A guide to photography which deals thoroly with the science of photography from its earliest beginnings to its most recent developments and adaptations.
“The completeness of his book, however, lies more in the fact that scarcely a single point is left untouched, than that any particular point is exhaustively treated; and in this respect the work, admittedly, does not challenge comparison with cheaper specialised brochures already on the market. Of many good pictures it would be invidious to mention a few; but it may safely be said that their praiseworthy selection and adequate printing will give the book a great value.”
| + + − | Acad. 71: 634. D. 22, ’06. 520w. |
“The book is much in advance of most works in completeness and attractiveness.”
| + + | A. L. A. Bkl. 3: 94. Ap. ’07. |
“As an historical review of photography it seems to merit its title, the whole subject being treated with a great deal of method. For the beginner ‘Complete photographer’ should serve as a textbook, and he will do well to follow the author’s advice.”
| + | Ath. 1906, 2: 699. D. 1. 350w. |
“There is hardly a difficulty which besets the practice of photography, on which valuable advice is not given in it.”
| + | Lond. Times. 6: 43. F. 8, ’07. 850w. |