The first survey of leading street photographers in twenty years, Street Photography Now celebrates the work of nearly fifty image-makers from across the globe. Included are such luminaries as Magnum grandmasters Gilden, Parr and Webb, as well as an international posse of emerging photographers. Four essays, quotes from interviews with the photographers, and a select bibliography and resource section completes the book.This is essential reading for aspiring street photographers, lovers of innovative modern photography, or anyone fascinated with the unexpected quirks of everyday life.
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'Entertains and inspires one to get out onto the street and observer where, truly, all the world is a stage' --The Times
'Extraordinary: beautiful, dramatic or just plain comical ... human life in all its forms' --The Mail on Sunday
'An entertaining look at today's street photography ... many images amaze at the quick wittedness possessed by their makers'
--Ag
'A beguiling look at the current scene' --Metro
'Invaluable insight into contemporary practice as well as collecting some great on-the-ground anecdotes'
--The Observer
'The ultimate Peeping Tom in book form'
--Amateur Photographer
'The first substantial survey for several decades, and admirable in its reach ... It will make you want to slow down, look closely and take joy from the unexpected' --The World of Interiors
'A must-have book for anyone remotely interested in the genre. In fact, it's highly recommended for anyone remotely interested in photography'
--Hot Shoe
'Extraordinary: beautiful, dramatic or just plain comical ... human life in all its forms' --The Mail on Sunday
'An entertaining look at today's street photography ... many images amaze at the quick wittedness possessed by their makers'
--Ag
'A beguiling look at the current scene' --Metro
'Invaluable insight into contemporary practice as well as collecting some great on-the-ground anecdotes'
--The Observer
'The ultimate Peeping Tom in book form'
--Amateur Photographer
'The first substantial survey for several decades, and admirable in its reach ... It will make you want to slow down, look closely and take joy from the unexpected' --The World of Interiors
'A must-have book for anyone remotely interested in the genre. In fact, it's highly recommended for anyone remotely interested in photography'
--Hot Shoe
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A really thought provoking and inspirational book.
This careful (yet massively diverse and comprehensive) selection really helps to show the art and poetry that can be found in everyday situations on everyday streets. For any budding photographers it is a call to arms to load up and hit the streets.
I particularly like the 10 in depth stories told by the photographers on how one of their special photos came about.
100% inspirational and great value for money. Lovely quality print too.
Highly recommended.
This careful (yet massively diverse and comprehensive) selection really helps to show the art and poetry that can be found in everyday situations on everyday streets. For any budding photographers it is a call to arms to load up and hit the streets.
I particularly like the 10 in depth stories told by the photographers on how one of their special photos came about.
100% inspirational and great value for money. Lovely quality print too.
Highly recommended.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Max
Format:Hardcover
A beautifully produced book showing the world's best street photography. It also explains what motivates and fascinates these 46 men and women contributors.
You close the book and still feel intrigued to understand more about the situations you've seen. Some are very amusing and uplifting, others leave you questioning and thoughtful. The pictures show you that wherever people are in the world they are consistently unaware of themselves and their actions.
I thought the interviews were very good and editorially perceptive. So much better than the usual assembly of disparate submissions. They give a real insight into the photographers and were suitably down to earth as is appropriate for street photography.
This is the most comprehensive book I've read on the subject to-date and it cleverly captures what makes street photographers tick.
You close the book and still feel intrigued to understand more about the situations you've seen. Some are very amusing and uplifting, others leave you questioning and thoughtful. The pictures show you that wherever people are in the world they are consistently unaware of themselves and their actions.
I thought the interviews were very good and editorially perceptive. So much better than the usual assembly of disparate submissions. They give a real insight into the photographers and were suitably down to earth as is appropriate for street photography.
This is the most comprehensive book I've read on the subject to-date and it cleverly captures what makes street photographers tick.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By C. Miller
Format:Hardcover
I was disappointed to see the stuff about plagiarism, but am in no position to comment. However as a photographer specialising in Street Work I feel I can comment on the images used in this book. They are great, about as good a set of the finest quality street work you will get anywhere, a true celebration of humanity and the art photographer. Some of the pictures are laugh out loud, some very sad, some deeply affecting and profound. I'm really sorry if the text has been plagiarised, it's very good. I note one of the reviewers said that the book had been withdrawn from the UK which is odd as i bought the book in Waterstones in Brighton yesterday (4/11/10), my daughter tells me they also have it in her local Waterstones in North London. Also, for once, it was a lot cheaper than on Amazon, £29.95 to be exact.
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NOT QUITE THE DECISIVE MOMENTS
I think I like this book, although when it arrived a quick flip through ended in slight disappointment, nothing leapt out of the pages, for me anyway. Read more
Published 17 hours ago by THEscorcher!
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Photos and stories - nice book
I wanted this book for a long time since I first saw it in Tate Modern in London. Nice pictures, plus some stories to entertain you. Read more
Published 26 days ago by MarieJo
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Inspiring.
I think this book is inspiring for anyone who is interested in street photography. As a photography student I have used it as research for my own street photography project, though... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Chad Dixon
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Street Photography
Excellent collection of images and photographers. A very good survey of current approaches to Street Photography - which is a pretty elusive concept. A good reference book
Published 1 month ago by jpm
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Interesting Photography
Although not a 5* this book does have some interesting photos and annotations to go with them. I would not recommend this to all photographers as you may be disappointed with the... Read more
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excellent book, which is really good pictures and lots of useful information. a good source of inspiration and a lot of great ideas and suggestions.
Published 2 months ago by marika
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A voice of optimism for a beleagured genre
I applaud the authors of this book for providing a beacon of hope and inspiration for practitioners and fans of a branch of photography which is subject to intense public scrutiny... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Brian Hamilton
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Street Photography Now
Visually stunning book. Bought as a gift to inspire my niece, a budding photographer. Full of unique and quirky takes on the 'mundane'.
Published 12 months ago by Hils
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Excellent and inspirational book.
just received my copy and spent the last hour or so perusing it. what a good buy it was - a bargain at the current price. Read more
Published 14 months ago by The Glovenor
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Why I no longer like "Street Photography"
This book reminds me why I no longer like 'Street Photography'. The images are bland and rely on stereotypical gimmicks to create mildly humorous or slightly strange moments. Read more
Published 15 months ago by mike of brockley
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