Letter16 Press
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The community at RFF meant a lot to Al Kaplan. It’s clear that, almost six years since his passing here in Miami, those feelings remain mutual. It’s in that spirit that I’m proud to announce the publication by Letter16 Press of a new hardcover book of his photographs -- “There Was Always a Place to Crash: Al Kaplan’s Provincetown 1961-1966.”
Available now: www.letter16press.com
The book features previously unseen images of Provincetown, Massachusetts’ early 1960s bohemian milieu, from future Andy Warhol Factory film star Rene Ricard to the libertine scene unfolding inside gay rights pioneer Prescott Townsend’s legendary treehouse -- all lovingly transferred from Al Kaplan’s original 35mm negatives.
Even if you’ve long adored Al’s photographs, you’ll find plenty of surprises in his book, as well as fresh insight into the eye behind the lens. We worked closely with Al’s family to do justice to both his photos and to the man himself. Check the website for a preview -- as well as a look at the series of prints which we’ve produced.
On a personal note, it was Al’s work which inspired my partner and I to launch Letter16 Press. We’re a 501(c)(3) non-profit publishing house dedicated to championing Miami’s most talented photographers from the pre-digital era. With Al’s own aesthetic as our guiding light, we’re focusing on the sweet spot between photojournalism and art. Please spread the word!
Cheers,
Brett Sokol
Letter16 Press co-founder and editor
Miami, Florida
www.letter16press.com
knightfoundation.org/blogs/knightblog/2015/8/17/photography-previous-eras-current-passion-letter16-press/
Available now: www.letter16press.com
The book features previously unseen images of Provincetown, Massachusetts’ early 1960s bohemian milieu, from future Andy Warhol Factory film star Rene Ricard to the libertine scene unfolding inside gay rights pioneer Prescott Townsend’s legendary treehouse -- all lovingly transferred from Al Kaplan’s original 35mm negatives.
Even if you’ve long adored Al’s photographs, you’ll find plenty of surprises in his book, as well as fresh insight into the eye behind the lens. We worked closely with Al’s family to do justice to both his photos and to the man himself. Check the website for a preview -- as well as a look at the series of prints which we’ve produced.
On a personal note, it was Al’s work which inspired my partner and I to launch Letter16 Press. We’re a 501(c)(3) non-profit publishing house dedicated to championing Miami’s most talented photographers from the pre-digital era. With Al’s own aesthetic as our guiding light, we’re focusing on the sweet spot between photojournalism and art. Please spread the word!
Cheers,
Brett Sokol
Letter16 Press co-founder and editor
Miami, Florida
www.letter16press.com
knightfoundation.org/blogs/knightblog/2015/8/17/photography-previous-eras-current-passion-letter16-press/
