Josef Sudek

by Ian Jeffrey

The 55 Series This is one of the most unique monograph series in the history of photography! The 55 Series represents the work of many of photography s most important figures. Each book contains 55 of the photographer s key works, presented chronologically and through them tells the photographer s own story. These books are small, but surprisingly rich in content and reproduction quality. They are a most economical way to bring the world of photography into your home. Each book is 128 pp. 6 1/4 x 5 3/4 , softbound.

Genres: Photography, Art

128 pages, Paperback

First published May 11, 2001

Reviews

[Melanie Faith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiring for anyone who is a visual artist or who finds photography compelling. I stumbled on this book third-hand and look forward to seeking out other volumes in Phaidon's 55's series. I discovered the photography of Czech master photographer Josef Sudek through the 55 carefully curated and eloquently and briefly described black-and-white landscapes and still-life photos in this volume. It's designed to be pocket-sized and is carriable and easy to store.

There's a prose biographical sketch (I enjoyed learning about his fellow-photographer sister) and outline of the key events of Sudek's life as well.

Beautiful images of Prague and the artist's two studios that invite a second (or third!) thumb-through before picking up a camera or a sketchbook.

[Kevin S · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting photos in here of Prague and some still lifes. The writing by Ian Jeffrey almost spoiled it though. I felt like he analyzed the pictures to death instead of just letting the pictures speak for themselves.

[Anita]

love...you have to see the images to know what I am talking about. Wish I had this talent.

[Joe Phelan · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent introduction to the work of Josef Sudek. Not for nothing was he called the poet of Prague.