The Science and Practice of Photography: An Elementary Textbook on the Scientific Theory and a Laboratory Manual (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John R. Roebuck

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331695227 ISBN 13: 9780331695229

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The Science and Practice of Photography: An Elementary Textbook on the Scientific Theory and a Laboratory Manual offers an integrated approach to learning photography.

It combines clear explanations of theory with practical laboratory work, aimed at students, instructors, and earnest amateurs alike.

Grounded in hands‑on experimentation, the book emphasizes quantitative methods, measurement, and the relationships between variables. It covers the development of photographic processes, gelatine dry plates, color sensitivity, lenses, and printing techniques, while guiding readers through problem‑solving and careful observation in the lab.

• Foundations of photographic science, including exposure, development, and density concepts
• Hands‑on discussion of dry plate making, emulsions, and practical testing
• Lens basics, focusing, and image formation, with attention to real‑world lab work
• Printing and reproduction methods, from negative to various positive processes

Ideal for readers who want a solid, classroom‑level framework that also serves as a practical reference for amateur photography.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331695227
• ISBN 13: 9780331695229
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 338