A couple months ago I received a copy of Digital Stock Photography How to Shoot and Sell by Michal Heron from the publisher. I'm terribly behind in reading and reviewing it but it was a good, inspirational book to read near the first of the year so alls not lost.

Looking at the title and cover of the book I wrongly assumed it would focus on microstock. Perhaps because I'm such an internet person when I think "stock photography" I automatically think of microstock as well as the big agencies like Corbis and Getty. Microstock is actually barely touched on in this book and the term "microstock" isn't used at all. Instead sites like istockphoto are referred to as stock portals. Not using the common term and not discussing microstock in depth seems an odd choice but I really can't say the book suffers from that choice. If anything it's a really nice reminder that the world of stock photography existed long before the concepts of royalty-free and microstock were ever dreamed up and will probably (hopefully) be around for even longer still.

I just got a press release about a new title from Allworth Press. Digital Stock Photography: How to Shoot and Sell is described thusly

A leading expert on stock photography provides you with everything you will need to know to create digital stock photos that sell in today's marketplace. Aspiring and professional photographers alike will find a treasure trove of insights on the style and concepts needed to create saleable stock, as well as information about how to prepare and organize a shoot and how to manage digital stock. From handy tips to invaluable business essentials

I'm really curious about whether this book is about stock photography or microstock photography. Of course is there really a difference these days? Microstock is such a hot topic and such a popular market for photographers, amateurs, semi pros and pros alike, I'm sure this book will sell like gangbusters.

If I come across a copy I'll be sure to write a review.