April 17, 2025
Lake, land and sea – how I photographed 11,000km of Britain’s coastline
Quintin Lake, who is speaking at our forthcoming Festival of Outdoor Photography, talks about his epic photo walk around the entire UK coastline
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Photography books
Our in-depth reviews of the latest photography books, covering everything from landscape and travel photography, to portraiture and street photography. We also take a look at books from photographers that have had a real impact, exploring their careers and portfolios.
If you’re looking for inspiration, take a look at our round up of the best photography books selected by Martin Parr, the best photography books selected by us, or take a look at photography books featuring the works of Fred Herzog, William Eggleston or Cindy Sherman.
Did you know Amateur Photographer publish books? Have a look at our Improve Your Photography series!
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December 31, 2024
Streets of America – Chris Porsz Interview – You make your own luck
The newest book from street photographer Chris Porsz was a real labour of love, across thousands of miles and many hours of walking. Amy Davies finds out more.
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December 15, 2024
Best Books of the Year 2024
We’ve been spoiled for choice with fantastic photography books this year. Amy Davies selects some of the best that have featured here in AP in 2024
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October 26, 2024
The best landscape photography books for inspiration
Give your shelves and coffee table some class with AP's picks of the best landscape photography books to buy, selected by Amy Davies.
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December 13, 2023
Best photography books of 2023
Amy Davies looks at the best photography books as featured in Amateur Photographer so you can find some inspirational reading
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August 18, 2023
Out of the Ordinary: the life and work of Roger Bamber
Roger Bamber’s 50-year career spanned everything from the Falklands War to Live Aid, but it was in his home city that he found most of his inspiration, as Ailsa McWhinnie discovers.
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January 27, 2023
Alternative landscape photography tips – see in a new light
Tracy Calder explores the book This Pleasant Land: New Photography of the British Landscape and shares guidance on alternative approaches to landscape photography.
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January 25, 2023
Face Time: history of portrait photography book reviewed
Philip Prodger’s book Face Time explores the photographic history of the portrait. He tells Amy Davies all about this enduring subject
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January 16, 2023
Best women photographers: an alternative history of photography
Setting out to produce an alternative history of photography was always going to be a challenge, but the team behind A World History of Women Photographers have managed it extremely well, Tracy Calder reports.
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November 8, 2022
New Brian May stereo photography book is here
Stereoscopy is Good For You: Life in 3D is a collection of stereo photography taken by people all over the world throughout the pandemic.
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October 2, 2022
New book explores how photography has shaped British identity
Author Gerry Badger talks to us about his new book, the history of documentary photography after 1945, and its role in British society.
