Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I can echo the sentiments on the Salgado books, but the James Nachtwey I found to be so graphic that it was (sadly) difficult to stomach even though I greatly admire his work. It is difficult to know how far one should go on this point, and I fully appreciate that war is a horror that fortunately I have never had to face, but I question the marketing of it in a large coffee table tome at a very high price for profit. Gerry - ----- Original Message ----- From: Donal Philby <donalphilby@earthlink.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: 15 April 2000 19:17 Subject: [Leica] Salgato Salgato Nachwey and75/1.4 > Yesterday spent some time with two new Sabastiao Salgado books, > 'Children' and the anticipated "Migrations." The later is every bit the > landmark that was "Workers." > > James Nachwey's book was also available,but sealed. US$125. I > understand it too is a powerful work drawn from only the last 4-5 years. > > They go into the budget for quick acquisition (but first, taxes.) > > donal > __________ > Donal Philby > San Diego > www.donalphilby.com > >