What inspiring photography book did you read or buy recently?

[HiHoSilver]

Just a follow-up on the honorable Colonel's recommendation of Margaret Bourke-White books. I got my first look at 'Moments in History'. Holy Shiznitz! The first few pages are a bio on MBW, the rest are just the images from distinct periods. 'Interesting that her industrial & journo interest started as a reaction AGAINST Weston or Steiglitz' push to establish photo as fine art.

Images are incredible. She has several portraits, but to my tastes - her shot of the Russian priest is the finest portrait I've ever seen. I love Yusef Karsch's portraits, though I prefer the less formal - more personal portraits of HCBresson. MBW's shot is just a master's work.

As you might guess - I'll be paying attention when the good Colonel makes other recommendations.

 

[HiHoSilver]

Naturally, the little screen doesn't hit hard - compared to a print, but I found the image on the Gettyimages site.
http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/closeup-portrait-of-a-russian-orthodox-priest-news-photo/50871685

 

[lauffray]

Kavkaz by Thomas Dworzak

 

[Black Dog]

Re. Saul Leiter-The Photographers' Gallery in London, England [home of Dangermouse...] are putting on a tetrospective of his work. Excellent!

 

[Black Dog]

Approaching Photography by Paul Hill [new edition].

 

[Wayne]

The World of Lith Printing: The Best of Traditional Darkroom and D****** Lith Printing Techniques

 

[TheToadMen]

The World of Lith Printing: The Best of Traditional Darkroom and D****** Lith Printing Techniques

If you've finished it, please send it to me.
I would like to read this one too, but it is sold out.

 

[Wayne]

If you've finished it, please send it to me.
I would like to read this one too, but it is sold out.

I got it through interlibrary loan. I actually meant to get

Master Photographer's Lith Printing Course: A Definitive Guide

but didn't realize he had 2 books on lith. I've now requested that one.

 

[mooseontheloose]

Both of Rudman's lith printing books are worthwhile reads (although the first has much more practical information, even if most of the papers used in the examples are gone). I probably reference those two books more than any other (plus Tim's The Photographer's Master Printing Course).

Naturally, it should come to no surprise that my latest great read was Iceland: An Uneasy Calm, by Tim Rudman. Great photos and I have one of them hanging on my wall!

 

[TheToadMen]

Both of Rudman's lith printing books are worthwhile reads (although the first has much more practical information, even if most of the papers used in the examples are gone). I probably reference those two books more than any other (plus Tim's The Photographer's Master Printing Course).

Naturally, it should come to no surprise that my latest great read was Iceland: An Uneasy Calm, by Tim Rudman. Great photos and I have one of them hanging on my wall!

I haven't seen the book Iceland yet, but I saw some of the images from that book - and they look great.
I somehow have now two copies of the Master Photographer's Lith Printing Course: A Definitive Guide.
I'm not gonna sell it for these absurd prices like on Ebay, but maybe I can trade it for some other book, like:
The Photographer's Toning Book: The Definitive Guide, by Tim Rudman?

 

[CropDusterMan]

Stephen Shore: Uncommon Places

 

[Black Dog]

I'd love to get my hands on a copy of 'Sleeping By The Mississipi' by Alec Soth....hmmm maybe I can manage with just the one kidney...

 

[CMoore]

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316754684/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

AND.....

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486235858/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[destroya]

Ansel Adams making of 40 photos and Morris Germains Darkroom handbook and formulary. bought both in great condition at my local used book store for $12. gotta get back there soon.

 

[TheToadMen]

Ansel Adams making of 40 photos and Morris Germains Darkroom handbook and formulary. bought both in great condition at my local used book store for $12. gotta get back there soon.

That's a very good find! The Adams book is a good read. I liked it a lot.

 

[Black Dog]

Josef Hoflehner Retrospective 1975-2015-a fantastic book, beautifully printed, like a blend of Robert Adams, Robert Frank and Michael Kenna. This one'll keep me busy for a while.

 

[guangong]

A book by one of my best friends：penn station by louis stettner. Photos taken in the deepest bowels of penn station in nyc when tri-x was about 200 asa.

 

[ColColt]

"Dear Fatherland, Rest Quietly" by Margaret Bourke-White". Her written and photographic account of Germany during WWII and the aftermath. Another excellent book by one of Life magazines finest.

 

[CMoore]

Yeah...Wow...she was a singular individual and a force to be reckoned with.
It is very essay to admire people that have had extra-ordinary lives.
There is no denying their talent and hard work, but there is no substitute for being blessed with Graceful Timing..... stumbling into a situation at the right time.

 

[doughowk]

Received yesterday the TOP special book sale. The books, all edited by Keith Davis, include:
"The Passionate Observer: photographs by Carl Van Vechten"
"Clarence John Laughlin: Visionary Photographer"
"The Photographs of Dorothea Lange"
"George N. Barnard: photographer of Sherman's campaign"
"Todd Webb: photographs of New York and Paris 1945=1960" [an early order bonus]
Even for being an amateur, Van Vechten's portraits of well-know celebrities are exceptional.
Barnard's wet-plate images of the South during the Civil War are iconic.

Highly recommend TOP's special sale for some great books at a very reasonable price
http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/2016/06/clarence-john-laughlin.html