Photographer and writer Shawn M. Tomlinson, author of the Photo Curmudgeon column and books, makes creating black and white and toned photos simple with this how-to guide. "In a world dominated by colorful images, black and white and toned photographs can stand out as something different, something somehow more beautiful," Tomlinson writes. "To really work in the 21st century, a black and white or toned image must be special. It must express something not there in color. There must be a reason to change the reality of the image by turning it grayscale, not just that you can. All that said,...

Long-time columnist and lifelong photographer Shawn M. Tomlinson writers about the art and technique of photography with wit and humor. He focuses in his Photo Curmudgeon columns on getting started in as well as moving into advanced photography. Instead of concentrating upon the newest, shiniest photographic equipment, Tomlinson works with all levels of older equipment, makes recommendations and recounts his own "Voyages of Photography." He helps the novice get started with higher end, older cameras and lenses, and helps with photo editing suggestions and techniques.

Robert W. Chambers: Maker of Moons: Author of The King in Yellow Unmasked traces the history of the author of The King in Yellow, the book that influenced H.P. Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos. Chambers was a top selling author in the early 20th century writing nearly 90 books, but has been largely forgotten except by the readers of horror fiction, particularly fans of the Cthulhu Mythos. This is the first full biography of Chambers, researched over nearly four decades by Shawn M. Tomlinson who grew up in the small town where Chambers summered. Tomlinson wrote many articles about Chambers...

Photographer and writer Shawn M. Tomlinson, author of the Photo Curmudgeon column and books, explains in detail the joys of working with a professional, albeit older, DSLR, the Nikon D1. "In fact, you can put your hands on a professional DSLR body and a lens for around $200 if you really want to know what all the fuss is about," Tomlinson writes. "No, I'm not talking about a Nikon D4S that, ah, 'fell off a truck.' I'm talking about the very first, ground-up DSLR for the professional market. The Nikon D1." The author covers buying and working with the Nikon D1, illustrating points with many D1...

Photographer/writer Shawn M. Tomlinson explains the reasons why you need a second DSLR camera, and how to choose one. "The point is that, as a photographer, your DSLR is your main instrument or tool," Tomlinson writes. "You need to be so familiar with it that it is automatic for you to get it to do what you want." He covers the basics of buying and working with a second DSLR, illustrating points with many photos. In part two, 'The Workhorse DSLR: Revisiting the Canon EOS 20D," he explains in detail the joys of this great camera. "Still, it all comes back to the 20D. It was and is a workhorse...

In 'Getting Started in Photography," Photographer and writer Shawn M. Tomlinson creates a quick guide to help budding photographers. The book includes equipment advice, exercises for becoming better, photo processing basics and more. From the book: "What anyone starting out needs is, well, a starting point. Some basic information about equipment and technique to get everything moving. And, hey, I'm here to help." In part two, 'Great Starter DSLR: Revisiting the Sony A100, ' he takes an in-depth look at the camera and continues his series devoted to helping budding photographers get started...

Youve heard about the wonders of the professional digital single-lens reflex cameras, how they handle, how they feel in your hands.
Youve looked at Internet reviews and sample images.
Youve oooed and ahhhed at every curve, button and dial on the pro DSLRs.
Lets face it: youve drooled.
So have I.
But those prices.
Yikes.
Never did you think as a photographer enthusiast or wedding photographer or weekend photographer that a pro DSLR - a Canon 1Dx, a Nikon D3x or a Nikon D4s - was within reach.
In fact, you can put your hands on a professional DSLR body and a lens for around $200 if you really...

Photographer and writer Shawn M. Tomlinson reconsiders the camera brand that got him started long before digital single-lens reflex cameras existed. In this 12th volume of Shawn M. Tomlinson's Guide to Photography, the author outlines the history of the camera maker, its film and digital cameras, and explains why Pentax still is a viable choice for the serious amateur, enthusiast, semi-pro and professional photographer. From the book: "I was a Pentax Loyalist for years, then a Pentax Apologist, then I rather switched that fight it anymore, then I began to re-appreciate Pentax. ... The point...

Tales of horror fiction with wit and humor. Well, a bit. That sums up the stories in this collection by Shawn M. Tomlinson. They were inspired by the usual suspects: H.P. Lovecraft, Clark Ashton Smith, Robert E. Howard and, of course, Robert W. Chambers. This collection includes all the tales from In the Wake of the King and In the Shadow of the King, plus a couple of bonuses. If it is in the autumn when you read them, so much the better.