How long does it take to read Painting with Light?
John Alton
Painting with Light by John Alton takes about 3 hours 30 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 3 hours 30 minutes
A weekend read
First published 1949. 191 pages, about 52,525 words.
7 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 5 hours 50 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 3 hours 30 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 2 hours 11 minutes |
The page count is the median across 2 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
Few cinematographers have had as decisive an impact on the cinematic medium as John Alton, best known for his highly stylized film noir classics.
Subjects: Cinematography, Photography, Lighting, Cinematography, lighting
