Summer reading: Capturing the Light by Roger Watson and Helen Rappaport

Capturing the Light by Roger Watson and Helen Rappaport

Who? Roger Watson and Helen Rappaport

What? In the 1830s, two men set out to achieve what seemed like the impossible – to capture an image. Capturing the Light is the story of how these two rivals raced against each other to be the first to invent photography. Although they started from different motivations, they both achieved their goals. The question is, who won?

When? Available now

Where? Available online and in store

How? Buy now from Amazon

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