The Nature of Photographs

A Primer

Stephen Shore author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Phaidon Press Ltd

Published:26th Jun '10

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The Nature of Photographs is an essential primer of how to look at and understand photographs, by one of the world's most influential photographers, Stephen Shore. In this book, Shore explores ways of understanding photographs from all periods and all types - from iconic images to found photographs, from negatives to digital files. This books serves as an indispensable tool for students, teachers and everyone who wants to take better pictures or learn to look at them in a more informed way.

"This book has the power to transform the way you view, and understand, photographic prints forever."—Black & White Photography

"Intelligently written and beautifully composed... Insightful..."—Digital Photographer

"A lucid, perceptive and thought-provoking book."—Exit

"The Nature of Photographs is stuffed with gorgeous prints, from classic images to contemporary pieces."—Boston Phoenix

"A beautiful art photography book that will be the last textbook you need on the subject."—Tokion

ISBN: 9780714859040

Dimensions: 245mm x 210mm x 12mm

Weight: 604g

136 pages