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Books on Underwater Photography by Year

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Author's names in purple are members or former members of BSoUP

See also: Books listed by author A-D : F-L : M-P : Q-Z

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2007
An advanced guide to digital underwater photography

AW, M. 2007. An advanced guide to digital underwater photography.

Website: www.oceanearthpictures.oneocean.com/


DRAFAHL, J. & DRAFAHL, S. 2007. Adobe Photoshop for underwater photographers.

DRAFAHL, J. & DRAFAHL, S. 2007. Adobe Photoshop for underwater photographers. 224 pages

Publisher: Amherst Media,U.S. (30 Mar 2007)

ISBN-10: 1584281898

ISBN-13: 978-1584281894

 


Art of Underwater Photography

 

FERRARI, A. & FERRARI, A. 2007. A Diver's Guide to the Art of Underwater Photography- Creative Techniques and Camera Systems for Digital and Film. 360 pages, 400 colour photos.

Publisher: Nautilus Publishing Sdn Bhd. Distributed by NHBS (12 Dec 2007)

ISBN-10: 983273102X

ISBN-13: 978-9832731023

Includes photographs by BSoUP members Charles Hood and Alex Mustard


Reefs Reveald by Alex Mustard

MUSTARD, A. 2007. Reefs Revealed. 192 pages

Publisher: Constable & .Robinson, ABC Adult Books and Romaine Pages Editions. (25 Oct 2007)

ISBN-10: 18542966346

ISBN-13: 978-1845296346

Alex Mustard's website: www.amustard.com/


H20 by Howard Schatz

SCHATZ, H. 2007. H20. 176 pages

Publisher: Bullfinch Press (November 2007)

ISBN-10: 0316117757

ISBN-13: 978-0316117753


SCUBAZOO. 2007. REEF: Exploring The Underwater World.

SCUBAZOO. 2007. REEF: Exploring The Underwater World. 360 pages

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley (6 September 2007)

ISBN-10: 140532225X

ISBN-13: 978-1405322256

 


2006    

Beneath North SulaweSea by Michael Aw

AW, M. 2006. Beneath North SulaweSea.

Website: www.michaelaw.com


An essential guide to digital underwater photography - 2nd edition by Michael Aw

AW, M. 2006. An essential guide to digital underwater photography. 2nd. edition 132 pp.

Website: www.oceanearthpictures.oneocean.com/


My Underwater Photo Journey by Cathy Church

CHURCH, J. 2006. My Underwater Photo Journey.

Publisher: Cathy Church; 1st edition (2004)

ISBN-10: 9768180889

ISBN-13: 978-9768180889


Cool waters, emerald seas by John Collins

COLLINS, J. 2006. Cool waters, emerald seas: Diving in temperate waters. 173 pages

Publisher: Cork University Press (3 Oct 2006)

ISBN-10: 095353538X

ISBN-13: 978-0953535385

 


EDGE, M. 2006. The Underwater Photographer : Digital And Traditional Techniques.

EDGE, M. 2006. The Underwater Photographer : Digital And Traditional Techniques. 424 pages.

Publisher: Focal Press. Oxford, Auckland, Boston, Johannesburg, Melbourne, New Delhi. (17 Mar 2006)

ISBN-10: 0240519884

ISBN-13: 978-0240519883

Martin Edge's website: www.edgeunderwaterphotography.co.uk

Review: Alex Mustard


HANNA, N & MUSTARD, A. 2006. The art of DIVING and adventure in the underwater world.

HANNA, N & MUSTARD, A. 2006. The art of DIVING and adventure in the underwater world. 272 pages

Publisher: Ultimate Sports Dive Co Limited. (8 Mar 2006)

ISBN-10: 0954519922

ISBN-13: 978-0954519926

Alex Mustard's website: www.amustard.com/


DRAFAHL, J. & DRAFAHL, S. 2006. Master Guide for Underwater Digital Photography.

DRAFAHL, J. & DRAFAHL, S. 2006. Master Guide for Underwater Digital Photography. 128 pages

Publisher: Amherst Media. (22 Feb 2008)

ISBN-10: 1584281669

ISBN-13: 978-1584281665


Trekking Atlas of the World: An Illustrated Reference to the Best Treks

JACKSON, J. 2006. Trekking Atlas of the World. An illustrated reference to the best treks. 300 pages

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd (1 Oct 2006)

ISBN-10: 1845371798

ISBN-13: 978-1845371791

Jack Jackson's website: http://www.jackjackson.co.uk/


Diving with Giants

JACKSON, J. 2006. Diving with Giants. 160 pages

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd (1 Oct 2006)

ISBN-10: 1845371801

ISBN-13: 978-1845371807

Jack Jackson's website: http://www.jackjackson.co.uk/

 


NIMMERFROH, A. 2006. Fiji's Wild Beauty

NIMMERFROH, A. 2006. Fiji's Wild Beauty: A Photographic Guide to Coral Reefs of the South Pacific. 320 pages (colour)

Publisher: Nimmerfroh Dive Productions

ISBN-10: 3925919821

ISBN-13: 978-3925919824

Achim's website: www.artifishial.com/

 


Water Vision by Mirko Zanni

ZANNI, M. 2006. Water Vision.

