- Hardcover: 304 pages
- Publisher: Pluto Press (1 Jan 1987)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0906495687
- ISBN-13: 978-0906495681
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,145,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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One of the most eloquent accounts of photography written in collaboration with the Swiss photographer Jean Mohr and illustrated by both Jean Mohr's work and notable examples of photography throughout the Twentieth Century. This publication ties in with the BBC's televising of a four part series.
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There are no photographs which can be denied. All photographs have the status of fact. What is to be examined is in what way photography can and cannot give meaning to facts." With these words, two of our most thoughtful and eloquent interrogators of the visual offer a singular meditation on the ambiguities of what is seemingly our most straightforward art form.
As constructed by John Berger and the renowned Swiss photographer Jean Mohr, that theory includes images as well as words; not only analysis, but anecdote and memoir. Another Way of Telling explores the tension between the photographer and the photographed, between the picture and its viewers, between the filmed moment and the memories that it so resembles. Combining the moral vision of the critic and the practical engagement of the photographer, Berger and Mohr have produced a work that expands the frontiers of criticism first charged by Walter Benjamin, Roland Barthes, and Susan Sontag.
"One of the world's most influential art, critics ... Berger sees clearly with fresh surprise yet profound understanding." -- Washington Times --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Format:Paperback
I stumbled across this wonderful gem of a book over 15 years and it took me this long to find a decent copy. It was well worth the wait, a book filled with fascinating (not beautiful, but irresistible) images, and thought provoking text. I can think of nothing else like this. A charming and unique collaboration.
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a great photograpy book
6 Oct 2011
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this is a beautiful book. if you like artistic black and white photgraphy then check this book out. i had to buy for a b&w photograpy class in college but i am so glad we had to buy it. its also a fun coffee table book. there are some amazing photos in here and some good inspiration for the aspiring photographer.
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John Berger does it again!
13 April 2000
Format:Paperback
Berger's theories in this book are very complex but he supports his ideas well. The novel is structured in a very opinionated way. I feel that if he had been less critical about other artists then the book would have been more engaging. Berger is over-confident in his abilities of perception. He tries to engage the reader to deep in his thoughts. It makes it more confusing. Another strange book to read of his is Ways of Seeing. It has a good meaning however I don't like the unpleasent images. John Berger is a very "weird" & unique author.
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