Searchings [Hardcover]

Barbara Bordnick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2002

With the words of the great English poet in mind, contemporary photographer Barbara Bordnick has embarked on her own intimate reading of Nature, one that reveals the world of flowers to possess an abundance of secrets in the form of shapes, textures, and colors of deep and mesmerizing allure. Once smitten, Bordnick confesses, "I became enveloped and absorbed by the indescribable color, the surprising twists, the curls, and the artful reaches of their bodies - their secret landscape." Indeed we see that close up, a flower, or even just a detail of one, has an almost mystical power to consume one's attention and imagination. As small and as contained as they are, their unique combinations of textures, patterns, and colors reflect a vast, inviting universe - one filled with moments of intimate encounter, where something eternal feels glimpsed. Searchings is one photographer's personal journey to record these moments. With each of her images, Bordnick quietly underscores the unlimited nature and form of flowers, while celebrating their unique and exquisite beauty.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Barbara Bordnick is an internationally renowned fashion and portrait photographer whose work has been published in major magazines including Harper's Bazaar, Life, Vogue Francais, The New York Times Magazine, and GEO. She has had one-woman shows in the U.S. and Europe, and her work has been included in exhibitions around the world. Ms. Bordnick's photographs are in the permanent collections of The International Center of Photography, The Portland Museum of Art, The Polaroid Collection, and The George Eastman House as well as in many private collections. She is a widely sought-after teacher and lecturer who lives in New York City.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Welcome Books; First edition (September 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0941807746
• ISBN-13: 978-0941807746
• Product Dimensions: 14.4 x 9.6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,280,141 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable Beauty, April 17, 2003

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"kahunah" (Chester, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Searchings (Hardcover)

This book by Barbara Bordnick is the most extraordinary work of photography I, as well as the other members of my family, have ever seen. The pictures absolutely defy description. It is truly remarkable artwork by an obviously remarkable photographer. This is a "must" gift for any friend or family member.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking, March 28, 2003

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"sblau924" (New York, New York United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Searchings (Hardcover)

This book defies description...one must buy it to truly understand what flowers can mean in all of their various contexts. I've given the book to my family and friends and received very similiar responses....WOW. Even a 5 year old little girl named Sofia wants to buy one to give to her teacher as a gift at the end of the school year. She thinks it is the most beautiful book she has ever seen in "her whole life". You must have this book on your coffee table!

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent Beauty, January 31, 2003

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"kahunah" (Chester, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Searchings (Hardcover)

I purchased Barbara Bordnick's book as a gift for a family member. The book is absolutely breathtaking in its beauty and presentation of flowers in photographs. It is hard to believe you are looking at photographs and not paintings. I strongly recommend this book particularly as a gift for a family member or loved one. The price for a book of this quality is quite attractive.