Encyclopedia of Nineteenth-century Photography

The encyclopedia is organized under a number of themes - making it an easy reference tool to use. Information can be gleaned by reading about photographers, patrons, critics, or inventors, or by reading any of the essays themed under national or regional surveys, processes, publications, and many others. These essays range in length from 500 to 5000 words. In addition, several hundred shorter entries, of 200-300 words each, introduce minor and emerging figures - the latter serving as pointers to researchers of the future. A key characteristic of the encyclopedia is that many of the key essays have been written by local experts - a refreshing move away from the tradition of writing from an American or European perspective. Thus it provides a platform for local voices to be heard, and local perspectives to be explored. Thus, key aspects of the text have been contributed by experts from the emerging photo-historical communities in Russia, Poland, the Czech Republic, to name but a few. By the sheer breadth of its coverage, the Encyclopedia of Nineteenth Century Photography will be an essential reference source for anyone seeking to place their own research within a global context. By including information on a much greater number of 19thcentury practitioners, inventors, authors and critics, the encyclopedia will allow future researchers to establish and develop links between the subjects of their own research and other figures from the 19thcentury world of photography.Hannavy, John is the author of 'Encyclopedia of Nineteenth-century Photography ', published 2007 under ISBN 9780415972352 and ISBN 0415972353.