For Educators

Adakin Press books are written for the set and built for the classroom. Each title is written by a working professional, organized by topic, and illustrated in full color where the material needs it. They are in use in film programs around the world.

Classroom Orders

Schools and departments ordering 10 or more copies of a single title receive an educational discount. Write to info@adakinpress.com with your institution, course and quantity, and we'll send a discount code.

Desk and Review Copies

Faculty considering a title for a course can request a review copy. Include your course name, enrollment and term.

Guest Lectures

Jay Holben is available for guest lectures and Zoom class sessions on directing, cinematography and lenses for programs using his books.

Coming in 2027: The Cine Lens Manual, University Edition

An abridged edition of The Cine Lens Manual, priced for students. Join our mailing list to hear first when it's available for course adoption.

Titles for Your Syllabus

The Director's Guide to Everything: directing, department by department. Suited to directing and production courses.

The Cine Lens Manual: cinema optics in depth. Suited to cinematography and camera technology courses.

American Cinematographer's Shot Craft: practical cinematography technique. Suited to intro and intermediate cinematography.

Lessons From American Cinematographer: case studies from working cinematographers. Suited to cinematography and film studies.

Questions about your course? Write to info@adakinpress.com with the subject "Educator inquiry."