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Full of fascinating insights, this book documents the working methods of Joe Cornish, one of our greatest landscape photographers.
--Outdoor Photography
...an intimate picture of the photographer at work. --Yorkshire Post, December 2010
...a unique insight into the work of one of Britain's most accomplished landscape photographers... --Amateur Photographer, November 2010
` This book is a must for anyone with an interest in photography'
--North East Life
--Outdoor Photography
...an intimate picture of the photographer at work. --Yorkshire Post, December 2010
...a unique insight into the work of one of Britain's most accomplished landscape photographers... --Amateur Photographer, November 2010
` This book is a must for anyone with an interest in photography'
--North East Life
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This highly original book explores the working methods and creative philosophy of one of the UK’s greatest landscape photographers. Over a three-year period, Joe Cornish and his co-author Eddie Ephraums, have created a unique documentary record of Joe’s photography in a variety of locations, from the Scottish Highlands to the north Conwall coast, via Northumberland and Joe’s much-loved North Yorkshire. Each location is used to address a particular aspect of the art and craft of landscape photography, through conversations between the authors, images of Cornish at work, plus his own pictures from each location. The pictures show us not one, definitive interpretation of each scene but alternative compositions and the development of photographic ideas, giving revealing insights into the photographer’s creative process. The book also documents Cornish’s gradual transition from a traditional, exclusively film-based way of working to one that now embraces the use of digital compact cameras, digital SLRs and, most recently, a large format digital camera. He describes the opportunities that each of these new tools has opened up, for example he now uses a digital compact both as a sketchbook and for exhibition-quality prints. Full of informative and inspirational images, fascinating insights and professional tricks of the trade, this book will appeal to Joe Cornish’s legions of fans and anyone with an interest in photographing the landscape.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Once in a while you come across a book or images which blow you away. This book did that for me. I have collected and read photographic books for over 40 years and I can count on one hand those books which have inspired me. To name them would be The Decisive Moment - Henri Cartier-Bresson; My Life with a Leica - Walther Benser; Nudes - Paulo Roversi; Wildlife Photography, the Art of Ten Masters - Edited by Ann Guifoyle and 47 Nudes - Helmut Newton. very different books of either excellent images or /and excellent prose. This book has to be added to my list as it is such a good read and the pictures are amazing.
Joe Cornish has a reputation for excellent landscape work and whilst I have never been on has courses I have read excellent reviews of his workshops. Never spoken or met the fellow but I am sure to book a course after reading this book.
Why is the book special. well it gives an excellent insight into Joe Cornish's art and methods. I was very surprised about the amount of gear he uses and it ranges from compacts through to SLR, medium format and large format. I have used all of these and I know how difficult it is to master large format. Joe does it with ease. The book gives details of the photo assignments he undertakes, and gives an insight into the time taken, the procedures followed and the technique. This is from using compacts (sometimes on a tripod, for either idea sketching or to produce images which again blow you away. This is something I do also but to date I have never put a compact on a tripod. Guess what i will now.
Its an easy to follow and read book and it isn't expensive. Its well recommended and is now in my treasured collection. Well done Eddie Ephraums for writing and setting out the book and a big thanks to Joe Cornish for continuing to educate us on his landscape techniques.
Joe Cornish has a reputation for excellent landscape work and whilst I have never been on has courses I have read excellent reviews of his workshops. Never spoken or met the fellow but I am sure to book a course after reading this book.
Why is the book special. well it gives an excellent insight into Joe Cornish's art and methods. I was very surprised about the amount of gear he uses and it ranges from compacts through to SLR, medium format and large format. I have used all of these and I know how difficult it is to master large format. Joe does it with ease. The book gives details of the photo assignments he undertakes, and gives an insight into the time taken, the procedures followed and the technique. This is from using compacts (sometimes on a tripod, for either idea sketching or to produce images which again blow you away. This is something I do also but to date I have never put a compact on a tripod. Guess what i will now.
Its an easy to follow and read book and it isn't expensive. Its well recommended and is now in my treasured collection. Well done Eddie Ephraums for writing and setting out the book and a big thanks to Joe Cornish for continuing to educate us on his landscape techniques.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Good, different photography book focusing on Joe Cornishes change in practice as he (finally) embraces digital photography. What surpirsed and interested me the most is the extensive use of the Lumix LX3 and some great examples of how to combine traditional filters on that camera.
One real let down in this book is the abundance of spelling errors, shame on those who proof read the text.
One real let down in this book is the abundance of spelling errors, shame on those who proof read the text.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have to say that I had been put off buying this book initially by the comments here. I then came across a dog eared copy in a book store and started to browse. I was immediately hit by the publishing quality and the excellent printing. I started to skim a few of the chapters and found it very engaging, so much so that I bought a copy from Amazon.
I have just finished this and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was easy to read and gave a great insight into a great photographer at work. It made a very nice change to the usual technique over substance books you tend to find. This is a very unique approach.
The photography is good as you would expect but it was nice to see the evolution of the photography over the course of the book. I particularly enjoyed the images shot with the compact LX3 and how the advantages of this tiny camera were used to the maximum e.g. small sensor for the extreme near/far landscapes.
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this.
I have just finished this and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was easy to read and gave a great insight into a great photographer at work. It made a very nice change to the usual technique over substance books you tend to find. This is a very unique approach.
The photography is good as you would expect but it was nice to see the evolution of the photography over the course of the book. I particularly enjoyed the images shot with the compact LX3 and how the advantages of this tiny camera were used to the maximum e.g. small sensor for the extreme near/far landscapes.
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading this.
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Thought-provokng and inspiring.
The premise and style of this book is deceptively simple but there's a lot packed into it. As a commissioned photographer, who often works alone, I enjoyed this opportunity to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by DMH
inspirational
A very fine read with wonderful images. Has inspired me to do more landscape photography. Highly recommended as a book in its own right but also as an inspiration for... Read more
Published 9 months ago by japers
Fascinating and inspirational
This is an excellent and inspirational, not to mention an unusual, photography book.
I recommend the book very highly to anyone interested in reading about the... Read more
I recommend the book very highly to anyone interested in reading about the... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mike Green
my understanding of the photographer Joe Cornish
expected more got less than I hoped for, yes disappointing read. a photographer at work by the man called Eddie his inside work on the actual photographer was a little weak on... Read more
Published 16 months ago by paul
Poor
This book for me turned out to be a dissapointment, having collected and read most material by Joe Cornish im often left hoping for more but im sorry to say that wasnt the case... Read more
Published 16 months ago by mini me
A Unique Book
I think the problem with the reviews so far is that they are evaluating this book based on incorrect expectations. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. Timothy S. Parkin
Inspirational
I have to say that I really enjoyed this book.
Not only it looks amazing, with fantastic behind the "scenes" photos, gorgeous graphic (yet simple) presentation, it also... Read more
Not only it looks amazing, with fantastic behind the "scenes" photos, gorgeous graphic (yet simple) presentation, it also... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Nuno Dias
Disappointed.......
I was given this book as a Christmas present after sticking it on my wish list, and was very disappointed. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Kestua
Not impressed
I hesitated before buying this book, as I already have a fine collection of Joe's previous works, but was hoping for something a little more thought provoking in terms of what... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Snapper
Disappointment
I've been a Joe Cornish fan for a long time and have a bookshelf full of his works, however this is a real disappointment. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Phil Martin
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