Books

Cameras, and what they capture, forever changed our perception of the world, and of ourselves. Few inventions have had the impact of this ingenious, elegant, and deceptively simple device. This gorgeous cornerstone volume, created in collaboration with the world-famous George Eastman House, celebrates the camera and the art of the photograph. Learn More

The first biography of George Eastman since 1930, this book by Elizabeth Brayer is the definitive story of the Eastman Kodak Company founder's life. Learn More

The first biography of George Eastman since 1930, this book by Elizabeth Brayer is the definitive story of the Eastman Kodak Company founder's life. Learn More

Imagining Paradise is the first book to showcase the treasures of The George Eastman House's incomparable Richard and Ronay Menschel Library. It features over 250 rare books, each beautifully illustrated here and accompanied by commentary from prominent scholars. A large and handsome volume itself, as befits its subject, it ranges over the history of the medium of photography, its practitioners and its processes - from bucolic landscapes, to travel and exploration, science and medicine, the literary and the illustrious. Learn More

The technology required to make photographic film has been a secret held by a few companies. This book explains, for the first time at this level of detail, how Eastman Kodak Company makes film. Learn More

What makes this book of "spot the differences" puzzles so unique? Simply put: the quality of the photographs. Every one of the pictures comes from the acclaimed George Eastman House archive, with some dating back to the 1800s. Learn More

This exceptional volume pays tribute to Steichen's rare and in some cases never-before-seen color work. Featuring an essay by his wife Joanna, as well as a lengthy introduction by the curator of photographs at George Eastman House, this landmark publication showcases 48 eye-opening photographs, all gorgeously reproduced in a museum-quality monograph. Learn More

This is the first gathering in thirty years of Steichen's photographs, spanning seven decades: the landscpes, the haunting studies of flowers, the portraits of friends and family, the still lifes and cityscapes.  And here too are the fashion photographs and breathtaking portraits taken during the years Steichen worked for Vogue and Vanity Fair.

In a personal and illuminating text, Joanna Steichen writes about her husband's passionate views on photography.

ISBN 9780679450764, published by Knopf, 2000, hardcover, 408 pages, 315 photographs, 12.3x10x1.6 inches, 5 pounds

 

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The first authoritative publication of the 21st century to address the important technical issues relating to establishing and maintaining professional standards for film projection and sound systems in archives, museums, cinematheques, repertory theaters and other institutions committed to the authentic exhibition of archivally preserved motion pictures. An essential volume for the library of every audio-visual archivist, and a valuable ready-reference for every projection booth and theatrical venue where serious attention is paid to high quality film exhibition. Learn More

The George Eastman House is a National Historic Landmark listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The house and gardens were built by George Eastman, Rochester's most famous citizen and founder of the Eastman Kodak Company. Learn More