Activity Quote by Elliott Erwitt
“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
Source Interview: “On the Art of Bookmaking” with Elliott Erwitt, 2015
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.
Key Takeaway
Curate images for narrative flow.
Themes
creativity
visual storytelling
design
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
artistic
educational
When to use this quote
- photography exhibitions
- publishing
- portfolio development
Key Concepts
curation
narrative structure
visual art
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide which images to keep?
- What makes a visual narrative feel cohesive?
A Different Perspective
A book can never be completely free of repetition; some themes naturally recur.
![“Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to [the words of the wise]. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body.” quote by Ecclesiastes 12:12](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f04/ecclesiastes-12-12-234452_books_be-warned-my-son-of-anything-in-addition_1544859.jpg)
