Or, "Dang I'm Old," Part II.
You might want to know that Eyes Wide Open! 100 Years of Leica Photography
How would I know if I haven't even seen it? Because I have the one commemorating the 75th anniversary, from 25 years ago.
These books are generally treats, not meals, and they're sometimes scorned for not being coherent and deeply serious. But I have plenty of books like that, and I like photographic bon-bons. So sue me.
Another really great one along these lines—a collection of mostly Leica photography, in unserious box-o'-chocolate format to overwhelm that sweet tooth—is In Our Time: The World As Seen by Magnum Photographers
Mike
(Thanks to Robert Edelman)
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Ned: "Mine came in last week, still unopened like my new copy of The Decisive Moment [which I'm amazed to learn is already out of print. Or at least between printings. —Ed.]. Just like a Lecia fan to buy something and not open it!"
Norm Snyder: "I got mine a few days ago, and rather than sitting down and browsing, I put it on a bookstand I got along with a copy of the 'compact' version of Sumo. I turn one or two pages a day, stopping sometimes as I pass the hall table on which it rests, to read and enjoy the photographs (many of which are like visiting old friends). It will take considerable time to finish it this way, but I've found this an enjoyable way of slowly absorbing the content. It is like a box of chocolates, in a way...and I'll admit to having sweet tooth."
Mike replies: I (highly) approve. I love "reading" photobooks that way.
I've gotten my copy as well! It's size and weight also contribute to it not being something you'd try to take in all at once or in large gulps.
Posted by: Chris Hunt | Thursday, 25 June 2015 at 03:01 PM
I'm amused to note that there were only 10 left in stock with Amazon UK this afternoon; now down to ..... 13.
And that's after I bought one.
Posted by: Nigel | Thursday, 25 June 2015 at 04:53 PM
Many of the photos within the book weren't taken with a Leica.
Isn't that false advertising & false history?
Posted by: The Spoilsport | Thursday, 25 June 2015 at 05:06 PM
Got mine and was not expecting such a big and heavy book. The Decisive Moment is big enough. The Mexican Suitcase (another big one) arrived a few days ago in a white box shaped like a small suitcase with black lettering that said, "The Mexican Suitcase". My postal carrier is Hispanic and I told him it was a book. I'm sure the DEA will come pounding on my door any day now.
Posted by: Rick Wilcox | Thursday, 25 June 2015 at 09:13 PM
After ordering in advance The Decisive Moment, and not getting it, plus the price has now skyrocketed. I am a bit down on buying books.
Posted by: Mathew Hargreaves | Thursday, 25 June 2015 at 10:27 PM
"Many of the photos within the book weren't taken with a Leica"
Leica has been known to use assumed names.
Just sayin....
Posted by: Gabe | Thursday, 25 June 2015 at 10:56 PM
Big book!!
Started it yesterday but I doubt it will be finished quickly. Not that it is hard to read, just a lot to read.
Posted by: Daniel Stevenson | Friday, 26 June 2015 at 09:37 PM
"Many of the photos within the book weren't taken with a Leica."
Which ones? Please don't say the ones without a certain glow ;)
Posted by: Andrew Lamb | Saturday, 27 June 2015 at 10:12 AM
I got mine a few days ago, and rather than sitting down and browsing, I put it on a bookstand I got along with a copy of the "compact" version of Sumo. I turn one or two pages a day, stopping sometimes as I pass the hall table on which it rests, to read and enjoy the photographs [many of which are like visiting old friends]. It will take considerable time to finish it this way, but I've found this an enjoyable way of slowly absorbing the content. It is like a box of chocolates, in a way...and I'll admit to having sweet tooth.
Posted by: Norm Snyder | Saturday, 27 June 2015 at 01:41 PM