A COMPILATION OF THE
WORKS OF SCHENCK & KENDALL; PIONEER AUTHORS OF BOOKS ON SPEAR FISHING,
PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE FIRST DIVE GUIDE PUBLISHED IN THE USA, POSSIBLY THE
WORLD.
SHALLOW WATER DIVING;
FOR PLEASURE AND PROFIT.
Hilbert Schenck, Jr. and
Henry Kendall
No LCC#. Cornell Martime
Press, Cambridge Maryland, USA, 1950.
Line drawings and photographs,
138 pages, black dust jacket, cover teal cloth, black lettering.
(Considered rare and becoming
difficult to find.)
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SHALLOW WATER DIVING AND
SPEAR FISHING
Hilbert Schenck, Jr. and
Henry Kendall. Illustrated by Vincent Vitale.
LCC# 53- 9687. Cornell Martime
Press, Cambridge Maryland,USA. 1954.
Line drawings and photographs,
251 pages, teal dust jacket with picture of helmet diver.
Cover teal cloth, black
lettering.[ps]
One of the earliest diving
texts. Covers ‘helmet diving', ‘mask diving', recirculating equipment,
‘self-contained throw-away diving equipment', spearfishing, diving science,
the ocean and its inhabitants, deco tables and other chapters. The equipment
photos are fascinating.
The following is from the
advertising blurb on the back fly of Schenck's 'Underwater Photography'
(Revised 2nd ed).:
SHALLOW WATER DIVING AND
SPEARFISHING
by Hilbert Schenck, and
Henry Kendall
" In this book the authors
of Underwater Photography cover the subject of shallow water diving and
spearfishingin view of the many new developments of the past five years.
Shallow Water Diving and Spearfishing covers the subject from A to Z in
all its phases. Throughout, the emphasis is placed on "know-how and how-to"
with safety. It brings to the underwater sporting enthusiast a complete
coverage of this fascinating sport. Every phase of the subject is covered
in a sane, practical manner for those already engaged in the sport and
for the many interested in joining the call of the silent world. Chapter
Content: Diving Science-Helmet Diving-Mask Diving-Self-Contained Recirculating
Diving Equipment-Self-Contained Throw-Away Diving Equipment-Spearfishing-The
Ocean and its Inhabitans-Commercial Shallow Water Diving-
Special Diving Applications-That
Underwater Vacation- Decompression Tables-Equipment Sources-Bibliography
-Index. For the homecraftsman, the construction of home made equipment
is discussed, plans shown and evaluated as to cost and suitability, compared
with commercially available equipment. 264 Pages Illustrated Indexed $4.00
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY
Hilbert Schenck, Jr. and
Henry Kendall
LCC # 53-9688. Cornell Martime
Press, Cambridge Maryland, USA. 1954.
Photographs, line drawings,
110 pages, dust jacket light blue with three photographs of divers.
Cover dark blue, gold lettering
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UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY;
revised and enlarged Second Edition.
Hilbert Schenck, Jr. and
Henry Kendall. Illustrated by John E. Johnson.
LCC# 53-9688 (same as original
edition)
Cornell Martime Press, Cambridge,
Maryland, USA. 1957.
photographs, line drawings,
126 pages, dust Jacket same as original edition, but dark blue cover dark
blue, gold lettering. A complete revision and enlargement of original edition.
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The following is the advertising
blurb on the front inside fly of the book:
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY -
ENLARGED 2ND EDITION
By Hilbert Schenck, Jr.
and Henry Kendall
Authors of Shallow Water
Diving, and Spearfishing and Skindiver's, and Spearfisherman's Guide to
American Waters.