Website: www.mirkozanni.com


2005    

Complete Diving Manual

JACKSON, J. 2005. Complete Diving Manual. 192 pages

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd (1 Oct 2005)

ISBN-10: 1843308703

ISBN-13: 978-1843308706

Jack Jackson's website: http://www.jackjackson.co.uk/


Another World by Dos Winkel

WINKEL, D. 2005. ANOTHER WORLD Colours, textures and patterns of the reef. 240 pages

Publisher: ACC Books (1 Sep 2005)

ISBN-10: 1905377002

ISBN-13: 978-1905377008


2004

 

 

Cousteau

COUSTEAU, J. 2004. The Silent World.

Publisher: National Geographic Adventure Classics

ISBN-10:

ISBN-13:


KOHLER, A. 2004. Underwater Photography.

KOHLER, A. 2004. Underwater Photography. 160 pages

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd (1 Nov 2004)

ISBN-10: 1843309343

ISBN-13: 978-1843309345

 


SAMMON, R. 2004. Secrets of the coral reefs

SAMMON, R. 2004. Secrets of the coral reefs. 120 pages.

Publisher: Voyageur Press; 1st Pbk. Ed edition (1 Sep 2004)

ISBN-10: 0896586693

ISBN-13: 978-0896586697


WU, N. 2004. Under antarctic ice for photographers.

WU, N. 2004. Under antarctic ice for photographers.

Publisher: University of California Press (13 Aug 2004)

ISBN-10: 0520235045

ISBN-13: 978-0520235045

 


2003

 

 

BATEMAN, C. 2003. Out of the blue.

A limited edition 157-page book to help generate funds for the Scuba Trust, a charitable organisation whose aim is to give people with physical disabilites an oppurtunity to experience the pleasure and excitement of snorkelling and SCUBA diving.

For a copy of the book either e-mail Lorraine or Ocean Optics


Underwater Video by John Boyle

BOYLE, J. 2003. A step by step guide to Underwater Video.

Publisher: Circle Publishing (30 Oct 2003)

ISBN-10: 0953891968

ISBN-13: 978-0953891962

John Boyle's website: www.sharkbayfilms.com/home.html

 


Fish Face by David Doubilet

DOUBILET, D. 2003. Fish Face. 408 pages

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd (September 2003)

ISBN-10: 0714843016

ISBN-13: 978-0714843018


HOOD, C. 2003. 100 Best Dives in Cornwall

HOOD, C. 2003. 100 Best Dives in Cornwall. 160 pages

Publisher: Circle Publishing (April 2003)

ISBN-10: 0953891933

ISBN-13: 978-0953891931

Charles Hood's website: http://www.charleshood.com/


Diving the World's Coral Reefs

JACKSON, J. 2003. Diving the World's Coral Reefs. 176 pages

Publisher: New Holland Publishers Ltd (1 Oct 2005)

ISBN-10: 1843308711

ISBN-13: 978-1843308713

Jack Jackson's website: http://www.jackjackson.co.uk/


KAY, P. 2003 Underwater Photography. 192 pages

Publisher: GMC Publications Ltd (30 Oct 2003)

ISBN-10: 186108322X

ISBN-13: 978-1861083227




PITKIN, L. M. 2003. Journey under the Sea. 48 pages.

Publisher: Oxford University Press (27 Mar 2003)

ISBN-10: 0199108986

ISBN-13: 978-0199108985

Linda Pitkin's website: www.lindapitkin.net


 

 


PITKIN, L. M. 2003. Reise in die Tiefsee.

Publisher: Beltz & Gelberg.

Linda Pitkin's website: www.lindapitkin.net


SKERRY, B. & HALL, H. 2003. Sucessful underwater photography.

SKERRY, B. & HALL, H. 2003. Sucessful underwater photography. 144 pages.

Publisher: Amphoto Books (January 2003)

ISBN-10: 0817459278

ISBN-13: 978-0817459277

 


2002    

Malaysia, Beneath the Waves

AMSLER, K. 2002. Kurts Fototips. 143 pages.

