 | Examples: The Making of 40 Photographs by Ansel Adams
Buy new: $26.39 / Used from: $15.00 Learn from the master - full of great images and great stories on how each were created.
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 | The Betterphoto Guide to Digital Photography (Amphoto Guide Series) by Jim Miotke
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $12.69 Simply the best, most approachable, and most helpful guide for digital photography enthusiasts. Highly recommended.
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 | John Shaw's Closeups in Nature (Practical Photography Books) by John Shaw
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $6.15 John Shaw's book inspired me to become a photographer. Great photos and excellent writing.
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 | John Shaw's Landscape Photography by John Shaw
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $5.09 Ditto
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 | Intimations of Paradise
Buy used from: $76.45 Inspiration from monk-turned-photographer, Christopher Burkett; this is an absolute masterpiece.
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 | Absolute Beginner's Guide to Taking Great Photos by Jim Miotke
Buy new: $13.45 / Used from: $6.88 If you've been disappointed with your pictures for whatever reason - too dark, too blurry, you name it - this book is for you! It takes you from the point-and-pray method to shooting with confidence.
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 | National Geographic Photography Field Guide: Secrets to Making Great Pictures by Peter K. Burian
Buy used from: $0.52 Packed with great tips and guidance; better for those who have been shooting for a little while; less ideal for the absolute beginner.
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 | American Photography: A Century of Images by Vicki Goldberg
Buy used from: $6.09 The most interesting history of photography I've ever read; goes with the PBS series and won't put you to sleep.
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 | Sell & Re-Sell Your Photos: How to Sell Your Pictures to a World of Markets a Mailbox Away (Sell and Re-Sell Your Photos) by Rohn Engh
Buy used from: $0.10 More help on how to squeeze money out of that camera.
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 | A Short Course in Choosing & Using a Digital Camera (Short Courses) (Short Courses)
Buy used from: $16.00 If you are looking into getting a digital camera and exploring digital photography, any book by Denny Curtin will help.
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 | 101 Essential Tips on Photography (101 Essential Tips) by Michael Langford
Buy used from: $0.01 Great book of tips to read during commerical breaks or while you're waiting for the light to improve.
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 | How to Take Great Photographs With Any Camera
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $0.01 Good for beginners. Recommended by many members at BetterPhoto.
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 | Eye to Eye: Intimate Encounters With the Animal World (Jumbo) by Frans Lanting
Buy used from: $8.14 Inspiration for would-be wildlife photographers. Frans gets right in there and captures the essence.
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 | Shooting & Selling Your Photos: The Complete Guide to Making Money with Your Photography by Jim Zuckerman
Buy new: $19.13 / Used from: $8.00 The best guide on how to make a living as a photographer. Jim Zuckerman certainly knows what he's talking about - he speaks from experience.
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