The Optical Magic Lantern Journal (August 1897)

viii. The Optical Magic Lantern Journal and Photographic Enlarger. Magic Lantern Almanac and Annual for 1897-8. Second Year of Publication. 7s EDITED BY #< J. HAY TAYLOR. Published September Ist. €& 8&8 8s ® The Photogram.—The Macic Lantern ANNUAL is sure of a welcome at the present time. Edited by J. Hay Taylor, of the Macic LANTERN JourNAL, it is not necessary for us to say that the matter is thoroughly practical, varied and up-to-date. The contributed articles cover almost all phases of lantern work, and include some capital suggestions for home-made accessory apparatus, etc., etc. A section for describing and illustrating the principal new apparatus introduced during the year is included, together with a very complete list of Colonial importers who import to England, and British exporters who export to the Colonies. The Photographic Dealer.—The Macic LANTERN ALMANAC AND ANNUAL. London: The Magic Lantern Journal Company, Limited, 9, Carthusian Street, E.C. Price 1s. This Annual, brought out by the proprietors of the Macic LANTERN JOURNAL AND PHOTOGRAPHIC ENLARGER, makes a very creditable first appearance. The principal sections of the book comprise a calendar and engagement diary; a collection of original articles on lantern work ; reviews of novelties; and a directory of importers and exporters of lantern goods, at home and abroad. It is well printed, and got up in attractive style it will doubtless enjoy a good sale amongst the class of readers to whomit appeals. Apart from the advertisements, there are about 200 pages of matter, Photographic Review. — The Macic Lantern JournaL ANNuaL.— The first issue of this Annval for lanternists is a creditable production though not beyond criticism in detail. About 110 pages are devoted to original articles upon various lantern topics by well-known writers, and this is followed by 36 pages giving descriptions of novelties. There are many good illustrations. The Photographers’ Record.—Congratulations to Mr. J. Hay Taylor on the right excellent and altogether useful Macic Lantern JournaL ANNuAL that he has just — brought out for the edification of all who are interested in janternia—and their name is legion, particularly at this season of the year. It is a bold step to issue a new annual, and particularly one that caters for lanternists only, but Mr. Hay Taylor's enterprise promises to meet with due and substantial reward. The Amateur Photographer.—The Macic LANTERN JOURNAL issues an Almanac and Annual for 1896-7, edited by J. Hay Taylor, and contributed to by nearly every one who knows anything worth knowing about lantern slides and lantern work. We like this Annual all the better, that whilst containing so much advertisement matter as the reader wants, and sufficient of it to show that it possesses that invaluable kudos, ‘‘ the support of the trade,” you can nevertheless take it in hand to read without being’ overburdened by the weight—no doubt the strength of your bookshelves will carry it, which is more than can be said of some annuals. Practical Photographer.—Acmanac oF THE Macic LanTERN JourNAL, 1896-97. Edited by J. Hay Taylor (London: 9, Carthusian Street.) This Almanac appears opportunely at the beginning of the lantern season. Its contents are similarly arranged to those of other annuals, but most of the articles have a special bearing on lantern work. The Optician.—The Macic Lantern ANNUAL. Edited by J. Hay Taylor. The editor of our monthly contemporary, THE Macic LanTERN Journat, is to be congratulated upon the style of his new venture. There is no doubt that the Annual (price rs. net) will be read with much interest by lantern enthusiasts. An 1896-7 calendar and diary forms part of this useful volume.