Book Review - Capturing the Stars: Astrophotography by the Masters

[SteveL]

Capturing the Stars: Astrophotography by the Masters by Robert Gendler.

A couple of years back, soon after I started seriously working on my astro-imaging, I purchased Rob Gendler's original hardcover book (link below):

"A Year in the Life of the Universe: A Seasonal Guide to Viewing the Cosmos: Robert Gendler: Amazon.co.uk: Books"

The original book has been well used over the years, thumbed through on cloudy nghts for inspiration, and sometimes for target choices. I never tire of looking through the old book, its always somewhere near the top of the book pile.

Then, about 4 months ago, I heard that Rob would be publishing a new book in May. Due to some unforeseen expenses this month I couldnt buy it until this week, and it arrived this morning (link below):

"Capturing the Stars: Astrophotography by the Masters: Robert Gendler: Amazon.co.uk: Books"

If you liked the first book, you will love the new one. The book was put together by Rob, but features images from some of the best imagers around the world. You know all those astrophotographers websites you have bookmarked, with the best images you have ever seen? Well, they are all in this book!

The book is made with the same quality as the first one. Hardback, with heavy glossy pages, bright clear images, concise text. And best of all, its only ~£14.50 from Amazon right now!

[Aza]

Yeah it is a great book!

Some absolutely amazing images in there.

[FLO]

Thanks Steve, I have his first book and will definitely be ordering his new one.

[MartinB]

Thanks for that info Steve. 2 Christmas pressie ideas sorted already

[RobH]

Thanks Steve, I've just ordered it.

Cheers

Rob

[Psychobilly]

Thanks SteveL they'll be on my list as well now

Peter

[steppenwolf]

On my Christmas list now!

[Psychobilly]

Couldnt wait for Crimbo...

I avoid Amazon (would spend too much) so got my mate to order a copy for me £8.49 and a couple of quid Postage

Hopefully have it before the weekend as it was a UK one...

Peter...

[beamer3.6m]

Where did you get it for £8.49?

[AstroTiger]

is it a general book of images, or is this a text more for the advanced amateur astrophotographer?

I ask as i dont need another book of astroimages, but a guide to graduate on is always good.

If its the latter, i'll have it! lol

Cheers