On Photography: Living life as an open and honest you

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I bought this for my mother and it absolutely did not disappoint. For an english literature major who is now figuring out the joys of digital photography from her phone, this book was the first she picked up from the birthday pile. With the empowering tools everyone has in this age to become photographers, this book changes the way you think and how photographs have such a deeper subconscious impact in the way we see ourselves and the world.

Must read if you are a true photography enthusiast and not just a content creator. Someone who wants to deep dive into what photography actually is. Might change your perspective.

A classic read for those who wish to understand photography beyond camera and technology.

A brilliant writing by Susan on varied aspects of the art and science of photography. She delves into the significance of photography in modern world discussing great photographers worldwide. A must read book for people wanting to know intellectual and social angles of photography.

The content of the book is great. Susan Sontag provides a critical analysis on photography as a form of art. The book goes on to describe the ethical implications of photography and how it can influence, motivate and even demoralize people. Great book, overall. A must read for someone who has an interest in this art form and wants to see it from a whole new perspective. 5/5 for the content. What I didn't like about this book was the paper quality of the cover and the inner pages. It looks like an old book made of cheap material that will be easily damaged if not handled properly. The pages are also yellowish making it look like a pre-owned book. These essays are usually easily available for free online. Penguin should know that people buy a paperback as they are interested in collecting these books and keeping em in their shelves. (At least that's why I buy them.) Hence these books much be of good quality and be able to withstand the test of time. Very disappointed with the poor condition of the book.

As "The Times" said, this books offers food for thought to satisfy the appetite.

Susan Sontag's groundbreaking critique of photography asks forceful questions about the moral and aesthetic issues surrounding this art form. Photographs are everywhere, and the 'insatiability of the photographing eye' has profoundly altered our relationship with the world