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Ernst Haas: New York in Color 1952-1962
Back in April 2023, I mentioned a future review of “Ernst Haas: New York in Color 1952-1962.” Well, 8 months later, I finally made the time to actually sit down and put this together. During those 8 months my appreciation of this book has grown, not only for the individual images but also for the way the editors paired the images in laying out the book itself.
Here is New York: A Democracy of Photographs
Everyone of a certain age remembers exactly where they were when 9/11/2001 became a tragic part of American history. I know I do.
Ernst Haas - One of My Favorite Photos
I had a birthday recently and one of the gifts I received was the photo book, Ernst Haas: New York in Color 1952-1962, published by Prestel. I’ll post a more comprehensive review soon, but for now, I wanted to post one of my favorite photos from the book.
The Life & Love of Trees by Lewis Blackwell
Doors
Photos of doors are not just photos of doors. They represent how cultures express themselves. In many ways, the structure and makeup of a door represent the value of what is behind it. When presented with a solid, massive door, one asks oneself, what are they trying to keep out, or even better, what are they trying to keep in?
TO:KY:OO
Liam is a videogame designer and Art Director by trade and in this book, he successfully melds those skills with his photography producing over 250 pages of stunning, rich-color photography that will draw you into his world.
The Americans by Robert Frank
After everything I’ve read and heard about Robert Frank’s, The Americans, it was not what I expected.
East London Photo Stories
East London Photo Stories: Clocking in at over 300 pages, I found the stories, and the accompanying photos so compelling, I read the book from cover to cover.
Ansel Adams’ Yosemite
Ansel Adams’ Yosemite: The Special Edition Prints: Ansel Adams’ photos are a magnificent study of beauty, detail, and tonal range.