The Daybooks of Edward Weston: Volume I Mexico

by Edward Weston

PHOTOGRAPHS

Genres: Photography, Nonfiction

214 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1973

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.

Edward Henry Weston was an American photographer, and co-founder of Group f/64. Most of his work was done using an 8 by 10 inch view camera.

Reviews

[Iain · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the classic texts of 20th century photographic history. Reading it is a wonderful experience of the era and locale, as well as a glimpse of the photographic world that remains surprisingly relevant. I lost track of how many times his commentary from c.1925 sounded like it was in response to 21st century photo trends and tendencies. This book is a constant reminder of that old theme in historical works: people don't really change that much.

Those looking for photo tips will find little reason to read this; it's not a textbook, it's his journal. But those with a love for the history of the craft and an affection for Edward will likely find this time spent with him very rewarding. I certainly did.

[Faris Ibraheem · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a journey! It has been a quite long time since I enjoyed accompanying a book like this. Only a few people who get to write a magnificently written journals and have the key to best describe what they are living, seeing, thinking and even smiling. He will make you read it with your all five senses. I just finished it and now I can't wait o get the first volume of the daybooks (California).

[Bob Peru · Rating 5 out of 5]

almost as evocative a writer as photographer.
edward weston. hero.