Another RF book: Rangefinder Perspectives

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R.kotof

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Hi all,

I just wanted to let you know that a group of Belgian rangefinder enthusiasts has followed your example and published a book exclusively dedicated to rangefinder photography. It is titled "Rangefinder Perspectives", and weighs in at 120 pages.

The concept is slightly different from the book produced via this forum. There are only nine photographers and each of them is represented by a mini-portfolio of 8-10 black & white photos. There are no explanatory notes. The book has been traditionally printed in an edition of 500 copies.

The cover can be admired on:
http://www.fotogroepparkheverlea.be/publicaties.html

The page is Flemish (Dutch) only (sorry) but the book is in Flemish and English.

We have been careful to include an acknowledgment in the book which reads: "Thanks to the members of the internet Rangefinder Forum who paved the way with their "Rangefinder Photography, 25 Photographers - One Passion" (available via Lulu.com).

If anyone is interested in the book, just let me know (philipp.vandenbroeck@pandora.be). It costs 15 euro (18 dollars) without shipping.

Keep up the good work!

-- Philippe Vandenbroeck
 
Thanks all for your kind response.

Given the interest for the book, I checked shipping rates to Canada and US. Unfortunately they amount to 11 euro (for up to 2 copies), which is almost as much as the price for the book. Paypal is possible.

I forgot to mention that the book measures approx 7.5x7.5'.

I will try to put a couple of .pdf pages up on our website for preview.

-- Philippe
 
Perhaps useful to give some more rangefinder-related background on myself: I've been dabbling in rangefinders for about 3 years. My favourite camera in this category is the Mamiya 6, but I also like to work with my Leica M2, Leica M4 and Bessa L. My favourite lenses are the 15mm Heliar, the 35/2.8 Summaron, the 50/1.5 Summarit (or the 50/1.5 Summilux) and a 90/4 3-element Elmar.

I have just completed a photo tour around all 25 capitals of the European Union, with only a Horizon 202 panoramic camera in my bag (strictly speaking not a rangefinder, but close). There is a website up at www.eucapitals.net. Other rangefinder work can be seen at www.italian-portfolio.net (most of it with the Mamiya). I am sharing a photographic scrapbook with another photographer at www.dubruk.net (again, most of it is rangefinder-based).

-- P
 
This is truly fantastic !

I guess shipment inside EU is sensibly cheaper then. Not sure if we could lower those prices by ordering first in EU and then bulk shipping from here...

Thanks for passing us this info !
 
Shipping within EU is still 7.80 euro (again, one or two copies doesn't make a difference).
 
In his return email to my order Philippe wrote "Thanks again and let's keep rangefinders alive." A worthy sentiment don't you think?

BTW welcome to the forum Philippe. 🙂 I hope other contributors to the book join up here also!

 
Anybody in Southern California that would like to split the shipping costs? if so I will buy 2 and we can meet up somewhere photogenic swap lies, take pictures and stuff

Dan
 
Philippe - I'll buy two please. Very nice work, and a nice Christmas present. I bet shipping to the UK is more than US! I'll send details on a PM.
 
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