Dialogue of Photography Masters

Author: Frank Horwath
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Publish Date: 2000-10-01
Features: After reading this book, one can't help but wish every art form had such an expert who tirelessly, meticulously, and humbly records the efforts of their peers; who uses insightful questions to make them examine their creative beliefs and motivations. This is not only a precious historical record for the development of civilization but also the best guide to appreciation and professional manual. This book is a contemplation on the essence of photography by 14 master photographers, addressing serious questions through a relaxed dialogue format. Since the interviewer Horwath himself is also a renowned photographer, having made careful observations and reflections on the photographers he admires, and having a passion for writing, he possesses a keen sensitivity to language, allowing him to approach each photographer's style from different angles. He spent four years traveling to places beyond Paris, including the United Kingdom, Italy, the United States, and Japan. The interviews with the two Japanese photographers were conducted through interpreters, while the others were conducted in the original language (translated into French afterward), making the discussions enjoyable and engaging. The French version of this book was highly acclaimed upon its release in mid-1990, not only causing a significant stir in the photography community but also earning praise from other art fields and cultural figures as a rare and deeply profound yet vividly engaging dialogue record in recent years.