The Contemporary Photobook Magazine
Review by Janesa Brosnan · Thames & Hudson’s photobook Erwin Blumenfeld captures the historical and moving perspective in Erwin Blumenfeld’s work. His love of expression, artistic vision, and experimentation is seen throughout all the photos selected. The book goes through the decades and locations of Blumenfeld's work ranging from Amsterdam in the 20s to New... Continue Reading →
Review by Gerhard Clausing • George Hoyningen-Huene was one of the foremost fashion and celebrity photographers of his time. He was also a participant in filmmaking and various other pursuits. Born in St. Petersburg in 1900, surrounded by Baltic-Russian nobility as well as having part American heritage, he was able to transition, via London and... Continue Reading →
Review by Gerhard Clausing • Saul Leiter was an extraordinary individual who seems to be receiving more attention now than he did during his lifetime; he was averse to publicity and his style was ahead of his time. 2023 marked the 100th anniversary of his birth, and this substantial photobook, edited by Erb and Parillo, principals... Continue Reading →
Review by Gerhard Clausing • This large and colorful collection of images represents a fruitful intersection of fashion photography and fine art. Tim Walker is a joyful interpreter of contemporary culture; he intensifies interpretations of reality with surrealistic elements inspired by folklore and a creative and vivid imagination, resulting in a collection of scenes that... Continue Reading →
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