Lenswork Magazine - Special Price for new Subscriptions

jp80874 · Dec 1, 2009

Just in case you didn’t see, Lenswork has a special running for NEW subscriptions at US$24.50 a year, six issues - USA. No affiliation except someone who has enjoyed many a good issue previously and just signed up for next year.

John Powers

Chazzy · Dec 1, 2009

If Lenswork weren't so damned small, I would be interested. I just hate tiny images.

jp80874 · Dec 1, 2009

Chazzy said:
If Lenswork weren't so damned small, I would be interested. I just hate tiny images.

Hurry, Hurry.
For an extra five dollars they will send you a magnifying glass.

John Powers

nate.m · Dec 1, 2009

Thanks for the heads up John! That's a great price!

36cm2 · Dec 1, 2009

I never understood why loyal readers should get the shaft.

mikeg · Dec 2, 2009

I keep on thinking that I should subscribe but the postage to the UK is a killer. $39 extra.

Mike

Laurent · Dec 2, 2009

mikeg said:
I keep on thinking that I should subscribe but the postage to the UK is a killer. $39 extra.

Mike

I decided to byte the bullet and, compared to what's available in France, Lenswork is waaaaaayyyy beyond ! Even with the premium, it's still worth the price.

I may have learnt more on what really matters in photography in Lenswork than any other media ( don't flame me, I learnt a lot on APUG and other ways, but the craft is one thing, and the process to really express what I need to express is another. It took me years to discover this, and even though Lenswork has images (pretty darn good, IMO), the best value for me is in the text)

jp80874 · Dec 2, 2009

Laurent said:
I may have learnt more on what really matters in photography in Lenswork than any other media ( don't flame me, I learnt a lot on APUG and other ways, but the craft is one thing, and the process to really express what I need to express is another. It took me years to discover this, and even though Lenswork has images (pretty darn good, IMO), the best value for me is in the text)

Isn't it wonderful that you are continuing to learn from any source? My wife is a teacher of six year olds and tells me we all learn in different ways. I remind her that many people after a certain age do not learn at all. We meet them daily. I have taken sixteen photography related college courses in my retirement 40-45 years after I graduated from college the first time. I find it exciting.

Have you looked into the extended version on CD. I have not checked Lensworks overseas price structure, but I would think that would lighten the postage and give you more of the interviews or what appears partially in text in the magazine.

John Powers

Laurent · Dec 2, 2009

jp80874 said:
Isn't it wonderful that you are continuing to learn from any source?

I'm an IT consultant and also a trainer for software, and I've been amazed how much I can learn on a subject I know by heart (I'm using some soft since 10 years) by complete newbies...

jp80874 said:
Have you looked into the extended version on CD. I have not checked Lensworks overseas price structure, but I would think that would lighten the postage and give you more of the interviews or what appears partially in text in the magazine.

I'm still thinking about it, but find that I spend too much time in front of my PC. I have the CD for the 56 first back issues, and I still have to go through the whole set.

Shawn Dougherty · Dec 2, 2009

Chazzy said:
If Lenswork weren't so damned small, I would be interested. I just hate tiny images.

Really? To each his own of course but I'd say it's the mostly finely printed black and white magazine going, certainly at it's price level. Might be worth taking a "closer" look. =) Of course this is coming from a fellow who loves 2 - 1/4 contacts prints.....

Ian David · Dec 2, 2009

I've been a subscriber for about 5 years and still enjoy Lenswork. It is a very nice-looking magazine.

Ian

Chazzy · Dec 2, 2009

Shawn Dougherty said:
Really? To each his own of course but I'd say it's the mostly finely printed black and white magazine going, certainly at it's price level. Might be worth taking a "closer" look. =) Of course this is coming from a fellow who loves 2 - 1/4 contacts prints.....

I know that the magazine is well printed and that the content is excellent. I simply don't like the size, and I won't subscribe to it.

jp80874 · Dec 2, 2009

Shawn Dougherty said:
Really? To each his own of course but I'd say it's the mostly finely printed black and white magazine going, certainly at it's price level. Might be worth taking a "closer" look. =) Of course this is coming from a fellow who loves 2 - 1/4 contacts prints.....

And I have one of those contact prints and it is beautiful. Thank you Shawn.

John

jovo · Dec 2, 2009

I've looked at the offer on LensWork's site, and the three year sub is a remarkable savings if you've got the hundred bucks or so. (BTW, Am I mistaken, or did I see some color work in the advert for the print magazine? Not that that would be a bad thing, but it would be a major departure for sure.)

I stopped subscribing a few years ago because the price was just too steep for issues that I sometimes had absolutely no interest in, and the news stand availability was eliminated for purchase on a per issue basis as an alternative. I may consider resubscribing now that there's a better deal. OTOH, the PDF version is just one more on-line, transmitted light set of images that don't have the power and presence of actual prints, or the high quality magazine reproduction that LensWork is known for, so that'll be out in any case.

