Private Realms of Light: Amateur Photography in Canada, 1839-1940

Private Realms of Light examines the development of artistic amateur photography in Canada from 1839-1940. Included here are early stop-action photographs, early color photographs, the earliest examples of Canadian art photography, and the earliest mini-camera work, leading to the conclusion that "amateurs were clearly a moving force in the history of photography in Canada." The images presented here are finely reproduced and accompanied by extensive notes. An essential volume for all interested in photography north of the border.