Photography book/text/bible

[20dnut]

I am looking for a book/text that would be a good resource and that teaches photography. For sailing/powerboating everyone knows of Chapmans as the authoratitive text. Does one exsist for photography? Are there good web pages if a text does not exsist. I have O'Reilly's Digital Photography "expert techniques" which is quite good, and it has good chapters on PSCS. I was hoping for something mre complete.

[NGrinerPhoto]

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0766817776/qid=1109282718/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/002-9223698-9044063

bruce warren was my advisor and teacher in college. with out a doubt, he is one of the best.

-nick

[DocFrankenstein]

If I may throw a twist in here:

What are the classic college photography textbooks?

[NGrinerPhoto]

If I may throw a twist in here:

What are the classic college photography textbooks?

not sure what you mean, but this is a classic college textbook

[cactusclay]

I don't know of any all inclusive book that is like a bible, but the timelife books have been in the libraries for years I can remember reading them as a youngster. There must be at least twenty of them and they pretty much cover every topic.

[HJMinard]

I like John Shaw's (http://www.johnshawphoto.com/books.htm) books ... but they're specifically geared for outdoor/nature/landscape photography.

[robertwgross]

I like John Shaw's (http://www.johnshawphoto.com/books.htm) books ... but they're specifically geared for outdoor/nature/landscape photography.

That works for me!

---Bob Gross---

[chtgrubbs]

"Photograpy" by London and Upton is the standard text in many college photo courses, as are the books by Henry Horenstein.http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0131896091/qid=1109352283/sr=1-4/ref=sr_1_4/103-7170757-8982224?v=glance&s=books

British authour Michael Langford has done some very comprehensive books on general photography http://books.elsevier.com/us//focalbooks/us/subindex.asp?maintarget=&isbn=&country=United+States&srccode=&ref=&subcode=&head=&pdf=&basiccode=&txtSearch=&SearchField=&operator=&order=&community=focalbooks

"Basic Photographic Materials and Processes" by Leslie Stroebel is probably the best scientific text on photography http://books.elsevier.com/us//focalbooks/us/subindex.asp?maintarget=&isbn=&country=United+States&srccode=&ref=&subcode=&head=&pdf=&basiccode=&txtSearch=&SearchField=&operator=&order=&community=focalbooks

Check the Focal Press website thoroughly. They have many of the standard texts on photography.

[CyberDyneSystems]

There is a Sticky thread at the top of this forum called "Photography Basics Books and links" that may have some information of interest to you as well.

[20dnut]

I did finally find the thread at the top of the page:o . After being a member for two months and spending alot of time on this website (I's soo cool) I should know that there is a more in-depth thread on what I want to know. I may never have to post again:rolleyes:

I finaly setteled on:
Photography by Bruce Warren

Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition) by Bryan Peterson

Mastering Digital Photography by David D. Busch

A Short Course in Canon EOS 20D Photography

A small fortune, but I really need the help:D , I just hope I get to the picture taking part.:lol: :lol:

Thank you to all for your advice.

[NGrinerPhoto]

great choice with photography by bruce warren. -nick

[jlw82]

I did finally find the thread at the top of the page:o . After being a member for two months and spending alot of time on this website (I's soo cool) I should know that there is a more in-depth thread on what I want to know. I may never have to post again:rolleyes:

I finaly setteled on:
Photography by Bruce Warren

Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition) by Bryan Peterson

Mastering Digital Photography by David D. Busch

A Short Course in Canon EOS 20D Photography

A small fortune, but I really need the help:D , I just hope I get to the picture taking part.:lol: :lol:

Thank you to all for your advice.

Have you been looking in the book some, what are you thinking about it?
Im maybe going to buy it myself, just want a short review...

regards