Herbert Keppler, RIP

[bmattock]

http://www.photoreporter.com/article.asp?issueID=94&num=21&vol=15&articleType=ts&articleID=1930

Herbert Keppler, Photo Industry Pioneer, Dies at Age 82

Photography Industry News

Woodbury, NY, January 5, 2008— It is with a great sense of loss that Photo Industry Reporter announces that Herbert Keppler, a photo-imaging publishing pioneer, editor, and mentor, died peacefully last night following a brief illness in a Westchester, New York, hospital. His family—wife, Louise; daughter, Kathy; and son, Tom—were at his side.

Very sad day.

 

[Mackinaw]

It is a sad day. I always enjoyed reading Keppler's articles in Modern Photography. Once, probably back in the early 1970's, I sent him a letter criticizing something he wrote. i was astonished when he sent me back thoughtfully written response arguing his point of view.

My condolences to the family.

Jim B.

 

[CameraQuest]

sad news indeed.

As far as I am concerned, there has never been a better photographic writer than Bert Keppler.

The last time I saw him was at Photokina 2006. He stopped in to visit Mr. K while Tom and Tuulikki Abrahamsson and I were there.

He was a wonderful man, incredibly personable and knowledgeable.

All photographers have lost a friend today.

Stephen

 

[Scarpia]

I've been reading Herber keppler since the 50's and most recently in the latest issue of Popphoto. I am greatly saddened. Condolences to his family.
Kurt M.

 

[Steve Meltzer]

Another one of the most decent, thoughtful people in the photographic industry lost. He represented the best in photography. A gentleman and a charmer, we are all diminished by this loss.

 

[pfoto]

His book "The Nikon Way" was my bible for years. A sad day indeed.

 

[gb hill]

I get Pop Photo and I always enjoyed his articles. I'm going to miss that hat. RIP Herbert Keppler

 

[VinceC]

I'm sorry to hear this. I learned so much from his writing.

 

[whitecat]

Another loss for the photographic world......I have read him for 30 years.

 

[Abbazz]

A sad day indeed and great loss for photography.

He was a Pentaxian, a real, a die-hard...

I guess I will resign my subscription to PopPhoto now, because he was the last reason for me to read it.

RIP, Mr. Keppler, I miss you already.

Abbazz

 

[Nikon Bob]

I never knew the man personally but did enjoy the articles he wrote. They always seemed sensible to me. I will miss his work. My condolences to his family. Sad day indeed.

Bob

 

[Solinar]

Sorry to hear the news. Not that many left in the photo media to remind us of the old-school ways. Herb was always an enjoyable read.

 

[rover]

Wow, today we did all suffer a great loss. At the same time I can only think to say thank you for all he gave us over the years.

 

[raid]

May he rest in peace. I truely enjoyed reading his down to earth personal opinions on certain aspects of photography.

 

[Ducky]

Another sad reader here. I learned a great deal from him.
Rest in peace.

 

[GeneW]

Wow, today we did all suffer a great loss. At the same time I can only think to say thank you for all he gave us over the years.

Rover, I can only add "I agree" to what you posted. He gave us much. He was one of my favourite photo writers.

Gene

 

[charjohncarter]

He turned out to be the forever man. Still working at 82! I wish I had some thing like photography to turn me on enough to work until 82. He was in every issue I ever read of Pop Photo.

 

[John Robertson]

A very sad loss, he and Jason Schneiders writings were the main reason I subscribed to Modern/Pop Photography. A magazine which is now a pale shadow of its former self
When Jason Schneider left I ceased to subscribe regularly, when I did occasionally buy it, Kepplers articles were the only ones worth reading!!
He was also very curteous and helpful if you contacted him by e-mail.
A great loss!!

 

[Sonnar Brian]

He was one of the all-time great photography enthusiasts. I've read his articles since I was 12, 38 years ago.

 

[rbiemer]

Truly a loss.
I'll miss reading his well informed, thoughtful, and enthusiastic articles.
We are a poorer community today.
Rob