Camera Clues: A Handbook for Photographic Investigation

Nickell, Joe

ISBN 10: 0813118948 / ISBN 13: 9780813118949

Published by University Press of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, 1994

About this Item

8vo, 234 pp. Nearly fine copy in fine dust jacket.

Seller Inventory # 102148

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Camera Clues: A Handbook for Photographic Investigation
• Publisher: University Press of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0813118948
• ISBN 13: 9780813118949
• Binding: hardcover
• Illustrator: Well-illustrated
• Edition: 1st.
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Seller catalogs:
  • Photography

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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 the Author

Joe Nickell teaches at the University of Kentucky