Tag Archives: photobook

Putting the books to bed (long post)

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Pete

I will just remind readers of my aims and objectives. Aim 1: Explore how to evoke specific understanding of disability as distinct from, but inclusive of, disabled people and impairment; Aim 2: Experiment and develop my own visual artistic practices … Continue reading →

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Version 3 of books revised to the final version

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Pete

I’ve had a little epiphany this week end and now my two books are three! Two photobooks – one 12 by 12 and one 7 by 7… and they are finished (subject to proofing) and a companion essay in book … Continue reading →

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Book cover experiments

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Pete

I have been experimenting with books covers – here are some of the results. Each one of these images has its own strengths and weaknesses. Firstly, I feel the basic format works with the little symbols of people juxtaposed against … Continue reading →

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The third draft of the physical books received

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Pete

I received both my books today. Many of the changes I made last time have worked.  As I mentioned prior to sending the books off for printing, the format is different for each book. For example, I have omitted the … Continue reading →

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Book reviewed and third version sent off

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Pete

This is costing me money, but I can’t see any other way around it as I just have to see the book in its final form in order to determine if and when it is completed. I have made a … Continue reading →

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Second draft physical book received

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Pete

I received the second draft book today – here it is. I know you can’t see the detail but the video should give you an idea of the flow and its conceptual approach. I am not going to rush to … Continue reading →

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The first physical book: subject matter and form

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Pete

I received my book yesterday and so have spent much of my time thinking and reflecting on it rather than doing anything to the book. Here it is in all its tangible glory. Thanks to Free music here for the … Continue reading →

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Draft book sent for printing

Posted on January 11, 2016 by Pete

Completing multiple drafts of my book along with the reading suggests to me that I am not going to get much further now without seeing the book in its physical form – eg things like paper quality etc. So following … Continue reading →

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Overall thoughts regarding photobooks

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Pete

There are so many issues and points that this review has triggered that it’s difficult to know here to begin. Badger and M. Parr’s The Photobook: A History Volume has, along with the work I have been doing experimenting and … Continue reading →

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Cannibalizing Photography: Representing and Re-presenting the Medium

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Pete

Appropriation to some degree has always taken place Post modern 1970s made photography’s values and approach more explicit Internet appropriation eg Other Peoples Photographs by J Schmid; Looters by T Doan na Champassak CCTV images see here Streetview A New … Continue reading →

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