If you have recently inherited the lighting design bug and were wondering where you should start(and you have read all of our blogs)then these books about lighting fundamentals and talented lighting designers may be the fuel you need for your fire.
1)Lux:Lamps and Lights by R.Klanten and K.Bolh fer
''The effect of light cannot be overestimated.The most splendid interior will not shine without adequate lighting.''–Lux:Lamps and Lights by R.Klanten and K.Bolh fer-Photo-Lux:Lamps and Lights by R.Klanten and K.Bolh fer
2)Fundamentals of Lighting,2nd Edition by Susan M.Winchip
An integrative approach for lighting newbies featuring lighting system basics,the design process,human factors,sustainability,global issues,regulations,business practices and the LEED building certification program.
Photo-Fundamentals of Lighting,2nd Edition by Susan M.Winchip
3)Lighting Design Basics by Mark Karlen and James R.Benya
Lighting is a basic,yet difficult-to-master,element of interior design,and Lighting Design Basics provides the information you need in a concise,highly visual format.''-Lighting Design Basics-
Two experienced leading designers cover lighting concepts and techniques,present guides to creating simple typical lighting designs and much more.
Photo-Lighting Design Basics by Mark Karlen and James R.Benya
4)The Complete Designers'Lights 1950-1990 by Clemence and Didier Krzentowski
The Complete Designers'Lights(1950–1990)provides an invaluable overview of light design and furniture history,focusing on the relationship between light design and light art.
Photo-The Complete Designers'Lights 1950-1990 by Clemence and Didier Krzentowski
5)Ingo Maurer:Designing with Light by Bernhard Desseckerand Frank Koschembar
Ingo Maurer:Designing with Light illuminates this well known lighting designer's fascinating career,while providing retrospective lighting design examples.
Photo-Ingo Maurer:Designing with Light by Bernhard Dessecker and Frank Koschembar