Chris Verene

Rating:
Summary: I like it
Review: Chris Verene should be very pleased with this. The book is beautiful, with bold reproductions of his work, and the usual high standard of production by Twin Palms. The photographs are mostly poignant slices of the artist's life, full of resonance and truth, reinforced by Verene's fierce commitment and loyalty to his family and community. When so many photographers feel the need to strive for (detrimental) effects, and the method is the message, Verene keeps it simple, and lets the complexity flow from the images and captions. Not necessarily ground breaking work, this is, nonetheless, an important book, sure to become one of my favorites.

Rating:
Summary: Best new photography book
Review: When I bought this book---my heart stopped. Chris Verene has captured the familiar feeling you get when you revisit an old town from your past. His pictures contain so much emotion--I am speechless. I hope he continues to take pictures and put out books. As an aspiring photographer, I truly look up to this man.

Rating:
Summary: Best new photography book
Review: When I bought this book---my heart stopped. Chris Verene has captured the familiar feeling you get when you revisit an old town from your past. His pictures contain so much emotion--I am speechless. I hope he continues to take pictures and put out books. As an aspiring photographer, I truly look up to this man.