World Photobook Day is an opportunity to discover the value of seeing photographs used within the context of books and printed material. Foto Frenzy is pleased to participate this year on Tuesday 14 October.
An interesting self produced book by Christchurch photographic artist Doc Ross will be on display.
37 details the 37 seconds of the Christchurch earthquake told by 37 people each using 37 words. It is a remarkable document and Gallery Frenzy Director Ian Poole spoke about the book in his blog - http://poolefoto.wordpress.com/2014/05/30/artists-who-take-photographs/ One of many amazing books on public display for the first time in Brisbane.
Canon Invitation Book; Sydney 2014
Other books on display include -
37; © Doc Ross, Christchurch, 2011
Ju Raku En; © John Elliott, Toowoomba, 2014
Images of Note; © Matt Palmer, Brisbane 2014.
The Great Barrier Reef; photographs - Gary Cranitch, Brisbane, 2013
About Glamour; © Len Prince, Beverley Hills, 1993
South; © Darren Jew, Brisbane, 2012
Those Masters of the hand made photo book, Dr Doug Spowart and Dr Vicky Cooper are hoping to attend in the middle of the day with some of their valuable treasures. Seeing some of their remarkable books is worth the trip to down town Coorparoo.
Everyone connected with Foto Frenzy will be sharing particular treasured photo books, and we would welcome the opportunity of looking at any favourite items from your collection. We will have a few very early editions of the AIPP/IAP Award books on display and a variety of zines and hand made photo books.
Other sources of Photo Book Day information are:
- http://photobookday.wordpress.com/about/
- http://www.bl.uk/catalogues/photographyinbooks/record.asp?RecordID=3048
- http://michellekenna.photoshelter.com/gallery/Photobooks/G0000ognWK274G2o/C0000sjczfSUFzOY (password is books)
- The PhotoBook: A History (Volumes 1 to 3) by Gerry Badger and Martin Parr, is a great way to get further knowledge of the art form.
