Lumiere Press

Résumé du livre

"In his introduction, press founder Michael Torosian charts his revelations in photography and book making through a pair of complementary philosophies - self-actualization and general aesthetics -the foundation for a life-long education in the arts. Chapters are devoted to each of the twenty-two books from the press exploring an array of topics - project conceptualization, photographic aesthetics, graphic design, image sequencing, editorial development - a collective road map to understanding the work of a fine press devoted to the concept of "The Book as the Medium of Photography." Throughout its history, the press has meticulously preserved an archive of material chronicling the genesis of each project, providing detailed insight into the concept, design, and craftsmanship of the editions. The work product of these endeavors encompasses a wide range of artifacts - correspondence, manuscripts, galleys, design layouts, prototype bindings, offset sheets, production charts, and interviews with such renown photographers as Aaron Siskind, Frederick Sommer, Gordon Parks, Paul Caponigro, Edward Burtynsky, Saul Leiter, and Dave Heath. This material, along with a complete set of Lumiere Press titles, has now been preserved as The Lumiere Press Archives at The Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto, home to the finest collection of rare books in Canada." -- Publisher's website.