50 years and over 100,000 copies – this newly reissued stunning colour photography book from Joel Meyerowitz is still incredibly influential today
First published in 1978, a new reissuing of the iconic Cape Light book is available to buy now The post 50 years and over 100,000 copies – this newly reissued stunning colour photography book from Joel Meyerowitz is still incredibly influential today appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
Joel Meyerowitz, the 88-year-old New Yorker, is a renowned street photographer whose work has been influential for over 50 years. The master of photography has sold more than 100,000 copies of his reissued color photography book, which has been republished to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Meyerowitz's early street photography was characterized by his sense of humor as he found absurdities in people's behavior and loved using his camera to witness these moments.
He shot his first Kodachrome roll in 1962, inspired by Robert Frank's studio. Meyerowitz's fascination with people and their behavior is evident in his early street photography, as well as in the rich depth of his images captured by stepping back from his subjects. His new 8x10in view camera allowed him to experiment with long exposures, capturing beautiful sunsets and atmospheric landscapes.
Meyerowitz's Empire State series was inspired by Hokusai's 36 Views of Mount Fuji, and he continues to use photography as a way to connect with the world and see the world's possibilities.
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