PERSPECTIVE AS YOU PLEASE (1937 First Edition, Dr. Alfred Grabner, Leica Photography, Die Galerie Vienna)

Dr Alfred Grabner

Language: English

Published by Die Galerie, Vienna, Austria, 1937

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Scarce 1937 first edition technical photography guide by Dr. Alfred Grabner, published in Vienna by Die Galerie and printed by Josef Gerstmayer. Titled Perspective as You Please, this volume offers an in-depth exploration of photographic perspective, lens selection, camera-to-subject distance, and optical physics utilizing Leica cameras and equipment. Illustrated extensively with comparative photographic examples, diagrams, and optical calculation figures across its interior pages. Softcover octavo format. Condition: Original softcover wrappers with light shelf wear, minor rubbing, and mild toning along the edges. Binding is solid and secure. Pages are clean and unmarked, featuring crisp monochrome photo plates and diagrams demonstrating focal lengths and camera positioning. K126k49.

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Title
PERSPECTIVE AS YOU PLEASE (1937 First Edition, Dr. Alfred Grabner, Leica Photography, Die Galerie Vienna)
Author
Dr Alfred Grabner
Publisher
Die Galerie, Vienna, Austria
Publication year
1937
Condition
Very good
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
Illustrator
Illustrated with monochrome photographic plates and technical diagrams throughout
Edition
1st Edition
Item weight
1 pound

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