by John Foster. Published April 2000. Hardcover with dust-jacket, 8-1/2 x 12", 162 pages, over 200 black & white photographs, illustrations, drawings and charts.
Book in good condition. Dust jacket has mild soiling/edgewear/scratches
The book is the culmination of 2 years research and identifies 29 viewfinder Pen cameras. Drawing on communication with Olympus, Japan and Yoshihisa Maitani the book charts the life of the viewfinder Pen from its conception in 1958 to its demise over 25 years later. Including statistical predictions of numbers made and fresh opinion about rarity and valuation. Also illustrates all Pen accessories. A MUST for any Pen collector.