Magnum Photographer Susan Meiselas Talks About the Importance of Photo Books

The Photobook--it's at a place within the digital world where sometimes it can be tough to wrap your head around it depending on what generation you're in. But like zines, they're a great way to market yourself and get the story out about the work that you're doing.

Just ask Susan Meiselas of Magnum Photos--the decorated and veteran photographer has been photographing social conflicts for years now and in a few days from the publication of this piece, she'll be on a panel hosted by Magnum. Specifically, her panel in the one day symposium will cover Photobooks on Social and Political Conflict. .

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2017-6-15 07:00

Источник: thephoblographer.com

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