Since the publication of
the first edition of UnderwaterPhotography, a number of important developments
in the field have occurred, notably the many new cameras and enclosures
now offered for sale and, even more important, the great improvements made
in film speeds. These matters are covered in this new revised and enlarged
edition, as are improved techniques in constructing and using strobe and
flashbulb assemblies. The heart of any basic book in a new
field of photography must
be its exposure and filter information, and the sections devoted to these
subjects have been greatly amplified and simplified. Underwater Photography
is a complete guide to the subject, designed to be of use to the amateur
and the more experienced underwater photographer. All details on the techniques
of underwater photography, box construction, waterproofing, selection of-manufactured
boxes and cameras and how to obtain the best possible results from the
equipment in use are presented in clear understandable text and illustrations
by two experts in the fields of shallow water diving, spearfishing and
underwater photography. In addition, outside experts have been called upon
to write on their specialized fields.
Every phase of Underwater
Photography is covered, as well as all the problems of diving that arise
and ease of camera operation in the field. Check lists of equipment for
various types of underwater photography are included. In this book, primary
emphasis has been placed on manned or diver-operated camera use, simply
because the majority of underwater photographers will work in this way.
The theory and photometric data are applicable to underwater photography,
both deep and shallow, as well as extremely specialized research on underwater
explosions, hull, hydrofoil and propeller investigatIons, and work on cavitation.
An appendix containing a most complete bibliography and a full index make
this book a working tool for the underwater photographer. From the building
or selection of cases and cameras to the finished print from the dark-room,
Underwater Photography covers the field for the amateur and the more experienced
underwater photographer.
Sections: submitted by experts
in their fields: Deep Sea Photography at Woods Hole (Chapter IV), by David
M. Owens, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute. Underwater Photography in
Black and White (Chapter V), by Jerry Greenberg.
Underwater Photography is
illustrated by 56 photographic illustrations, 15 line illustrations and
4 full-colour illustrations.160 Pages Illustrated Indexed. Bibliography. |
SKIN DIVERS AND SPEAR
FISHERMANS GUIDE TO AMERICAN WATERS.
Hilbert Schenck, Jr. Illustrated
by John E. Johnson.
LCC# 55-10161. 1955.
58 pages line drawings,
reproduced charts, 8-1/2 X 11 soft cover.
Cover blue ink on light
tan paper. Lists all known US manufacturers and diving shops.
Contribution from Sam Miller,
USA. :
"The rarest of the books
is the "Guide to spear fishing in American waters," at least so far as
I am concerned. I have never seen another one, and mine is
in very good to excellent condition. I also recalled that Schenck had written
a number of other engineering book(s) probably from you in one of our conversations
of long ago or recent letters, but never researched it since I was only
interested in his diving books. I was under the impression that he probably
drifted off in to the world of academia or aerospace".
The following is on the advertising
fly of Schenck's 'Underwater Photography' (Revised 2nd ed).:
SKINDIVER'S AND SPEARFISHERMAN'S
GUIDE TO AMERICAN WATERS
by Hilbert Schenck, and
Henry Kendall.
Here's the complete guide
on "Where to go and what to do when you get there" for spearfishermen,
skindivers, those interested in underwater photography, underwater sight-seeing
and adventure. The best locations throughout the United States and other
nearby areas for following any of the underwater activities are all covered,
be it in pursuit of hobby or occupation.
Twenty-six full page illustrative
charts and 40,000 words of text give the underwater sports enthusiast a
region-by-region breakdown of all areas. The following information is given:
"Water Temperatures-Visibility Offshore and Inshore-Time of Best Visibility-Type
of Bottom-Location of Wrecks, Breakwaters, Shoals, Reefs, Piers and Jetties-Views
of Coastal, Shore and Bottom Areas-Finding Underwater Locations-Types of
Fish (Fresh and Salt Water Varieties)-LegaI Types of Spearfishing-Strong
Currents and Dangerous Waters-Sources of Supplies and Sources of Air-Resorts
Catering to Divers-Local and State Laws- Traditions and Customs Governing
the Sport, and many other items of interest and help to all who dive. 64
Pages 81/2 x 11 (inches). Fully Illustrated $1.75
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