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Merg Ross
4-Jun-2011, 09:15
On the occasion of his centennial, PWG in Carmel has announced publication of a book honoring the life and work of Brett Weston.

http://www.photographywest.com.php5-1.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/pages/BrettWestonCentennial.html
tgtaylor
4-Jun-2011, 10:03
I really like this picture of his:

http://www.photographywest.com.php5-1.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/media/images/weston/balcony_mexico_300.jpg

I saw a similar balcony in Santiago, Chile but were are no colorful people standing or walking in front like there is in Brett's image above. This is what i consider to be the apex of 'street photography.'

Thomas
Bill_1856
4-Jun-2011, 10:18
What the hell -- it's $2500! When does the paperback come out?
QT Luong
4-Jun-2011, 11:01
If PWG existing books are an indication, there won't be a paperback, but the same book will at some point be available without a print for $150-$200.
h2oman
4-Jun-2011, 11:34
Brett Weston is THE MAN!

There is a relatively new web page; if you haven't checked it out yet, you should:

http://www.brettwestonarchive.com/
Robert Brummitt
4-Jun-2011, 13:21
Well, I have the "Master Photographer" book and it's signed. I think I'll just keep my $25 hundred in the bank. I love Brett's work but not that much!
I wonder what Brett would think of this? Probably, laughing...
Merg Ross
28-Jul-2011, 20:35
What the hell -- it's $2500! When does the paperback come out?


If PWG existing books are an indication, there won't be a paperback, but the same book will at some point be available without a print for $150-$200.

This is a limited edition of 100 copies, and includes a print. It is a tribute to Brett, with contributions by those who knew him. There are no plans for future editions of this book.

A recently released biography of Brett by John Woods is now available, as a few events are occuring in celebration of Brett's cenntenial year.

http://www.ericawestoneditions.com/pages/books.htm
Merg Ross
21-Dec-2011, 22:05
On the occasion of his centennial, PWG in Carmel has announced publication of a book honoring the life and work of Brett Weston.

http://www.photographywest.com.php5-1.dfw1-1.websitetestlink.com/pages/BrettWestonCentennial.html

As in the past, PWG has produced a beautiful book; this one is a tribute to Brett from his friends, not a book of his work. For that, I would suggest a copy of Master Photographer, from the same publisher.

There was a good crowd last Friday, December 16, for the book release party. The usual suspects were on hand, including Dick Garrod, Kim Weston, Roman Loranc, Scott Nichols and Mathias Van Hesemans.

http://www.mathiasphotoearth.com/index.php#mi=2&pt=1&pi=10000&s=0&p=1&a=0&at=0

I am enjoying the book, reading from those who knew Brett before he entered my life in 1949. Truly, a fascinating character, he touched so many personally.
Merg Ross
7-Feb-2012, 11:13
This is a limited edition of 100 copies, and includes a print. It is a tribute to Brett, with contributions by those who knew him. There are no plans for future editions of this book.



Sold Out!
Wayne
7-Feb-2012, 15:09
Its the Woody Guthrie-Brett Weston Centennial. There should be a traveling musical exhibit. ('cepting I'm not sure they really complement each other)
Merg Ross
7-Jun-2013, 22:33
For those who missed the opportunity to purchase the book WITH a print, they now have an opportunity to purchase the book WITHOUT a print. Price remains the same. Beautifully done, as typical of PWG books.

http://www.amazon.com/Brett-Weston-At-One-Hundred/dp/0615539777/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1370667539&sr=1-1
mdm
7-Jun-2013, 22:39
I just see 1 used for $2500 on that link. Out of my range.
Bill_1856
8-Jun-2013, 10:10
His prints are beautiful, but I don't think that his photographs are particularly interesting. I do have friends who feel differently, though.
Merg Ross
8-Jun-2013, 10:57
His prints are beautiful, but I don't think that his photographs are particularly interesting. I do have friends who feel differently, though.

Hi Bill,

Even if you did find his photographs interesting, this book would not be a good choice, in my opinion. The PWG book, Master Photographer, (a title Brett disliked) would be the one to get. Still being offered for $150. Save a couple of grand for film, paper, ink, or whatever!
Bill_1856
8-Jun-2013, 14:17
Hi Bill,

Even if you did find his photographs interesting, this book would not be a good choice, in my opinion. The PWG book, Master Photographer, (a title Brett disliked) would be the one to get. Still being offered for $150. Save a couple of grand for film, paper, ink, or whatever!

Hi Merg,
I had that one, and gave it to one of my friends who could appreciate it more than I did. As I recall it was more like $60 at the time.
Doug Howk
8-Jun-2013, 16:30
I would think the Portfolio Series being published by Lodima Press is a better deal than the Centennial book. But that series is delayed due to publisher/printer issues, last I heard.
Merg Ross
8-Jun-2013, 17:36
I would think the Portfolio Series being published by Lodima Press is a better deal than the Centennial book. But that series is delayed due to publisher/printer issues, last I heard.

The Lodima Portfolio Series is excellent. The Centennial book does not present Brett's work, rather it was done as a tribute, with insights from those who knew him well. Definetly not a good choice for viewing his work. For that, "A Personal Selection" or "Master Photographer" would be appropriate choices.