Customer Reviews

Guy Bourdin (Photofile)

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This is a real shame for those who admire Bourdins work. There are images in this book which are new to me and I'm sure many fans but they have run them across the folds so that its impossible to really view them. The essay is thoughtful and well done but what a pity the photographs were not respected by the designers of this small volume.

Having known Guy for many years, I find this thoughtful little volume to include a wide, rarely seen selection of his work. The editing is succinct, and It is nicely printed. The richness and depth of his photography is evident. It is a refreshing sample of Guy's perfected technic, his incredible humor, and his fantastic fantasy life.

I share the previous reviewer's sadness that most of the photos here are in between the pages, causing your eye to miss a segment of the work. Yet, there is no real way to avoid that error. The book, as all are in the Photofile series, is small. Increasing its size would increase the price. And it's cheap; I bought from Amazon and paid around eight dollars with "free" prime shipping. If you already know that you love Guy's work, then I would suggest spending extra for a bigger book. If you want a cheap introduction, as I did, this is the best deal.