Color Science: Concepts and Methods, Quantitative Data and Formulae (Wiley Series in Pure and Applied Optics) (Paperback)

~ Günther Wyszecki (Author), W. S. Stiles (Author) "A selection has been made of the radiometric quantities that are regarded as basic and of most general value..." (more)
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This paperback reprint of a classic book deals with all phases of light, color, and color vision, providing comprehensive data, formulas, concepts, and procedures needed in basic and applied research in color vision, colorimetry, and photometry.

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Deals with all phases of light, color, and color vision. Provides comprehensive data, formulae, concepts, and procedures needed in basic and applied research in color vision, colorimetry, and photometry. Includes new and expanded material on the latest advances in color science, particularly in color matching, increment-threshold work, chromatic adaption, and the theoretical modelling of color discrimination and other color-vision phenomena. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 968 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 2 edition (August 8, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471399183
• ISBN-13: 978-0471399186
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #617,405 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars The "Color Science Bible", October 10, 2005

By	J. Stellbrink (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this book for my studies in the M.S. Color Science program at the Rochester Institute of Technology. It is a very detailed and math-oriented view of many aspects related to color & color science. I've sometimes heard it referred to as the "Bible" of Color Science.

Bottom line is that it's a great reference book for detailed, mathemetical views of Color Science topics. It's not a very good book to read for general information or an overview on color science. I'd highly recommend "Principles of Color Technology" by Roy Berns as a good all-around 1st book on color science. Much easier and more enjoyable to read. The Wyszecki & Stiles is more of a reference book if you need the next level of detail after that.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This 'bible' needs up-dating - - but is the foundation stone, July 11, 2007

By	R. G. W. Brown "Physicist & Flutist" (Tustin, CA, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This 'bible' in the world of Color needs up-dating - - but it is the foundation stone. If you are seriously in the color business, you will need this book on your bookshelf from time to time.

4.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, April 1, 2009

By	Samuel P. Subbarao (NYC, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is probably not a good "first book" in color science. However, if you do have knowledge of the field (or are taking a class in it) then it can be a very good reference.