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An Object-Lesson in the Quality of Reproductions: As Illustrated by a Reprint of “In Sure and Certain Hope” by Frederick H. [Henry] Evans [unsigned text]
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AN OBJECT-LESSON IN THE
QUALITY OF REPRODUCTIONS.
AS ILLUSTRATED BY A REPRINT OF “ IN SURE
AND CERTAIN HOPE" BY FREDERICK H. EVANS.
IN CAMERA WORK Number Four, devoted mainly to the work of
Frederick H. Evans, we found it necessary, although with some
reluctance, to speak somewhat depreciatingly of some of the reproduc-
tions therein made for us in England, and which, if time had permitted,
we should have preferred to have had reprinted. Many of our readers
seemed to consider our objections as hypercritical, being unable to understand
upon what our dissatisfaction was based. That it was not unfounded is
borne out by the action of Messrs. J. J. Waddington & Company, the
makers of the gravures, who, when they saw the completed volume,
voluntarily wrote to us saying that they were positively shocked to see the
effect of the plate “In Sure and Certain Hope,” and requesting permission
to make a new plate of the subject. We were delighted, not only to give
them the opportunity sought for, but were pleased as well that we could thus
present to our readers an object-lesson in the great differences in reproductions.
If our readers will but compare the print in this number with that in
Number Four they ought readily see that there are reproductions and repro-
ductions, and that our critical attitude is fully warranted.
To those who can not appreciate the marked difference we can but
express our envy at the ease with which they can be satisfied.
AN EXPLANATION.
WHEN WE announced in Number Seven that the publication
of Number Eight of Camera Work would be delayed, we had
no idea that this delay would be so great. We had hoped
to have this number in the hands of our readers during the
month of October. Unfortunately, however, Mr. Stieglitz
was detained by illness upon the very day of his intended return from
Europe, and it was not until over four weeks later than he had planned that
he found himself back in America. It may seem strange that a quarterly
should thus be delayed by the absence of its editor, but as no previous
number of Camera Work had been issued, except under the direct control
and supervision of Mr. Stieglitz, he could not bring himself to break the
precedent. We are sure that our readers will pardon the long interval. To
make good the strain upon their patience Number Nine will make its
appearance early in February; Number Ten in May, and Eleven in July, by
which time we shall have caught up.
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QUALITY OF REPRODUCTIONS.
AS ILLUSTRATED BY A REPRINT OF “ IN SURE
AND CERTAIN HOPE" BY FREDERICK H. EVANS.
IN CAMERA WORK Number Four, devoted mainly to the work of
Frederick H. Evans, we found it necessary, although with some
reluctance, to speak somewhat depreciatingly of some of the reproduc-
tions therein made for us in England, and which, if time had permitted,
we should have preferred to have had reprinted. Many of our readers
seemed to consider our objections as hypercritical, being unable to understand
upon what our dissatisfaction was based. That it was not unfounded is
borne out by the action of Messrs. J. J. Waddington & Company, the
makers of the gravures, who, when they saw the completed volume,
voluntarily wrote to us saying that they were positively shocked to see the
effect of the plate “In Sure and Certain Hope,” and requesting permission
to make a new plate of the subject. We were delighted, not only to give
them the opportunity sought for, but were pleased as well that we could thus
present to our readers an object-lesson in the great differences in reproductions.
If our readers will but compare the print in this number with that in
Number Four they ought readily see that there are reproductions and repro-
ductions, and that our critical attitude is fully warranted.
To those who can not appreciate the marked difference we can but
express our envy at the ease with which they can be satisfied.
AN EXPLANATION.
WHEN WE announced in Number Seven that the publication
of Number Eight of Camera Work would be delayed, we had
no idea that this delay would be so great. We had hoped
to have this number in the hands of our readers during the
month of October. Unfortunately, however, Mr. Stieglitz
was detained by illness upon the very day of his intended return from
Europe, and it was not until over four weeks later than he had planned that
he found himself back in America. It may seem strange that a quarterly
should thus be delayed by the absence of its editor, but as no previous
number of Camera Work had been issued, except under the direct control
and supervision of Mr. Stieglitz, he could not bring himself to break the
precedent. We are sure that our readers will pardon the long interval. To
make good the strain upon their patience Number Nine will make its
appearance early in February; Number Ten in May, and Eleven in July, by
which time we shall have caught up.
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