The Stacks

Here is a rather complete list of submini books. However, it is possible that there are other books "out there" that deal with the subject.  If you know of any other books that you feel should be included in this list, please contact the librarian at the front desk..  Please keep in mind that not every book on this list deals exclusively with subminiature photography.  Many period pieces cover the cameras of a particular manufacturer, for example, and include cameras of differing formats.  Others deal with camera repair and cover a variety of formats and models.  But all of these books provide valuable information pertinent to some aspect of subminiature camera purchases, collections, styles, techniques, repair and use. Some of these books are still in print and are easy to find. Most have been out-of-print for many years and are difficult (or impossible) to locate. In this case, check out the BASEMENT section of the LIBRARY. Many of these books were available in different editions, which included different information on various camera models depending on the edition.

Please keep in mind that most of these books, although they may focus on a particular manufacturer -- or even model -- of camera, usually offer great tips to buyers, seller and users of other cameras, as well.

• Marco Antonetto, Made in Italy -- As the name implies, this is a book about cameras made in Italy.  It covers models from Daguerreotypes up to the 1950 era and explores some subminis, such as the Gami and the Ducati.  See Mario Malavolti below.

• Michel Auer, The Illustrated History of the Camera (1975) -- A large, coffee-table-style book, covering the history of camera development. Very well done, with impressive photos.  It has one chapter on subminis and another on detective cameras. 285 pages.

• John Baird, Collectors Guide to Kuribayashi-Petri Cameras -- Covers the entire line, from pre-war folders thru the last of the Petri line. Perti made several half-frame cameras.  Includes some information on lenses and accessories.

• Claude Bellon, Robot Historica -- It must be a recent book since it covers models up to 1994. There are over 300 glossy pages of detailed data, photos facts, field findings and collectors essentials on the German Robot cameras. Starting in 1934, not all of the Robots were true subminis, but all were interesting and unique.

• Brian Coe, Cameras: from daguerreotypes to instant pictures (1978) -- This 240 page is a book of photographic equipment history. It has over 600 drawings of cameras and inner workings.  Chapters are: The evolution of photography --Early photographic apparatus --Folding stand cameras --Hand plate cameras --Concealed cameras --magazines and multiple images --Early roll film images --Roll film box cameras --The 35mm camera --small and miniature cameras --The Reflex camera --Twin lens Cameras --Stereoscope Cameras --Panoramic Cameras --Processing in the camera --Lenses --Shutters --Exposure meters --and flash equipment.

• Philip Condax , The Evolution of the Japanese Camera (1984) -- Put out by Kodak and the George Eastman International Museum of Photography, this book briefly describes -- in chronological order -- the Japanese cameras that made photographic history.  Many of them were subminiatures, of course.  There are hundreds of cameras listed and hundreds of pictures, but the details on each camera are brief.  The information covered pertains to the unique features of the camera that made it historically important. It has 101 pages.  It should not be confused with the book by Yoichi Kozasa, The Evolution of Camera.

• Joseph D. Cooper, Fujica Camera Guide -- See Fujica 35mm Camera Guide by Kathy Wersen (below).

• Joseph D. Cooper, Mamiya-16 Camera Guide -- The only book on the Mamiyas.  The cameras covered are only the Mamiya 16 Deluxe and the Mamiya 16 Automatic, but it covers them well.  No mention is made of other previous models, nor the last one -- the Deluxe 16 EE.  It is a great book for those models and covers general submini technique very well -- like all of Joe's books.  

• Joseph D. Cooper, The Minox Manual, 1961, 1964, 1968 -- Covers the B and III-S. Each edition is somewhat different. The first edition and the second edition both have 160 pages, while the third edition has 191 pages.  It is a great book for those models and covers general submini technique very well -- like all of Joe's books.  

• Joseph D. Cooper, The Minox Pocket Companion, 1962, 1964, 1966 -- Who says "You can't take it with you!"  This ultra-miniaturized book (3x5 inches), will go anywhere your Minox does. As a true field-guide, it's organized to answer your problems quickly.

• Joseph D. Cooper, Minolta-16 Camera Guide, 1960 -- This is a fairly confusing publication for people.  There are three books that deal with Minolta subminis -- the first was Minolta Camera Guide by Kenneth Tydings in 1959 which dealt with all Minolta camera models at the time, including the Minolta 16 (model I).  Shortly after that Joe Cooper authored the Minolta-16 Camera Guide which dealt only with 16mm models (at that time, just the model I and model II).  Later Ted Rosenberg came out with the Minolta 16 Guide which covered all of the Minolta 16 models.  No wonder so many people are confused.  Cooper's book covered Minolta models up to 1960 -- the 16 I and the 16II. It is a great book for those models and covers general submini technique very well -- like all of Joe's books.  It has 112 pages.

