- Paperback: 272 pages
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson (30 April 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0500286620
- ISBN-13: 978-0500286623
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 257,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'A fascinating glimpse of what inspires those who make (rather than just take) pictures' --Metro
An essential insight into working methods,in the studio, on location and in the marketplace. If you're itching for Magnum membership, this is a great start' --Wallpaper*
'The perfect inspiration for budding photographers who want to get ahead ... essential ... invaluable' --i-D
'A photography-lover's dream' --GT
'Fantastic ... the frequently startling and provocative images collected in this book will definitely linger in the memory'
--The Gloss Magazine
'A must-read collection for aspiring photographers' --AXM
'A must-read' --Elle
'An indispensable account of photographers' working methods, from cropping pictures to what they look for in an image'
--The Daily Telegraph
An essential insight into working methods,in the studio, on location and in the marketplace. If you're itching for Magnum membership, this is a great start' --Wallpaper*
'The perfect inspiration for budding photographers who want to get ahead ... essential ... invaluable' --i-D
'A photography-lover's dream' --GT
'Fantastic ... the frequently startling and provocative images collected in this book will definitely linger in the memory'
--The Gloss Magazine
'A must-read collection for aspiring photographers' --AXM
'A must-read' --Elle
'An indispensable account of photographers' working methods, from cropping pictures to what they look for in an image'
--The Daily Telegraph
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Here is the first systematic attempt for beginners, students and professionals alike to find out how photographers of world stature approach their work, and what it is that makes them succeed. Unlike any other photography book to date, it uses in-depth interviews of established photographers from the fields of fashion, art, portraiture and documentary photography, as well as the new generation, but also of picture editors, curators and art book publishers in order to find out what they look for when choosing an image. Who are the makers and who are the takers? Readers can judge for themselves.
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I recommend this book to anyone who has somehow, in any way, to do with photography. The way the author gets intimate with the photographers and curators etc. is really captivating and different to anything I've read so far. The author, Anne-Celine Jaeger, knows a lot of details about the photographers, editors, gallery owners etc. and how to get even more fruity details out of them. Whether you want to know about what lighting Mary Ellen Mark uses in her pictures or whether William Eggleston had someone to talk to about his work when he first started doing pics (that's more my thing), you'll find it here. My favourite section is the one on newcomers in photography, because it shows how they find their own technique and how they came through. It gives people like me, who are still unseen and struggling and doubting their own work some hope. I also always wondered how to make it into New York Times Magazine, now I know...
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Image Makers, Image Takers contains all the questions I've always wanted to ask to photographers: influence, inspiration, technique, career path etc. It also includes some other aspects of the business (curators, picture editors...) which are usually ignored. It is very accessible and informative and it is a priceless insight into a photographer's mind. A fantastic guide to aspiring photographers, why wait so long to publish it!!!!!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I wish there were more books like this, a quiet modest curatorial approach, the author lets the photographers/professionals do the talking but structures it with appropriate questions. Well edited, beautifully illustrated, I keep picking it up. A broad collection of photographers are represented from commercial to documentary, this book teases out common themes and ways of working.
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Don't be fooled by the 1* reviews!
I think this book could be a valuable resource for many photographers, particularly someone trying to learn about the field as a whole whilst developing their own approach and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by J. J. Ryder
Disturbing
If naked children and fat men are your thing, by all means by this book. If like be you find that a little bit disgusting then don't waste your money.
Published 15 months ago by Matt
great book
Image Makers Image Takers is a great book. I bought it for my daughter who has just started on the photography path. Read more
Published 16 months ago by ohnafalby
Photo guide
Great for different angles and ideas - brill for those just getting into photography and wanting to experiment further
Published 18 months ago by Susan Robinson
Boring
I was disappointed by this book. I found that, with a few exceptions, the images ranged from at best ordinary to at worst downright weird or soulless, and some even of poor... Read more
Published on 5 May 2010 by Mr. N. Gott
Excellent study book
For anyone needing to write research maybe for a photography examination this is great stuff. Must Have
Published on 22 Jan 2010 by Anthony J. Bennett
Brilliant & Inspiring
I adore this book and whenever I need to be inspired or just read about my favorite subject I pick this book up, always by my bedside!
Published on 20 May 2009 by Lesley Ann
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