Art of black and white photography. John Garrett. 1998.

Art of Black and White Photography is a comprehensive guide to black white photography, featuring more than 190 superb photographs with precise details of how they were taken and printed.  Internationally acclaimed photographer John Garrett provides practical advice on exposure and lighting, films and formats, composition and darkroom techniques for printing black and white film. Included are hints and tips for photographing portraits, sports and action, architecture, nudes, children, reportage, still life, landscape and nature.