Annie Leibovitz at Work by Annie Leibovitz
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Book Reviews of Annie Leibovitz at Work
Book Review: Not the best presentation of Leibowitz
Summary: 4 Stars
Why isn't this coffee table size? There is no comparison of the portraits of Bette Midler, Keith Harring, Steve Martin and others with those of earlier full size publications. For Leibowitz fans there is not much new. The bio has been published in many other sources and even the phrasing sounded familiar to me.
Leibowitz photographs are always great, but size matters. The best of the new material was the photographs and the photographing of Queen Elizabeth. Here, again and especially, the photos cry out for size. Of the new material, the White House and the Obama campaign produced good photos, but maybe time will age them, or it could be the tiny look on the page.
I'm giving this book a 4 and not a 3 because Leibowitz is never average. But, if you want to enjoy a book of photos and share it with friends, spend a bit more for an earlier book in a larger format. It will cost more, but be worth it.
Book Review: Inspiration
Summary: 4 Stars
I must confess from the start that I love Annie's work. The title says much about the nature of the book.I bought this book for that reason. I found her candid review of the life of a working professional photographer fascinating. That said, this is not a technical manual for aspiring portrait photographers. You can, like myself, draw much from Annie's work but if it's technical details shot by shot then you are best looking elsewhere.
For me, Annie Leibovitz At Work serves as an inspiration. As such I got my money's worth from this book without a doubt.
Book Review: Nicely surprised
Summary: 4 Stars
The title is a bit misleading. I first thought the book would be full of technical details (set up, lighting, equipment used...) and was first disappointed. Reading further (I read it at once) I really enjoyed the "stories" around the picture. So, this is not a "recipee" book, but more a philosophical one about photography. I didn't rate it 5 stars because the pictures could have been printed in a better resolution.
Book Review: Her most insightful text
Summary: 4 Stars
This is her best book in terms of providing text that gives a view on how she works and in terms of some rare humility displayed. It's not a four star for the images, which are better seen in other books. But I learned something about the photography craft as she performs it, and the book was not about raising her to some godlike status.
Book Review: Good book for photographers and fans
Summary: 4 Stars
Interesting book, not really about the technical aspects of her work though. There is a little of that in there, but it doesn't go into much detail. But some great stories and behind the scenes insight.