Superbly written by photography expert Gerry Badger, and with an extensive reference section, the book guides the reader through the A-Z of collecting photographs. It explains how the market for photographs began and how it is changing today. It details the different types of photographs available on the market. It features a list of the 250 photographers that every collector should know about, along with details for each of what is available, prices the collector should expect to pay and an explanation of conservation issues. The author's authorative text is supplemented with advice from some of the world's leading collectors, curators and dealers. A comprehensive list of the best sources for buying photographs worldwide is also included as well as a complete glossary of terms.