• Joseph D. Cooper, The Minolta Guide, 1959 -- This was Cooper's first book on Minolta cameras and covered all of Minolta's camera models available in 1959 -- TLR's, SLR's, 35mm rangefinders and the Minolta 16 I.  In many ways it is a general book on photography, but discusses the details as they pertain to Minolta cameras.  It is a great book for those models and covers general submini technique very well -- like all of Joe's books.  The last chapter is dedicated to the Minolta 16 I.  It has 160 pages.

• Joseph D. Cooper, Olympus Camera Guide, 1962 -- You didn't think that old Joe would skip Olympus cameras did you?  I wonder how he found time to sleep!  Anyway, this book covers the Olympus cameras of the time and a couple of Pen half-frames -- the Original Pen and the Pen EE.  Otherwise it is mostly a genral photography book with details specific to the Olympus line of cameras at that time.  It has 128 pages.

• Joseph D. Cooper, Ultra-Miniature Photography ,1958 -- A complete guide to the subminis of the time.  While it does go into detail about several particular submini models, it concentrates mainly on technique, and is useful no matter what camera you own. It has 160 pages.

• Joseph D. Cooper, The New Ultra-Miniature Photography , 1961 -- This is an updated version of the 1958 edition and covers the newer submini cameras -- even half-frames and Tessina. While it does go into detail about several particular submini models, it concentrates mainly on technique.  It is useful no matter what camera you own. If you want to know as much as you can about submini technique, this is the book!  It has 160 pages.

• Prince R. de Croÿ-Roelx, Cameras: Macchine Fotografiche, 1997 -- It's obvious that this guy has too much time on his hands, but we appreciate his efforts.   In over 100 color photographs, the newest volume to the Bella Cosa series features an extensive collection of beautiful portable cameras. The classics used by the masters, the whimsical bellows of a 1908 model, a 1950 spy camera disguised as a lighter are but some of the beauties featured in this pictorial history of the portable camera.  This book features photographs and decription of many rare and old cameras in both English and Italian, as well as many subminiatures. In the 140 pages are featured Robot, Vanity, Mercury, Coronet, Expo, Ticka, Photoret, Minox, Minicord, Petal, Steineck ABC, CameraLite, Micro16, Compass, Golden Ricoh, Mikroma, and Tessina.

• Peter Dechert, Collecting and Using Olympus Pen Single Lens Reflex Cameras -- It's the only book that covers the incredible Olympus Pen F series, and should be titled "Everything you ever wanted to know about the Pen F's".  It covers the various models in detail and then goes on to discuss how to modify the cameras for even more versatility.  Sixty four information-packed pages with many pictures.

• W.D. Emanuel, Minox Guide, 1957, 1958, 1960, 1961, 1974 -- The first edition (1957) covers models before the B.  The second edition (1958, 1960, 1961) covers up to the model B.  The third edition (1974) get to the BL and C models.  Very "big" with the Minox crowd however "small" they might be in other ways.

• W.D. Emanuel, Robot Guide, 1949 -- It only covers the Model I and II and it only has 72 pages, but beggars can't be choosers.

• Art Evans, Collector's Guide to Rollei Cameras, 1986 -- Like other "manufacturer" guides, it includes a brief history of the company and then explores the many Rollei cameras -- medium format to submini.  It's full of pictures, serial numbers and camera specs about all of the Rollei cameras.  It includes the Rollei subminis, such as the Rollei 16 cameras and the Rollei 110 cameras.  It has two hundred and seventy pages of pictures and detailed text!

• John Foster, Olympus Viewfinder Pen Cameras, 2000 --
  
  A true labor of love, this book goes into incredible detail on all of the viewfinder Pen cameras  (non SLR) from 1959 to 1986. It's 162 pages with tons, I mean TONS, of detailed specifics and great shots from every angle imagineable.  If you are a Pen lover you need this book.

• Jerry Friedman, The Complete Half Frame Guide (1998) -- This book covers 35mm half frame cameras, as well as paper-backed Bolta 35mm film. More than just a listing of cameras, the book presents a concise history of the half-frame camera from the end of the last century to today as well as an alphabetical guide and description of all half-frame cameras with references for further investigation. Even more, this book covers BOTH half frame formats, the single frame 18x24mm image as well as the wider 24x24mm size cameras. Fully illustrated.

