Hi leafster,
Which Maier book do you prefer?
Sorry, can't help with wonderland, expect to pay a pretty penny though.
Michael
Hi Michael,
No worries.
I have all three books on Maier, Out of the Shadows, Self-Portraits, Street Photographer. The latter two just came in, and I haven't really spend some time on them. But I did a quick scan.
Imo, the message from the first book of Maier, Street Photographer, is to introduce to the world a street photographer whom nobody knew who she was. The selection of pictures presented in the book shows what a talented street photographer she was.
Out of the Shadows attempt to understand Maier with extensive research. Very interesting book that explained her background, growth, her primary work, people whom she worked for. Load of pictures from different stages of her life. The last section of the book is rather depressing where there is a significant change in her life, shown through her pictures.
Self-Portraits consists of variety of her own portraits. Most of the pictures never seen before. The last few pictures are in colour.
I personally prefer Out of the Shadows, if is the only book to get. Is one that look into her life as a person. A book that is cleverly put together. Good quality too. The only comment I have on Street Photographer is the quality of the book. Out of the Shadows, and Self-Portraits, is so much better.
I hope I can spend some good time this weekend on Street Photographer, and Self-Portraits, before really commenting on it. But really, all three books don't disappoint.
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