The Magic of Black & White 11th Edition: Completely Rewritten with Lots of New Images taken with Fujifilm X-T1 and X-T2

Fellow Fujifilm shooter Andrew Gibson has just now published the 11th anniversary edition of his popular book “The Magic of Black & White“. The Magic of Black & White:

It teaches you how to see in black and white.
It shows you how to become a better photographer (many of the ideas apply to color photography as well).
It’s easy to read. The book comes in three formats – PDF, ePub and Mobi for Kindle so you can choose the one that is best for your device.
It’s practical. You can treat each chapter as a creative exercise and go out and put the lesson into action.
It has depth and will become an invaluable reference guide you’ll return to again and again as your understanding of black and white deepens.

Some of the subjects covered.

Why black and white is so popular with photographers.
How to capture mood and atmosphere with black and white.
Why black and white is perfect for capturing the character of both people and places.
The common misconceptions that stop people becoming good black and white photographers.
Which camera settings are important for black and white photography.
Why it’s so important to connect with your subject.
The key elements of composition in black and white.
How to use light effectively in black and white photography, and why it’s different from color.
How to see when a scene will look good in black and white.
The role of shadow and contrast in black and white.
How to use storytelling to make more poweful black and white photos.
How to add drama and excitement to your black and white photos.
How to capture the spirit of place with black and white.
Which software to use to develop your black and white photos.
How to become a better black and white photographer through themes and projects.
Why it’s so important to print your black and white photos and make photo books.