Read this if you want to take great photographs

Though I am definitely not an expert in the field, I would describe this as a great introduction for beginners. It outlines the foundational aspects of photography in a succint, engaging, and aesthetically pleasing format. It obviously isnt meant to be an in-depth exploration of the subject, but rather a starting point, a sort of hollistic view of a camera's potential. After reading it the realm of photography feels more familiar: though you might not be able to actually take “great” photographs, you have a clear idea of different things to learn about and try yourself. Most importantly, this book convinces you to take photographs. Isn't that what owning a camera is all about?