This is a valuable first edition hardcover book titled "John Hedgecoe's Taking Great Photographs" with a dust jacket.

 The book is in nice shape and was printed in 1983 by Mitchell Beazley Publishers. It covers the topic of photography and is written in English. The author, John Hedgecoe, is a renowned photographer and his expertise is apparent in the book's clear and concise language. This book is a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts of photography.