Eyewitness Books: Photography

by Alan Buckingham

 

Discover the evolving world of photography - from pinhole camera to the digital age.

 

Photography has come a long way since the unwieldy-and potentially dangerous-first cameras invented in the 1800s. In this guide, dazzling photographs and illustrations reveal the remarkable story of photography-and the secret to taking a great picture. Discover the art of underwater photography and photojournalism, see spy cameras used by real-life spies, witness how photography has transitioned into the digital world, and find out how much the most expensive photograph is worth!