From now on, I plan on trying to complete a review of a book and a vinyl weekly. Below is my first review of a book, reviewing the photography book Picturing California: A Century of Photographic Genius. I know, it may seem like I’m kind of cheating the book review aspect, but I won’t just be reviewing novels for these posts. My reviews may include photography, painting, cooking, etc. books, so be on the look-out! I just may review a book that fits into an area you’re interested!
Picturing California: A Century of Photographic Genius
Collaboration between the Oakland Museum and author Therese Thau Heyman
Personal Review…
This book, composed of pictures that were taken across the golden state, is truly like no other I’ve ever had the pleasure of coming across before! It combines all aspects, ranging from the raw beauty to the majestic qualities that the grand state of California has to offer. As one website described the book, these are “...prints by a variety of photographers [that] capture the unique qualities of the state” (1). The book was published on the occasion of the exhibition of California landscape photography from the collection featured at the Oakland Museum. One may suspect that because this exhibit was so well-liked by the public, the Oakland Museum decided to published the book so everyone could see for themselves what all of the commotion was about. The prints are so realistic and true… I found myself getting constantly caught-up in trying to figure out the story behind nearly every one I saw. Some people don’t like that, though, and that’s perfectly okay. This just isn’t the book for you, then. But for me, I loved that aspect of it. It’s the beauty of the mystery—the unknown. In conclusion, I really enjoyed this photography book and would recommend it to all photography enthusiasts, as well as lovers of the great state of California.
xo. haley
Sources:
(1) “Picturing California…”. Trove, The National Library of Australia. Web. 11 March 2012
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