Karl: "Photography Theory and Practice" by Clerc seems a little outdated. The copy I found at Amazon's is used and dates back to the late 1800's. Is there a newer edition of this text that I have been able to locate ? The Ilford Manual of Photography is much newer and the most recent copy I've located is from 1978. Does this seem right ? Would it be okay to get a book from 1978 if doesn't incorporate information on the much more technologically advanced cameras and equipment we used today ? Thank you for your input and making these great recommendations. Joseph -- Dr. Joseph Chamberlain, D.D.S. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- On 4/27/05 10:16 PM, "karl shah-jenner" <shahjen@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > the best? > terchnical: > Photography Theory and Practice - by Clerc > > General technical: > the Focal Encycolpedia of Photography - Focal Press > The Ilford Manual of Photography - Focal Press > > for printing: > The Art of Black and White Enlarging - David Vestal