Focal Encyclopedia of Photography

Anscojohn

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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......
 

Mick Fagan

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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.
 

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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!!
 
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