Date of use : 1953 France

American Photographic Publishing Co.: Early 20th Century Photo Publisher

The American Photographic Publishing Co. was an important publishing house operating in the United States in the early 20th century. Specializing in photography, this publisher produced a variety of magazines and books aimed at both amateur and professional photographers.

In 1907, the magazines American Amateur Photographer (1889–1907), Camera and Dark Room (1898–1907), and The Photo Beacon (1889–1907) were merged to form American Photography magazine. This magazine was published by the American Photographic Publishing Co. and remained a significant resource in the world of photography until 1953.

In addition to magazines, the publishing house also offered technical guides, manuals, and other publications related to photography. For example, the book Photographic Amusements, written by Walter E. Woodbury, was published by this company. The American Photographic Publishing Co. contributed to the advancement of photography and provided valuable resources for photographers of the time. However, its operations came to an end by the mid-20th century.

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