Every now and then we see something which sets a new level of excellence in how-to writing. That’s what this book does. The author is one of the best photographers around...

A knowledgeable, critical survey of the world of photo equipment. Considering that it was done in 1976, it is not particularly dated, and the intelligence of Snyder’s evaluation...

If you have any interest in photography you must read Susan Sontag’s book. The six essays were originally published from 1973 to 1977 in The New York Review of Books, but they are more interesting...