Publisher: Jahr Top Spezial (March 2002)

ISBN-10: 3861321866

ISBN-13: 978-3861321866

Available from www.amazon.de


DOUBILET, D. 2002. Great Barrier Reef.

DOUBILET, D. 2002. Great Barrier Reef. 216 pages

Publisher: National Geographic Books (23 May 2002)

ISBN-10: 0792264754

ISBN-13: 978-0792264750

 


Silent Symphony

WU, T & TAN, W. 2002. Silent Symphony.

Publisher: Seven Seas Press, Singapore.

Website: www.tony-wu.com/

Review: wetpixel.com

 


2001

 

 

Digital Imaging for the Underwater Photographer

DRAFAHL, J. & DRAFAHL, S. 2001. Digital Imaging for the Underwater Photographer : Computer Applications for Photo Enhancement & Presentation. 224 pages

Publisher: Amherst Media,U.S.; 2Rev Ed edition (1 Oct 2005)

ISBN-10: 1584281677

ISBN-13: 978-1584281672


Dangerous Wildlife of the Southeast

LAUDER, I. 2001. Underwater photography. In F. Lynn Bachleda. Dangerous Wildlife of the Southeast. 320 pages

Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press (Oct 2001)

ISBN-10: 0897323351

ISBN-13: 978-0897323352

 

 


LAUDER, I. 2001. Underwater photography. In F. Lynn Bachleda. Dangerous Wildlife in the Mid-Atlantic.

LAUDER, I. 2001. Underwater photography. In F. Lynn Bachleda. Dangerous Wildlife in the Mid-Atlantic. 320 pages

Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press (Dec 2001)

ISBN-10: 0897324064

ISBN-13: 978-0897324069

 

 


Realm of the Pygmy Seahorse

PETRINOS, C., 2001. Realm of the Pygmy Seahorse. 256 pages

Publisher: Starfish Press, Athens, Greece (1 Sep 2001)

ISBN-10: 9608701600

ISBN-13: 978-9608701601

 

 

 


Coral fish

PITKIN, L. M. 2001. Coral fish. 112 pages

Publisher: The Natural History Museum (3 Jan 2001)

ISBN-10: 0565091522

ISBN-13: 978-0565091521

Linda Pitkin's website: www.lindapitkin.net

Review: The Natural History Museum

 


The Art & Technique of Underwater Photography

WEBSTER, M. 2001. The Art & Technique of Underwater Photography. 160 pages

Publisher: Fountain Press Limited (30 Jun 1998)

ISBN-10: 0863433529

ISBN-13: 978-0863433528

Mark Webster's website: http://www.photec.co.uk/

 

 


2000

 

 

Jim Church's Essential Guide to Underwater Video

CHURCH, J. 2000. Jim Church's Essential Guide to Underwater Video. 212 pages

Publisher: Aqua Quest Publications; 2nd edition (Jan 2001)

ISBN-10: 1881652262

ISBN-13: 978-1881652267

 

 

 


A Living Bay

LANGSTROTH, L & LANGSTROTH, L., 2000. A Living Bay. The Underwater World of Monterey Bay. 315 pages

Publisher: University of California Press (22 Nov 2000)

ISBN-10: 0520216865

ISBN-13: 978-0520216860

 


WALKER, M. 2000. Critters - Mysterious Twilight Zone.

WALKER, M. 2000. Critters - Mysterious Twilight Zone. 144 pages.

Publisher: Monique Walker Dive Expeditions (15. January 2000)

ISBN-10: 3980706400

ISBN-13: 978-3980706407

Available from www.amazon.de


1999
Water, Light, Time

DOUBILET, D. 1999. Water, Light, Time. 240 pages

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd; Reprint edition (3 Mar 2006)

ISBN-10: 0714846058

ISBN-13: 978-0714846057

 

 

 


The Underwater Photographer. Second Edition

EDGE, M., 1999. The Underwater Photographer. Second Edition. 234 pages

Publisher: Focal Press (15 Sep 1999)

ISBN-10: 0240515811

ISBN-13: 978-0240515816

Martin Edge's website: www.edgeunderwaterphotography.co.uk


JOHNSON, J. & ODENT, M., 1999. We are all water babies.

