Annuals. British Journal of Photography Annual 1965, with Ansel Adams Portfolio.

Henry Greenwood & Co., Ltd (London), 1964. English edition with ads at beginning and back.  With major photo essays by George Rodger of Africa and landscapes by Ansel Adams with essay by Nancy Newhall from The Eloquent Light.  Also long informative and well illustrated chapter by Norman Hall on woodburytypes and Walter Woodbury.  chapter by George Rodger (one of the founders of Magnum) on photographic in Africa. Biography and portrait of L. Fritz Gruber. Photography in journalism by I.C. McIntosh. Other contents include photos by Ian Berry, Robert Doisneau, Larry Colwell, Ed Van Der Elsken, Jean-Philippe Charbonnier, Marc Riboud, Edouard Boubat, Don Worth, Monique Jacot, Philip Jones Griffith, Bill Brandt, Masaya Nakamura, Aart Klein, Sanne Sannes, John Thomson (London), Victorian Pin-ups, Men of Mark (1876-1882), Val Telberg, Janine Niepce, et al. Substantial technical sections on black-and-white and color photography, optics, cinematography, useful tables, et al. Second in this series of annuals which replaced the Almanac with the 1964 Annual. Protected dust jacket has chips and repaired tear. Book fine, dust jacket VG-.  320 pages. (In illustration, there are reflections from dust jacket protector.) Summary:

The British Journal of Photography (BJP) Annual 1965 represents a high-water mark for the publication, blending the rigorous technical tradition of the 19th century with the golden age of 20th-century photojournalism. This edition is particularly notable for its global scope and its celebration of photography as a tool for both deep humanism and sublime nature.

Key Illustrated Chapters and Essays

• George Rodger: Photography in Africa: A centerpiece of the volume, this section features a major photo essay and written reflections by Rodger, a co-founder of Magnum Photos. Having spent years traversing the continent, Rodger provides an empathetic, non-colonial gaze at African tribal life and landscapes. His work here is a masterclass in the "concerned photographer" tradition, focusing on the dignity of his subjects.

• Ansel Adams: The Eloquent Light: This chapter features Adams’ breathtaking American landscapes, accompanied by an essay by his long-time collaborator and biographer, Nancy Newhall. The text and images are drawn from the seminal project The Eloquent Light, emphasizing Adams' philosophy of "Visualization" and the spiritual power of the natural wilderness.

• The Woodburytype and Walter Woodbury by Norman Hall: A standout historical contribution, Norman Hall provides a long, meticulously illustrated chapter on one of the most beautiful (and difficult) photomechanical processes ever invented. It chronicles Walter Woodbury’s 1864 invention, explaining how the process produced permanent, high-fidelity pigment prints that lacked a visible halftone screen, effectively mimicking a continuous-tone photograph.

• L. Fritz Gruber: Biography and Portrait: The Annual pays tribute to the influential German curator and co-founder of photokina. As a vital "bridge" builder in the international photography scene, Gruber’s biography highlights his role in championing photography as a cultural force in post-war Europe.

• Photography in Journalism by I.C. McIntosh: A critical look at the "Fleet Street" era, McIntosh examines the evolving role of the press photographer. The chapter discusses the transition from purely informational imagery to a more creative, narrative-driven photojournalism that was beginning to dominate Sunday supplements and news magazines.

Technical and Scholarly Content

• The Picture Section: Beyond the headline essays, the 1965 Annual includes its traditional "Year's Work" portfolios, featuring a diverse array of international professional and industrial photography.

• Technical Reviews: Edited with the usual precision of the BJP staff, this section covers the mid-60s boom in single-lens reflex (SLR) technology and the increasing reliability of color processing for the professional market.

Significance

The 1965 Annual is a collector’s favorite because it balances the scientific history of the medium (via Norman Hall's Woodburytype research) with its modern heroic age (represented by Rodger and Adams). It captures a moment when photography was fully conscious of its past while operating at the peak of its powers as a medium of global communication.

Featured Personalities: George Rodger, Ansel Adams, Nancy Newhall, L. Fritz Gruber, and Walter Woodbury.