Elliott Erwitt's handbook
Elliott Erwitt • 2003 • Quantuck Lane Press
- Author
- Elliott Erwitt
- First published
- 2003
- Publisher
- Quantuck Lane Press
- Genres
- Art
- Subjects
- Portrait photography · Photography of hands · Hand in art
- ISBN
- 9780971454835
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Elliott Erwitt’s Handbook was published in 2003 by Quantuck Lane Press as a comprehensive, portable distillation of the photographer's extensive career. Erwitt, a member of Magnum Photos known for his dry wit and observational street photography, curated this collection to highlight his fascination with the irony of everyday life, particularly his iconic shots of dogs and human behavior. The book was designed to serve as a compact reference for his style, offering a humorous and profound look at the candid moments he captured across several decades.
The book's reception reflects Erwitt's status as a master of the decisive moment, blending technical proficiency with a lighthearted, deeply human perspective. By pairing these images in a handbook format, the volume invites readers to view the mundane world through Erwitt's specific lens of skepticism and affection. It remains a staple for photography enthusiasts who value Erwitt's ability to document the absurdities of the human condition with clarity and grace.
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