Small Luxuries: Film Cameras is the ultimate guide and gift book for the aspiring or veteran enthusiast.
Alongside images showcasing the most popular and collectible film cameras among today's growing ranks of enthusiasts, photographer and camera expert Aaron Lurth walks you through the history of the film camera, as well as how cameras work, notable manufacturers and models, advice for collecting, and more.
The book includes insights into many aspects of the growing film-camera hobby, including:

History and Technology – Beginning with the camera obscura and continuing through the instant point-and-shoot, author Aaron Lurth highlights key points in the history of the camera and its basic inner workings.

Historic Brands and Models – From Rolleiflex to Polaroid to Leica, point-and-shoot and SLR, collection entry points and more expensive classics, the book features an array of storied manufacturers and models, including details of their origins, features, collectability, and more.

Resources for Enthusiasts – The world of film cameras is vast, so Lurth explains the hows and whys for those just getting into film cameras, as well as for more seasoned enthusiasts.

Driven by a desire for the aesthetics derived from film cameras, a desire for tactile experiences, and a backlash to the instantaneous gratification afforded by digital cameras, photography enthusiasts are rediscovering film. Small Luxuries: Film Cameras is the ideal companion for that journey.
The Small Luxuries series guides enthusiasts through the details, histories, and craftsmanship that transform everyday objects into lifelong passions.