JOHNSON, J. & ODENT, M., 1999. We are all water babies. 128 pages

Publisher: Celestial Arts (2 Sep 1999)

ISBN-10: 0890877580

ISBN-13: 978-0890877586

 


The Underwater Photography Handbook

KOHLER, D. & KOHLER, A. 1999. The Underwater Photography Handbook. 160 pages

Publisher: Stackpole Books (15 May 1999)

ISBN-10: 0811729664

ISBN-13: 978-0811729666

 

 


TORCKLER, G. & TORCKLER, D. 1999. Underwater Wonders of New Zealand.

TORCKLER, G. & TORCKLER, D. 1999. Underwater Wonders of New Zealand. 112 pages

Publisher: New Holland Publishers (NZ) Ltd (1 Sep 1999)

ISBN-10: 1877246166

ISBN-13: 978-1877246166

 


1998    

Jim Church's Essential Guide to Composition

CHURCH, J. 1998. Jim Church's Essential Guide to Composition : A Simplified Approach to Taking Better Underwater Pictures. 176 pages

Publisher: Aqua Quest Publications, Inc. (6 May 1999)

ISBN-10: 1881652181

ISBN-13: 978-1881652182

 

 

 


The New Guide to Sea & Sea

LIBURDI, J. & SHERMAN, C. 1998. The New Guide to Sea & Sea featuring the Basics of Underwater Photography. 335 pages

Publisher: Orca Publications, California. (July 1998)

ISBN-10: 0962111139

ISBN-13: 978-0962111136

 

 


Coral Seas

STEENE, R., 1998. Coral Seas. 272 pages

Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd (Oct 1998)

ISBN-10: 1552092909

ISBN-13: 978-1552092903


1997

 

 

Under Northern Seas

PITKIN, L. M., 1997. Under Northern Seas. 128 pages

Publisher: (Feb 1998)

ISBN-10: 1551921049

ISBN-13: 978-1551921044

Linda Pitkin's website: www.lindapitkin.net


Paradiese im kalten wasser

PITKIN, L. M., 1997. Paradiese im kalten wasser

Publisher: Jahr Verlag GmbH & Co.

ISBN 3861322188

Linda Pitkin's website: www.lindapitkin.net


Tresors vivants des Mers du Nord

PITKIN, L. M., 1997. Tresors vivants des Mers du Nord.

Publisher: Anthèse

ISBN 2904420975.

Linda Pitkin's website: www.lindapitkin.net


Malaysia, Beneath the Waves

WONG, M. P. 1997. Malaysia, Beneath the Waves.

Publisher: Odyssey Publishing, Singapore.

 


1996    

The Underwater Photographer

EDGE, M., 1996. The Underwater Photographer. 165 pages

Publisher: Focal Press (10 June 1996)

ISBN-10: 0240514335

ISBN-13: 978-0240514338

Martin Edge's website: www.edgeunderwaterphotography.co.uk


Wonders of the Reef : Diving with a Camera

FRINK, STEPHEN. 1996. Wonders of the Reef : Diving with a Camera. 160 pages

Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Inc. (1 Mar 1996)

ISBN-10: 0810937859

ISBN-13: 978-0810937857

 


1995    

In a Sea of Dreams

NEWBERT, C. 1995. In a Sea of Dreams. 204 pages

Publisher: Fourth Day Publishing (August 1995)

ISBN-10: 0964273659

ISBN-13: 978-0964273658

Reviews: Rainbow Sea Tours


The Living Sea. A Photographic Exploration of Life in the Sea.

PITKIN, L. M. 1995. The Living Sea. A Photographic Exploration of Life in the Sea. 192 pages

Publisher: Fountain Press Limited (7 April 1995)

ISBN-10: 0863433219

ISBN-13: 978-0863433214

Linda Pitkin's website: www.lindapitkin.net


The Complete Guide to Photographing Underwater Wonders

SAMMON, R. 1995. The Complete Guide to Photographing Underwater Wonders. 127 pages

Publisher: Swan Hill Press (Jul 1995)

ISBN-10: 0896582523

ISBN-13: 978-0896582521


1994    

CHURCH, J. 1994. Jim Church's Essential Guide to Nikonos Systems. 272 pages

Publisher: Aqua Quest Publications, Inc. (Sep 1994)

ISBN-10: 1881652041

ISBN-13: 978-1881652045


How to Photograph Underwater

WU, N. 1994. How to Photograph Underwater. 128 pages

Publisher: Stackpole Books (1 Dec 1994)

ISBN-10: 0811724522

ISBN-13: 978-0811724524

 


1993    

Beneath Bunkane by Michael Aw

AW, M. 1993. Beneath Bunaken: A Pictorial Almanac. 

Publisher: Pennant Hills Ocean Geographic Media (1993)

ISBN-10: 0646155113

ISBN-13: 978-0646155111

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