Better Pictures Through Good Composition: The Foundation of Good Photography by Ray E. Koken (1966 Stapled Wraps) 

 

 

•    Author:               Ray E. Koken  (1897-1975)

•    Drawing Illustrator:      John Penza

•    Publisher:            Ray E. Koken   Youngstown, OH    USA    1966  

 

 

Good photography is based upon definite rules and principles of vision.  The artist knows that the eye expects certain things and enjoys certain things.  The more the picture satisfies those expectations, the more successful it is: otherwise the eye does not care to linger on the picture and rejects it. 

 

Fine (As New). Scarce book. As new vintage has no marks, creases or tears.

 

•    Size:  12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall,      40pp.

•    Condition:  Fine (As New)  Booklet (i.e. Wraps with stapled binding) –  Always privately owned.  1st printing of 1966 Edition. 

 

 

Copyright 1966.  There have been 11 printings with 8 editions. (Some simple expansions, 6 with revisions)  This copy is from the 1st printing of the 1966 Revised Edition in January, 1966.  Self-published.   No ISBN or LCCN.  MSR = US $1.00. 

 

 

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

 

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Booksellers needed some word to describe this...

 

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. 

 

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.  

 

 Acceptable – How a young child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.)

 

Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask).

 

Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end.

 

1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy.

 

 

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