"The Contact Sheet" on my Christmas list

[lafinfil]

This book was recommended on a segment of Morning Edition and I had not heard of it
but it sounds very interesting to lovers of film photography.

Publisher's Description

When a famous photographer creates a noteworthy photograph, many images are taken before and after the moment
are left unseen to anyone but the photographer himself. When the photographer creates an extraordinary or famous photograph,
these unseen images take on even more importance. Examining the contact sheets from these original photographic sessions
allows in depth insight into the subject matter, the photographic process, and often reveals a deeper story
that has never been told. Over forty iconic photographs by world famous photographers are examined in detail
in The Contact Sheet - complete with short interviews and background details on the sessions themselves.
The Contact Sheet is a must have for any serious lover of fine photography.



http://photoeye.com/bookstore/citation.c...alog=ZD328&i=0978607694&i2=&CFID=242193&CFTOKEN=45725837

In my opinion viewing contact sheets is one of the best teaching experience for starting photographers.
From my own experience they do reveal a side of the photo session that can not be appreciated
by just looking at final edited work. Some of my favorite sessions have been printed as a series of frames
that tell the story much better than a single image. This looks like an interesting book for my collection.
Thumbnail views and edited PS contact sheets just don't have the same feel to me

[rgG]

Looks very interesting. Thanks for the link.

[Zoidberg]

Just heard about it on NPR this afternoon; "Here & Now" I think. Was trying to remember the title - thanks!