History of Photography: From 1839 to the Present

10 best books like History of Photography: From 1839 to the Present (Beaumont Newhall): Ways of Seeing, In the American West, Treehouses of the World, Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision, Street Photographer, Photography and the Art of Seeing: A Visual Perception Workshop for Film and Digital Photography, Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting, The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos, Camera Lucida: Reflections on Photography, The Camera

Ways of Seeing

Author	John Berger
ISBN	0140135154

John Berger’s Classic Text on Art
John Berger's Ways of Seeing is one of the most stimulating and the most influential books on art in any language. First published in 1972, it was based on the BBC television series about which the (London) Sunday Times critic commented: "This is an eye-opener...

In the American West

Author	Richard Avedon
ISBN	0810911051

The 120 full-page photographs in this book depict people at country fairs, rodeos, mining camps, drilling sites, and even a slaughterhouse - men and women of the American West who work at hard, everyday jobs. Richard Avedon introduces the volume with an essay on his working method and portrait philosophy,...

Treehouses of the World

Author	Pete Nelson
ISBN	0810949520

A fun an interesting book, and not just for those who dream of their very own treehouses. Wonderful photographs accompanied by informative backgrounds lend an air of wonder and imagination to the book. Locations from around the world are depicted, from Washington State to Japan, New Zealand, France,...

Within the Frame: The Journey of Photographic Vision

Author	David duChemin
ISBN	0321605020

Within the Frame is a book about finding and expressing your photographic vision, specifically where people, places, and cultures are concerned. A personal book full of real-world wisdom and incredible images, author David duChemin (of pixelatedimage.com) shows you both the how and the why of finding,...

Street Photographer

Author	Vivian Maier
ISBN	1576875776

Please note that all blank pages in the book were chosen as part of the design by the publisher.

A good street photographer must be possessed of many talents: an eye for detail, light, and composition; impeccable timing; a populist or humanitarian outlook; and a tireless ability to constantly...

Photography and the Art of Seeing: A Visual Perception Workshop for Film and Digital Photography

Author	Freeman Patterson
ISBN	1552636143

"A practical and inspiring guide."

This Third Edition familiarizes readers with the traditional principles of composition and visual design. The jargon-free text provides practical techniques and innovative exercises for breaking with traditional concepts of design to enable the...

Light: Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting

Author	Fil Hunter
ISBN	0240808193

An amazing (and some would say magical) resource on photographic lighting that has been talked about in the community and recommended for years. This highly respected guide has been thoroughly updated and revised for content and design - it is now produced in full color! It introduces a logical theory...

The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos

Author	Michael Freeman
ISBN	0240809343

Design is the single most important factor in creating a successful photograph. The ability to see the potential for a strong picture and then organize the graphic elements into an effective, compelling composition has always been one of the key skills in making photographs.

Digital photography...

Camera Lucida: Reflections on Photography

Author	Roland Barthes
ISBN	0374521344

A graceful, contemplative volume, Camera Lucida was first published in 1979. Commenting on artists such as Avedon, Clifford, Mapplethorpe, and Nadar, Roland Barthes presents photography as being outside the codes of language or culture, acting on the body as much as on the mind, and rendering death...

The Camera

Author	Ansel Adams
ISBN	0821221841

Ansel Adams has a dry and terse style, I think I haven't read technical books with so much content per word, very little is wasted. This book is relatively small, but there is so much information that it must be read carefully.

Much of the book seems out of date, and it is, but even the things most...