• Jerry Friedman, The New Subminiature Camera and Darkroom Guide (1996, 1998) -- Like several other submini books, this one begins by describing several common submini camera models -- a few 9.5mm, several 16mm and the two Tessina models.  After that, it covers the basics of using these cameras today -- finding cassettes, slitting film and reloading cassettes.  This is followed up with an explanation of darkroom work -- exposure and developing of film, making enlargements, darkroom chemicals and equipment.  A good summary of using subminis today (109 pages).  The second edition has 93 pages of text and 24 full pages of illustrations.

• Hubert Heckman, Minox Variations in 8x11 -- Heckmann's "Minox Variations in 8 x 11" is the latest addition to Minoxlore, published by Wittig Books in Germany, an English translation of "Minox" from German. This book is published as "50 years Anniversary Minox GmbH Edition" . The book has an introduction by Walter Zapp. It covers the history of Minox and Minox GmbH, from Riga, A ( II, III. IIIs),B, BL,C LX, EC to Minox AX.. It also covers all Minox accessories from old film box, Riga enlarger to Minox advertising materials such as posters etc. This is probably the most up-to-date book on everything about Minox.  192 pages.

• Richard Henry, Controls in Black and White Photography (1983, 1986) -- After a career as a much published researcher in clinical chemistry, Dr. Henry turned to photography. He was appalled by the lack of scientific rigor in popular books and articles written by non-scientific photographers. "They frequently make statements of fact which are totally unsubstantiated and sometimes utterly absurd."  So he equipped his laboratory with sophisticated testing equipment and set about checking much that is commonly "known" about photography. "Nearly all the experimental work performed for this book was done with step wedges, etc. -- not pictures. In most instances, but not all, a picture actually gets in the way of accurate measurements that need to be made regarding the performance of film and paper."  Following good scientific practice, Dr Henry mentions assertions of others, cites references, describes his experiments so others can replicate them, and reports conclusions. This is a refreshing contrast to the approach of writers who imply that because they are excellent photographers, readers should believe their unsupported opinions. Among the findings that contradict popular myths are:
  
  • 1.The maximum black a paper can make does not depend on its silver content.
  • 2.There is no difference in print values produced by condenser and cold light enlargers if negatives for the latter are developed longer to make print contrast the same.
  • 3.Prolonged print development in Dektol does not increase contrast; it only makes a print darker.
  • 4.Dissolved solids, such as silver salts, do not sink to the bottom of a print washer.
  • 5.Amidol does not produce darker blacks than Dektol 1+1.

  In addition to debunking false beliefs, the book contains much that will be new to most readers. The second edition is 120 pages longer than the first. Among the new or expanded topics are safety in the darkroom, uniformity of film development, exposure meters, determination of film speed, and a chapter on graininess, sharpness, and resolving power, and the effects of various developers and developing conditions. The test data are generally presented concisely in plots. Those who haven't come to appreciate the clarity this allows will still benefit from the verbal descriptions of results and conclusions. This book is extremely valuable for anyone who is seriously interested in making black-and-white photographs -- especially from small negatives.  It is a special joy for already well-informed photographers to find so much new information.

• Rolf Kasemeier, Small Minox Big Pictures, 1957, 1966, 1970, 1971 -- The English version, was translated from the German by E.F.Linssen and published by Heering-Verlag - Hardcover, 110 x 150mm, B&W (some details printed in red) and 316 high illustrated pages. There are really two versions of this book. The first edition was published in 1957 and most of the procedures and accessories were based on the Minox-B model. The 1971 edition was revised and updated for the new features of the Minox BL and C (notably the autoexposure), but some particular features of the previous models are mentioned when necessary. This book is basically aimed to the Minox user, not the collector. But it's also a highly collectable item, because this book was released while the Minox history was still being written, that means, it's part of Minox history.

• Yoichi Kozasa, The Evolution of Camera, 1998 -- Another one of those rich guys with lots and cameras and too much time on his hands.  He's put together a small format book of his camera collection of cameras from around the world in all formats.  A few of these happen to be submini.  The pictures are nice, but small.  The highlight is his collection of Ricoh Auto-Half cameras. The book has 256 pages.  It should not be confused with the much more in depth book, The Evolution of the Japanese Camera, by Condax.

• Kalton Lahue, Collecting Vintage Cameras, 1972 -- Actually, this "book" consists of several volumes, such as "The American 35mm".  Individual chapters cover manufacturers and many subminis are covered.

