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'''David N. Busch''' is a famous saxophoist,born in 1992 in columbus Ohio. His parents James and Barbara were both born in Ohio. He started to play saxophone at the age of 6, his parents wanted him to get into music early. With countless hours of practice and no school, David went to London in hopes of getting his start there.
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'''David D. Busch''' is a photographer and well-known award-winning author and publisher of more than 300 books with a total of more than three million copies in print,<ref>[http://recordpub.com/news/simple_article/4699401 Busch Featured on Emmy-winning PBS show ''Applause''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715164817/http://recordpub.com/news/simple_article/4699401 |date=2011-07-15 }}</ref> and thousands of [[photography]]- and [[technology]]-related articles for ''Popular Photography'', ''Rangefinder'', ''Professional Photographer'', ''Computer Shopper'', and other magazines. He is best known for the classic imaging handbook ''Digital Photography All in One Desk Reference for Dummies'', which, along with ''Mastering Digital Photography'', was named by [[About.com]] as the top two of five recommended books for digital photography beginners.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://cameras.about.com/od/digitalcamera101/tp/beginnerbooks.htm |title=Top Books for Beginning Digital Photography<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2006-10-09 |archive-date=2006-10-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061026012234/http://cameras.about.com/od/digitalcamera101/tp/beginnerbooks.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> He is the main author and series editor of ''David Busch's Quick Snap Guides'', ''David Busch's Pro Secrets'', ''David Busch's Fast Track Guides'', and ''David Busch's Guides to Digital SLR Photography'', and founder/publisher of Laserfaire Press.
David arived in London in 1999 and started his carrer on the street. He was awared with his first award that year. His amazing skill made him stand out in the crowd, and the fact that he was only 7 grabed attention. The London Philharmoic was preforming at St. Johns Cathedral and David went in to watch. He talked with the director and performed in the church. The director was overwhelmed by his beauty and had to contain himself. He accepted him into the orcestra and David began his life.

Busch began writing about photography, electronics and computers in the early 1970s, and for 20 years was a photojournalist who roamed the United States writing illustrated articles on imaging and technology. He was the author of the popular [[Kitchen Table International]] humor column in the early computer magazine ''80 Microcomputing '' (also known as ''[[80 Micro]]'')<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.trs-80.com/trs80-mag-80micro-1982.htm#29 |title=Ira Goldklang's TRS-80 Revived Site: 80 Microcomputing - 1982<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2007-10-20 |archive-date=2017-01-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118041315/http://www.trs-80.com/trs80-mag-80micro-1982.htm#29 |url-status=dead }}</ref> from 1981 to 1983.<ref>[http://digital-photo-institute.com/news/?page_id=59 Dateline: Sri Lanka] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710124650/http://digital-photo-institute.com/news/?page_id=59 |date=2011-07-10 }}</ref> In 1984, his first book, ''Sorry About The Explosion'', based on the KTI columns, was published and won a [[Computer Press Association]] Award the following year for Best Fiction Book. In 1986, his book ''Secrets of MacWrite, MacPaint, and MacDraw'' was voted Best Product Specific Book, and Busch was asked to co-host the Computer Press Awards held at the Plaza Hotel in 1987. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he turned from programming and application books to imaging technology, writing some of the first books devoted to scanners (''The Complete Scanner Handbook, Dow-Jones Irwin'', 1990) and digital Photography (''Digital Photography'', MIS Press, 1995.)

While working full-time as an author, Busch continued to write articles and monthly columns for magazines such ''HomePC, Macworld, Internet World, NetGuide, Windows Magazine, Windows Sources'', and many other publications.<ref>[https://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2009/05/do_digital_cameras_need_shutte.html Busch on NPR's ''All Tech Considered'']</ref><ref>[http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/TheRotarian/Pages/Technology0908.aspx Busch in ''Rotary Magazine''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716131357/http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/TheRotarian/Pages/Technology0908.aspx |date=2011-07-16 }}</ref> He also reviewed digital cameras and printers for [[CNet]] Network and Computer Shopper Magazine. Today he is best known for photography books such as ''David Busch's Digital Photography Bucket List: 100 Great Digital Photos You Must Take Before You Die'', featuring the work of members of the [[Cleveland Photographic Society]], ''Digital Photography for Dummies Quick Reference,'' ''Digital SLR Cameras and Photography for Dummies'',<ref>[http://recordpub.com/news/simple_article/4722338 Busch in Guinness World Record attempt] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715164850/http://recordpub.com/news/simple_article/4722338 |date=2011-07-15 }}</ref> seventy-five Digital Field Guides for leading Nikon and Sony digital SLR camera models, and sixteen guidebooks for Canon dSLRs. Many of Busch's books, such as ''Digital SLR Pro Secrets'' and ''Digital Infrared Pro Secrets'' highlight often-quirky do-it-yourself projects, including equipment testing devices, camera hacks and conversions, filters, lighting equipment, and other gadgets.

