Eskenazi's "The Black Garden"

[ryan26]

I know Jason Eskenazi's "Wonderland" project has popped up in discussion a few times here on RFF, and those of you that own the book know what a treasure it is. Jason is well on his way with his follow-up project, entitled "The Black Garden". Now, I don't necessarily believe in crowd-funding in its current state, but I do believe in Eskenazi as a photographer who works outside of the box and delivers amazing photography. Check it out, even if it's just to watch the video.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1903672981/the-black-garden-a-new-photography-project

 

[bogelgelbo]

The workprints of Black Garden look pretty good in the video.

 

[Ljós]

Thanks for the heads-up!

Also I agree with the above poster, the "mock-up" book with his choice of pictures for the kickstarter project so far looks very promising.
I have nothing but the highest respect for Eskenazi.
(And make sure to check out the "gift" for pledging 30 dollars: that has got to be a first on kickstarter....)

Greetings, Ljós

 

[shadowfox]

Thank you for the link.
The video itself is beautifully done.

And Jason shoots OM-1n 😀

 

[Jack Conrad]

Wow! What fine work...

 

[GSNfan]

What exactly 'The Black Garden' means? Apart from the fact that it 'sounds' deep and brooding and cool...

 

[ryan26]

What exactly 'The Black Garden' means? Apart from the fact that it 'sounds' deep and brooding and cool...

I can't tell you why he chose the title, but the origin is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karabakh#Origins_of_the_name

 

[emraphoto]

i cannot believe this guy was not on my radar! absolutely brilliant work!

 

[emraphoto]

talk about the least 'deep and brooding' guy you could stumble upon!

http://www.aphotostudent.com/2010/02/08/a-conversation-with-jason-eskenazi/

 

[emraphoto]

a read of de Waal's book of similar title and the words of Eskkenazi himself (follow the link) might hint at the project title origins.

 

[steamer]

That was inspiring, I was ready to buy Wonderland but he's not shipping until September. Hmmm maybe Title Nation instead?

 

[paulfish4570]

too political for me ...

 

[ryan26]

That was inspiring, I was ready to buy Wonderland but he's not shipping until September. Hmmm maybe Title Nation instead?

http://www.strandbooks.com/photogra...soviet-monolith/_/searchString/jason eskenazi

buy a coffee mug while you're at it, they're a great size!

 

[steamer]

Thanks Ryan26

Thanks Ryan26

Thanks for the heads-up, nice cup too.

 

[sevres_babylone]

i cannot believe this guy was not on my radar! absolutely brilliant work!

I discovered him and Wonderland by fluke when I was browsing Lightstalkers, and bought Wonderland on faith more or less (that the chat wasn't just his friends pushing the book). It's an outstanding book.

 

[emraphoto]

well a good find my friend!

 

[jamesbf]

Cannot wait for this release. Eskenazi's Wonderland is my most cherished photo book.