• Kalton Lahue, Pocket Camera Photography, 1973 -- This book is often confused with his 1976 book called 110 Format Photography, but the later book dealt exclusively with 110 cameras and should not be thought of as a second edition of this book.  This book covers the submini cameras (smaller than half-frame) available in 1973, such as several Minolta 16mm cameras, the Minox BL and C, the Yashica Atoron, and the Tessina.  The Kodak Pocket Instamatics had just come out and the first series is also covered.  It covers general submini techniques -- from choosing a camera, to selecting films, and developing film -- very well.  It has 80 pages.

• Kalton Lahue, 110 Format Photography, 1976 -- Undoubtedly the most in-depth book dealing with 110 format photography. It came out before the high-end Minoltas and Pentaxes hit the market, so many models are not covered, but it covers general 110 technique fully.

• Michael Langford, The Pocket Camera Handbook, 1980 -- A introductory guide to photography using 110, 126, and simple 35mm cameras. It covers using the cameras, getting better pictures, and handling different subjects from the perspective of the pocket photographer.  It has 92 pages and lots of pictures (most of which were obviously taken with a larger format camera).  Designed for the person who wants a small, fast camera -- and a small, fast book to figure out how to use it.

• Eaton Lothrop, A History of Detective and Concealed Cameras, 1973 -- Descriptions and pictures of 100 cameras from 1839 to 1939.  Published by the Eastman museum, it includes many submini and concealed cameras.  150 pages.

• Eaton Lothrop, Geheimkameras und ihre abenteuerliche Geschichte, 1978 -- This is a book on concealed cameras.  From the beginnings of the Detective Cameras to, just to name a few, Hat - Shoe -Binocular - Walking stick - Watch - Book - Compact - Leatherbag - Revolver - Pistol - Lighter - Pen - Radio etc.  176 pages, GERMAN TEXT.

• Richard Lowell, Yashica Guide, 1958,1959 --This is a general book on photography, but discusses the details as they pertain to Yashica cameras.   It is often confused with the Advanced Yashica Guide by Kenneth Tydings which came out at the same time.  It devotes one chapter to the Yashica Y16.  It has 136 pages.

• Mario Malavolti, Le Fotocamere Italiane Subminiatura (1995) -- A book on Italian subminiture cameras. The text is in Italian with "specs" in English, as well. Some of the companies and cameras described are: Bencini; C.O.M.I; Ducati; F.A.F.-Moretti; Ferrania-3M; Ferro; Officine Galileo-GAMI; G.P.M.; I.S.O; O.M.I; San Giorgio; San Marco; S.C.A.T; Speich.

• James McKeown, Collector's Guide to Kodak Cameras -- not a price guide (like his other books) -- this book has a fantastic amount of detail and illustration.  Kodak DID make subminis afterall.

• James McKeown, McKeown's Price Guide to Antique and Classic Cameras, 1995/1996, 1997/1998 -- The BLUE BOOK of photography comes out every other year (or so). It doesn't have every camera (it's short on cameras after 1970), but it is the most complete list available -- over 10,000 models. Thousands of (low-quality) pictures, plus descriptions and pricing info.  Don't leave home without it!

• Keith Melton, The Ultimate Spy Book, 1996 -- Not just a book on cameras, but photography did (and does) play a big part in espionage. It covers the ultimate spy gadgets, but they are very dated and are definitely not state-of-the-art! A nice history lesson and lots of great pictures. If only for the cameras, well worth a look. But don't rely on this book for accurate camera data.

• Morris Moses, Spy Camera: The Minox Story, 1990, 1998 -- Moses tells the story of Walter Zapp and his vision of a high-quality, very small camera that the well-dressed lady or gentleman could always carry.  From pre-war production in Latvia, the post-war move to Germany, to the present day, all models are described in considerable detail.  Amid the descriptions and technical information are tales of the cameras use in covert activities, and reproductions of pictures taken with the Minox, often filmed surreptitiously, and sometimes illegally.   The first edition has 194 pages while the second edition has 224 pages and brings everything up-to-date.  If you have a Minox, you'll want this book.

• Mike Parker, The Hit Project: A Reference to the classic japanese novelty camera, 2003 --
  
  If you are interested in Hit-type cameras, look no further.  This book goes into incredible detail on all of the various Hit-type cameras. It's loaded with pictures and even comes with a CD.  It's about time someone tried to provide some order to this area of collecting.

• Cyril Permutt, Collecting Old Cameras, 1975 -- A good starting book for the collector of older cameras.  Chapter Seven deals just with subminiature cameras.  200 pages.

