Although most concepts were explained in detail, the book lacked logical progression, quickly jumping from one idea to the next. The first 37 pages of the book cover- in a seemingly random layout- the techniques the author prefers. These are followed in the later two-thirds by examples and breakdowns. However, a lot of these are written in a first person narrative with little time given to the reasons behind the choices the author made.
Although some excellent examples are given, a more linear approach to layout would have improved the usefulness. By starting from a simple example and detailing the techniques and equipment used before moving into more complex examples and explaining those, this book would have have been easier to follow. However, I found myself too often flipping back to the front of the book to find the explanation of an unfamiliar concept or term.
96 pages of content. Lots of great photographs, lots of reading.
The author details a number of advanced techniques that are being used widely in contemporary photography. However, many basic techniques are brushed over, despite being useful to beginning light painters.
The old wood and old paper page layouts do not suit the content of this book and detract from its overall visual appeal. These are ultra-modern photographs, and would benefit from being set on a clean, modern background.