Bob Carnie · Dec 2, 2009

John that is why I respect you, 16 courses keep on going , learning is a wonderful thing.

jp80874 said:
Isn't it wonderful that you are continuing to learn from any source? My wife is a teacher of six year olds and tells me we all learn in different ways. I remind her that many people after a certain age do not learn at all. We meet them daily. I have taken sixteen photography related college courses in my retirement 40-45 years after I graduated from college the first time. I find it exciting.

Have you looked into the extended version on CD. I have not checked Lensworks overseas price structure, but I would think that would lighten the postage and give you more of the interviews or what appears partially in text in the magazine.

John Powers

jp80874 · Dec 2, 2009

Bob Carnie said:
John that is why I respect you, 16 courses keep on going , learning is a wonderful thing.

Thank you Sir. It is a GREAT pleasure to know that a man I admire and whose work is beyond my dreams, has respect for me.

John

Shawn Dougherty · Dec 2, 2009

Bob Carnie said:
John that is why I respect you, 16 courses keep on going , learning is a wonderful thing.

Yes, John truly is an inspiration - always learning, reworking things and every time I see his photographs they are better than the last time. The man is always improving his already lovely work, generously hosting and inspiring others.

And thanks for the heads up about the Lenswork discount. I used to pick and choose issues off the stand but my local book stores are no longer carrying it. Time to pony up. Shawn

jp80874 · Dec 2, 2009

Shawn Dougherty said:
Yes, John truly is an inspiration

Wow. Thank you Shawn. It is your work that I really admire.

I have to tell you that we have been exploring some of the ledges in the parks around here in our NE Ohio bi-monthly gatherings, places where I cant wheel my 7x17 in the baby jogger. One weekend at age 69 I said I just dont think I can go along with you youngsters and your snap shot cameras. Shawn looked at me and said if you will carry my 4x5, I will carry your 7x17. That is friendship guys.

John Powers

Bob Carnie · Dec 3, 2009

John
That series of work you showed in Michigan was first rate, I can only imagine the print quality you are getting now.
One of the secrets to good printing is practice , practice and practice. I am in a good position that printing is how I survive.
I look forward to the day that I can spend dedicated time to work falls into my personal tastes.
Sandy King taught me something about time to ones process this past summer.
The first APUG conference was at my shop and I met a lot of people, John Powers as well. We had a gallery show that was Instructors room and as well as attendees .
I remember Sandy's work that was exhibited and though I liked the work , I was more moved by silver prints on display. This summer I took a carbon course with Sandy and quite frankly he blew my mind with his portfolio, I was shocked and moved at the same time. The prints were IMHO the best I have ever seen and I asked him how was this possible as I did not have the same impression the first time he showed me his work.

His answer was that since he retired from his day job he had the time to properly concentrate on his work and process.
He is constantly photographing, processing and printing and I believe this is one of the routes to success.. practice practice practice

jp80874 · Dec 3, 2009

Bob Carnie said:
John
That series of work you showed in Michigan was first rate, I can only imagine the print quality you are getting now.... the routes to success.. practice practice practice

Thanks Bob.

That is high praise coming from the top of the pack.

There sure have been some nice things come my way from you and Shawn in a thread I started on Lenswork subscriptions.

John

Frank Bunnik · Dec 3, 2009

I have seen the offer and I have been tempted several times to subscribe. However, the huge shipping costs to the Netherlands have held me back so far. I did not know it was a small magazine. Can someone inform me of the size and the amount of pages of the magazine?

jp80874 · Dec 3, 2009

Frank,

I have pulled a random two year old issue off my shelf of 21 issues. All issues are the same size paper stock and appear to have the same number of pages. This one is 96 pages not including the covers and is printed on 7 inch x 8.5 inch (height) stock. That would be 17.8CM x 21.5CM. Most pictures in this issue are vertical format 11.8CM x 17.8CM. There is one horizontal that crosses the spine or gutter and fills two pages. I personally do not like that practice, but as I say it is only done once here. The quality of printing is the best I have seen in a magazine. The selection of photographic work has always been excellent for me, but that of course depends on one's personal taste.

John

Frank Bunnik · Dec 4, 2009

Thanks, that does not sound too bad. A bit less high than my Nat. Geographics, same wide. The magazine is not for sale in the bookstore here in the Netherlands so I would have to subscribe.

jp80874 · Dec 4, 2009

Frank Bunnik said:
Thanks, that does not sound too bad. A bit less high than my Nat. Geographics, same wide. The magazine is not for sale in the bookstore here in the Netherlands so I would have to subscribe.

Frank,

Lenswork stopped selling their magazine at bookstores or news stands everywhere some time ago. They lost money selling them that way.

John

ymc226 · Dec 9, 2009

Are the pictures all done from a wet darkroom or are there digital photos as well?

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