Wow, I think that's the most "mature" collection of work I've seen in one of your mail-in-videos, none of them would feel out of place in the well sorted photgraphy section of a library... Keep up these videos, love them for inspiration and motivation!
Thanks, Ted! Last year I printed a book with Blurb. The 1st copy looked great so I ordered more. The new batch was messed up with ghosted images like the black hadn't printed or hadn't printed fully. Blurb reprinted them for no charge, but the 3rd batch wasn't great either. The quality was halfway between the wonderful 1st and the terrible 2nd. At that point I got demoralized/distracted and forgot about the book project. Seeing the beautiful work you've shown today, I'm re-energized to get a book printed well. IDK if that will be sorting out the quality issues with Blurb or finding a better printer, but I'm inspired and excited to get on with it. Thank you, Ted!
This collection of bookes and zines is outstanding and when I see the pictures from the former Soviet Union it is like a trip in my past when I visited Eastern Europe in the 80s! Great work and that is true for the three zines and the Ryans Book, too. And there is nothing to add to your advice to Ryan, it is the beginning of a mental road trip. I visited the Peter Lindbergh exhibition in Brussels a few weeks ago. I saw "Untold Stories" in 2020 and I witnessed how much the things I have encountered in photography in the years between have changed me and my attitude. I am so grateful what photography teaches me and seeing the same spirit in books and zines is my main motivation in collecting them. Therefore thank you very much again for presenting us these inspiring pieces of art.
Ryan's taken more great photos in one year than I have in nearly 20! The more I watch this channel, the more I think I should sell my gear and just buy photo books to enjoy other people's great work!
The first book you discussed, the documentary photography book is a gem... and a portraits a good idea to why we take photographs... and putting the gems together with a story.
So glad you are drawn to my book. I traveled for overseas environmental and development projects, and the photos helped humanize the work and build ties and commitments back home.
Relating strongly to Ryan’s letter and your advice to him. Like Ryan, I’ve just completed my first year of taking photography seriously, and found myself nodding throughout his letter and throughout your advice. Thanks to both of you for the confirmations, motivations and directions!
Really like watching these videos of the zines. It’s always good to see others work and how they express themselves through that work. Probably what I like most of your videos doing this, is that even when you critique you see behind the “flaws”. You see the meaning of the intent.
It's not too late, Ted! You can go back in the sense that at any point you can re-discover your "youthful enthusiasm" for any activity, especially one as "relatively accessible" as photography. I got my first camera in 1971 at age 12 and I'm still excited to get out there every day. We had a rare ice storm on Feb 23 and it started melting the next day. I spent hours out there on both days and had to keep looking up into the forest canopy trying to avoid getting beaned by any falling limbs (unfortunately, a lot of people lost power due to that), while getting rained on with ice melt and (thankfully small) shards. Not super comfortable, but I managed to get some great images (and I was the only one out there). I've been meaning to get some books together (curation, processing, and printing is so time-consuming--I know--no excuses!) and will try to get something your way in the not-too-distant. It's great that you provide this forum (and you're obviously amassing quite the collection--I'd love to see that online)!
Oh wow, look at that hair! I remembered the first few videos you made, was the teacher in the art of photography. Young, energetic, and always wanted to share your passion to everyone. Look at you! Time has passed so so much. I have kids and family now and glad you're still happy at what you do everyday. I wish you good health and may your fire for this channel keep on burning! 🔥
Thanks so much for looking at my work Ted! I’ll definitely be heading down the rabbit hole, when I haven’t been spending money on new lenses I’ve been spending on new photo books haha. Thanks so much for the feature :)
Story telling with your photos.... is always ... an interesting experience....I have MS i use my photos to recall my memory from each photo it helps me alot
+1 to the quarto size that Casper chose. i'm reading a history of paper right now and, after the sections on China and the Middle East, the author has been describing how the printing press arrived in Europe in the 1400s and how printing took off in the 1500s with the protestant revolutions. he describes the move away from enormous handwritten books on parchment, down to printed books on paper, as something key for adoption and growth of the medium and the spread of the ideas contained within. also, as someone who loves books, i appreciate how small books let me squeeze a few more into my collection and my luggage :)
Wow, that's the most dynamic Squarespace promo I've seen so far!!! Amazing how a little Vivaldi can help pack a punch. I also wanted to thank you for the time, passion, and quality of artistic content you share with us here on TH-cam, it's very much appreciated. Respect.
another great video, thank you! you've curated / encouraged a really great community in this corner of the interwebs, and that is wonderful. i'm glad to have stumbled into this (very public) secret!
Just some chump on youtube who gets sent stuff...... Sir, you have created conversation in my living room, given me the inspiration to create a photo project, provided me with the motivation to get back into cameras as an art. You may have the view that your some chump on YT, but youll always be more than that to me.
I was really hoping you would talk about "story telling". Loved the review of the collections captured in print... but.... you never talked about story telling. If I had to find a label for what I do, its an imperfect capture of the world around me. In high school my photo teach used to label me as captain dust. I've never been one to lean towards the perfect capture... the technical side, but capturing the world as I saw it. I've been in many "discussions" around if photography is about the "art" or the story, with many making the good point it is really rare to capture a story in an image. You lend your critique of some of these books to that, that the collection builds a story of who or what the photographer saw. But I would love a deeper discussion of how does one actually tell stories with images....
