I had missed the Photo-eye best of 2008 list, but it was brought to my attention at photo l.a. by Jeffery Ladd, who made one of the lists, (but alas I did not). So check this out and follow the various matrix of links to the various best of 2008 books lists, a ton of recommended books to... Continue Reading →
Photo l.a. update
Last Friday I had an opportunity to attend photo l.a., which is a wonderful opportunity to see a broad spectrum of photographs, but also see the most currently published books and sometimes meet the photographers who created them. Thus, I have a large pile of new books on the nightstand;- ) I did have an opportunity to... Continue Reading →
Muse-ings with Atherton – Few books from 2008
First, if you have not noticed, Tim Atherton is back writing his blog muse-ings again, so welcome back Tim! Second, he just posted an interesting article about a few books for 2008, that is worth a read. Third, I had hoped to have an article in conjunction with Jonathan Brown at Leadapron for some recommendations for 2008,... Continue Reading →
Errata Editions at photo l.a.
Speaking of Jeffery Ladd, I just received a note from him that he will be at the Schaden booth at photo l.a. along with the four new books that he recently published through his Errata Editions. So if you are in the L.A. area January 9-11th, 2009, drop by and introduce yourself, much like I expect to do on Friday. Best... Continue Reading →
SB4 – best books of 2008
I just noted that Jeff Ladd has published on SB4 his short list of recommended best books for 2008. A list that requires serious consideration! Best regards, Douglas Stockdale Also noted some new books from The Ice Plant. Since I did not have them on my publishers list, I have just provided a link. Update: and... Continue Reading →
Farewell Books at Utrecht in Tokyo
Naini and the Sea of Wolves, by Trinidad Carrillo, courtesy Farewell Books Farewell Book is now being represented by Utrecht's new project space in Aoyama, Tokyo, which is featuring Farewell Book's 2008 Swedish Photobook award, Trinidad Carrillo's Naini and the Sea of Wolves. Best regards, Douglas Stockdale
Pond Press Night at ICP
Female Bodybuilders by Martin Schoeller, courtesy Pond Press Tomorrow night (Jan 10th, 2008) at the International Center of Photography (ICP) in NYC, Pond Press is going to have a book signing event, from 6pm - 8pm, which is open to the public. This event is inconjunction with the ICP's Members Holiday Sale & Party. The photographers... Continue Reading →
photo l.a.
An excellent opportunity to see a broad and interesting selection of fine photographic books is to attend one of the many photography fairs or book exhibitions. So put on your planning calendar photo l.a., which will be in Santa Monica (LA County) January 9-11th, 2009 (Friday to Sunday). photo l.a. is the 18th Annual International Los Angeles Photographic Art Exposition.... Continue Reading →
Douglas Stockdale – In Passing
In Passing, Second Edition, by Douglas Stockdale, self-published (Blurb) 2008 Yes, yours truely just published the second edition of In Passing the series of road side memorials that I photographed from late 2005 - 2007. Twenty of the photographs from the series were published in LensWork Magazine (#74 Jan-Feb 2008). Earlier this year that I had self-published the... Continue Reading →
Book Dummies at ICP
If you are in NYC, an interesting exhibit about Book Dummies is taking place at the ICP (International Center of Photography) through December 27th, 2008. From the exhibit: Book Dummies is an exhibition that gives insight into the process of making a photo book. It reveals the many layers of the process, and gives a step-by-step... Continue Reading →
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