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Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb on Street Photography and the Poetic Image

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Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb on Street Photography and the Poetic Image offers an intimate exploration into the art of street photography through the eyes of two acclaimed colour photographers. This installment of The Photography Workshop Series combines the Webbs’ photographs and writings, alongside work from others, to reveal their artistic processes and philosophies. Topics range from perceiving the world through a camera to constructing a cohesive yet intuitive body of work. The volume features an introduction by Teju Cole, an award-winning novelist and student of the Webbs.
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This work is ideal for photographers seeking deeper insight into street photography and those interested in the poetic potential of images. It will also appeal to readers curious about the creative process behind celebrated photographic works.

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Distills the worlds top photographers' creative approaches, teachings, and insights on photography. In this book, the authors offer their expert insight into street photography and the poetic image.

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In this installment of The Photography Workshop Series, internationally acclaimed colour photographers Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb offer their expert insight into street photography and the poetic image. Through words and photographs—their own and others'—they invite the reader into the heart of their artistic processes.

Aperture Foundation works with the world's top photographers to distil their creative approaches to, teachings on, and insights into photography—offering the workshop experience in a book. Our goal is to inspire photographers at all levels who wish to improve their work, as well as readers interested in deepening their understanding of the art of photography. Each volume is introduced by a well-known student of the featured photographer.

In this volume, the Webbs share their thoughts about a wide range of practical and philosophical issues, from questions about seeing and being in the world with a camera, to how to shape a complete body of work in a way that's both structured and intuitive. Award-winning novelist Teju Cole, a student of the Webbs, provides the introduction.

Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb on Street Photography and the Poetic Image is designed to aid aspiring photographers in finding their own approach to street photography, offering guidance and inspiration from two experienced practitioners in the field.

Series: The Photography Workshop Series

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  • Alex Webb and Rebecca Norris Webb on Street Photography and the Poetic Image
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Eye Magazine praises the book as feeling more like a monograph with expansive captions than a typical how-to guide. Photo Life recommends it for creative inspiration, noting a desire to revisit the book. PDN highlights the series’ accessibility and its ability to inspire new ways of thinking and seeing for photographers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781597112574

Publisher: Aperture

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 May 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Aperture

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 540g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Alex Webb’s photographs have appeared in a wide range of publications, including the NewYork Times Magazine, Life, Stern and National Geographic, and have been exhibited internationally. He is a recipient of the Leica Medal of Excellence (2000) and the Premio Internacional de Fotografia Alcobendas (2009), and has been a member of Magnum Photos since 1976. Rebecca Norris Webb, is married to Alex Webb and has published three photography books: The Glass Between Us, Violet Isle: A Duet of Photographs from Cuba (with Alex Webb) and My Dakota.

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