中文简介：

这是一本全面的指南，介绍了摄影中常用的技术术语——从早期的过程到新技术。从19世纪30年代末开始，摄影在美学和技术上不断发展。经过全面修订和更新，考虑到过去十年中数码摄影的急剧上升，本书为读者提供了一份全面的摄影技术术语指南。既是一本内容丰富、信息量大的词典，又是一部媒介的历史，对于所有希望增加对摄影艺术的理解和享受的人来说，是非常宝贵的。

英文简介：

This is a comprehensive guide to the most frequently used technical terms used in photography - from the earliest processes to the latest technologies. From its origins at the end of the 1830s, photography has continued to evolve both aesthetically and technologically. Fully revised and updated to take account of the dramatic rise of digital photography in the last decade, "Looking at Photographs" presents readers with a comprehensive guide to the technical terms used in photography, from the earliest processes to the latest technology. At once a rich and informative lexicon and history of the medium, this fully illustrated guide will be invaluable to all those wishing to increase their understanding and enjoyment of the art of photography.