I knew very little of Nestor Almendros before I purchased/read this book. However, I have found myself enthralled by his perspective on cinema and lighting in cinema. Without knowing it, he invented many of the techniques that are popular today. He was a cinematographer who believed in realism and believed that not every lighting setup needed to be complicated. A Man With A Camera does a remarkable job helping both students and veterans of film find a love and appreciation for the art of cinematography and the art of lighting a scene. I highly recommend this to anyone studying film, or anyone who wants a timeless perspective on lighting.