Collecting Photography Books

I find great enjoyment, inspiration, and motivation when I sit down with a good photo book, and that's one of the reasons that I enjoy collecting photography books. I am not referring to 'how to' books but, rather, to fine art photography books by photographers whose work inspires me.

This video talks about 6 reasons why I collect photo books as well as showing you some of my favorites. What are your reasons for buying fine art photography books, and which ones have inspired you the most? I'd love to know and I'm guessing that other viewers would as well. I mean what photographer doesn't enjoy a good photo book! If you'd like to let us know please comment below!


Link to Arnold Newman himself discussing his making the portrait of Alfred Krupp:    • Arnold Newman talks about taking Alfred Kr...  


 Links To The Books Mentioned In This Video (In Order Of Appearance):
Some of the links are affiliate links that drop me a few cents if used.

Robert Frank's The Americans: https://amzn.to/2Y9aCAS
Henri Cartier Brasson's The Decisive Moment: No Longer In Print
Alec Soth's Sleeping By The Mississippi: No Longer In Print
Eliot Erwitt's Snaps: https://amzn.to/2XEfsqw
Taschen Press's Arnold Newman: No Longer In Print - but there are plenty of Arnold Newman photo books to choose from, such as https://amzn.to/2AThUAQ
Michael Kenna's Forms Of Japan: https://amzn.to/2MCpMsX
Keith Carter's A Certain Alchemy: https://amzn.to/2ARa5v6
Martha Casanave's Explorations Along An Imaginary Coastline: https://amzn.to/2MBFdl5
Maggie Taylor's No Ordinary Days: https://amzn.to/2AdQbKV
Nancy Rotenberg's Photography & The Creative Life - This is being reprinted through a fully funded Kickstarter campaign by Nancy Rotenberg's daughter. You can get a copy here: http://kck.st/2ADMPAI


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