This book looks like a gem. I am so happy to discover new brilliant things through your newsletter! Can’t wait your visual journey from Denmark 🇩🇰 Happy New year !
I love Joel! His 1996 book, On This Site, is kind of an antecedent to this one. A beautiful and powerful project.
“Between 1993 and 1996, Joel Sternfeld photographed 50 infamous crime sites around the US. On This Site contains images of these unsettlingly normal places, ordinary landscapes left behind after tragedies, their hidden stories disturbingly invisible. Each photograph is accompanied by a text describing the crime that took place at the location.”
After subscribing and going back , reading your posts about photo books (I think I mentioned this in a previous comment) I have been going through my bookcase, and have found wonderful treasures I haven’t seen for years. One of them qualifies for my favorite; “Seasons Of Light”, Photographs and Stories By Peter Brown..I got it used and it was my happy place , full of inspiration for months on end..
“West of Last Chance” is another Peter Brown book, which has a brief passage from Robert Adams on the back sleeve..Again thank you for your posts and inspiration to revisit these books.
I‘ve found „seasons of light“ on his website and it looks really interesting. His books are rather difficult to find here in Germany, but I will keep looking out for them! Thank you so much for being here. And sharing thoughts and books with me. It really is appreciated.
Joel Sternfeld is a treasure. This book is anomaly among his others. And it moved me very deeply. I was thinking of it over the last several days. An unhoused man living in my neighbourhood passed away in his donated tent. I have been taking my own photos of the spot where he passed away. In imitation and in memory....
The care that David seemed to have for the world...it is indeed our loss. And it's hard to look at the world in 2023, the warmest year on record, and not think about all life David worked so hard to protect, and eventually gave his for.
Oh my. I have to think on this for a while. What a post, Susanne. What a story. What a book. It fills my heart in a way that is indescribable.
Andi, I am too, have so many feelings about this book. And that is why it was my favorite this year.
This book looks like a gem. I am so happy to discover new brilliant things through your newsletter! Can’t wait your visual journey from Denmark 🇩🇰 Happy New year !
Thank you so much for your kind words! I am happy to hear you enjoy my newsletter! Happy new year to you!
I love Joel! His 1996 book, On This Site, is kind of an antecedent to this one. A beautiful and powerful project.
“Between 1993 and 1996, Joel Sternfeld photographed 50 infamous crime sites around the US. On This Site contains images of these unsettlingly normal places, ordinary landscapes left behind after tragedies, their hidden stories disturbingly invisible. Each photograph is accompanied by a text describing the crime that took place at the location.”
Thank you for your comment, Rob. I don‘t own that book (yet), but is on my list ever since I bought „Our loss“. Joel really is a treasure!
Stunning, thank you for sharing 💕
Thank you for reading, Sydney!
After subscribing and going back , reading your posts about photo books (I think I mentioned this in a previous comment) I have been going through my bookcase, and have found wonderful treasures I haven’t seen for years. One of them qualifies for my favorite; “Seasons Of Light”, Photographs and Stories By Peter Brown..I got it used and it was my happy place , full of inspiration for months on end..
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing one of your favorites. I will have to check it out.
“West of Last Chance” is another Peter Brown book, which has a brief passage from Robert Adams on the back sleeve..Again thank you for your posts and inspiration to revisit these books.
I‘ve found „seasons of light“ on his website and it looks really interesting. His books are rather difficult to find here in Germany, but I will keep looking out for them! Thank you so much for being here. And sharing thoughts and books with me. It really is appreciated.
Hola , Es Un Gran Libro , Tanto Por Su Historia , Y Sus Fascinantes Fotografías. Un Saludo Y Feliz Navidad Y Próspero Año Nuevo 2024.
Thanks for writing so well about a Photobook I wasn’t aware of. I can see why it resonated for you this year.
In answer to your final question, the standout photobook for me this year was Monument by Trent Parke.
Thanks, Andrew! Trent Parke is on my list ever I saw you writing about it. It looks incredible.
Beautiful, thank you. Very fitting for year end reflection.
Thank you. Glad it resonated with you!
Joel Sternfeld is a treasure. This book is anomaly among his others. And it moved me very deeply. I was thinking of it over the last several days. An unhoused man living in my neighbourhood passed away in his donated tent. I have been taking my own photos of the spot where he passed away. In imitation and in memory....
Thank you for your comment! I like your project. What a wonderful idea.
a happy new year to you, yours and the photogenic dog! 🤗
Thank you! Wishing you the same. Greeting from Denmark!
Beautiful. I followed David's story when it happened, and was really moved by Sternfeld's photographs. David's husband was interviewed on Death, Sex and Money a few years ago. Here is the link if you want to listen: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/deathsexmoney/episodes/finding-meaning-after-my-husbands-public-death-death-sex-money
The care that David seemed to have for the world...it is indeed our loss. And it's hard to look at the world in 2023, the warmest year on record, and not think about all life David worked so hard to protect, and eventually gave his for.
Thank you, Zachary! I wasn‘t aware of that whole story until I‘ve this book. Thank you for the link, I will listen to it.