Photography and the American Scene: A Social History, 1839-1889

by Robert Taft

Definitive nontechnical study covers important milestones -- ambrotype, tintype, stereoscope, flexible film, etc. -- contributions of Draper, Brady, Eastman, Muybridge, other pioneers. Over 300 illustrations.

Genres: Photography

557 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1938

Reviews

[Chase Showen]

If you're looking for a book on the history of photography, look no further. By far the best one I've come across.

[Matt Mickletz]

An out-of-print book that can probably only be found on Amazon or in used book stores. Got my copy for $5! :) I haven't finished it yet, but so far it's doing a great job of giving an overall view of the history of early photography in America.