Photography Handbook No. 9. Fawcett, 1941. Harold Edgerton, nudes, salon winners.

Edited by Norman C. Lipton.  146 pages. Good copy with age-toned pages, some exterior wear including a crease on the cover, a Kodachrome photo of Warner Brothers actress Brenda Marshall.  Color foldout of nude in Kodachrone has wear on edge. Numerous articles in chapters on For Better Pictures (including but not limited to “Elementary Figure Variations” when working with the female nude), winners of the 7th Annual Newspaper National Snapshot Awards; Foto Fun Department, In the Darkroom, Build It Yourself, Photography in Brief, and Salon Section, featuring sepia toned photographs by Harold Edgerton, Jacob Deschin, et al.  Other photographers published in this handbook include Robert Yarnall Richie, H.S. Ulan, Helga Brooke, William T. Hoff, Harold W. Kulick, H.K, Shigeta, L. Dwight Granger, Boris Dobro, Corbin Kohn, John S. Nichols, Henry Reid, Richard Statile, Roy Pinney, Phil Gottheil, Lucien Gagnon, B.C. Schleicher, J.K. Sproles, Earl Murray, A.T. Barrett, J. Russel Spingola, John L. Hansell, Theodore Tracy, E.P. Nesossis, Ralph H. Yatko, F.M. Gwinn, Jr., J.G. Heitshu, S. Wardle, John R. Sturgeon, H.R. Towse, Dr. S.M. Stapinski, Stefan Hull, Leigh Rerick, James M. Leonard, Kenneth H. Adams, et al.  Surprisingly uncommon. Summary:

The Photography Handbook No. 9 (Fawcett, 1941) is a wartime-era manual that balances cutting-edge science with the "cheesecake" glamour and DIY grit typical of mid-century hobbyist magazines.

Key Highlights

• Harold Edgerton & High-Speed Tech: The issue features the pioneer of stroboscopic photography, showcasing his groundbreaking work in freezing motion (such as bullets or splashing drops) that fascinated the public in the early 1940s.

• The Color Foldout: In keeping with Fawcett’s marketing style, the book includes a high-quality color insert of a female nude, serving both as "pin-up" art and a technical demonstration of the era's emerging color film capabilities.

• Salon Winners: A curated section highlights top-tier amateur photography from national competitions, focusing on "Pictorialism"—a style characterized by dramatic lighting and painterly compositions.

• DIY Engineering: True to its "Handbook" title, it provides blueprints for building darkroom equipment, like enlargers and timers, reflecting a time when photographers were expected to be amateur mechanics.

Concise Summary

This 1941 edition is a snapshot of pre-war photographic culture, blending high-speed scientific innovation (Edgerton) with artistic pictorialism and glamour. It serves as a practical "maker’s guide" for enthusiasts looking to master complex lighting and chemical processes at home.