Busch was born in [[Ravenna, Ohio]], but lived in [[Rochester, New York|Rochester, N.Y.]] for four years.<ref>[http://www.digital-photo-institute.com/booktime.jpg Busch interviewed in Book Time magazine] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120322192328/http://www.digital-photo-institute.com/booktime.jpg |date=2012-03-22 }}</ref> He has a B.A. in Public Relations - Journalism from [[Kent State University]], and has worked as a newspaper and magazine journalist, PR consultant, sports photographer, sports information director, photojournalist, and studio photographer.


David frequently flies back to Ohio and visits his friends like Eric Clemens, and many others. He has made millions and is world renknowned as the best saxophonist. He is also an acomplished Author, wining many awards.
==Awards==
==Awards==
*[[Computer Press Association]] Book Awards:
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.dbusch.com/ David D. Busch Official website]
*[http://www.dbusch.com/ David D. Busch Official website]

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Latest revision as of 17:08, 4 May 2024

David D. Busch
Born
Alma materKent State University
Occupation(s)Publisher, Laserfaire Press and Creative Director of David Busch Group
Websitewww.dbusch.com, www.laserfairepress.com, www.dslrguides.com

David D. Busch is a photographer and well-known award-winning author and publisher of more than 300 books with a total of more than three million copies in print,[1] and thousands of photography- and technology-related articles for Popular Photography, Rangefinder, Professional Photographer, Computer Shopper, and other magazines. He is best known for the classic imaging handbook Digital Photography All in One Desk Reference for Dummies, which, along with Mastering Digital Photography, was named by About.com as the top two of five recommended books for digital photography beginners.[2] He is the main author and series editor of David Busch's Quick Snap Guides, David Busch's Pro Secrets, David Busch's Fast Track Guides, and David Busch's Guides to Digital SLR Photography, and founder/publisher of Laserfaire Press.

Busch began writing about photography, electronics and computers in the early 1970s, and for 20 years was a photojournalist who roamed the United States writing illustrated articles on imaging and technology. He was the author of the popular Kitchen Table International humor column in the early computer magazine 80 Microcomputing (also known as 80 Micro)[3] from 1981 to 1983.[4] In 1984, his first book, Sorry About The Explosion, based on the KTI columns, was published and won a Computer Press Association Award the following year for Best Fiction Book. In 1986, his book Secrets of MacWrite, MacPaint, and MacDraw was voted Best Product Specific Book, and Busch was asked to co-host the Computer Press Awards held at the Plaza Hotel in 1987. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he turned from programming and application books to imaging technology, writing some of the first books devoted to scanners (The Complete Scanner Handbook, Dow-Jones Irwin, 1990) and digital Photography (Digital Photography, MIS Press, 1995.)

While working full-time as an author, Busch continued to write articles and monthly columns for magazines such HomePC, Macworld, Internet World, NetGuide, Windows Magazine, Windows Sources, and many other publications.[5][6] He also reviewed digital cameras and printers for CNet Network and Computer Shopper Magazine. Today he is best known for photography books such as David Busch's Digital Photography Bucket List: 100 Great Digital Photos You Must Take Before You Die, featuring the work of members of the Cleveland Photographic Society, Digital Photography for Dummies Quick Reference, Digital SLR Cameras and Photography for Dummies,[7] seventy-five Digital Field Guides for leading Nikon and Sony digital SLR camera models, and sixteen guidebooks for Canon dSLRs. Many of Busch's books, such as Digital SLR Pro Secrets and Digital Infrared Pro Secrets highlight often-quirky do-it-yourself projects, including equipment testing devices, camera hacks and conversions, filters, lighting equipment, and other gadgets.

Busch was born in Ravenna, Ohio, but lived in Rochester, N.Y. for four years.[8] He has a B.A. in Public Relations - Journalism from Kent State University, and has worked as a newspaper and magazine journalist, PR consultant, sports photographer, sports information director, photojournalist, and studio photographer.

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  1. ^ Busch Featured on Emmy-winning PBS show Applause Archived 2011-07-15 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ "Top Books for Beginning Digital Photography". Archived from the original on 2006-10-26. Retrieved 2006-10-09.
  3. ^ "Ira Goldklang's TRS-80 Revived Site: 80 Microcomputing - 1982". Archived from the original on 2017-01-18. Retrieved 2007-10-20.
  4. ^ Dateline: Sri Lanka Archived 2011-07-10 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ Busch on NPR's All Tech Considered
  6. ^ Busch in Rotary Magazine Archived 2011-07-16 at the Wayback Machine
  7. ^ Busch in Guinness World Record attempt Archived 2011-07-15 at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ Busch interviewed in Book Time magazine Archived 2012-03-22 at the Wayback Machine