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Jon Claremont
lZr
L&M
Good text. Thanks for the link, Jon
nksyoon
Well-known
I've preordered this book but am wondering if there'll be a lot of duplication with the previous book "Magnum Stories". The texts are of course different - Magnum Stories had 2 pages of text by each photographer accompanied by another few pages of photographs. It will be interesting to read what they have to say about each other and their pictures, but is it worth the expense of the book.
I wasn't surprised to see that Philip Jones Griffiths wasn't the one who wrote about Martin Parr.
The UK Telegraph also has a feature on the new book:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/arts/2007/10/27/sm_magnum.xml
I wasn't surprised to see that Philip Jones Griffiths wasn't the one who wrote about Martin Parr.
The UK Telegraph also has a feature on the new book:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?view=DETAILS&grid=&xml=/arts/2007/10/27/sm_magnum.xml
J. Borger
Well-known
I picked this BEAST (LAARGGE and HEAVYYYY) up yesterday and must say this is probably THE photobook of the year ........ (and i buy a loy of them
)!
There is of course some duplication with other Magnum publications but not that much because the book was put together using a system where 2 Magnum photographers were matched and each had to pick his 6 favourites from the others' portfolio and vice versa.
6 Pictures from every Magnumphotographer past and present .... a good mix of photojournalism, streetphotography and more artsy photograhy ..... certainly not just photojournalism: war and misery .
Where there is duplication with other Magnum publications ... do not worry ... because printsize and printquality in the nem Magnum Magnum jubileum book are extraordinary ... pictures never looked this good ....
The printwork was done by Steidl in Goetingen .. which says enough i hope ..
you realy have to see the prints to believe how good the reproductions are: breathtaking!!
)!There is of course some duplication with other Magnum publications but not that much because the book was put together using a system where 2 Magnum photographers were matched and each had to pick his 6 favourites from the others' portfolio and vice versa.
6 Pictures from every Magnumphotographer past and present .... a good mix of photojournalism, streetphotography and more artsy photograhy ..... certainly not just photojournalism: war and misery .
Where there is duplication with other Magnum publications ... do not worry ... because printsize and printquality in the nem Magnum Magnum jubileum book are extraordinary ... pictures never looked this good ....
The printwork was done by Steidl in Goetingen .. which says enough i hope ..
you realy have to see the prints to believe how good the reproductions are: breathtaking!!
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
From Amazon - Product Dimensions: 45.8 x 35.4 x 7.2 cm
That is seriously big, and I thought Magnum Stories was big already.
Why did they call it Magnum Magnum?
I'd still like to read it.
That is seriously big, and I thought Magnum Stories was big already.
Why did they call it Magnum Magnum?
I'd still like to read it.
nksyoon
Well-known
ClaremontPhoto said:
Yeah, my postperson is going to be giving me dirty looks.
Pablito
coco frío
enjoy it, all those who can afford it!
I'll get mine from the library....
I'll get mine from the library....
Steve Litt
Well-known
Its already on my wish list but will probably be after Christmas unless someone in my family get it as a gift for me! I will have to drop a few hints.
Regards
Steve
Regards
Steve
Jamie123
Veteran
nksyoon said:
Did you order yours from amazon.com? If so, how much is the shipping?
I just saw the book at orell füssli and it's sFr 250.-. Might be worthwhile ordering it from the US.
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Jon Claremont
As far as I know all books from Amazon.com (and Amazon.co.uk) are sent at the same rate.
My Magnum Stories purchase was very heavy and didn't cost me any extra in shipping.
My Magnum Stories purchase was very heavy and didn't cost me any extra in shipping.
OurManInTangier
An Undesirable
Oh dear, my copy of "the Genius of Photography" turned up just a couple of hours ago ( some five and a half weeks sooner than Amazon said it would!!) Now it looks like I'll be spending out on another book.
nksyoon
Well-known
Jamie123 said:
Amazon UK
Item(s) Subtotal: £62.70
Postage & Packing: £4.98
Total: £67.68
CHF158.98 at today's rates - www.xe.com
Gabriel M.A.
My Red Dot Glows For You
Cool Cool.
Jamie123
Veteran
nksyoon said:
Thanks! I ordered one yesterday (two actually but one is for a friend) from amazon UK but am worried that it will take too long to arrive. Yesterday, when I ordered them it said "Availability: 2-4 weeks" but now it says "7-9 months"
My friend bought it as a christmas gift for his sister so 7-9 months doesn't sound good. I got my fingers crossed!
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Jon Claremont
Isn't that annoying.
There are Amazon Marketplace sellers with the same book, but more expensive. In theory they should send it straight away.
There are Amazon Marketplace sellers with the same book, but more expensive. In theory they should send it straight away.
Jamie123
Veteran
ClaremontPhoto said:
Yes, quite annoying!
The marketplace sellers have the item in stock but at that price I might aswell just buy it at a local bookstore. Too bad that all the places where I can get it cheap (i.e. amazon US and UK) don't have it in stock
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
I think the shipping cost is scaring them off.
My Magnum Stories last year must have cost more in shipping than what I paid for the book.
My Magnum Stories last year must have cost more in shipping than what I paid for the book.
nksyoon
Well-known
Jamie123 said:Thanks! I ordered one yesterday (two actually but one is for a friend) from amazon UK but am worried that it will take too long to arrive. Yesterday, when I ordered them it said "Availability: 2-4 weeks" but now it says "7-9 months"
Jamie123
Veteran
hmm...my friend ordered the books on his account so unfortunately I can't check the order status right now. I'm going to call him tomorrow and tell him to have a look!
ClaremontPhoto
Jon Claremont
I order a lot from Amazon; almost every day.
They do not stock anything, they order it from their supplier after I order it from them.
If they do not want to sell a book (or whatever) because of the costs they take the order and give a very long waiting time. Their 4-6 weeks means 'never'. They know that eventually you'll cancel and go elsewhere.
They do not stock anything, they order it from their supplier after I order it from them.
If they do not want to sell a book (or whatever) because of the costs they take the order and give a very long waiting time. Their 4-6 weeks means 'never'. They know that eventually you'll cancel and go elsewhere.