marco_novello Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hi I know this thread has been discussed before. I am looking for new photo books. Any raccomandations? Street photography my style. Black and white. Thank you all !!!! Marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 yup...spell check...hahahah ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco_novello Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 funny guy Bob ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asher Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Ralph Gibson, "Refractions". A series of short essays by a master. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 <a href= "http://www.modernbook.com/hongkongyesterday.htm">Hong Kong Yesterday by Fan Ho</a>. www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troll Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 One negative suggestion: stay away from the new John Sexton book -- it really stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony_brookes5 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Brad - That book looks good indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland_schmid Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 One other negative suggestion: stay away from Ralph Gibson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilambrose Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Humphrey-Spenders-Humanist-Landscapes-Photo-Documents/dp/0300073348"><strong>Humphrey Spender, "Humanist Landscapes"</strong></a>. Spender was one of the most significant street/documentary photographers of the 20th Century, yet is not widely known. The book used to be very hard to find but has been reprinted and is now available from Amazon. Well worth owning, with beautiful reproductions.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilambrose Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 <p><em>Brad - That book looks good indeed.</em></p> <p>I second that. Thanks, Brad. Good recommendation - I've just ordered it.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asher Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 <i>"One other negative suggestion: stay away from Ralph Gibson."</i><p> To each his own, but perhaps you could qualify your statement with a reason? I've read "Refractions" several times and I always learn something new that gives me a different perspective of "photography" and helps me make better photographs, but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad_ Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Anthony, it's a great book from a master. Ho is a film director and you can see that in the drama captured in his photos. The book's duotone printing is magnificent. Looks like he made it on the 9/07 cover of B&W magazine... www.citysnaps.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland_schmid Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 <i>"To each his own..."</i> Hi Asher, of course, to each his own. My opinion is that Ralph Gibson produces mostly hot air. Some of his photographs may be good, but his theories...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I get a kick out of posters like Roland. When I google 'important 20th century photographers' Gibson is included in such sites Eastman Kodak Museum, Chicago Art Museum, MOMA, etc. Strangely enough Roland your name does not come up!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asher Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Fair enough Roland- I can see how some might not take to his way of creating.<p> But, scout's honor: have you read "Refractions"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland_schmid Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Well Asher, I've read many of his interviews and they made me not read the "Refractions". I know that Gibson is for many people here in the forum a kind of national treasure. <p>Bob - you should develop your own taste. The MOMA is fine, but do I have to like everything they do? For me Gibson is way overrated, for you he is maybe underrated and this is fine so. It has nothing to do with my own modest attempts in photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Don't get me wrong Roland...you have your rights to like/dislike whatever you want. But the original poster asked for recommendations of good books...I would suggest that you post your favorites then let the poster make his choice. To just post what you don't like (and you have posted nothing concerning your credentials as a critic) is to me...the one spouting hot air. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland_schmid Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 <i>...you have your rights to like/dislike whatever you want</i>.<p> uff, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobtodrick Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Ahhh...I see Roland...you just do know it all, don't you? Glad to have someone of your esteemed character on board...it gives all us know-nothings something to shoot for. Pip-pip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roland_schmid Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Bob, are you drunken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35mmdelux Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I was disappointed with the Sexton book as nothing new. Mary Ellen Mark has a good book, Exposure, which compiles much of her work. I would agree Gibson is over-rated. He has a large body of work but nothing earth shattering AFAIC. A. Leibovitz book, Photographer, stinks IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asher Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Opinions about Gibson's work aside, as someone who has <b><u>actually read</u></b> his book <i>Refractions</i>, I recommend it.<p> Roland: Not cool dissing a book you haven't read. Your loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asher Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I really enjoyed this book: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Consolation-Novel- Michael-Redhill/dp/0316734985/ref=pd_bbs_1/104-6140083-0084726? ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1175711063&sr=8-1">Consolation, by Michael Redhill </a>.<p> This novel is about two parallel and connected stories. One takes place in 19th century Toronto, about a young British pharmacist trying to plant his roots in the new world. The other takes place in present day Toronto about a troubled family racing against modern industrialization to find historic photographs, in order to vindicate their deceased patriarch. Photography plays a central, key role in the story.<p> The author has a tremendous talent for character development and for painting with words. He is adept at describing methods and techniques specific to the era with exceptional detail and accuracy, with respect to medicine, photography, architecture, and survival. A wonderful read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry_rory Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Another vote for Humphrey Spender... http://spender.boltonmuseums.org.uk/images.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickperzik Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 check out richard kalvar's "earthlings." i think he's one of the best. up there with robert frank, winogrand, meyerowitz, and the rest of them. you can see some of his work here: http://www.magnumphotos.com/Archive/C.aspx?VP=XSpecific_MAG.PhotographerDetail_VPage&l1=0&pid=2K7O3R135GR6&nm=Richard%20Kalvar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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