Bloom [Hardcover]

Paul Solberg (Author), Christopher Makos (Editor), Ralph Pucci (Preface)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 15, 2005

New photographer captures flowers, some rare and some common, in a new and compellingly modern way.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Paul Solberg is the most modern photographer in America." - Christopher Makos"

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MINNEAPOLIS OBSERVER, Sharon Parker, December 3, 2005

BLOOM by Paul Solberg [is] a gorgeous book of the most exquisite photographs of flowers, all taken in a stark studio setting, thus accentuating their unique details.

NORTH SHORE NEWS, "Inspiration for the garden," Terry Peters, October 26, 2005

Flowers are the glorious mixture of clour and form that is nature's gift.

The arrival of a flower's bloom is the most anticipated peak moment of its life. To capture that highlight requires a degree of patience that escapes most people.

By taking the photographs for this book in this confines of the studio, Paul Solberg has freed the flowers of the competion that normally occurs in the garden. Able to stand alone, away from other plants and even their own leafy support, the flowers are allowed to capture your entire attention. With a clean white background and high-key lighting Solberg focues on the beauty of the individual flower, its shape and colour that define it. Each page brings another revelation of beauty. Each photograph another example of what can happen when art and nature are brought together.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Glitterati (October 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976585138
• ISBN-13: 978-0976585138
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,102,183 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, November 1, 2005

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A Hulda "Ahulda" (NY, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bloom (Hardcover)

I find every picture captivating in detail, contrast, simplicity, uniqueness. Every time I page through the book I notice more and experience different emotions. To me, this is an artist who has reached me. This is a gift I am sharing with my friends!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bloom shows flowers in a new light., October 18, 2005

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Adam Sirak - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bloom (Hardcover)

I really didnt think any more could be said on the subject of flowers but this work really shines in the spirit of Bleckner and O'keffe. Whats extraordinary to me about these photos is that Solberg was able to capture some beautiful parallels between some of nature's smallest and most fragile creations to those that are vast and indestuctible-- namely Nebullas or deep space images, which is what the compositions remind me of. In short, an incredible effort by an photographer to keep your eye on.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Flowers Like You Have Never Seen Them Before !!, October 10, 2005

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LB (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bloom (Hardcover)

Bloom is like a meditation on flowers. Solberg's photographs make you look at blossoms in a whole new way, purely and without disraction, so you can absorb the essence of the flower and marvel in Mother Nature's handiwork. This is a beautiful book that will you will want to pick up time and time again to inspire you to notice the wonders and beauty in the natural world around you.