August 11, 2014 – 2:08 pm
“The first thing I noticed about American photographer Michael Ast’s debut book is how these images carry the tempo of a city, in this case Baltimore, Maryland. It is almost as if Ast’s camera is a barometer for the mood of this town seen in its human and animal inhabitants, its concrete structures, cracked roads, […]
I’m pleased to have my book featured on Lenscratch. Much gratitude goes to one of photography’s saints – Aline Smithson, for sharing with her world-wide audience. Many photographs from the book accompany the article. Thanks for looking. View full feature at LENSCRATCH
Trying to Find the Ocean now resides in the extensive collection at Indie Photobook Library in Washington D.C.. IPL’s website offers thorough information on a diverse array of independently published photobooks, while also touring their collection to venues nationally, making the books tangible to the public at large. I’m happy to be in their mix. […]
The Afterword essay from Trying to Find the Ocean by Mark Alice Durant has been posted. You can read the full essay here. – AFTERWORD
Thanks so much to all those who purchased my book in the first month of its release. There will be 20 signed copies available in Arles, France next week at Les Recontres d’Arles photography exposition. Sincere gratitude goes to L’Ascenseur Végétal book store for featuring Trying to Find the Ocean at their table. I wish […]
I’m pleased to announce my book Trying to Find the Ocean is officially ready for order and shipment. Edition of 300, Signed & Numbered 94 pages, 8.75 x 11 inches 54 B&W Plates, 4-Color Offset Printed Afterword essay by Mark Alice Durant View Book & Full Details here
Catalunya via Barcelona portfolio posted to website. View Here Images made in 2011 while traveling in and around Barcelona. Features photographs from Lleida, Tarragona, Figueres, Cadaques & Cap de Creus. Thanks for looking!
