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 This list shows the Society's holding of books in which stereoscopy is a major interest, including a few books of mainly historical interest as well as some short runs of journals.

Items from the Society Library may be borrowed for a period normally not exceeding one month (in exceptional cases this period may be extended by agreement with the Librarian if more than one copy of a book is available and not on order from another Society member.) The borrower pays the first class postage in both directions, the cost of which relates to size (in most cases likely to be Packet Rate) as well as weight (generally shown after each title below  - these weights are approximate and for guidance only), plus despatch and return recorded delivery fees where considered appropriate. The return postage will normally be the same as that for despatch, as identified on the outside of the packet. Books may alternatively be collected and returned, by prior arrangement with the Society Librarian, at Society London meetings. Time can be saved by contacting the Librarian by phone, when he can advise on the arrangements for despatch and return of the book(s). Any likely delay in return of books should be notified to the Librarian a.s.a.p.

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Librarian: Keith Webb

Alpers, J.

3D Frequently Asked Questions. (1995) PB. 52pp. 170g. Compiled from 3-D   mailing list.
Beech, M.
 Digital Stereo Tutorial (2007) CD Rom. 40g. Comprehensive information on every aspect of producing digital stereo pairs including 2D to 3D conversion. Lots of stereo pics.

Blum, M.

Beneath the Sea in 3-D. (1997) HB. 48pp. +V. 540g. Good stereos, well described.

Blum, R.

The Siege of Port Arthur: The Russo-Japanese War Through the Stereoscope. (1987) HB. 103pp. +V. 460g. Illustrated with 73 stereo pairs.  

Breasted, J.H.

Egypt: A Journey Through the Land of The Pharaohs. (1979) PB.128pp.      460g. Reproduction of Underwood & Underwood stereo-card set of 1905.

Breger, D.

Through the Electronic Looking Glass: 3-D Images from a Scanning Electron Microscope. (1995) PB. 68pp. +V. 280g. Micrograph anaglyphs.

Brewster, Sir David

The Stereoscope: Its History, Theory & Construction. (1856) HB. 248pp. 380g. The Library has a valuable first edition available for reference, and a facsimile copy for borrowing.

Burder, D.

3-D 2 x 50 x 50 Projection. (1990) PB. 15pp. 40g.

Burder, D. & Whitehouse, P.

Photographing in 3-D. (1985 & 1992) PB. 32pp. +V. 110g. Good introduction to stereo for the uninitiated.

Chris, C.

La Guadeloupe en Relief: Photo Guide. (1980s) PB. 64pp. +V. 290g. Bilingual, with 36 anaglyphs.

Coe, B.

Cameras: From Daguerreotypes to Instant Pictures. (1978) HB. 240pp. 1290g. A general history with 15 pages on stereo.

Cornwell-Clyne, A.

3-D Kinematography & New Screen Techniques. (1954) HB. 266pp. 850g.

Costerline, L.C.

The Universe in 3-D. (2005) HB. 94pp. +V. 590g. Lots of stereo pairs.     

Dalgoutte, W.C.

Stereo Glossary. (1967 & 1977, updated by D. Wratten 1999) PB. 10pp/ 15pp. 90g.        

Dalzell, J.M.

Practical Stereoscopic Photography. (1936) HB. 224pp. 490g. 2nd edition with E..F.Linssen. (1953) HB. 240pp. 380g. Idiosyncratic but interesting.

Darrah, W.C.

The World of Stereographs. (1977) HB. 246pp. 1120g. "THE" history of the stereo card.

Darrah, W.C. & Russack, R.

An Album of Stereographs. (1977) PB. 110pp. 270g.  Late Victorian domestic scenes.

Dewhurst, H.

Introduction to 3-D: Three Dimensional Photography in Motion Pictures. (1954) HB. 152pp. 400g.

Drouin, F.

The Stereoscope & Stereoscopic Photography. (1894) HB. 184pp. 250g. Translation from the French by Matthew Surface. First edition.

