The New Manual of Photography

by John Hedgecoe

Whether you just take snaps on holiday or want your work to appear in a magazine, this text offers tips on equipment, techniques and creative ideas in a comprehensive, yet accessible format.

Genres: Photography, Reference, Nonfiction, Art and Photography, Art

288 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1986

About the author

John Hedgecoe (24 March 1932 – 3 June 2010) was an award-winning British photographer and author of over 30 books on photography. He established the photography department in 1965 at the Royal College of Art, where he was Professor from 1975 to 1994 and Professor Emeritus until his death. He was also Pro-Rector of the college from 1981 to 1993. His photographs appear in permanent collections at the New York Museum of Modern Art and London's National Portrait Gallery.

"Professor John Hedgecoe was a photographer who took the portrait of the Queen which is used on British postage stamps; as such he is credited with the planet's most reproduced image, which has so far sold more than 200 billion copies." (The Telegraph)

Reviews

[Jodi · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's really not all that "new" anymore, published in 2003. But I would definitely call this book a photography encyclopedia. It has everything you'd ever want to know about photography and more. It's a wonderful resource for tips and strategies on how to set your camera and compose a shot under any type of conditions. It's definitely a more technical book, but has great explanations of photography terms as well as a rather extensive glossary. Beginners can benefit from certain sections in this book, but it also has a lot of information for more professional photographers including sections on studio equipment and actual dark room film development.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

BIG book with lots of information. I've owned it for years but never really opened it. Finally took a scan through it today as i was looking for specifics on portraiture. Love how he's got lighting/studio sketches for photo shoots and results pictures with captions that clearly articulate what the photo is representing. Covers a broad list of topics, from film to composure to lighting. Great refernce guide for any photographers library.

[Yana]

It took me two years to find a decent photography book that would interest me and tech me the basics. I may not have enough time to read it quickly and actually practice photography to the extent I would like, but this book is a keeper. This is probably the only book to be traveling with me wherever I go.

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Great Reference

[Roy McDine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Much of the early technical info is still relevant, however much of the content and print quality is dated and much less inspiring than I was expecting.

[Sandro Helmann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Esse livro complementou o que eu já sabia sobre fotografar.

[Jorge Laranjo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I believe that this is the best book out there about photography as it covers every aspect from aperture to flash usage, from film to digital and is written in a way that even a newbie will understand the concepts.

I read it once but I keep coming back to read some chapters again and again.

It's a reference.

[Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Picked this up at Borders for $4.99...and after skimming through it a bit, it appears as though that was a steal!

[Qusay Fayoumi · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you know nothing about photography, this is the book you should read, if you know a little, this is a book your should read, if you know a lot, then this would be a good reference.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Has a lot of great techniques and ideas. Strongly tempted to buy my own copy.

[Kristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful- I definitely recommend it.

[G · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great. Well written and Organized. A perfect starting point for beginners and a good manual for vets.

[Leo Mermelstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it for the pictures!

[Vlad Toma · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best!