• Jean Princelle, Russian and Soviet Cameras , 1995 -- I had no idea the Ruskies made so MANY submini cameras!  My parents told me all they made were BOMBS.  Imagine how surprised I was!  This book covers each camera factory -- as a chapter -- and provides pictures, production numbers and much more.  Most of the cameras are NOT subminis.  It does not discuss technique, but does provide pictures, production details and historical tidbits.

• Michael Pritchard, Spy Camera: A Century of Detective and Subminiature Cameras, 1993 -- It covers all the cameras (about 400) that were sold at the "recent" Christie's submini auction. A well-illustrated tour -- by country -- of different, interesting, unusual subminiature cameras.  Does not discuss technique, but definitely gets the juices flowing with superb photos.

• Ed Romney, Basic Training in Camera Repair -- It covers Compur, Copal and most other leaf shutters, cloth and metal focal plane shutters, rangefinders, autofocus systems, meters, mirrors, lenses, wind systems, testing, cleaning, lubrication and adjustment. It uses a systems approach so you can fix most cameras. Easy to understand. No higher math. And who knows, you might even be able to fix that piece of junk!

• Ted Rosenberg, Minolta 16 Guide, 1973 --
  
  This is a fairly confusing publication for people.  There are three books that deal with Minolta subminis -- the first was Minolta Camera Guide by Kenneth Tydings in 1959 which dealt with all Minolta camera models at the time, including the Minolta 16 (model I).  Shortly after that Joe Cooper authored the Minolta-16 Camera Guide which dealt only with 16mm models (at that time, just the model I and model II).  Later Ted Rosenberg came out with the Minolta 16 Guide which covered all of the Minolta 16 models. If you have a Minolta, you need this book.

• Robert Rotoloni, Nikon Rangefinder Cameras -- This book is an illustrated history of the Nikon rangefinder cameras, lenses and accessories.  It's listed here since one of the models was a half-frame camera.

• Kate Rouse, The First-time Collector's Guide to Classic Cameras, 1994 -- Collecting things (and I mean everything) seems to have become the latest fad. So it was just a matter of time before someone came out with a book on camera collecting. Towards this end, it offers the first-time collector tips on what to look for, how to spot fakes, how to negotiate the best price, etc. It has several large pictures of various cameras, but covers only a few subminis, such as Minox, Steky, Pen F, Robot and Minolta 110. It gives very little detail about any particular camera, but has some nice pictures.

• Kate Rouse, Classic Cameras, 2002 -- More or less a rehash of her first book, like it's predicessor, this book offers the first-time collector tips on what to look for, how to spot fakes, how to negotiate the best price, etc. It has several large pictures of various cameras, but covers only a few subminis, such as Minox, Steky, Pen F, Robot and Minolta 110. It gives very little detail about any particular camera, but has some nice pictures. 80 pages.

• Jason Schneider, Jason Schneider on Camera Collecting -- Three paperback volumes that are a collection of his columns from Modern Photography. These are interesting reading, but are vignettes of camera history and tidbits of information, not in-depth information about any particular camera line.

• Carl Shipman, How to select and use Minolta SLR Cameras, 1980 -- This 208-page book has sections on the Minolta 110 Zoom SLR and the Mark II.

• Carl Shipman, How to select and use Pentax SLR Cameras, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 -- At least the later editions of this book have a section on the Pentax 110 SLR

• Koichi Sugiyama, The Collector's Guide to Japanese Cameras, 1985 -- Covers, very, very briefly, Japanese cameras of all formats, from 1845 through 1984. It has a photo of each camera and leaves very few out (mostly cameras from the last decade or two). It's pricey, but a collector's dream. Many of the camera models in the book had different designations in the US market.

• Thomas Tomosy, Camera Maintenance and Repair, 1993 -- Good book to help you keep that old clunker going and avoid costly repairs. Also helps with diagnosing problems. Covers the basics of repairs, though you still need to be brave. You can often find "dead" subminis at "give-away" prices to experiment with.

• Thomas Tomosy, Camera Maintenance and Repair Book 2, 1997 -- If you've read the first book, this one will take you to the next level.  It covers many camera models not addressed in Book 1, as well as advanced repair techniques, such as repairing broken, irreplaceable parts.  It also covers repairs to the more modern, electronic cameras.

• Thomas Tomosy, Restoring the Great Collectible Cameras, 1998 -- Specifics on many older cameras, and apparently covers repairs to the Minox.

