Focal Encyclopedia of Photography

[Anscojohn]

Ross,
Just saw your query re dates of publication. Mine says:

First published Oct. 1956
Reprint Aug. 1957
Reprint Dec. 1958
The Caxton edition June 1959
Revised reprint June 1960
Caxton reprint Sept. 1960

Best regards,

/Clay

Mine is a DESK EDITION......

 

[Tom Kershaw]

My copy of 'Focal Encyclopedia of Photography' arrived on Thursday; it does seem to be a volume to read at the desk rather than fireside.

Tom

 

[Mick Fagan]

John, What is a "Desk Edition"?

Mine is two volumes, light blue, hard back and about 50mm thick each book, slightly smaller than A4.

Mick.

 

[Anscojohn]

John

You must be thinking of the 'Ilford Manual of Photography', which is now called the 'The Manual of Photography'. 'The Focal Encyclopedia of Photography' was always call that. The 1st edition is from 1958. The current 4th edition was published in 2007.

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As a result of reading that Ralph is a contributor, I purchased the 4th Edition of the Focal Encyclo. Also, my older Desk Edition is self-destructing. The dinosaur (and former history major) says I really like the quaintness of my Desk Edition.

That being said, I am very glad I have the new one. And Ralph's pages are outstanding. It is now "coffee-table book" with a purpose. I keep it there because it is easier to read and complements my morning coffee.

A further aspect is this: I will no longer have to search for something to use to flatten FB prints!!

 

[Tom Kershaw]

John,

The book is certainly a weighty specimen. I've not actually browsed through it yet, as I feel a strategy needs to be devised for safe navigation.

Tom