The Colour Book of Photography L. Lorelle - Fifth Edition, 1960

A beautifully preserved 1960 photography handbook, The Colour Book of Photography by L. Lorelle is both a practical guide and a quietly poetic object from a time when colour photography was still something to be learned slowly and with care. Bound in its original sunshine-yellow cloth cover, this fifth edition was published by The Focal Press at the height of analogue colour’s golden age.

Inside, the book explores colour theory, film choice, light, exposure, and mood, offering thoughtful guidance on daylight and artificial light films, colour harmony, and the subtleties of exposure. The language is measured and considered, reflecting a slower, more deliberate approach to image-making that feels especially resonant today.

This is a book to live with: to dip into at a studio desk, style on a shelf, or keep close for quiet inspiration. Ideal for photographers, artists, designers, and anyone drawn to the tactile rituals of analogue photography.

Condition: Good vintage condition with gentle, age-related wear. Light marks and patina to the cover and pages, consistent with age. Binding remains sound.