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The Education of a Photographer
(Allworth Press, 2006)
ed. Steve Heller, Charles Traub
and Adam Bell

All images and text © Adam Bell, 2009

 


What does it mean to become a photographer in the twenty-first century? This thoughtful collection of essays illuminates the spirit of the people who make the indelible images of our times. Aspiring and professional photographers — especially those in arts programs throughout the United States—will appreciate the comprehensive vision of The Education of a Photographer. Classic writings from the twentieth century as well as the thoughts of the most influential talents working today, plus essays from designers, editors, and gallery owners, make this a compelling look at what drives and inspires photographers to create great work.

Contributors include: Lee Friedlander, Charlotte Cotton, Peter Galassi, Elisabeth Biondi, Stephen Shore, Leo Rubinfien, Vera Lutter, Wendell Berry, Tim Davis, Berenice Abbott, John Szarkowski, Shelley Rice, Irving Penn, Susan Meiselas, Larry Sultan, Dave Eggers, Peter MacGill, Aaron Siskind, Harry Callahan, Gregory Crewdson and many more.




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