Dyckman, D.

Hidden Dimensions. (1994) HB. 64pp. 400g. Autostereograms of hidden objects.

Earle, E.W.

Points of View: The Stereograph in America – A Cultural History. (1979) PB. 119pp. 440g. Examples of American stereos 1850-1910. Stereo pairs.

Elsinga, H.

Fotograferen in 3-D. (1983) 23pp. 80g. In Dutch.

English, H.W.

Stereo Representations of 3-Dimensional Scenes. (1951) PB. 39pp. 70g.

Everett, F.

Calculations for Stereo Photographers. (1971) PB. 49pp. 90g.

Everett, H.B.

Mounts and  Masking: The Stereoscopic Society. (1980) PB. 8pp. 25g. Very sound.

Ferwerda, J.G.

The World of 3-D: A Practical Guide to Stereo Photography. (1982) HB. 306pp. 900g.  2nd Ed. (1990) 300pp. 870g. No. 1 book on stereo technique.

Gauthier, S.

Traite et Methodes Modernes de Stereoscopie. (1990) PB. 146 pp. 450g. Heavy going. In French.

Girling, A.N.

Stereoscopic Drawing: A Theory of 3-D Vision & its Application to Stereoscopic Drawing. (1990) HB. 108pp. 780g.

Gowland, P.

The Art and Technique of Stereo Photography. (1954) HB. 128pp. 450g.  A light-hearted approach with lots of "revealing" photographs.

Hayes, S.L.

3-D Hollywood. (1992) HB. 95pp. 770g. Stereo images of film stars by Harold Lloyd.

Herbert, S.

Theodore Brown’s Magic Pictures: The Art & Inventions of a Multi-Media Pioneer. (1997) HB. 134pp. +V. 690g. Interesting, but little stereo.

Hinterkircher, J.

Under Water - A 3D Wonderland. (1994) HB. 240pp. +V. 970g. Good stereo pairs and text.

Inst. of Electrical Engineers

Stereoscopic Television: Colloquium on 15 October 1992. PB. 70pp. 200g.

International Stereoscopic Union

Stereoscopy Volume 1 (Issues 1-17, 1976-82) 500g. Volume 2 (Issues 18-28. 1982-1984). 430g.

Jacobs, N. & O'Quinn, K.

Fantastic 3-D. (1982) PB. 98pp. +V. 290g. Non-technical, history, films & comics.

Johnstone, T.

Magic 3D. (1995) HB. 64pp. 450g. Popular survey of history of stereo pairs.

Jones, J.

Wonders of the Stereoscope. (1976) Part 1. HB. 126pp. 720g. Boxed set Parts 1 & 2 with Victorian cards. +V. 1750g.

Judge, A.W.

Stereoscopic Photography: Its Application to Science, Industry & Education. 1st Edition. (1926) HB. 239pp. 990g. 3rd Edition (1950) HB. 480pp. 680g. An early classic, still worth reading.

Kaiser, J.B.

Make Your Own Stereo Pictures. (1955) HB. 344pp. 580g. Good on basics.

Keulen, W.van

3-D Past and Present. (1986) PB. 28pp. 190g. Includes 3 View-Master reels.

Kibbey, M.

The Railroad Photographs of Alfred A. Hart, Artist. (1996) HB. 238pp. 1480g. Early American railways. Interesting text with about 300 stereo pairs.

Kleinsmiede, H.zur

3-D Mounting Guide: A Practical Guide to Mounting Stereo Slides. (1993) PB. 24pp. 70g. Almost too elementary.

Knuchel, H.

Reise ins Land der 3.Dimension. (1983) PB. 96pp. +V. 260g. 40 b&w stereo pairs, various subjects. Text in German.

Knuchel, H.

Augentrost. (2006) PB. 68pp. +V. 300g. 52 colour & b&w stereo pairs incl.  close-ups of plants, insects, etc. Text in German, with English translation.

Koeppe, H.H.

