{"title":"Shirley Read","description":"\u003cp\u003eShirley Read offers insightful explorations into the world of visual culture, with a particular focus on photography as both an art form and a tool for research. Her works delve into the interplay between image and meaning, revealing the nuances of photographic practice within a broader cultural context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful, well-researched texts that bridge creative expression and academic inquiry, making her writing essential for those interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e and the critical study of visual media.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"photographers-and-research-by-mike-simmons-9781138844315","title":"Photographers and Research","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ground-breaking book situates research at the heart of photographic practice, asking the key question: What does research mean for photographers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIlluminating the nature and scope of research and its practical application to photography, the book explores how research provides a critical framework to help develop awareness, extend subject knowledge, and inform the development of photographic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe authors consider research as integral to the creative process and, through interviews with leading photographers, explore how photographers have embedded research strategies into their creative practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographers and Research\u003c\/em\u003e by Mike Simmons and Shirley Read provides valuable insights into how research can enhance and inform photographic practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607367631084,"sku":"9781138844315","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138844315-photographers-and-research.jpg?v=1778162572"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/shirley-read.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}