What did we learn? Well, lots. McCurry opening. Parr/Shulman opening. Lee is a fun guy. If you don’t know him, check him out—books, shows, etc. Jorge is a damn good photographer. So is Hawre. Sarah is the editing and book …
Creative: RAW FEST, Menorca Take One
“I follow you on YouTube.” A Cuban found me two weeks ago. An Italian, years back. Americans and Germans have been following since the beginning. And then there are the Irish and Mexicans. The words they use are “authentic,” “funny,” …
Creative: Hong Kong to the Page (Quickly)
Just make something. I’ve been dealing with one gentleman for eight years, but he has yet to make his first test book. He threatens, over and over, but never does it. Never hits prints. Never takes that initial step. Yes, …
Creative: Third Time For the First Time
I’ve been here before. Twice, actually. Pre-handover 1996 Hong Kong, and then 2014-ish, airline travel contest participant Hong Kong, but this is the first time I’m actually here. This is the first time I’m seeing and feeling what it means …
Creative: Japan Look
Things are starting to take shape. Day two in Japan. I had this concept in mind before I left, but didn’t know if I would like it until I glued these strips in place and began to ponder next steps. …
Adventure: Long Before the Fire
I was there alone. Head down, working on a project about the American West. You could say it’s still ongoing, but the heartbeat is faint and fading. No time for such things now. I’d been scouring the South Rim, looking …
Creative: Design 101, Deb Pang Davis
Overview Sign up for this one, folks. Design your book in real time with expert Deb Pang Davis—ideal for beginners who want to learn by doing and leave with real progress made. Bookmaking gets easier once you see it in …