Teuthida
Well-known
Ginsberg's "snapshots" of his Beat mileu, circa 1950s, taken with his pawn shop Retina.
Suprisingly, Ginsberg was an amazing photographer. The photographs have that special something that make B&w film phtography so unique and that simply cannot be duplicated otherwise. As a bonus, if you are a Ginsberg fan, the stories the pictures tell are worth the price of the book.
Highly recommended.
Suprisingly, Ginsberg was an amazing photographer. The photographs have that special something that make B&w film phtography so unique and that simply cannot be duplicated otherwise. As a bonus, if you are a Ginsberg fan, the stories the pictures tell are worth the price of the book.
Highly recommended.
MichaelW
Established
I've seen two publications of his photos. One book was largeish format with matte paper. The other is new I think with glossy paper and more text. Sorry for the lack of info but I don't own either, was shown them by friends. I agree that Ginsberg was a very good photographer; I was surprised and impressed.
rbelyell
Well-known
great time period, and as i recall very evocative shots. b&w really the only way to truly convey that era. just turned on my 18 year old nephew to On the Road, he was suitably impressed.
anu L ogy
Well-known
From what I have read about him, he was actually quite a passionate photographer. I too looked at one of his books in a used photo store once and I remember thinking for someone who wasn't famous for his photography, he sure could shoot.
Also - There is a hilarious photo of Ginsberg in Jim Marshall's book called Proof. He got the expression on Ginsberg's face as Thelonious Monk walked by. Priceless.
Also - There is a hilarious photo of Ginsberg in Jim Marshall's book called Proof. He got the expression on Ginsberg's face as Thelonious Monk walked by. Priceless.