Author Topic: What photo book is on your wish list for Christmas? (Read 6358 times)

astrobeck · « **on:** December 07, 2013, 03:30:16 AM »

I know we've talked about books before, but I need some ideas for gifting...

Stephen Shore's "Uncommon Places" is my go to book...

What's your favorite?

Late Developer · « **Reply #1 on:** December 07, 2013, 04:17:17 PM »

Hiya Becky.....!!

I have a few. In no particular order of preference:

Shinan - Michael Kenna
Faces of the North - Ragnar Axelsson
Behind the Mountains - Ragnar Axelsson
Iconic Images - Steve McCurry
Here Far Away - Pentti Sammallahti
Route 66 - Shannon Richardson

If I had to choose but one, it would be "Shinan" but I would love to get my hands on "Faces of the North" as well....

02Pilot · « **Reply #2 on:** December 07, 2013, 04:33:03 PM »

I'm not really much of a photo book reader/viewer/collector, but I've read good things about Magnum Contact Sheets, so I've got that on my list.

astrobeck · « **Reply #3 on:** December 08, 2013, 03:26:49 AM »

Hi Paul!
Thanks for the list.

The Shannon Richardson-Route 66 book is fun!

Wishing you and Lara the best!
Becky

Andrej K · « **Reply #4 on:** December 09, 2013, 07:53:48 AM »

I planned to have RAX's Behind the Mountains under the tree (I won't put it there since it is already unpacked), but then i stumbled upon a new copy of 1st ed. Japan by Kenna for a great price and couldn't resist... Looks like merry christmas indeed.

PS: Nice list, Paul, I'd defitinely push the Penti Sammalahti's book somewhere to the first places of the list - FANTASTIC book, one that I come back to very often... Beautiful images and a very well crafted book.

Andrea. · « **Reply #5 on:** December 09, 2013, 08:22:34 AM »

Mr Rax is going to have a good Festive season too; He's on my list too.

jojonas~ · « **Reply #6 on:** December 09, 2013, 09:06:04 PM »

for me; anything inta ruka or sune jonsson

http://intaruka.wordpress.com/

http://www.momentagency.com/sune/bildspel/

charles binns · « **Reply #7 on:** December 09, 2013, 10:53:03 PM »

Frank Hurley's Antartica.

Aksel · « **Reply #8 on:** December 10, 2013, 12:38:42 AM »

I`m keeping my fingers crossed for Lars Tunbjörk "I love borås" under the tree.
Being realistic I also have a back up, Anders Petersen “Cafe Lemitz”

astrobeck · « **Reply #9 on:** December 10, 2013, 03:32:09 AM »

Oh, and the Vivian Maier: Street Photographer....

Jack Johnson · « **Reply #10 on:** December 10, 2013, 05:36:55 AM »

Only one photo book on my list this year:

Small English Shops by Nigel Rumsey

Verian · « **Reply #11 on:** December 10, 2013, 08:38:31 AM »

50 shades of grey - It's about film developing I think

(sorry, really really sorry, couldn't help myself)

charles binns · « **Reply #12 on:** December 10, 2013, 01:48:47 PM »

Quote from: Verian on December 10, 2013, 08:38:31 AM

50 shades of grey - It's about film developing I think

(sorry, really really sorry, couldn't help myself)

Try 50 Sheds of Grey. I think it's about darkrooms.

Verian · « **Reply #13 on:** December 10, 2013, 01:51:29 PM »

Quote from: charles binns on December 10, 2013, 01:48:47 PM

Quote from: Verian on December 10, 2013, 08:38:31 AM
50 shades of grey - It's about film developing I think

(sorry, really really sorry, couldn't help myself)

Try 50 Sheds of Grey. I think it's about darkrooms.

Nice work Charles

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gsgary · « **Reply #14 on:** December 10, 2013, 07:05:37 PM »

I would like, Paris Nocturne by Brassai or anything by Rene Burri

artobest · « **Reply #15 on:** December 10, 2013, 08:25:20 PM »

I've been a good boy this year:

http://philipjbrittan.com/blog/new-work/autumn-river/

http://www.paulgaffneyphotography.com/We-Make-the-Path-by-Walking

http://www.thamesandhudson.com/Sergio_Larrain/9780500544280

Paul Mitchell · « **Reply #16 on:** December 11, 2013, 10:34:28 AM »

I already have mine!

