Fotografiks - David Carson

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Summary: The man who changed graphics
Review: Carson is the most exciting and inovative designer to come along to come along since the Bauhaus. He broke all the "rules," and mined a fresh vision. All his monographs demonstrate his vision.

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Summary: eye of the beholder
Review: David Carson first made a name for himself debunking high-brow design aesthetics with a decidedly impulsive and intuitive approach to the printed page. Here he similarly debunks high-brow photography, with this collection of obscured, abstracted and often out-of-focus photographs. These lo-fi photographs are then elevated to another level by Philip Meggs's typically lofty writing... be sure to check out Carson's grungy photograph of an empty chair, which Meggs decides is a study about "the absence of people." (That put a smile on my face, at least.) Aside from the almost farcical nature of the writing that accompanies these images, they are still effective on a purely emotional, visceral level, that same base that Carson has operated so well at as a designer for so many years. Who knows, you might even want to use it as a coffee table book... although you might confuse your company.

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Summary: Pleasing if knowledgable in photography
Review: David Carson is undoubtedly one of the best graphic designers and a revolutionary typographist ... but unless you understand the angles and complexity of photography, I don't think you'd really want to get this book. Sure, Carson does have a wonderful eye for color, balance, and emotional insight, BUT if you're looking for a photography book with more text and a better composition, you might want to extend your search.

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Summary: Innovative Design
Review: David Carson, editor of RAYGUN magazine has yet another book for readers. This book shows not only visual asthetics, but also a fair amount of writing, given by Carson himself of what exactly his appraoches are to certain spreads. He also explains his experiences in designing, and has a very unique way of looking at things. He has done work for David Bowie in the past, and many images used for Nine Inch Nails' "The Fragile" are found in this book as well. David Carson is an intellegent person, and it can clearly be seen in the 'not what you'd expect from a designer' look of this book, with photos he took only with a standard 35mm camera and developed at a nearby one hour photo. Also keep an eye out for a soon to be released Nine Inch Nails DVD, which was designed and packaged by David Carson, along with some other contributions.

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Summary: Innovative Design
Review: David Carson, editor of RAYGUN magazine has yet another book for readers. This book shows not only visual asthetics, but also a fair amount of writing, given by Carson himself of what exactly his appraoches are to certain spreads. He also explains his experiences in designing, and has a very unique way of looking at things. He has done work for David Bowie in the past, and many images used for Nine Inch Nails' "The Fragile" are found in this book as well. David Carson is an intellegent person, and it can clearly be seen in the 'not what you'd expect from a designer' look of this book, with photos he took only with a standard 35mm camera and developed at a nearby one hour photo. Also keep an eye out for a soon to be released Nine Inch Nails DVD, which was designed and packaged by David Carson, along with some other contributions.

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Summary: I'd like to explain some of the thoughts behind the book.
Review: Most of these pictures were inspired by people and events around me. I'd especially like to thank Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails for influencing some aspects of this book and for letting me partake in the photography for his new album. I think most of these photos are multifaceted and need to be looked at in more than one way. This is not a coffee table book. I didn't intend it to be and I don't want anyone to misinterpret this work. Thanks for the support. I hope you enjoy the book.

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Summary: another sense...
Review: My wife says, "This books smells funny."

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Summary: Fotografiks
Review: Thank you, DC, for an inspiring book. You are forcing me to carry my camera wherever I go...(for a shot at Fotografiks 2!) I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who believes in the power of photography as art: It's not family portraits and birthday parties; it's the world thru a different lens... The photos display shape, color and symmetry that are often overlooked in everyday life. With Carson's unique layouts and great captions and text from Philip Meggs, the book comes alive. See for yourself. I was lucky enough to receive a signed copy! Thanks again, David.

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Summary: What content?
Review: This is a book for people who don't want to read or view photography. With little or no information in the pictures or in the words it's difficult to figure out what the content is. This seems like a transitional book, better left unprinted. This was a disappointment to me after "The End of Print". Hopefully Mr Carson will have more to say the next time out.

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Summary: What content?
Review: This is a book for people who don't want to read or view photography. With little or no information in the pictures or in the words it's difficult to figure out what the content is. This seems like a transitional book, better left unprinted. This was a disappointment to me after "The End of Print". Hopefully Mr Carson will have more to say the next time out.