Photography book that provides expert analysis of devices and techniques. Moderate wear on back bottom edge with fraying wear on several corners; blue stain on upper front cover edge, otherwise the cover and spine generally clean. Dust jacket has tears and taping on spine; wear and holes along the edges. Offsetting noted on FFEP, title page, and copyright; cracking on spine at page 265. A sophisticated and technical look at photography, with numerous black and white photography examples to help those photography enthusiasts improve their craft.