures" is a 1952 publication by Kodak and, of course, highlights Kodak products. Still, it's interesting for the period photographs and the basic information is as valid today as when it was written over 50 years ago.

"This Is PHOTOGRAPHY" by Miller & Brummitt. Published in 1945; 3rd printing in 1947. This is a basic photography book that covers just about all aspects of picture taking from the camera and film through to the final print. Again, for film users it's good information.

"RUSSIA in Original Photographs 1860 ~ 1920". I saved the best for last. This is a large format book of photographs of Russia and her people. It's really quite good and interesting. The European Russians, in particular, are a handsome people. The book covers many ethnis Russian groups as well. I consider the book a bargain at $5.

Walker

 

[wlewisiii]

"RUSSIA in Original Photographs 1860 ~ 1920". I saved the best for last. This is a large format book of photographs of Russia and her people. It's really quite good and interesting. The European Russians, in particular, are a handsome people. The book covers many ethnis Russian groups as well. I consider the book a bargain at $5.

Big bargain if that's the book I think it is. I do some occasional work for a used bookseller and, IIRC, the copy of that I saw went for just under 3 digits... (~$95)

Enjoy!

William

 

[doubs43]

Big bargain if that's the book I think it is. I do some occasional work for a used bookseller and, IIRC, the copy of that I saw went for just under 3 digits... (~$95)

Enjoy!

William

WOW! William, that's good news if it's the same book. My copy was a library book and generally in average condition with the exception of pages 11/12 missing and 13/14 having been torn loose. That would lower the value considerably, I'm certain.

The author is Marvin Lyons and it was printed in England in 1977.

Walker

 

[rover]

Our library holds quarterly sales, all books are $1. It is nice, I read them and then redonate the ones that don't do anything special for me so the library can make another dollar off someone else.

 

[ducttape]

There's a great book called Photographs for the Tzar. It's on my bookshelf but I'm too lazy to get up and get the exact info.

Apparently, Russia was SO big the Tzar sent Prudkin (I think that;s the name) out to photograph the people to see what they all looked like. Brilliant work. Most of it in color. It's like scenes from another planet. I can read it for houirs, escape into time, and pick it up another time and do the same thing all over again.

Highly recommended.

d

BTW, I've stumbled across his work elsewhere. His pictures of the Jews in Sumarkin (again, I think that's the name. I REALLY need more coffee...) are really amazing. So colorful!

 

[Richard Black]

I would like to learn more about this book. I teach a history class on early Russian history and haven't seen this book. Since the Tsar was killed in 1918 along with his family, I would like to know if the photos were hand colored or taken on color film?

 

[ducttape]

Hi Richard,

Haven't forgotten you! I am just running ragged this week and heading off to Boston for two days as well. I WILL fish the book out and get you the info, isbn #, etc. Maybe take a scan or two (I imagine most of this has passed to the public domain by now!)

If I recall properly (although I look at the book with more frequency, I think I last READ it over 10 years ago) part of the magic was that this WAS color process. I will recheck again, but I recall maybe his taking 3 plates, each in R G or B (I think...)

Also, did you know several pictures are available on the Library of Congress web site? Many have been scanned into hi res. Some are just thumbnail.

Soon...

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