World Photobook Day 2020
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October 14th is celebrated as World Photo Book Day, after
the publication of Anna Atkins' "Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype
Impressions" in 1843, which is said to be the first photography book ever
made.
This year is the 177th
anniversary since the book was collected by the British Museum. The BritishLibrary catalog for this book includes the description:
"The first photographically illustrated book; this collection of
cyanotypes is one of the most important milestones in the development and
history of photography. Created and produced by Anna Atkins."
For me a photo book, like any
other book, is a medium for reaching the emotions that are stored inside.
Through photo books, emotions are awakened through what is seen in the eye. If
the narrative in the novel evokes sensitivity through storylines and verbal
beauty, the narrative in a photo book is awakened by recorded moments,
expressions, sequences of pictures. No need for many words. The depth of
meaning is reached in different ways.
Among the last photo books I
have collected is Tatsuo Suzuki's Friction/Tokyo Street. This book takes us to
the megapolitan streets of Tokyo that are teeming of people in a variety of
textures and stories. Printed by Steidl that is said the best photo book
publisher and printer in the world, enjoying this book is not only to admire
its visuals, but also the physical qualities and attention to detail that make
it a beautiful and valuable book.
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Today is a day to show support for photobooks, by reading
it, telling it, buying it and sharing the joy of it.
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