Book review: Ren Hang by Dian Hanson
April 24, 2017
In February, Chinese photographer Ren Hang, at just 29, took his own life. His battle with depression was well documented, more often than not by the photographer himself, as his final book reveals
Photography books
Our in-depth reviews of the latest photography books, covering everything from landscape and travel photography, to portraiture and street photography. We also take a look at books from photographers that have had a real impact, exploring their careers and portfolios.
If you’re looking for inspiration, take a look at our round up of the best photography books or take a look at photography books featuring the works of Fred Herzog, William Eggleston or Cindy Sherman.
Book review: The Family Imprint by Nancy Borowick
April 17, 2017
In 2013, Howie and Laurel Borowick were undergoing parallel treatments for stage-four cancer. Howie was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and his wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. Witnessing all this was their daughter, Nancy, a documentary and photojournalism graduate
Book review: The Dench Dozen by Peter Dench
April 4, 2017
In this volume, photographer Peter Dench sits down, and often drinks, with some of Britain’s top photographers. Geoff Harris takes a look
Book review: Factory – Andy Warhol by Stephen Shore
March 21, 2017
A young Stephen Shore was at the right place and right time to document the goings on at Andy Warhol’s seminal Factory. Oliver Atwell enjoys the ride
Video: Peter Dench on ‘The Dench Dozen’
March 17, 2017
We speak to photojournalist and Olympus Visionary, Peter Dench, about his new book, The Dench Dozen, which offers an insight into the lives of twelve key British photographers
Book review: Industrial Scars by J Henry Fair
March 12, 2017
In J Henry Fair's book we see the visual consequences of processes, such as oil extraction - we review his latest effort
Book review: Harrodsburg by Dougie Wallace
March 9, 2017
Confrontational street photographer, Dougie Wallace, turns his attention to the extravagance of London's Knightsbridge. We check out his latest collection of shots
Book review: Passport by Alexander Chekmenev
February 19, 2017
Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, Ukraine found itself in a bureaucratic quandary. Oliver Atwell gets a fascinating glimpse into the past
Book review: Sacred Nature by Angela and Jonathan Scott
January 30, 2017
Wildlife photographers Jonathan and Angela Scott showcase the best of nature. Oliver Atwell uncovers a stark warning amid the beauty
Book review: Modern Color by Fred Herzog
January 23, 2017
Photographer Fred Herzog releases a volume that reminds audiences just how pioneering his colour work was. Oliver Atwell takes a look
Book review: Kuwait – A Desert on Fire by Sebastiao Salgado
December 27, 2016
Book review: The Eyes of the City by Richard Sandler
December 20, 2016
For decades, Richard Sandler has walked the streets of New York creating images that get to the heart of the city. Oliver Atwell looks at his work
Book review: Nicaragua – June 1978-July 1979 by Susan Meiselas
November 26, 2016
In this republished work by Susan Meiselas, a country in a state of transition comes under her sharp scrutiny. Oliver Atwell takes a look
Book review: La Calle by Alex Webb
November 20, 2016
Magnum photographer Alex Webb presents a body of work taken in and around Mexico. Oliver Atwell finds images that deal in the blurred lines of genre
Book review: Dark Heavens by Hamid Sardar
November 16, 2016
In this beautiful visual record, Hamid Sardar explores the customs and manners of Mongolia’s last nomadic tribes. Oliver Atwell goes on an astonishingly rich visual journey
Book review: Edward Burtynsky – Essential Elements by William A Ewing
November 7, 2016
A volume on Edward Burtynsky’s work depicts the globalised economy and its impact on nature. Oliver Atwell looks at some grand-scale images
Book review: The Teds by Chris Steele-Perkins
November 4, 2016
In this republished classic volume, Chris Steele-Perkins looks at the youth subculture movement of the Teddy Boys. Oliver Atwell gets ready for a riot
Book review: Afghanistan Between Hope and Fear by Paula Bronstein
September 27, 2016
What happens when the world loses interest in Afghanistan? Paula Bronstein's new book is a poignant exploration of a country that lies in the grey area between hope and fear
Book review: Rouge by Michael Kenna
September 15, 2016
Michael Kenna’s Rouge is a haunting study of large- scale industry fighting to stay alive in the face of economic decay. Oliver Atwell takes a look
Book review: The Oxford Pictures 1968-1978 by Paddy Summerfield
September 6, 2016
Paddy Summerfield’s images of Oxford students are a nostalgic look at days gone by. Yet beneath them lies an uneasy melancholy, as Oliver Atwell finds out