An Interesting Review

**aslyfox** · 11-01-2019, 07:17 AM - **1 Like**

from the Washington Post

Quote:

A new photography book meditates on what it means to be male and American in the Midwest

By Kenneth Dickerman
Photo Editor
October 30

. . . .Gregory Halpern was born in Buffalo in 1977. When he was a teenager, he became enthralled by a book of photos called “Triptychs” by Milton Rogovin, a Buffalo native who didn’t pick up photography until he was in his 50s. Since then, Halpern has had a particular fascination with photo books. He’s widely known for the artist’s books he has created with his photography throughout his career.

His new book, “Omaha Sketchbook,” was originally released as a spiral-bound artist’s book made up of laser prints by J&L Books, a publisher founded by photographer Jason Fulford and artist Leanne Shapton. That version of the book is no longer widely available. Now reissued by MACK Books, it’s again available to a wider audience. And it’s a unique book for several reasons.

The first thing that strikes you is that the book looks as though it’s made of construction paper. The photos are printed very small. This is intended to be a facsimile of the way Halpern originally approached the work. As he was working on the project, he would print the contact sheets and then paste them into a sketchbook made of construction paper he found in Omaha. . . .

https://www.washingtonpost.com/photography/2019/10/30/new-photography-book-m...rican-midwest/

**FozzFoster** · 11-09-2019, 10:44 AM

very interesting read and great photos too - thanks for posting

**robgski** · 11-10-2019, 06:27 AM

Thanks for the tip. Very interesting photos, reminds me of Joel Meyerowitz's Cape Cod photo series.

nguyenlm · 11-11-2019, 03:39 PM - **2 Likes**

appreciate the quoted text to get around the paywall.

**aslyfox** · 11-11-2019, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by nguyenlm

appreciate the quoted text to get around the paywall.

nice comment

some members have complained that I should only list the link when I post things or start a thread

not any additional material

I'm glad that the extended quotation was helpful to you

nguyenlm · 11-11-2019, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

nice comment

some members have complained that I should only list the link

not any additional material

glad my quote was helpful to you

well coming from someone who comes across WP links alot, it's nice to get more context than the link.
Kind of a pandoras box situation.

**Digitalis** · 11-12-2019, 05:52 AM - **1 Like**

Reading the comments section on the article drove me mad - as most comment sections often do. Many of the judgements are based upon the works displayed in the article - not on the entire work which for copyright reasons alone, they couldn't use all of the images that were published.

Masculinity has changed over the years, as has the concept of femininity. In many qualities they intersect, and on others remain distinctly different. Those qualities have shifted and changed vastly over the past five hundred years.

11-01-2019, 07:17 AM - 1 Like	#1
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	An Interesting Review from the Washington Post Quote: A new photography book meditates on what it means to be male and American in the Midwest By Kenneth Dickerman Photo Editor October 30 . . . .Gregory Halpern was born in Buffalo in 1977. When he was a teenager, he became enthralled by a book of photos called “Triptychs” by Milton Rogovin, a Buffalo native who didn’t pick up photography until he was in his 50s. Since then, Halpern has had a particular fascination with photo books. He’s widely known for the artist’s books he has created with his photography throughout his career. His new book, “Omaha Sketchbook,” was originally released as a spiral-bound artist’s book made up of laser prints by J&L Books, a publisher founded by photographer Jason Fulford and artist Leanne Shapton. That version of the book is no longer widely available. Now reissued by MACK Books, it’s again available to a wider audience. And it’s a unique book for several reasons. The first thing that strikes you is that the book looks as though it’s made of construction paper. The photos are printed very small. This is intended to be a facsimile of the way Halpern originally approached the work. As he was working on the project, he would print the contact sheets and then paste them into a sketchbook made of construction paper he found in Omaha. . . . https://www.washingtonpost.com/photography/2019/10/30/new-photography-book-m...rican-midwest/

11-10-2019, 06:27 AM	#3
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Thanks for the tip. Very interesting photos, reminds me of Joel Meyerowitz's Cape Cod photo series. Last edited by robgski; 11-10-2019 at 06:36 AM.

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11-09-2019, 10:44 AM	#2
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,808	very interesting read and great photos too - thanks for posting

11-11-2019, 03:39 PM - 2 Likes	#4
nguyenlm New Member Join Date: May 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 12	appreciate the quoted text to get around the paywall.

11-11-2019, 03:43 PM	#5
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583 Original Poster	Originally posted by nguyenlm appreciate the quoted text to get around the paywall. nice comment some members have complained that I should only list the link when I post things or start a thread not any additional material I'm glad that the extended quotation was helpful to you

11-11-2019, 03:45 PM	#6
nguyenlm New Member Join Date: May 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 12	Originally posted by aslyfox nice comment some members have complained that I should only list the link not any additional material glad my quote was helpful to you well coming from someone who comes across WP links alot, it's nice to get more context than the link. Kind of a pandoras box situation.

11-12-2019, 05:52 AM - 1 Like	#7
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Reading the comments section on the article drove me mad - as most comment sections often do. Many of the judgements are based upon the works displayed in the article - not on the entire work which for copyright reasons alone, they couldn't use all of the images that were published. Masculinity has changed over the years, as has the concept of femininity. In many qualities they intersect, and on others remain distinctly different. Those qualities have shifted and changed vastly over the past five hundred years.