November 26, 2016
Book review: Nicaragua – June 1978-July 1979 by Susan Meiselas
In this republished work by Susan Meiselas, a country in a state of transition comes under her sharp scrutiny. Oliver Atwell takes a look
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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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November 20, 2016
Book review: La Calle by Alex Webb
Magnum photographer Alex Webb presents a body of work taken in and around Mexico. Oliver Atwell finds images that deal in the blurred lines of genre
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November 16, 2016
Book review: Dark Heavens by Hamid Sardar
In this beautiful visual record, Hamid Sardar explores the customs and manners of Mongolia’s last nomadic tribes. Oliver Atwell goes on an astonishingly rich visual journey
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November 7, 2016
Book review: Edward Burtynsky – Essential Elements by William A Ewing
A volume on Edward Burtynsky’s work depicts the globalised economy and its impact on nature. Oliver Atwell looks at some grand-scale images
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November 4, 2016
Book review: The Teds by Chris Steele-Perkins
In this republished classic volume, Chris Steele-Perkins looks at the youth subculture movement of the Teddy Boys. Oliver Atwell gets ready for a riot
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September 27, 2016
Book review: Afghanistan Between Hope and Fear by Paula Bronstein
What happens when the world loses interest in Afghanistan? Paula Bronstein's new book is a poignant exploration of a country that lies in the grey area between hope and fear
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September 15, 2016
Book review: Rouge by Michael Kenna
Michael Kenna’s Rouge is a haunting study of large- scale industry fighting to stay alive in the face of economic decay. Oliver Atwell takes a look
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September 6, 2016
Book review: The Oxford Pictures 1968-1978 by Paddy Summerfield
Paddy Summerfield’s images of Oxford students are a nostalgic look at days gone by. Yet beneath them lies an uneasy melancholy, as Oliver Atwell finds out
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September 2, 2016
Book review: William Eggleston Portraits by Phillip Prodger
William Eggleston was able to magnify the mundane and make it quite extraordinary. In this book, Oliver Atwell finds the beauty in the everyday world
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August 24, 2016
Book review: Cindy Sherman: Imitation of Life by Philipp Kaiser
A new volume collects the images of Cindy Sherman and reveals a photographer fascinated by simulation and the cinematic impulse. Oliver Atwell takes a look inside.
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August 23, 2016
Book review: Looking for the Masters in Ricardo’s Golden Shoes by Catherine Balet with Ricardo Martinez Paz
A collaboration between a photographer and her muse led to a thorough reimagining of the history of photography. Oliver Atwell reviews the results.
