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    <body><![CDATA[I've already talked about Adams in my previous review, but it's hard to get a sense of what makes him so special without reading him.  So here's a few samples:<br/><br/>&quot;At our best and most fortunate we make pictures because of what stands in front of the camera, to honor what is greater and...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/67454927">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[THis collection of essays was not exactly what I was expecting.  The title is very misleading, in my opinion.  I was expecting a book about the idea of photography, instead I got a collection of essays mostly about some famous photographers. ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A collection of essays on photography, some of which are slightly related, others of which are not. There are some interesting insights and inspirations in some of the essays, but as a whole, I found the collection to be lacking. I had hoped to gain a better perspective on why people photograph and ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/22029499">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[The last group of essays in the book -- on &quot;working conditions&quot; -- is outstanding. Superbly insightful and nuanced writing on our relationship with the land. Reminds me of a western Wendell Berry.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Good read, a must for those serious about taking photography seriously.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[absolutely brilliant, inspiring articles. i'd recommend to everyone. ]]></body>
    
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