Title: Dancers After Dark
Author: Jordan Matter
Rating: 4.5/5
Expected Publish Date: October 18, 2016
Summary:
A photography collection of nude dancers at night from the bestselling photographer of Dancers Among Us - a celebration of the human form and the fearlessness of the human spirit.
Review:
**I received this book as an advanced reader's copy from NetGalley**
Little known fact, I love photography. I've read all the Humans of New York books and follow the creator on Facebook every day. I do take my own pictures and have an Instagram account here, but I'm not in the business. Anyway, this is what led me to request this book, that and the unique subjects of the book.
Yes, everyone in this book is naked, no I did not get it because of that. There is a certain vulnerability in this book, exposing oneself in poses that stimulate while in public, but shrouded in shadow. One of my favorite aspects of this books is that the pictures are marked not first by location, subject, or description, but by a time stamp.
The only negative thing I have to say (that missing .5 on my rating) is that I received it as an ebook and thus pictures that were spread across two pages lost their affect on me. I will be sure to re-read this when it comes out in hardcover to get the full effect.
And please, I recommend to only those over the age of 17.
Title: Humans of New York
Author: Brandon Stanton
Rating: 5/5
Summary:
Based on the blog with more than a million loyal fans, a beautiful, heartfelt, funny, and inspiring collection of photographs capturing the spirit of a city
In the summer of 2010, photographer Brandon Stanton set out on an ambitious project: to single-handedly create a photographic census of New York City. Armed with his camera, he began crisscrossing the city, covering thousands of miles on foot, all in an attempt to capture New Yorkers and their stories. The result of these efforts was a vibrant blog he called "Humans of New York," in which his photos were featured alongside quotes and anecdotes.
The blog has steadily grown, now boasting more than a million devoted followers. Humans of New York is the book inspired by the blog. With four hundred color photos, including exclusive portraits and all-new stories, Humans of New York is a stunning collection of images that showcases the outsized personalities of New York.
Surprising and moving, printed in a beautiful full-color, hardbound edition, Humans of New York is a celebration of individuality and a tribute to the spirit of the city.
With 400 full-color photos and a distinctive vellum jacket
Review:
This is one of the best books I've "read" in a long time. The pictures are so raw even though they're posed. I can't describe the emotions I felt while flipping through the pictures and reading through the quotes. I guess overall I felt longing. Longing to make something great and artistic and follow a dream like this author did.
The most random pictures were inspiring to me because these were people going about their everyday lives. It's hard to remember how unique the rest of the world can be when you've lived in one suburb of a small city all your life.
I recommend this to the world. I think everyone should see these people and celebrate the lives they've chose to live.
