The ansel adams guide basic techniques of photography book 1 hardcover april 1 1999 by john p schaefer author 47 out of 5 stars 71 ratings. Book 1 is organised to present the principles of black and white and colour photography to a broad range of photographers it draws extensively on the philosophy and techniques of ansel adams the best known writer teacher of photography of all time and is profusely illustrated with adams own work as well as that of other photographers. Book 1 is organised to present the principles of black and white and colour photography to a broad range of photographers it draws extensively on the philosophy and techniques of ansel adams the best known writer teacher of photography of all time and is profusely illustrated with adams own work as well as that of other photographers. This is a book about ansel adams technique and his zone system in particular its not a book by adams if you want adams own take on the basic techniques of photography check out his three books the camera the negative the print as well as his book of case studies the making of 40 photographs. With new illustrations and up to date information on the latest technological advancements this essential revised guide for the beginner photographer presents ansel adams unique systematic approach to photography 360 photos 42 in color 94 line drawings