Lantern Slide Making And Exhibiting (1905)

By John A. Hodges

Book Overview

Lantern Slide Making and Exhibiting is a comprehensive guide to creating and displaying lantern slides, a popular form of visual media in the early 1900s. Written by John A. Hodges, an experienced lantern slide maker and exhibitor, the book covers every aspect of the process, from selecting and preparing images to projecting them onto a screen. The book begins with an overview of the history and technology of lantern slides, including the different types of projectors and lenses available. It then delves into the process of making lantern slides, covering topics such as selecting and preparing images, creating the glass plates, and mounting them for projection. Hodges also provides detailed instructions on how to set up and operate a lantern slide exhibition, including advice on lighting, screen placement, and audience engagement. He even includes tips on how to create special effects and animate slides for added interest.Throughout the book, Hodges emphasizes the importance of quality and attention to detail, stressing that a well-made lantern slide can be a powerful tool for education and entertainment. Overall, Lantern Slide Making and Exhibiting is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of visual media or the art of projection. Its clear and concise instructions, accompanied by numerous illustrations and photographs, make it a must-read for anyone looking to create or display lantern slides.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164147420
• ISBN13: 9781164147428
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"