Color Science: Concepts and Methods, Quantitative Data and Formulae

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.

I spent ten years as a professional color scientist in feature film post production in Hollywood, completing hundreds of theatrically released films. This book was an indispensable reference, particularly useful during the industry migration from primarily film to primarily digital acquisition methods. As the other reviewers have alluded, it is math heavy. It is also exhaustive and complete. If you really want to understand the empirical science behind the illusion of color, this is the book for you. If you are looking for a lightweight overview of color concepts, this is not the book that you want.

This book uses a horrible mathematical notation and manages to make simple concepts seem complicated. The diagrams are all in black and white, which is ironic for a book about color. On pages 122-123 the authors apparently assume the reader doesn't understand integral calculus; elsewhere integration is used without apology. The use of an anomaloscope is described, but the instrument itself is not. If there is a description of subtractive color mixing (the basis for color printing), I can't find it. The subject index is hopelessly inadequate. These are only a few of the book's many flaws.

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.

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.

The pages are falling out from the cover; what a sloppy workmanship! I am outraged.

Ok, not new, but the only one in it's class that goes so deep into the subject.Answers all the things the others don't even mention.Worth every cent.Very technical and detailed, not really for the beginner.

The book is very complet, but a little difficult. It's the bible of colorimetry!!!

se ti interessi di colore,colorimetria etc..o devi avereper quelli che non hanno pazienza o un forte interesse è sconsigliato è un tomo enorme pieno di calcoli e grafici...difficile da capire se non si ha una forte e adeguata base matematica....ma se vuoi sapere che cosa è il lab o da dove viene la tricromia...lo devi avere.....almeno per dire...io ce l'ho . è la bibbia del colore