• Kenneth Tydings, The Bolsey Guide -- Bolsey made several cameras and one of them was a submini.

• Kenneth Tydings, Minolta Camera Guide, 1959 -- This is a fairly confusing publication for people.  There are three books that deal with Minolta subminis -- the first was Minolta Camera Guide by Kenneth Tydings in 1959 which dealt with all Minolta camera models at the time, including the Minolta 16 (model I).  Shortly after that Joe Cooper authored the Minolta-16 Camera Guide which dealt only with 16mm models (at that time, just the model I and model II).  Later Ted Rosenberg came out with the Minolta 16 Guide which covered all of the Minolta 16 models.  No wonder so many people are confused.  Tyding's book covers all of Minolta's camera models available in 1959 -- TLR's, SLR's, 35mm rangefinders and the Minolta 16 I.  In many ways it is a general book on photography, but discusses the details as they pertain to Minolta cameras.  It has 128 pages.

• Kenneth Tydings, New Minox Guide, 1963 -- This hard-to-find book covers subminiature photography as known at the time. It covers the Minox B, but most Minox references would apply to the IIIs and the C as well. This book also covers other subminiature cameras of the time. It is one of the few books that covers in any detail the Yashica Y-16. This book is a good course in general photography but applied to subminiature cameras. For someone who is just starting out in photography this would have been a reasonable book to try. Within each section there are projects for the reader to do. It has 128 pages.

• Kenneth Tydings, Petri Guide, 1960 -- Similar to his 1959 book on Minolta cameras, it covered all of Petri's camera models available in 1959 -- 35mm rangefinders and the Petri Junior -- a half-frame.  In many ways it is a general book on photography, but discusses the details as they pertain to Petri cameras.    It has 128 pages.

• Kenneth Tydings, Ricoh Guide, 1960 -- Similar to his 1959 book on Minolta cameras, it covered all of Ricoh's camera models available in 1959 -- TLR's, 35mm rangefinders and the Golden Ricoh 16.  In many ways it is a general book on photography, but discusses the details as they pertain to Ricoh cameras.    It has 128 pages.

• Kenneth Tydings, Advanced Yashica Guide, 1958,1959 -- Similar to his other books, this one covered all of Yashica's camera models available in the 1958/1959 period -- TLR's, 35mm rangefinders and the Yashica Y16.  In many ways it is a general book on photography, but discusses the details as they pertain to Yashica cameras.    It has 96 pages. Not to be confused with the Yashica Guide by Richard Lowell.

• Paul Wahl, Subminiature Technique, 1960 -- William White (see below) considered this the best book on subminis, at the time. (I'm sure he considered his books even better.)  Wahl reviews most of the cameras of the day -- in detail -- and then discusses subminiature photography techniques -- in detail.  Unlike some books that focus on a particular manufacturer, this book offers advise that is useful for anyone using a camera with a smaller format.  Very helpful, if you can find it.

• Kathy Wersen, Fujica 35mm Camera Guide, 1967 -- This book covers the many Fuji cameras of the time, which included several half-frame models.  It covers operations of the Fuji Half, Fuji Drive, Fuji Half 1.9, and Fuji Mini models.  This book should NOT be confused with the Fujica Camera Guide by Joe Cooper.  Both books have very similar titles and are even published by the same company!  And even though Joe Cooper was an expert in submini cameras, his book does NOT describe ANY Fuji submini camera.  Go figure!

• William White, Subminiature Photography , 1990 -- The bible on the history and technique of subminiature photography, he even devotes chapters to the history and technique of espionage.  The coverage of the history of the submini is excellent.  So are the sections of the various styles of cameras.  Two hundred and sixty two pages of everything you ever wanted to know about subminis.

• William White, The Microdot , 1992 -- It's a fairly recent book, but already out of print.

• John Williams, Image Clarity: High Resolution Photography , 1990 -- It's a bit on the technical side, but it will help you get the best possible results from those teeny-tiny, subminiature negatives.  It covers details that you never even imagined.  Is it possible to compare a submini image to a large-format result?

• D. Scott Young, Minox – Marvel in Miniature, 2000 --
  
  This is the latest book devoted exclusively to Minox 8 x 11 cameras, and covers all of the models, new and old. The book is 185 pages, in large paperback format, with tons of illustrations. It is divided into two sections, the first being a history of the camera line and the inventor, the second being a primer in photography with specifics geared to the Minox user. Specific points of interest to a reader include a personal interview with Walter Zapp, the inventor, and correspondence and articles that have not appeared previously in America.

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