hm1912 Posted July 9, 2006 Share #61 Posted July 9, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Nice cover! I agree, a theme is a good idea, but should it be that specific? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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templar Posted July 10, 2006 Share #62 Posted July 10, 2006 A single theme is a decidedly poor idea. It works well when dealing with one photographer but should not be imposed as a condition on a group. To what end? Those participating should be able to submit whatever they think is their best work. Particularly, since this is a venture in which the cost of entry will be fairly high, the contributors should have complete freedom of action. There should not be any need to operate within an artificially imposed set of constraints as to the contributed work. Let us not let this excellent idea turn into an exercise in myopic banality. William Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Larbalestier Posted July 10, 2006 Share #63 Posted July 10, 2006 A single theme is a decidedly poor idea. It works well when dealing with one photographer but should not be imposed as a condition on a group. To what end? Those participating should be able to submit whatever they think is their best work. Particularly, since this is a venture in which the cost of entry will be fairly high, the contributors should have complete freedom of action. There should not be any need to operate within an artificially imposed set of constraints as to the contributed work. Let us not let this excellent idea turn into an exercise in myopic banality. William William i think you make some good points here and am in agreement with you. Jan i like the idea of a forum book and if the theme was more open then i'd be interested in participating. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
milsu Posted July 10, 2006 Share #64 Posted July 10, 2006 Nice idea. I am a complete beginner, so maybe my opinion doesn't count that much, but I think nobody would wish to buy a book with 200 photographs of bridges, except some bridge fanatic? I agree the book should consist of the best works from participating photographers. That is what I would like to see. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clw Posted July 10, 2006 Share #65 Posted July 10, 2006 I love the idea, count me in please, even though I rarely submit any photographs to the forums. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark_a_h Posted July 10, 2006 Share #66 Posted July 10, 2006 Theme ideas: 1) new and old 2) something revealed 3) monocromatic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chouhsin Posted July 10, 2006 Share #67 Posted July 10, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Count me in!!!! Hsin CHOU Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondcteo Posted July 11, 2006 Share #68 Posted July 11, 2006 Yes, it is a good idea, count me in. Desmond Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbstitt Posted July 11, 2006 Share #69 Posted July 11, 2006 I think this a great idea. Good Leica publicity and a chance to include lots of different styles. Count me in too. Just want to be sure I do not give away the copyright to the pictures included. "For book use only. No other rights transfurred." John Stitt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bernd Banken Posted July 11, 2006 Share #70 Posted July 11, 2006 I'll like to join. Just two different types of Leicas : R + M but so many different styles, expressions and views. This would be a great book not only for Leica afficionadeos :-) Regards Bernd Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uulrich Posted July 11, 2006 Share #71 Posted July 11, 2006 Yes, I like your idea as well. But I still have some trouble w/ these Leica consumer P&S but wouldn't mind in the end either. :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overgaard Posted July 11, 2006 Share #72 Posted July 11, 2006 I think the theme should just be LEICA. Have a editorial group of 2 - 5 persons who decide which photos get in the book (and the approx sequence). Have 1 designer design the book and the sequence. The editors approve in the end. If someone shot a nice Minilux shot, its great. Let it be his photo in there. But it has to be LEICA photographers. And if someone happened to use a Voightlander lens on his MP when he shot a super-great shot, let's consider that LEICA as well. Who would want to buy and read a book where all photos are about one subject. I would not. Such conditions are for competitions, not an art book or aesthetic book. The love of LEICA and photography, that's what should count. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest flatfour Posted July 11, 2006 Share #73 Posted July 11, 2006 Good idea. As with Peter I also have My Leica and I. It had some good tips as well as technical details about every photograph. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
templar Posted July 12, 2006 Share #74 Posted July 12, 2006 Have a editorial group of 2 - 5 persons who decide which photos get in the book (and the approx sequence). Have 1 designer design the book and the sequence. The editors approve in the end. This suggestion is a non-starter in so far as people are paying to be a part of the effort. Unless of course your idea is that first people submit photographs and then, if they are selected, they pay. No sensible person will pay if they are not guaranteed a spot. Additionally, let me say that many of the photographers here have a particular bias which is readily apparent from their commentary. A bias not against photography in general but certain types of photography which does not accord with their own time-worn and often calcified attitudes. I do not think anyone here, except perhaps an enlightened few, could be honestly and truly objective. That being said, I think it is best to avoid the notion of any editorial purview. It would run the risk of descending into prejudicial capriciousness. William Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted July 12, 2006 Share #75 Posted July 12, 2006 For all of the reasons above, this will probably never happen. Already we have some who say only 'real' Leica cameras qualify, we have issues over copyright, content, a panel who will decide who will/won't be allowed to participate....... These things work best when there is a dictatorship. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oculus_ny Posted July 12, 2006 Share #76 Posted July 12, 2006 So, we would regress to paper? I need to think about that.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
telewatt Posted July 12, 2006 Author Share #77 Posted July 12, 2006 It's a good idea, but the coordination of it all will be a nightmare IMHO, not to mention collecting the 200 Euros from each person that was mentioned. Thanks to the fantastic feetback! yes, the logistic is a big problem to do it international!....but I think it is very important to do it global. ...I have no idea, how we get it to work without help of professionals out of the "printing seen".... Jan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted July 12, 2006 Share #78 Posted July 12, 2006 Jan, there are self publishing sites, I guess Lulu - www.lulu.com - is the best none. There was also one mentioned in the weeks Amateur Photographer in the UK, but I don't have the magazine to hand so I can't quote the URL. The cost for that was about £22 if I remember correctly. That was for a set number of pages, additional pages carried an additional charge. I still think it would be a logistical nightmare though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_a Posted July 12, 2006 Share #79 Posted July 12, 2006 I am very interested as well. Keep me informed. Thanks, Chuck A Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest imported_jtorral Posted July 12, 2006 Share #80 Posted July 12, 2006 Over on RFF there have been two books published. You may want to ask some of those guys for some feedback on the process. Many of them are members here so it should be easy to reach them. Here are a couple of links about the book and samples. http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20542&highlight=lulu Info on issues with book: http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20985&highlight=lulu And samples at lulu http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4256&highlight=lulu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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