Camera Clues: A Handbook of Photographic Investigation - Hardcover

Nickell, Joe

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0813118948 ISBN 13: 9780813118949

Publisher: Univ Pr of Kentucky, 1994

Synopsis

Whoever said photographs don't lie must never have heard the old saying among photographers, "Every photo is a work of fiction." Photographic mysteries are everywhere. This book, the fist of its kind, will help solve many of those mysteries.
Nationally known historical investigator Joe Nickell tells us how to identify and date old photos and how to distinguish originals from copies and fakes. He goes on to address forensic applications, "surreptitious" photography, and legal concerns. Particularly intriguing is his discussion of camera tricks, darkroom deceptions, retouching techniques, computer technology, and trickery detection.
Nickell concludes with an exciting look at "paranormal" photography: alleged photographs of ghosts, UFOs, and legendary creatures; "miracle" pictures; and psychokinetic (ESP-produced) photos.
Authoritative, with easy-to-read technical discussions, this handbook will serve investigators of all types - detectives, attorneys, historians, geneologists, reporters, photo archivists, paranormal researchers, and others.

About this title

About the Author

Joe Nickell teaches at the University of Kentucky

Reviews

This book opens with an engaging survey of the history of photography, including information on how to identify and date ambrotypes, dry plates, and other processes. The book also includes an extensive discussion of trick photography (e.g., douple exposures), UFO photos, and photographing the paranormal. In addition, there is a chapter on the practical applications of investigative photography, including evidence and legal concerns. Nickell takes a unique approach to the history and various uses of photography and its ability to deceive and inform. Written in a clear, lively style, this book makes for fascinating reading and will be of keen interest to photography enthusiasts. Reasonably priced, especially given the scope, this book should be considered an essential acquisition for public and academic libraries-Raymond Bial, Parkland Coll. Lib., Champaign, Ill.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Univ Pr of Kentucky
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0813118948
• ISBN 13: 9780813118949
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 248