Photo books recommended by visionaries
“The Japanese handle erotic photography in a far more sensible manner than the west (with a few exceptions), this is one of my favourite examples of a book that while covers nudity and technically 'erotic photography' expresses itself in a much lighter, personal and intimate manner.”
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- James W Mataitis Bailey, Photographer
“Beautifully poetic. I first read through this book without the initial understanding and context, and on reading the text it completely changed my perspective of the work. Not many pieces of work can make an impact on you more than once in such different directions.”
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- James W Mataitis Bailey, Photographer
“Among some of her other written works Sontag's perspectives on creativity and photography have single handedly shaped how I look at art, photography and the creative process.”
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- James W Mataitis Bailey, Photographer
“Maybe cliché but a classic. One of the first books I bought when I could afford to look in the 'Rare' section of Arcana in LA. The consistent collection and breadth of this book is what draws me in the most, that there was constant consideration and effort to capture this brief and, to most of us, fleeting moment that usually would be overlooked.
Teller's work, you either love or you hate. I personally love all of it and make no apologies in doing so.”
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- James W Mataitis Bailey, Photographer
“I've been spending a lot of time in NY lately, maybe that why I've been drawn to this one recently. Captured at such an interesting time, in my opinion, of New York's art and creative scene. There's a raw emotion, a dance and beauty to the pose and aggression of this work.”
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- James W Mataitis Bailey, Photographer