A new collection of nonfiction writing on culture from the bestselling author of High Fidelity.Books; Movies; Rhythm; Blues brings together the best of Nick Hornbys non-fiction pieces on film and tv; writers and painters and music; and including one exceptional fragment of autobiography. With subject matter ranging from the Sundance Festival to Abbey Road Studios; from P.G. Wodehouse to The West Wing; these are pieces that lsquo;were written for fun; or because I felt I had things to say and time to say them; or because the commissions were unusual and imaginative; or because hellip; I was being asked to go somewhere I had never been before.rsquo;
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The perfect book to break my DSLR auto addictionBy K. AudleyI am in Mexico working on a research project which involves photographing whale flukes; reading this book between field trips and loving every word. It is so well written; helpful and just plain gorgeous. I cant wait to gift each of my interns with a copy of it on their last day here. It is the perfect thing for each of them and for me to read and then use to improve our skills. Thank you for your work! Thanks to this book; I will soon have the guts to turn the dial from auto to M. Just give me ONE more breach on auto....1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ... a gift for a pro photographer who was VERY happy with both the contents and presentationBy Jane DoeThis was a gift for a pro photographer who was VERY happy with both the contents and presentation. That said; the level is probably also appropriate for a serious amateur--anyone who wants to know "how its done."15 of 16 people found the following review helpful. I enjoy books and Im a visual learnerBy CustomerI have a little full disclosure to make; too. I am now 84 and I have been messing around with cameras and photography since I was around fifteen; e.g.; I was a photographer for my High School annual (I graduated in 1948). I obviously started out with film; and when we remodeled our house where we lived for over thirty years I added a darkroom. My late wife did not miss the smell of "hypo" when I converted to digital.I am not a professional photographer; although for a while I entertained the thought of being one; and; instead; I earned my living as a Systems Engineer; since I have been messing around with computers since 1963.I have a technical background so I am not intimidated by the sub title: "Learning the Technical Art...". I enjoy books and Im a visual learner; so when I saw this book it immediately appealed to me; and I ordered a copy from .I was not disappointed.This is not a book for the person who has a point-and-shoot camera and is satisfied with the results they achieve. Likewise; in my opinion; it is not for the casual reader. However; if you want to improve the results you are getting this may be the book for you; particularly if you have a technical bent.The first chapter covers the sort of things that you often see in photography books; e.g.; shutter speed; aperture. and the like. Its titled "Prerequisite - Photo 101" and it goes to page 58. The book has 385 pages;so it covers much more than most books do.The three authors are working professionals. In addition; there are a number of interviews with others working in the graphic arts.I will not use my favorite ambiguous recommendation: "I cannot praise this book too highly"; instead I will recommend it heartily to any one who wishes to improve his images; and take the next step up.I hope you enjoy it as much as I did...Tom