Sadly, publisher Steve Simmons has announced the demise of View Camera Magazine
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Sadly, publisher Steve Simmons has announced the demise of View Camera Magazine
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It's a tremendous loss to the LF community and disappointment regarding VC's suspension. However, it's understandable Steve did not see fit to maintain a struggling publication.
Many have mentioned the possibility of "someone" digitizing the magazine issues which is a wonderful idea. There's a great deal of interesting and valuable content that should be kept alive.
It's important to remember that the magazine and its contents are the property of the copyright owner(s) and should only be reproduced with proper permission. Clearly the magazine assets are of value to Steve and he should be consulted and approve of plans to digitize.
Perhaps Steve may have plans to do this under the VC name. Certainly, it should prove financially rewarding and help cover recent expenses / losses.
My first issue of View Camera was purchased while visiting the Museum of Photographic Arts in July 1995. I became a subscriber in 1996 and have collected every issue since then. This magazine became an inspiration for my LF photography as many informative articles were published in the '90's and the following decade. I attended three VC conferences and they were very enlightening with memories of meeting some fine fellow LF photographers. Sorry to see the end of this wonderful era.
I'll follow the old saying that if you have nothing good to say about someone, say nothing at all.