Making books is a very specific kind of activity. It's not…
“Making books is a very specific kind of activity. It's not really a collection of your best pictures - although it is - but it's also a way of presenting your work so that it's not repetitive, so that it flows, and so that it makes sense in a book.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Creating a book is curating images into a cohesive narrative, avoiding repetition and ensuring flow.
In simple terms: A book should tell a clear, flowing story with images.
Curate images for narrative flow.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- photography exhibitions
- publishing
- portfolio development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which images to keep?
- What makes a visual narrative feel cohesive?
A book can never be completely free of repetition; some themes naturally recur.