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Polaroid Book: Instant and Unique - The Best Images from the Polaroid Collection (Taschen's 25th Anniversary Special Editions) (Hardcover)

by Barbara Hitchcock (Author), Steve Crist (Editor)
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  • Hardcover: 351 pages
  • Publisher: Taschen GmbH; Taschen's 25th anniversary ed edition (2 May 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 3836501899
  • ISBN-13: 978-3836501897
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 18.2 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 24,150 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In existence for over 50 years, the Polaroid Corporation's photography collection is the greatest collection of Polaroid images in the world. Begun by Polaroid founder Edwin Land and photographer Ansel Adams, the collection now includes images by hundreds of photographers throughout the world and contains important pieces by artists such as David Hockney, Helmut Newton, Jeanloup Sieff, and Robert Rauschenberg. "The Polaroid Book", a survey of this remarkable collection, pays tribute to a medium that defies the digital age and remains a favorite among artists for its quirky look and instantly gratifying, one-of-kind images.This title features: over 400 works from the Polaroid Collections; an essay by Polaroid's Barbara Hitchcock illuminating the beginnings and history of the collection; and, a technical reference section featuring the various types of Polaroid cameras.

About the Author
Barbara Hitchcock is the director of cultural affairs for the Polaroid Corporation in Waltham, Massachusetts. She acquires fine art photographs for Polaroid and is responsible for managing its traveling exhibitions and multi-million dollar art collections. She has been the curator of several national exhibitions and currently serves on the Photography Collection Committee of Harvard University Art Museums, Cambridge. California-native Steve Crist's TASCHEN titles include Andre de Dienes's Marilyn, William Claxton's Steve McQueen, and The Polaroid Book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars shame to open it up, 11 Jul 2005
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Wrapped in a faux Polaroid film wrapping, the production quality is good. A mixed bag of images, but with 287, you'll like some at least! Contains the dullest Elliot Erwitt photo I've every seen! (Which reminds me, buy Erwitts Snaps book, probably the best book ever). Disappointed the back section isn't a comprehensive list of all polaroids, ending it's list in 1978. I wish photographic books wouldn't do double spreads, as the central section of an image is unreadable, 'lost in the folds'. The fact this book is £15 on Amazon makes it a real bargain, any photography fan will like it. Goodbye Polaroid, digital was the way to go, but your expensive instant prints will be missed! A 7 out of 10 book, but cost wise it's more than worth it. Buy it. Now.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful... mostly, 12 Mar 2009
By Anna (London) - See all my reviews
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There are roughly 300 photos in here, all Polaroid Instant, not all readily identifiable as such. Some of them are so amazing I got lost while staring at them, admiring the composition and shapes and shadows; amazed by how sometimes we really can capture a perfect moment on film. There are lots of those in here, and you may lose a couple of hours while poring over them.

It loses a star - reluctantly - for 2 reasons. I don't know what it is about art that necessitates controversy and pretentiousness... art, controversy and pretense - an unholy trinity, it seems, and a few of the photos in here don't disappoint. Of course there's the myriad female nudes (beautifully done, all) but that's the norm now. There are also, however, a couple of child nudes scattered throughout and, frankly, I don't want to see it. I don't believe there's any reason to include photos depicting child nudity, unless it's to court controversy and debate and prove how so-cutting-edge-it-bleeds it all is. I could do without it, and so could this book.

Secondly, they've spread a few of the most extraordinary photos slap-bang across the middle of 2 pages, so they've been dissected; cut in half and distorted. Why on earth would they be placed there? In a book that's all about the visual, making a few them impossible to see is crazy.

But, this is still one of the most sumptuous books I've ever had the pleasure of flicking through, and with photos that range between obscure, altered, atmospheric and absurd, almost every single image warrants a minute or 2 of perusal and admiration. For anyone who is a fan of photography - in particular, yummywonderful Polaroid instants - you can't not have this be a part of your collection.
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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Good book BAD service. , 24 Sep 2008
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This book is a must if you love all things Polaroid, lovely images of a good size and quality!...but i must say where i should feel joy for my £8.00 bargain, i feel nothing but an empty space and slight relief.
I placed my order on the 17th of August (book was instock) and I waited a total of 7 WEEKS! for my book to arrive, thus damping my whole excitement.
bad bad amazon :(
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