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Review: This is a book of photographs, with almost no text included. All of the text is presented in a six page introduction. The photographs range from the 1860's through the 1940's. Although the photographs are well-done and interesting, after reading the other reviews, I expected more. It was represented as an "indispensable introduction to the visual language of photography". I found it neither "indispensable" nor an adequate introduction. In fact, the review of the book by Mark Hillringhouse is far more interesting and edifying than the text in the actual book.A much better reference for visual language and composition is Michael Freeman's book of the same title (link below).The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos
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