.ken
I like pictures
I know quite a few of us here is a victim of GAS but recently I've caught BAS (book acquisition syndrome)... I'm guilty of building up a small library of photobooks that would rival the photo book collection of my home state. Tell me it's not just me 
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
Ken, dont worry - BAS is even worse than GAS! They are heavier and take up much more space - and you dont sell any of them - or trade them - so they just keep accumulating! I have had BAS for decades. A rough estimate is 750 books - all dealing with Photojournalism - mostly post WWII but some earlier. Cameras come and go - but books stay.
Dave Wilkinson
Veteran
750 books! Tom!....Hell's Bells - are you part-time caretaker at the local library?
Dave.
kshapero
South Florida Man
BAS has not stricken me. I love and NEED hardware, hardware!!
Florian1234
it's just hide and seek
Here, I have it, too... BAS with mostly history related stuff (Middle Ages and WWII mostly). Recently photojournalism takes a big part.
JohnTF
Veteran
Books are often heavier than cameras, and few look good, in and of themselves, plus, resale value, easier to trip over?
I finally tossed out the National Graphics-- actually gave them to someone who did not have cable. ;-)
MAS, Magazine Acquisition Syndrome-- That two year old copy of Shutterbug with the article on the new M8?
Lots of other AS'S out there-- ;-)
Next it will be flash cards, external HD's?
John
I finally tossed out the National Graphics-- actually gave them to someone who did not have cable. ;-)
MAS, Magazine Acquisition Syndrome-- That two year old copy of Shutterbug with the article on the new M8?
Lots of other AS'S out there-- ;-)
Next it will be flash cards, external HD's?
John
dannynono
Survey sez....
Whoops... am I the only one who thought the B stood for Beer? Speaking of which, my Newcastle should be properly chilled by now.
Al Kaplan
Veteran
Merkin
For the Weekend
To be successful with Chick Aquisition Syndrome, you need Chick Aquisition Syndrome Help.
.ken
I like pictures
Is Chick Aquisition Syndrome cheaper?
@Tom: Wow 750 books... that's A LOT. Books can get expensive fast... even at $10-$30 a book, it slowly and carefully accumulates. Not to mention the ones that are over $100++ ...
@Tom: Wow 750 books... that's A LOT. Books can get expensive fast... even at $10-$30 a book, it slowly and carefully accumulates. Not to mention the ones that are over $100++ ...
pagpow
Well-known
I know quite a few of us here is a victim of GAS but recently I've caught BAS (book acquisition syndrome)... I'm guilty of building up a small library of photobooks that would rival the photo book collection of my home state. Tell me it's not just me
OK, it's not just you.
plummerl
Well-known
BAS, GAS & MAS. I've got it all. It runs in cycles, right now I'm probably a bit more BASy.
swoop
Well-known
Can you guess who my favourite photographer is?
And there are so many other books by so many others that it occupies and entire bookcase.
ryan26
Established
craygc
Well-known
I clicked the thread with the expectation of the "B" going to equate for bag, which is another never ending search for perfection... Although I do have photo books, in general book acquisitions aren't a problem for me...
craygc
Well-known
Ugh, camera bags...
And we complain about our wimmen's shoe habits. LOL.
..but these are bags for serious men's business :bang:
Sonny Boy Havidson
Established
I would be glad to join the band but Eugene W Smith's books are not easy to find in Europa.
DGA
Well-known
As I see it, BAS is a way of living to me.
I purchase photo-books once a month on a regular basis.
Once, a photography teacher of mine, told me that photo-book is like a good friend.
Someone you call for advices every now and then.
Or, you want to debate or argue on a photographic issue.
The book is there for you, just take it in your hands and it starts talking, photographically.
I took his words seriously and started gathering around me many good friends
I still do.
I purchase photo-books once a month on a regular basis.
Once, a photography teacher of mine, told me that photo-book is like a good friend.
Someone you call for advices every now and then.
Or, you want to debate or argue on a photographic issue.
The book is there for you, just take it in your hands and it starts talking, photographically.
I took his words seriously and started gathering around me many good friends
I still do.
fixbones
.......sometimes i thinks
I don't have a large collection but would not hesitate to buy if i happen to come across a great photography book.
I'd still much rather read and own 'physical text and pictures' over the internet. Plus they look good on my book rack =D
Bought 'Annie Leibovitz at work' recently. Insightful look into her photography visions
I'd still much rather read and own 'physical text and pictures' over the internet. Plus they look good on my book rack =D
Bought 'Annie Leibovitz at work' recently. Insightful look into her photography visions
Nando
Well-known
BAS? Yes, I got BAS. Currently, I have about 6 stacks of books in my bedroom - each about 4 feet high. It may not seem like much but the BAS bug only bit me recently. I got tired of knocking the stacks over at night so I myself moved into a small guest bedroom. (Also, my camera gear had taken over the bed - easier to move myself into the guest bedroom instead of the moving the books and gear.) I previously stored the books in my basement but I've been dealing with some humidity/water problems so they were moved upstairs. Hoping to come up with a new storage solution asap since the BAS/GAS combo is not very compatible with CAS.
Lately, I've been into Japanese photography books and have purchased a few titles from Dirk & Kurt at JapanExposures.com. I just love the look and feel of those books.
Lately, I've been into Japanese photography books and have purchased a few titles from Dirk & Kurt at JapanExposures.com. I just love the look and feel of those books.
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