The Book of the Lantern: Being a Practical Guide to the Working of the Optical (or Magic) Lantern; With Full and Precise Directions for Making and Colouring Lantern Pictures (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

T. C. Hepworth

9780666241702: The Book of the Lantern: Being a Practical Guide to the Working of the Optical (or Magic) Lantern; With Full and Precise Directions for Making and Colouring Lantern Pictures (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0666241708 ISBN 13: 9780666241702

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover the art and science behind the magic lantern with a practical, classroom-ready guide.

This edition shows you how to operate, color, and project lantern pictures for education and demonstration.

Originally published in the late 19th century, it explains the construction and use of the lantern, how to prepare diagrams and pictures, and how to colour slides. It also covers photo-micrography, enlarging photographs, lantern accessories, and tips for effective demonstrations in lecture halls or drawing rooms.

Clear, step-by-step instructions for building and using the lantern and its accessories
Guidance on selecting pigments, mixing mediums, and achieving durable, transparent colours
Practical advice on preparing slides, reducing dust, and checking work on the lantern stage
Strategies for educational demonstrations, photography-enhanced lantern work, and related techniques

Ideal for teachers, students, amateur scientists, and anyone curious about early projection technology and its educational uses.

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