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Street Photography Now [Hardcover]

Sophie Howarth (Author), Stephen McLaren (Author)
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October 15, 2010

The first substantial survey of international street photography since the late 1980s.

For the last twenty years the candid photography of life in public has been mostly underground but secretly flourishing, stimulated by the wide availability of digital cameras, a profusion of photoblogs, and new self-publishing opportunities.

Street Photography Now showcases the work of forty-six image-makers who are notable for their candid depictions of life on the streets and in the subway, in shopping malls and movie theaters, on beaches and in parks. Four thought-provoking essays put the work into the wider context of what has gone before, while quotes from the photographers expand and illuminate their work and draw attention to their influences and ways of working.

Included are luminaries such as Magnum grandmasters Bruce Gilden, Martin Parr, and Alex Webb, as well as an international group of emerging photographers whose views of New York or Tokyo, Mumbai or Bournemouth, Istanbul or Dakar, all record moments in time that will never be repeated. 200 color and 60 black-and-white photographs


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“Somehow the most compelling street photography remains the kind that allows us to imagine ourselves wandering into the frame.” (Wall Street Journal ) --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Sophie Howarth was previously Curator of Public Programmes at Tate Modern, London. With Stephen McLaren, she co-curated Onto the Streets, a 2006 British Council exhibition of work by contemporary London street photographers.

Stephen McLaren is a photographer and curator who conducts street photography workshops in London.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Thames & Hudson (October 15, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0500543933
  • ISBN-13: 978-0500543931
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 9.4 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #744,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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25 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Overview of Current Practices, October 2, 2010
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Street Photography Now provides terrific insights into the minds of 46 street photographers from around the world. In form, it is a coffee table book, but that term is far too limiting.

Each photographer receives about 4 or 5 pages of coverage. Many of the photographs exhibit great humor. Some of the photographs exhibit clear signs of pre-visualization, so if you've heard the terms but don't quite get it, you might get some guidance through the examples offered here.

The short essay that accompanies each photographer's work provides insights into the photographer's aesthetics--why they do it and what they are trying to accomplish. There also are several longer essays scattered throughout the book. The book is obviously not intended as a "how to" manual, but anyone who roams the streets looking for photo opportunities will find some ideas to experiment with.

As far as quality, the color reproduction and printing are excellent, as is the layout. A lot of thought and planning went into assembling this book. In short, this book is a must for any street photographer or anyone else who enjoys the aesthetics of street photography.

I may have to wait a long-time, but I hope the authors consider doing a second volume. Better yet would be an annual survey, as in Street Photography 2011.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring examples of street photography, April 19, 2011
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Anyone who's tried street photography will know that its probably the hardest photographic genre to do well. Thousands of pictures may result in only one or two keepers. This excellent book is full of wonderful examples of photos that work well. An inspiration!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book. Great Photos, Interesting text, April 9, 2011
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f you have any interest in Street Photography, either as a practitioner, or as someone who is interested in it as an art form, you owe it to yourself to get this book. The photographs are first rate, and the interviews are all interesting and thought provoking. I highly recommend it.

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