Ernest H. Robl: Books

This page describes past, present, and future book projects where I am or was the principal author or editor. I have, of course, contributed photographs to many other books, including some that featured a substantial number of my photos. I have also served as principal author of several manuals for a computer-based logistics and supply-chain management system.

Picture Sources 4
(out of print)

I edited this book, published 1983 by the Special Libraries Association. Though some sections are now outdated, this reference work on North American picture collections of all types is still widely used by picture researchers for major publishing houses. Reprints were still available from the Special Libraries Association, Washington, D.C., as of early 1997. The book is also widely available in major university and large public libraries.

No revisions have been published since the fourth edition. Unfortunately, some of the parties involved in this project could not reach agreement on a new edition.

Organizing Your Photographs
(out of print)

Published by Amphoto in 1986, this how-to book provides an introduction to picture librarianship for photographers. The book presents some of the options for organizing, storing, and retrieving photographs. The book stayed in print for more than five years, but is now out of print. It is, however, also widely available from major libraries. If your library does not have a copy, you can obtain a copy through inter-library loan (ILL). The section on computers has become a little dated. Other general principles still apply.

For an overview of my currently available self-published books, click here.

To go directly to information on specific titles, click below.

• America's Classic Railroad Places: A Geographical Dictionary of North American Railroad Locations

• Getting Serious About Photography: A Self-Paced Workshop for Expanding Your Photographic Skills and Vision

• The Powder River Basin: A Guide to America's Power Railroading Base

In preparation

The following item was in preparation for publication during the summer/fall of 2000. Click on the link for preliminary announcements and information on planned availability:

• The Basic Railfan Book: An introduction to railroading for railroad enthusiasts

I have also begun self-publishing a set of railroad post cards. For further information, click on the link in this paragraph.

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