I met up with my good friends Tony & Eva Worobiec at the weekend. About 10 years ago they published a book called 'Ghosts in the Wilderness - Abandoned America' which is now sadly out of print otherwise I would have had a copy adorning my bookshelf. They had a call from their publisher a few weeks ago saying that they had found a few copies languishing in their archives and would they like them. After a bit of haggling I am now the proud owner of a brand new copy! For those who are not aware of this book I urge you to seek out a copy as it is a seminal piece of work that is becoming more collectable as every year passes.

Paul

Late Developer · « **Reply #17 on:** December 11, 2013, 12:50:56 PM »

Quote from: Paul Mitchell on December 11, 2013, 10:34:28 AM

I already have mine!

I met up with my good friends Tony & Eva Worobiec at the weekend. About 10 years ago they published a book called 'Ghosts in the Wilderness - Abandoned America' which is now sadly out of print otherwise I would have had a copy adorning my bookshelf. They had a call from their publisher a few weeks ago saying that they had found a few copies languishing in their archives and would they like them. After a bit of haggling I am now the proud owner of a brand new copy! For those who are not aware of this book I urge you to seek out a copy as it is a seminal piece of work that is becoming more collectable as every year passes.

Paul

I've taken your advice. I don't know Tony or Eva but I've seen some of their work previously. Given that we've recently returned from Route 66 and have a desire to return to explore some of the lesser known "abandoned" places in the USA, this should be a great read.

You weren't kidding about the prices!! I've gone for a "very good" option off Amazon that's being shipped in from USA - hopefully some time between 20th December 2013 and mid-January 2014.

Paul.

Jeff Warden · « **Reply #18 on:** December 11, 2013, 06:09:05 PM »

Hi Becky,

I don't have any photo gear or books on the list this year, but these three have been read more than the others in '13. I might have added the recent Vivian Meier too, but really these three are it.

Jeff

LEAFotography · « **Reply #19 on:** December 11, 2013, 07:01:21 PM »

We have a one gift from all the family thing going on, so I'm hoping for Yann Arthus-Bertrand's Earth from Space, and I've been a good boy (in the main)

astrobeck · « **Reply #20 on:** December 11, 2013, 09:40:01 PM »

Quote from: Jeff Warden on December 11, 2013, 06:09:05 PM

Hi Becky,

I don't have any photo gear or books on the list this year, but these three have been read more than the others in '13. I might have added the recent Vivian Meier too, but really these three are it.

Jeff

I'm hoping for the "here far away" one. It was sugessted earlier and it fits my state of mind in photography right now. Thanks!

gsgary · « **Reply #21 on:** December 12, 2013, 07:45:31 AM »

Just got Wounded by Brian Adams this morning for my birthday had a quick look seems good

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FrankE · « **Reply #22 on:** December 18, 2013, 01:55:09 AM »

well I purchased my Christmas present (to me) book today
the Stephen Bulger Gallery, here in Toronto, was having their 50% off sale this week so I went to browse
purchased Bruce Davidson's "England & Scotland 1960"
what a wonderful book, what a wonderful photographer
street photography has certainly changed since those days

Late Developer · « **Reply #23 on:** December 23, 2013, 12:10:13 AM »

Woo-hoooo!! Managed to get a pristine, new and shrunk wrapped hardback copy of "Here Far Away" for £27 including postage. Absolutely delighted.

Andrej K · « **Reply #24 on:** December 23, 2013, 06:18:35 AM »

Quote from: Late Developer on December 23, 2013, 12:10:13 AM

Woo-hoooo!! Managed to get a pristine, new and shrunk wrapped hardback copy of "Here Far Away" for £27 including postage. Absolutely delighted.

Congrats, Paul. It's a beautiful book - and your's was a steal. I bought an italian edition for even less a few months back,but it was then a quarter of the price of the few remaining english exanokes from the first printing.

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gsgary · « **Reply #25 on:** December 23, 2013, 07:37:00 AM »

Here's a book i highly recommend http://www.amazon.co.uk/Denis-Thorpe-On-Home-Ground/dp/1902970152