I recently looked through an excellent Saul Leiter book which had a spread image whose subject went straight down the gutter, so major publishers still have trouble with this too~
love Rons book it looks like it has a great flow, well done to everyone who sent work in, love all all of it, and learning alot from your reviews of the work Ted :)
some of these Zines are pushing the boundaries of what I think of a Zines. These are more like actual books. Zines were much more diy and raw when I saw them in the Punk, Metal and Motorcycle days of the 70's and 80's !....times they are a changin' !
Ted, thanks for another tremendously informative book review. This gave great ideas to incorporate into my book, which you reviewed a few weeks ago. I'm looking for a recommendation where to get my book published. I use Blurb but they charge so much, every time I sell one, the patron gets a book and an apology for the price. Thanks again, Eugene
Here's the address where you can send your book. I get many zines/books in the mail each week, but eventually they make it on the show! Ted Forbes The Art of Photography 2830 S. Hulen, Studio 133 Fort Worth, TX 76109 US of A
Me: I can't wait to check out Ballet, by Brodovitch! The internet: It costs $8,000 and the only reproductions are in the wrong aspect ratio Me: ...nevermind, I guess.
Would love to see a zine/book workshop around here one day!
Nobody on the internet sounds so intelligent in an unscripted ways. I love this professorial aspect of Ted. Thank you Ted!
Wow, I think that's the most "mature" collection of work I've seen in one of your mail-in-videos, none of them would feel out of place in the well sorted photgraphy section of a library... Keep up these videos, love them for inspiration and motivation!
Ted, Thanks for looking at my three zines. Appreciate the feedback. Always good to get some positive recognition.
Thanks, Ted! Last year I printed a book with Blurb. The 1st copy looked great so I ordered more. The new batch was messed up with ghosted images like the black hadn't printed or hadn't printed fully. Blurb reprinted them for no charge, but the 3rd batch wasn't great either. The quality was halfway between the wonderful 1st and the terrible 2nd. At that point I got demoralized/distracted and forgot about the book project. Seeing the beautiful work you've shown today, I'm re-energized to get a book printed well. IDK if that will be sorting out the quality issues with Blurb or finding a better printer, but I'm inspired and excited to get on with it. Thank you, Ted!
This collection of bookes and zines is outstanding and when I see the pictures from the former Soviet Union it is like a trip in my past when I visited Eastern Europe in the 80s! Great work and that is true for the three zines and the Ryans Book, too. And there is nothing to add to your advice to Ryan, it is the beginning of a mental road trip. I visited the Peter Lindbergh exhibition in Brussels a few weeks ago. I saw "Untold Stories" in 2020 and I witnessed how much the things I have encountered in photography in the years between have changed me and my attitude. I am so grateful what photography teaches me and seeing the same spirit in books and zines is my main motivation in collecting them. Therefore thank you very much again for presenting us these inspiring pieces of art.
Ryan's taken more great photos in one year than I have in nearly 20! The more I watch this channel, the more I think I should sell my gear and just buy photo books to enjoy other people's great work!
Would love to see a Zine Book workshop around here one day!
The first book you discussed, the documentary photography book is a gem... and a portraits a good idea to why we take photographs... and putting the gems together with a story.
So glad you are drawn to my book. I traveled for overseas environmental and development projects, and the photos helped humanize the work and build ties and commitments back home.
@@ronhoffer2242 Great photos in the book! I recognize a lot of the places because I'm Czech, living in Prague :-)
Relating strongly to Ryan’s letter and your advice to him. Like Ryan, I’ve just completed my first year of taking photography seriously, and found myself nodding throughout his letter and throughout your advice. Thanks to both of you for the confirmations, motivations and directions!
I really loved your supportive and compassionate reviews of the work you shared.
Always love these videos! So good, thank you!
Really like watching these videos of the zines. It’s always good to see others work and how they express themselves through that work. Probably what I like most of your videos doing this, is that even when you critique you see behind the “flaws”. You see the meaning of the intent.
Ron's book is so good!!!
Yes, everything about your “hands” concept … holds well together. Nice. Very nice. 6:22
It's not too late, Ted! You can go back in the sense that at any point you can re-discover your "youthful enthusiasm" for any activity, especially one as "relatively accessible" as photography. I got my first camera in 1971 at age 12 and I'm still excited to get out there every day. We had a rare ice storm on Feb 23 and it started melting the next day. I spent hours out there on both days and had to keep looking up into the forest canopy trying to avoid getting beaned by any falling limbs (unfortunately, a lot of people lost power due to that), while getting rained on with ice melt and (thankfully small) shards. Not super comfortable, but I managed to get some great images (and I was the only one out there). I've been meaning to get some books together (curation, processing, and printing is so time-consuming--I know--no excuses!) and will try to get something your way in the not-too-distant. It's great that you provide this forum (and you're obviously amassing quite the collection--I'd love to see that online)!
