Category Archives: Seen and heard

Delpire & Co.

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

A quick search of the International Center of Photography Library’s online catalogue using the keyword “Delpire” reveals 26 entries. Another search using “Photo Poche” reveals 34 entries. The frequency with which these two terms appear in the catalogue’s database only … Continue reading →

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The Daido Moriyama Photobook Collection at the ICP Library: Nippon Gekijo Shashincho / Japan: A Photo Theater

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

I remember my husband’s purchase of our first Daido Moriyama photobook. In fact, I remember it very well because it was also the very first Japanese photobook we ever bought. At the time, 10 years ago now, neither of us … Continue reading →

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New York Antiquarian Book Fair

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

Spring in New York City is a wonderful time to experience all those rare and hard to find photobooks many covet, but are unable to afford. Beginning with The AIPAD Photography Show at the end of March and ending with … Continue reading →

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Notes on Raising Frogs for $$$

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

This past weekend, at the Aperture Book Bazaar, I discovered Notes on Raising Frogs for $$$, a guide offering supplementary information and anecdotes to Jason Fulford’s photo book, Raising Frogs for $$$. I had thumbed through Raising Frogs for $$$ a … Continue reading →

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Paris Photo / Books

Posted on November 19, 2011 by

Last week, from November 10 – 13, Paris became a mecca for anyone interested in photography. With the sprawling international Paris Photo fair at the Grand Palais as the anchor and several satellite fairs and exhibitions occurring throughout Paris, there … Continue reading →

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Hello Japan!

Posted on October 16, 2011 by

This past September, photographer John Gossage and bookdealer Harper Levine traveled to Japan to scout for books in Tokyo’s Jimbocho book district, to take photographs for a forthcoming Gossage book, and to meet with Japanese photographer Kazuo Kitai. Below are … Continue reading →

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Summer Funding

Posted on September 1, 2011 by

In these perilous times for art and culture funding, I find myself thinking a lot about sustainability and creative funding, particularly in the bibliographic realm. One of my fascinations in the few idle moments of the summer was scanning projects … Continue reading →

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The Center for Land Use Interpretation – Interview with Matt Coolidge

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

The Center for Land Use Interpretation or CLUI is “Dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge about how the nation’s lands are apportioned, utilized, and perceived”.  CLUI employs different methodologies to achieve their mission which include: engaging in research, … Continue reading →

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Nature Within

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

Nature Within ISE CULTURAL FOUNDATION @ FRONT SPACE June 3 – July 1, 2011 Curated by Minny Lee Opening Reception: Friday June 3, 5:30-7:30pm ISE CULTURAL FOUNDATION @ FRONT SPACE Is located at 555 Broadway, New York, New York 10012 (Between … Continue reading →

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The Solar Anus – Arielle Bier. May 12, 2011.

Posted on May 11, 2011 by

Arielle Bier The Solar Anus May 12, 2011 ICP-Bard MFA Thesis Show http://www.ariellebier.com/ Arielle Bier in the Library Adventures of an alter-ego by Arielle Bier R TR179.5.B452 .A39 2010 Confessions of an alter-ego by Arielle Bier R TR179.5.B452 .C66 2010 … Continue reading →

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