Monthly Archives: January 2011

Danny Goldfield’s NY Children get their Day in the Sun

Posted on January 8, 2011 by

The remarkable project from the heart of Danny Goldfield, to photograph one child living in NYC from every nation in the world resulted in a self-published book the library is the proud possessor of. Danny, an ICP member, popped into … Continue reading →

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The Best Lists

Posted on January 7, 2011 by

2010 really had a lot going for it and in photobook terms many folks have been producing the ‘best of’ lists. There is some overlap and some duplication in choices and there is also some real hidden gems brought to … Continue reading →

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“If You See Something, Say Something” or, Hungarian Rhapsody

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

[To the non-New York-based blog readers: Our Transit System displays posters advising us to report un-attended boxes and suitcases using the above slogan.] A box arrived in the New Year from Hungary.  We knew that Shandor Hassan had been acting … Continue reading →

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BBC The Strand Tribute to Ernest Cole

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

The Strand is a show that I am an ardent admirer of.  It is my culture podcast on my morning and evening commute.  I recently re-listened to one that was a tribute to the South African photographer Ernest Cole, whose … Continue reading →

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Magic Dials

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

“These are a few of my favorite things,” chirped Maria von Trappe in The Sound of Music.  While I claim that the ICP Library is more than just books, I love the books.  This is one of my long-time favorites. … Continue reading →

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