I talked with Peter Gowland the other day to place a parts order (I'm "accessorizing" my 4x5 Gowland Pocket View). During the course of our very pleasant conversation I mentioned how happy I am with my hand-built camera and how honored I was to be speaking with him (he is a legendary figure, after all).
He seemed geniunely touched by my comment and expressed shy surprise that "anybody wants one of my cameras anymore".
Y'know, I think every one of us who owns a Gowland camera should drop him a line or give him a call to let him know how much we admire him, his work and his craftsmanship. He is one heck of a nice guy and deserves it, dontcha think?
Craig
Washington, DC
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