Designs for a Stereo (Projection) Alignment Jig. (1985) PB. 34pp. 50g.

Koschnitzke, C., Mehnert, R. & Quick, P.

Faszinierende Natur Dreidimensional. (1983) HB. 100pp. +V. 940g. 45 large vertically separated stereo pairs of mainly flowers & insects. Text in German.

Kunoh, H. & Takaoki, E.

3-D Planet: The World as Seen through Stereograms. (1994) HB.41pp. 500g.

Levy, S.

1999 Yearbook – Stereo Society of America. PB. 115pp. 410g. Lots of b&w stereo pairs.

Levy, S.

2000 Yearbook – Stereo Society of America. PB. 149pp. 870g. Lots of b&w stereo pairs.

Linssen, E.F.

Stereo-Photography in Practice: A Practical Guide for Photographers & Microscopists. (1952) HB. 332pp. 730g. Comprehensive but dull.

Lloyd, S

Harold Lloyd’s Hollywood Nudes in 3-D. (2004) HB. 154pp. 1,100g. Around 200 photographs, although not all in 3-D, of Hollywood starlets by silent movies film star Harold Lloyd. 3D anaglyphs.

Lorenz, D.

Anaglyphen: Stereo-afbeeldingen Rond Kunst,Weenschap en Techniek.   (1987)  PB. 95pp. +V. 350g. 45 full-page anaglyphs. Text in Dutch.

McKay, H.C.

Three Dimensional Photography: Principles of Stereoscopy. (1951) HB. 334pp. 750g. Very sound.

McPherson, A. & Timms, H.

The Audio-Visual Handbook: Complete Guide to Techniques.  (1988) PB. 256pp. 750g. Relevant to projection sessions but nothing specific on stereo.

Melcher, C.

 Peepshow: 1950s Pin-Ups in 3-D. (2001) HB. 96pp. +V. 330g. 47 stereo pairs of 1950s female figure studies in colour. Good photos but 5 pseudo.

Morgan, W.D. & Lester, H.M.

Stereo Realist Manual. (1954) HB. 400pp. +V. 860g. The definitive book on Realist stereo. No.2 after Ferwerda for technology. Very comprehensive.

Morgan, H. & Symms, D.

Amazing 3-D. (1982) PB. 174pp. +V. 620g. Anaglyphs, includes comics & movies.

Nazarieff, S.

Stereo Nudes 1850-1930. (1987) HB. 160pp. 1100g. A popular book.

N.E. Thing Enterprises

Magic Eye – Do You See What I See? (1994) HB. 32pp. 230g. Stereograms.

N.E. Thing Enterprises

Magic Eye II – 3D Illusions (1994) HB. 32pp. 430g. Stereograms.

Ogram, G.R.

Magical Images: A Handbook of Stereo Photography. (2001) PB. 315pp. 1150g. Excellent coverage.

Palmquist, P.E.

Lawrence & Houseworth/Thomas Housewoth & Co.: A Unique View of the West 1860 – 1886. (1980) HB. 150pp. 670g. Includes b&w stereos.

Paris Museums.

Paris in 3-D. (2000) HB. 291pp. +V. 1750g. Lots of pictures.

Perin, J.

Jules Richard et la Magie du Relief. (1993) HB. 189pp. 550g. A history of the introduction & development by its inventor, Jules Richard, of the Verascope stereo camera. Lots of details. Text in French.

Raumbild-Verlag

Schöne Heimat. 24 real photos 6 x 13cm. +V. 310g. Captions trilingual.

Romney, E
Stereo-Realist Camera Repair – Repair & Users Guide. (1978) PB. 26pp. 180g. Useful information.

R.P.S.Colour Group

Stereophotography: Monograph No.2. (1978) PB. 115pp. 400g. Interesting collection of articles from 1953 to 1977. Edited by M. Baker.
Rothstein, B

Pop-Up 3D: Discover Phantograms. (2007) PB. 32pp. +V(x 2). 340g. 32 phantograms of various subjects including animals, etc. Whilst originally aimed at younger viewers, it is suitable for all ages. Effective phantograms.

