Susan Sontag On Photography by Susan Sontag

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4.0
Super interesting read on photography, its history and its development. Reading this in 2024, while it was released in the 70s, was very insightful, because of course a lot has changed in terms of how we take pictures and what photography means. Especially the discussion about if a photo has to depict reality is more relevant than ever.
Also really loved the section with quotes about photography at the end.
This book definitely made me want to immediately pick up my camera and take (or make) some pictures.

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4.5
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5.0
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3.0
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5.0
One of the most inspiring and intriguing book I've read for a long time. I think it's a must to read for anyone who takes pictures or sees pictures - which is basically everyone. Very insightful, and won't look at photography the same way ever again.

Reading it (especially the first essay) felt like Sontag taking my DSLR out of my hand, start basing in my head while calmly saying "Do you" baam "even know" bam "what" baaam "are you doing?" bambambam...

I guess she would have much more to say now with the proliferation of digital photography, and some things have changed, but that's just extra.
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3.0
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4.0
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4.0
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Does Ms Sontag know that I will sell my soul to hear her thoughts on instagram?