American Surfaces [Paperback]

Stephen Shore (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 7, 2008

AMERICAN SURFACES is a highly influential body of work by a master photographer who helped establish colour photography as a legitimate medium of artistic expression. The book is comprised of a chronological sequence of photographs of vernacular America taken in the early 1970s, most of which are previously unpublished. These photographs have been widely exhibited and discussed throughout Europe and the United States. AMERICAN SURFACES is styled as a photo-diary of Shore's travels across America, bridging the gap between the road trip tradition of Walker Evans and Robert Frank and the fascination with the ordinary exhibited by Bernd and Hilla Becher and Martin Parr. This new paperback edition is a must-have for everyone interested in the history of twentieth-century photography, and it is perfect for art and photography students.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'fascinating' Metro, 27 March 2008 'One of the most remarkable, yet understated imagists of modern photography - Shore's skill at capturing mundane scenes and transforming them into crisp, fascinating images is unparalleled.' Gay Times, April 2008

About the Author

At the age of 17, STEPHEN SHORE (b. 1947) was a regular at Andy Warhol's Factory. By the age of 23 he became the first living photographer to have a one-man show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Shore is an unrivalled pioneer in his field, and his work has been exhibited in numerous museums worldwide and has influenced generations of photographers. In 1982 he was appointed Director of the Photography Program at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, where he is the Susan Weber Soros Professor in the Arts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Phaidon Press Inc.; 1St Edition edition (May 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0714848638
• ISBN-13: 978-0714848631
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.9 x 9.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #475,137 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Shore August 15, 2009

By W. Rosen

Format:Paperback

While I prefer Uncommon Places, this is still an outstanding collection of early color photography and road trip imagery. If you can find it pick up a copy of the hardcover edition which comes housed in an old fashioned Kodak style film bag.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, beautiful book! July 25, 2008

By D. Gillotte

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book looks great and has an incredible collection of photographs printed at actual size. Really nice addition to my library.