Oh wow, look at that hair! I remembered the first few videos you made, was the teacher in the art of photography. Young, energetic, and always wanted to share your passion to everyone. Look at you! Time has passed so so much. I have kids and family now and glad you're still happy at what you do everyday. I wish you good health and may your fire for this channel keep on burning! 🔥
As soon as I am able to pay for my own book, you will be receiving the first copy. Your channel is an inspiration to all. Thank you Ted!
I love this kind of series
Thanks for your time and enthusiasm, you inspired us to go and grab our gear and explore our most inner feelings about photography. Cheers !
one of my favorite episodes!
Thanks for sharing ans spending time to review them.
Just ordered Ron Hoffman's book -- really looking forward seeing it!
Thanks so much! Ron
Got the Ron Hoffer book on the way. Thanks for the heads up,
Thanks so much for looking at my work Ted! I’ll definitely be heading down the rabbit hole, when I haven’t been spending money on new lenses I’ve been spending on new photo books haha. Thanks so much for the feature :)
Story telling with your photos.... is always ... an interesting experience....I have MS i use my photos to recall my memory from each photo it helps me alot
Excellent!
I’m not a photographer (fine art painter) but I love your videos, particularly these book/zine show and tells. 👍
+1 to the quarto size that Casper chose. i'm reading a history of paper right now and, after the sections on China and the Middle East, the author has been describing how the printing press arrived in Europe in the 1400s and how printing took off in the 1500s with the protestant revolutions. he describes the move away from enormous handwritten books on parchment, down to printed books on paper, as something key for adoption and growth of the medium and the spread of the ideas contained within. also, as someone who loves books, i appreciate how small books let me squeeze a few more into my collection and my luggage :)
Wow, that's the most dynamic Squarespace promo I've seen so far!!! Amazing how a little Vivaldi can help pack a punch.
I also wanted to thank you for the time, passion, and quality of artistic content you share with us here on TH-cam, it's very much appreciated. Respect.
Some amazing, inspiring work. Thanks for sharing.
another great video, thank you! you've curated / encouraged a really great community in this corner of the interwebs, and that is wonderful. i'm glad to have stumbled into this (very public) secret!
Ted, love your photography series.
This was awesome! Loved those books and the advice given.
Just some chump on youtube who gets sent stuff......
Sir, you have created conversation in my living room, given me the inspiration to create a photo project, provided me with the motivation to get back into cameras as an art.
You may have the view that your some chump on YT, but youll always be more than that to me.
I was really hoping you would talk about "story telling". Loved the review of the collections captured in print... but.... you never talked about story telling. If I had to find a label for what I do, its an imperfect capture of the world around me. In high school my photo teach used to label me as captain dust. I've never been one to lean towards the perfect capture... the technical side, but capturing the world as I saw it. I've been in many "discussions" around if photography is about the "art" or the story, with many making the good point it is really rare to capture a story in an image. You lend your critique of some of these books to that, that the collection builds a story of who or what the photographer saw. But I would love a deeper discussion of how does one actually tell stories with images....
Wonderful video, thank you! It inspires.
I recently looked through an excellent Saul Leiter book which had a spread image whose subject went straight down the gutter, so major publishers still have trouble with this too~
love Rons book it looks like it has a great flow, well done to everyone who sent work in, love all all of it, and learning alot from your reviews of the work Ted :)
Thanks so much! Ron
Another awesome video, was always interested in how story is vital in Photography.
Lots of good looking work!!
I sure enjoy your photo book reviews, Ted!🙏🏼
From 0:12 through 0:16 … someone needs to graft the sound onto the beginning of Pink Floyd’s Money. ☺️
some of these Zines are pushing the boundaries of what I think of a Zines. These are more like actual books. Zines were much more diy and raw when I saw them in the Punk, Metal and Motorcycle days of the 70's and 80's !....times they are a changin' !
one day, show your entire collection!
Ted, thanks for another tremendously informative book review. This gave great ideas to incorporate into my book, which you reviewed a few weeks ago. I'm looking for a recommendation where to get my book published. I use Blurb but they charge so much, every time I sell one, the patron gets a book and an apology for the price. Thanks again, Eugene
How do we tell a story in woodland photo?
I hope to see HOV on here soon! I need that Ted Forbes constructive criticism lol
Very interested
How does one go about making a book? I really would like to print something out in book format
Ted. Do you have your own book?
How do I send you a book to look at?
Here's the address where you can send your book. I get many zines/books in the mail each week, but eventually they make it on the show!
Ted Forbes
The Art of Photography
2830 S. Hulen, Studio 133
Fort Worth, TX 76109
US of A
Hello, how can I submit my photobooks like those? Thank you in advanced.
👍
Me: I can't wait to check out Ballet, by Brodovitch!
The internet: It costs $8,000 and the only reproductions are in the wrong aspect ratio
Me: ...nevermind, I guess.
Keep the beard
MY BOY KILLIN WITH THE BEARD 😎😎😎😎
Yes! I like Ted with the beard as well!