Ansel Adams (1902-1984) produced some of the 20th century's most iconic pho tographic images and helped nurture the art of photography through his crea tive innovations and peerless technical mastery. The Negative--the second volume in Adams' celebrated series of books on pho tographic techniques--has taught generations of photographers how to use fi lm and the film development process creatively. Examples of Adams' own work clarify the principles discussed. This classic handbook distills the knowl edge gained through a lifetime in photography and remains as vital today as when it was first published. Anchored by a detailed discussion of Adams' Zone System and his seminal con cept of visualization, The Negative covers artificial and natural light, fi lm and exposure, and darkroom equipment and techniques. Beautifully illustr ated with photographs as well as instructive line drawings, this classic ma nual can dramatically improve your photography. "Adams is a clear-thinking writer whose concepts cannot but help the seriou s photographer." - New York Times "A master-class kind of guide from an undisputed master." - Publishers Week ly Over 1 million copies sold.