In his debut book, an emerging photographer seeks out the sublime in everyday moments.
Author Archives: Aaron M. Cohen
Roman Vishniac’s Big Little World
A new documentary about the life and career of legendary photographer Roman Vishniac tells his biography from the perspective of his daughter.
Joel Meyerowitz review for The Brooklyn Rail
Parallax Review editor and founder Aaron M. Cohen’s review of Joel Meyerowitz’s latest book, The Pleasure of Seeing, appears in the November issue of The Brooklyn Rail. There’s also an excellent interview with Meyerowitz by Charlotte Kent in the issue.
New and Notable Photobooks: All The Past We Leave Behind by Timothy Eastman
Inspired by Jessica Bruder’s book Nomadland, an emerging photographer profiles people who have pulled up stakes and hit the road in search of a better life.
Photographers as Filmmakers #10: The Films of Henri Cartier-Bresson (Le Retour and California Impressions)
Henri Cartier-Bresson completed just six documentaries during his legendary career. But they are significant additions to his body of work that also shed insight into his photographic practice.
Year In Review: Our Favorite Photobooks of 2022
As we look ahead to the coming year, we revisit five photobooks that stood out to us in 2022.
New and Notable Photobooks: Some Say Ice by Alessandra Sanguinetti
In her latest monograph. Alessandra Sanguinetti crafts a kind of spiritual sequel to Michael Lesy’s cult classic, Wisconsin Death Trip. The result is one of the best photobooks of the year.
Photographers as Filmmakers #9: Another Day In Paradise (Larry Clark, 1998)
Larry Clark’s second feature film portrays the highs and lows of life on the margins from an insider’s perspective.
“Wolfgang Tillmans: To look without fear,” on view at MoMA, Reimagines the Traditional Museum Retrospective
The photographer’s highly anticipated MoMA show is overwhelming in the best possible way.
New and Notable Photobooks: Speedway 1972 by Henry Horenstein
Centered around the sport of modified stock car racing, Horenstein’s new monograph comprises a fascinating look at a subculture as it existed half a century ago.
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