{"product_id":"the-negative-9780821221860","title":"The Negative","description":"\u003cbr\u003eAnsel Adams (1902-1984) produced some of the 20th century's most iconic photographic images and helped nurture the art of photography through his creative innovations and peerless technical mastery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Negative\u003c\/i\u003e--the second volume in Adams' celebrated series of books on photographic techniques--has taught generations of photographers how to use film and the film development process creatively. Examples of Adams' own work clarify the principles discussed. This classic handbook distills the knowledge gained through a lifetime in photography and remains as vital today as when it was first published.\u003cbr\u003eAnchored by a detailed discussion of Adams' Zone System and his seminal concept of visualization, \u003ci\u003eThe Negative\u003c\/i\u003e covers artificial and natural light, film and exposure, and darkroom equipment and techniques. Beautifully illustrated with photographs as well as instructive line drawings, this classic manual can dramatically improve your photography.\u003cbr\u003e\"Adams is a clear-thinking writer whose concepts cannot but help the serious photographer.\" - \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"A master-class kind of guide from an undisputed master.\" - \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eOver 1 million copies sold.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnsel Adams\u003c\/b\u003e (1902-1984) was the most honored American photographer of the twentieth century. Through the exhibition and publication of his work, his writings, and his leadership in the Sierra Club, Adams was also a prescient and highly effective voice in the fight to preserve America's remaining wilderness.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ansel Adams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50620440903954,"sku":"9780821221860","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ea2a0270-67de-4fcf-b18a-1ac85bfd2375.jpg?v=1732566365","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-negative-9780821221860","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}