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"Just when we thought the world of photo books had been thoroughly explored, along comes this book" - Martin Parr
Over 175 photographic publications from 16 countries featuring factories, workers and production processes.
Gigantic factory halls, dirty overalls, spinning gears, and smoking chimneys: *Factory Photobooks* is the definitive overview of an extraordinary subgenre within the photo book phenomenon. Factory photo books were commissioned by companies that wanted to use them to highlight their qualities, their commitment to innovation, and their pioneering spirit. The ambition to present the company in a unique light often led to astonishing experiments in book forms, photography, and graphic design. These impressive books reflected the design concepts of their time. Many of the photographers were completely unknown, though there are also some world-famous names.
In addition to hidden gems waiting to be discovered, Factory Photobooks presents iconic photo books such as *Vuur aan zee* (Fire by the Sea), featuring photographs by Ed van der Elsken, Paul Huf, Ata Kandó, and Cas Oorthuys. This selection of over 220 publications, curated by expert, photographer, and collector Bart Sorgedrager, will allow you to explore the factory photo book in an international context.
Published by nai010, 2023
507 pages
24 × 29cm
ISBN: 978-90-5662-870-3
"Just when we thought the world of photo books had been thoroughly explored, along comes this book" - Martin Parr
Over 175 photographic publications from 16 countries featuring factories, workers and production processes.
Gigantic factory halls, dirty overalls, spinning gears, and smoking chimneys: *Factory Photobooks* is the definitive overview of an extraordinary subgenre within the photo book phenomenon. Factory photo books were commissioned by companies that wanted to use them to highlight their qualities, their commitment to innovation, and their pioneering spirit. The ambition to present the company in a unique light often led to astonishing experiments in book forms, photography, and graphic design. These impressive books reflected the design concepts of their time. Many of the photographers were completely unknown, though there are also some world-famous names.
In addition to hidden gems waiting to be discovered, Factory Photobooks presents iconic photo books such as *Vuur aan zee* (Fire by the Sea), featuring photographs by Ed van der Elsken, Paul Huf, Ata Kandó, and Cas Oorthuys. This selection of over 220 publications, curated by expert, photographer, and collector Bart Sorgedrager, will allow you to explore the factory photo book in an international context.
Published by nai010, 2023
507 pages
24 × 29cm
ISBN: 978-90-5662-870-3