Selle, W.

3D im Bücherspiegel: zur Bibliographie der Stereoskopie 1939-70 nebst Normentwurfen 1971. PB. 100pp. 150g. In German.

Smart, Ted

Stereogram. (1994) PB 96pp. 290g. Good introduction to stereo pairs and autostereograms.

Speel, S.

Stereo Cine 16mm in the 1980's. Part 1. (1980) PB. 28pp. 200g.

Spottiswoode, R. & N.

Stereo Transmission & its Application to the Motion Picture. (1953) HB. 178pp. 500g. Stereo theory.

Starkman, D. & Pinsky, S.

The Nimslo 3D Book. (1986 & 1988) PB. 28pp/64pp. 130g/230g. Very readable, but of real value only to Nimslo camera owners.

Stereo Aids

A Taste of 3D. CD Rom plus large 3D viewer. 530g.

Stéréo-Club Français.

 Images en Relief d’Aujourd’hui. (2003) HB. 95pp. +V. 900g. Published on the French Stereo Club’s centenary, contains around 200 of the best stereo pairs from its members, the majority in colour. Text in French and English.

Sugiyama, M.

3D Museum. (1996) HB. 82pp. +V. 600g. High quality stereo interpretation of classical paintings.

Symons, K.C.M.

Stereo Photography: The Technique of the Third Dimension. (1957) HB. 224pp. 280g. Focal Press Handbook. Somewhat dated, but sound.

Symons, K.C.M.

Stereoscopic Cameras. (1981) PB. 44pp. 200g. Known cameras up to 1981.

Symons, K.C.M.

Time Exposure: The History of the Stereoscopic Society. (1985) PB. 50pp. 110g.

Temple, B.

Into the Third Dimension. (1999) PB. 38pp. 140g. Society Member.

Themelis, G.A.

How to Use and Maintain your Stereo Realist (plus An Introduction to Stereo Photography). (1999) PB. 125pp. 380g. Excellent.

Thimbleby, H.W.

Autostereograms. (1990s) PB. 15pp. 230g. Very technical.

Thomson, C.L.

Build Your Own Stereo Equipment: Notes on Making and using Stereo Equipment. (1954) HB. 120pp. 250g. Interesting ideas.

Three-D Unlimited

New York CD Rom. +V. 90g. OK.

Tongue, M.

3D Expo 1862: A Magic Journey to Victorian England. (2006) HB. 112 pp. +V. 640g. Numerous stereo pairs.

Tydings, S.P.E.

The Revere 33 Stereo Camera Guide. (1953) PB. 124pp 210g. Good guide.

Valyus, N.A.

Stereoscopy. (1962) HB. 426pp. +V. 1350g. Somewhat academic Russian viewpoint.

Waack, F.G.

Stereo Photography: An Introduction to Stereo Photo Technology & Practical Suggestions for Stereo Photography. (1985) PB. 72pp. 110g. Very mathematical.

Waldsmith, J.

Stereo Views: An Illustrated History & Price Guide. (1991) HB. 271pp.   800g. An accepted reference book. 2nd Ed. (2002) PB. 336pp. 600g.

Weiser, W.

Stereo Cameras since 1930. (1988) PB. 140pp. 380g. 69 cameras illustrated.

Weiser, W.

Stereo Cameras Using Film. (2004) HB. 270pp. 1630g. 150 illustrations.

Wilman, C.W.

Simplified Stereoscopic Photography: A Practical Handbook. (1949) HB. 73pp. 250g.Very simple.

Wing, P.

Stereoscopes: The First One Hundred Years. (1996) PB. 262pp. 1030g. A well researched book, and now the definitive work on the subject.

Zeller, Bob

The Civil War in Depth, Volume II. HB. 120pp. 900g. Lots of stereo pairs.