Category Archives: Photography Collections

What I’m Reading

Posted on December 15, 2010 by admin

Photography After Frank. Essays by Philip Gefter. I’ll want to write more about this book. But, it’s so good that I thought I’d put in a quick plug right away. It’s not really what I expected. Rather than a single … Continue reading →

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A bargain I could not resist

Posted on October 11, 2010 by admin

Brassai – Paris I stopped by Barnes and Noble today (Oct. 11, 2010) and happened to spot this book in the bargain bin – two dollars. I haven’t yet had a chance to read or even really to look at … Continue reading →

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How to Read a History of Photography

Posted on September 17, 2010 by admin

I’ve discovered a secret about reading histories and criticisms of photography. It’s the iPhone. Or, alternatively an iPad or iTouch. Almost every book on photography contains a disclaimer from the author that he or she regrets that the practical limits … Continue reading →

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A Varied Collection

Posted on August 4, 2010 by admin

Photo:Box edited by Roberto Koch I’m not exactly sure what to say about Photo: Box (Abrams, 2009). Certainly it is an interesting and eclectic collection, well-printed and nicely designed. It is laid out with an image on the right side … Continue reading →

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