[Herzeleid]

Is this book any good? When reading the index and the description, it seems to be the book I am looking for. A book about the "theory" of photography, that tries to answer the question "What is photography?". Its approach seems to be serious and "scientific", yet still approachable and a good introductory overview. It also seems to be some sort of reference book that has been around for quite a while.

What is your opinion about this book? Is there any other book with a similar topic, concept and reputation?

I've recently started this book, not read enough but I'm certain that it will be a good solid resource for my thesis study. The approach is more "academic", and it doesn't seem to have a captivating easy reading, but it has good information.

Sonntag's is a good reading but I can't compare both. apples and oranges. I do like and suggest Sonntag's on photography as well.