Poetics of Light, Eric Renner and Nancy Spencer
Contemporary Pinhole Photography
Hardcover
First edition
Almost like new
A celebration of vision, shadow, and storytelling, Poetics of Light: Contemporary Pinhole Photography reveals the extraordinary world of lens-free photography in all its mystery and beauty.
Published in 2014 as the official companion to the international exhibition Poetics of Light at the New Mexico History Museum, this richly illustrated volume showcases the global revival of pinhole photography. With more than 200 color images and insightful essays, it demonstrates how one of photography’s earliest techniques continues to inspire strikingly modern and experimental work.
Content & Genre
Genre: Art book / Photography / Exhibition catalogue
Themes: pinhole photography, experimental techniques, visual storytelling, history of photography, light and shadow
Features: full-color reproductions, theoretical essays, and artist contributions from across the world
Audience: ideal for photographers, art historians, students of visual culture, and collectors of contemporary art books
About the author(s)
The book was edited by Eric Renner and Nancy Spencer, directors of the Pinhole Resource Library and internationally recognized experts on lens-free photography. Their extensive experience lends authority and depth, making the volume both a visual celebration and an educational resource.
Reception
The New York Times called the exhibition “a reminder of photography’s capacity for wonder.”
Santa Fe New Mexican praised the book as “a visual treasure trove” that highlights the creative potential of pinhole photography.
Academic reviewers note its lasting value for understanding contemporary art practice in photography.
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Product Information
Title: Poetics of Light
Subtitle: Contemporary Pinhole Photography
Editor(s): Eric Renner & Nancy Spencer (New Mexico History Museum)
Publisher: Museum of New Mexico Press, Santa Fe
ISBN: 9780890135938
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 212
Illustrations: Yes, full-color photographs by artists worldwide
Edition: 2014, first edition
Dimensions:
Weight: ca. 1.6 kg
Condition: Almost as new; only slight traces of use on the dust jacket
EAN: 9780890135938
Special features: Published on the occasion of the exhibition Poetics of Light (2014–2016)
Categories: Photography, Art, Pinhole Photography, Exhibition catalogues
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