Best-selling author Michael Freeman brings his years of experience to the study of the most enduring of photographic styles - black and white - taking both the theory and practice of this classic genre into the modern arena. Black and white photography is not only the purest expression of the image-making process, it is also an essential pathway to a better understanding of photographic principles. In this comprehensive guide to monochrome imaging, Freeman sets out to encourage personal creativity by explaining photographic practice in a thorough, clearly defined and above all usable way. Bringing black and white photography firmly up to date, this book will inform and inspire both monochrome purists and recent converts to the genre. Explains how to 'see' the world in black and white when shooting, and develop an instinct for the dynamics of black and white imagery. Gives a completely fresh take on the zone system, long a touchstone of advanced black and white craft, showing how it can and should be used for digital imagery. Looks at the special qualities of different black and white films and at the benefits of combining film and digital in the workflow.