History of Photography: Quick Guide

The list below provides a selected bibliography of titles dealing with the history of photography.

OVER TR 15 .N6813 1998
Frizot, Michel, editor. A New History of Photography. Koln: Konemann, 1998.
This massive history offers an encompassing history of photography. Originally published in French, this translation includes a section on methods of producing photographic prints as well as an extensive bibliography.

3rd floor TR 15 .H557 1999
Hirsch, Robert. Seizing the Light: A History of Photography. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 1999.

OVER TR 15 .M273 2002
Marien, Mary Warner. Photography: A Cultural History. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 2002.
An extensive thematic exploration of the history of photography. Includes a useful timeline and bibliography.

OVER TR 15 .N47 1978
Newhall, Beaumont. The History of Photography from 1839 to the Present Day. New York: Museum of Modern Art in collaboration with George Eastman House, 1978.
This excellent classic provides a solid foundation.

3rd floor TR 15 .P495 2003
Pinney, Christopher and Nicolas Peterson. Photography's Other Histories. Durham, NC: Duke University Press, 2003.

OVER TR 139 .R67 2000
Rosenblum, Naomi. History of Women Photographers. Updated and expanded edition. New York: Abbeville Press, 2000.
An examination of the history of women photographers from 1839 to 2000. Includes a thorough biographical and bibliographic section.

OVER TR 15 .R67 1997
Rosenblum, Naomi. A World History of Photography. 3rd edition. New York: Abbeville Press, 1997.
This classic on the history of photography includes a timeline, glossary and a bibliography.