This survey of the work of photographer Jeanloup Sieff covers 40 years of photography, encounters and memories. It collects together his major photographs, and shows how Sieff has left his mark on his generation, and how he continues to work in fashion, advertising and portraiture.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Hardcover
This book contains a magnificent collection of images from a career spanning forty years. The photos are all in black and white, accompanied by individual footnotes in addition to short 'snapshots' into the life of the photographer at the start of each decade. The topics covered range from portraiture and fashion to travel, in addition to personal photographs of JLS's immediate circle. His images are never ostentatious, and while he is a master of composition and technical control, his approach to his subjects is refreshingly simple. He has an unashamedly aesthetic approach to photography, and in this book frequently satirises the techno-babble that surrounds the composition and analysis of many modern images. He would in fact probably hate this review, so I will close by saying that this book is a fitting testament to an outstanding photographic career, and that I recommend it thoroughly.
By Michelle7
Format:Hardcover
This book is so full of talent and inspiration, full of insights and facts, but most importantly it is full of beautiful, visually intoxicating photographs. It's big, oversized, almost 300 pages, and impeccably designed and printed. Throughout Jeanloup Sieff retraces in word and photos the span of his amazing 40 year career. It's divided into four chapters, 50's to 90's and brings in many previously unpublished photographs. His art is strong testimony to his lifelong quest for art and beauty through fine art black & white photography.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An amazing book that belongs in everybody's collection!
22 May 2001
By Colin S Lawson
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Format:Hardcover
This book is full of painfully beautiful images- I hated to turn the page, but couldn't wait to see what was next! This is definitely one that will have my complete attention time, and time, and time again. As a photographer, it touches me and speaks to me in a way very few books ever have. It's definitely a good source of inspirational "soul food" before I go out on an assignment. I still can't believe the price- it must be a misprint! At twice the price it is still a bargain.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book is a must-have if you like B&W-photography
3 Mar 1999
By A Customer
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Format:Hardcover
I enjoyed (almost) every page. Not only are the introductions to each decade very funny to read - time also "passes like rain" when walking through the large collection of pictures. Jeanloup writes that he felt sad when choosing the pictures for this book - sad, that he can't turn back time. And you will feel sad too. You will feel sad not te be able to turn back time. You will feel sad not to be able to have been there and take the pictures yourself.
This book is the cheapest kind of time-travel you can by - open the book and travel back to more peaceful times. Get old again and enjoy how the artists way of taking pictures changes.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
If you study B&W photography buy this book
9 Oct 1998
By Robie Kulokivi
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Format:Hardcover
This is an excellent book showing Sieff's Balck&White photographic work from the 1950's to 1980's. (287 pages worth)
If Mr. Sieff has picked all the plates himself for this book then he has chosen very well because it shows his development as an artist over several deacdes.
The only pictures I would have personally edited from the book were the four images from the Catacombs in Palermo 1982, they belong in another type of photo book.
The photo's vary from the abstract to landscape and sum up into a pleasant blend of images.
The book itself is a great example of quality bookprinting and the page size is just right to give good area for the photos.
To Mr. Sieff I would like to say; "Please go ahead with the planned book; Homage to a 127 bottoms!"
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