08 August 2010
The new Leica book
13/08/10 17:17
My new version of the Leica Lens Compendium is almost ready. The first introductory chapter can be downloaded free in the download area.
The book covers the history of the company from 1849 to 2010 and focuses on cameras from the Ur-Leica to the S2 and M9 and all lenses from the original Elmax to the most recent M lens. The focus is on the rangefinder lineage. Most books on the Leica discuss the product in isolation, but in reality the company operated in a wider environment of culture, politics, manufacturing technology and artistic developments. Without such a background the history cannot be appreciated and understood. The transition from film to digital is a major theme as is the difference in technique, culture and style of photography between these technologies.
The book will become available as a download version and as a printed book.
The download version will be password protected. The experience with a free download and a shareware option does not make me optimistic: the LLC has been downloaded more than 50.000 (!) times, but only 25 (!) people paid a contribution.
The printed version will be a one time only print run on subscription only. Details will be give later.
For now enjoy the reading and if you have comments or wishes, feel free to mail me.
The book covers the history of the company from 1849 to 2010 and focuses on cameras from the Ur-Leica to the S2 and M9 and all lenses from the original Elmax to the most recent M lens. The focus is on the rangefinder lineage. Most books on the Leica discuss the product in isolation, but in reality the company operated in a wider environment of culture, politics, manufacturing technology and artistic developments. Without such a background the history cannot be appreciated and understood. The transition from film to digital is a major theme as is the difference in technique, culture and style of photography between these technologies.
The book will become available as a download version and as a printed book.
The download version will be password protected. The experience with a free download and a shareware option does not make me optimistic: the LLC has been downloaded more than 50.000 (!) times, but only 25 (!) people paid a contribution.
The printed version will be a one time only print run on subscription only. Details will be give later.
For now enjoy the reading and if you have comments or wishes, feel free to mail me.