Category Archives: book

Book: Ritual by V. Pietropaolo out Feb 1, 2017

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Robert

Toronto.  I received a nice email from Toronto photographer Vincenzo Pietropaolo last Friday announcing his latest book of photographs. Ritual – four decades of the Easter parade in Toronto’s little Italy,  will be printed and available the first of next … Continue reading →

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“I,” said the page, beginning to fade.

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. The title of this post is from a song by Pete Seeger. On March 15, 1979, I took my family to The Bay at Cloverdale (long gone – became Zellers, then Target, and now empty for over two years). … Continue reading →

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Airplane Photography in 1919

Posted on December 11, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. My friend George Dunbar seems to find many fascinating sites on the internet. He sent me a note on Thursday, last about Airplane Photography. The topic is covered in a book by  Herbert Eugene Ives (1882-1953) published by Lippencott … Continue reading →

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19th C Photographic Cases and Wall Frames

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. The Daguerreian Society sent me an email yesterday advising that the 3rd edition of Paul Berg’s book on 19th century cases and frames is now available. You can get the details and an order form here. If you collect … Continue reading →

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New Sallows Book Available

Posted on December 3, 2016 by Robert

Toronto.  Last October we had the pleasure of hearing about Reuben R Sallows through the eyes of postcard specialist Mike Smith.  At the talk Mike mentioned that he and co-author Larry Mohring had an illustrated book on Sallows and his … Continue reading →

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Snapshot – First Fall talk in Rochester by TPHS

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Our friends across the lake in Rochester have started their fall series of speakers too. Marian Early, Treasurer of TPHS in Rochester sent me an email announcing their first monthly speaker, Joe Struble of GEH. Joe will speak on the ubiquitous … Continue reading →

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Das Boot, Das Leica

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. I saw the film Das Boot in the Kingsway Theatre on Bloor in the west end of Toronto. Kingsway was by then a revival theatre. The building was musty and damp, fitting for this movie.  In March of 1983, … Continue reading →

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Came for the history, stayed for the cameras

Posted on June 5, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. Our organization is often thought of as an History society – which it is. But it is a modern, up-to-date photographic organization as well. Many of its members and executive are professional photographers, both retired and active. While we … Continue reading →

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Early American Daguerreotype

Posted on May 27, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. I received an email courtesy of the Daguerreian Society this past week announcing a book and signing (earlier today) by author Sarah Kate Gillespie down in Washington D.C. The book sounds like it would be of interest to our … Continue reading →

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McKeown’s Famous Camera Guide due this year

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Robert

Toronto. For years a number of sources were referenced for valuation of cameras. Eventually McKeown’s Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras prevailed and became the standard for many people. I have the 11th edition which is some 900+ pages … Continue reading →

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