I can't claim that this is entirely due to the notorious "TOP effect," but Abelardo Morell: The Universe Next Door
Hey, we're at least helping....
Mike
P.S. I'm trying not to buy books these days (no room), but I broke down and ordered it....
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Question from struan: "Morell is fantastic. So much intelligence and wit in his work, as well as a refined appreciation for form. The domestic still lives ('Home' on his website) are masterpieces of observation.
"For the impecunious photobook buyer, how does the new exhibition catalogue compare to the 2005 Phaidon book, both in terms of coverage and quality of printing and design?"
Ken Tanaka replies: "I do not own the 2005 book Abelardo Morell
Additionally, Elizabeth Siegel's long relationship with Abe and his family informs her essay to make it a special read with keen observations. I cannot imagine anyone interested in Abe's work would be disappointed with this catalog. And I also expect it to become very expensive when the tour ends and primary stock runs out.
Jack: "struan, I own the 2005 book which is a treasure. Elizabeth's book is even better."
struan responds: "Ken, Jack, thanks for the replies. It's easy to get precious about photobooks, but I usually have to buy sight unseen, and a personal recommendation is worth a lot. I think it's great that there are two books on Morell available—if only because catalogues do tend to rapidly become both scarce and unaffordable once the show ends."
Well, at least TOP hasn't caused them to be sold out---yet.
Posted by: D. Hufford. | Wednesday, 12 June 2013 at 02:35 AM
But, I just checked and the price has gone up at The Book Depository. Moral: Never wait to buy a book you want if it's featured on TOP.
Posted by: D. Hufford. | Wednesday, 12 June 2013 at 02:39 AM
I have the 2005 book, too, and love it. So let's see if we can continue that T.O.P. effect - I just ordered my copy of the "Universe Next Door"
Posted by: Markus | Wednesday, 12 June 2013 at 07:26 AM
I told myself, "No more of Mr. Johnson's book recommendations."
Yeah, right.
Now on order.
[Well and good, Mike, but it's "Johnston," with a "T." Johnson ("John's son") is English, Johnston (it means "John's farm," "tun" being 10th-century Scots for a small freeholding) is Scottish. Johnston and Johnstone are the same clan. --Mike of the ilk
P.S. Also, I haven't seen the book yet. So this one is Ken's recommendation, and your resolution remains intact!]
Posted by: Mike Rosiak | Wednesday, 12 June 2013 at 09:48 AM
Just a head's up, for those in the Boston area, there's an event/talk with Morell and Elizabeth Siegel coming up in a couple of weeks.
http://www.brooklinebooksmith-shop.com/event/abelardo-morelli-abelardo-morell-universe-next-door-coolidge
Posted by: Ben | Wednesday, 12 June 2013 at 03:02 PM
Grr! Got to wait until payday! OK, that's only next week but I want it NOW!!!!!!!
(Sorry for the exclamation mark overload.)
Posted by: Mark Cotter | Wednesday, 12 June 2013 at 04:32 PM
I was hoping that was going to be a book tour but it seems the Brookline event is a one off (in his home town of Brookline, MA).
Posted by: Kevin Purcell | Thursday, 13 June 2013 at 06:41 PM
Good grief! Another photo book that I feel compelled to buy because of this website. I'm running out of shelf space. In truth, I am spending more time looking at the work of really fine, creative photographers in an effort to give my own work a kick in the butt.
Posted by: Rob | Saturday, 15 June 2013 at 12:23 PM