F-Stop Magazine Reviews The Boys
“But most importantly, this book is so personal in nature and I’m reminded of the concept that one’s work can…
“But most importantly, this book is so personal in nature and I’m reminded of the concept that one’s work can…
“Taken together, we see that the camera doesn’t just stop time, it allows the past to persist, to act as…
“[Miss Rosen, Interviewer]: What do you think of the idea of the female gaze? [Donna Ferrato]’Running the risk of sounding…
“…Schatzberg’s intimate and honest photos of these men are not only about what they will mean now, but also about…
“The view from his windscreen created a cinematic vantage point, framing the scenes unfolding everywhere from the depths of downtown…
“Three of his books published by powerHouse—Back in the Days (2001), The Last Sunday in June (2003), and A Time…
“When experiencing the book one comes across one photograph that is raw and crude, both in content and composition, and…
“More than a tribute, Rick Schatzberg delivers here a reflection on the existential questions of life, far from macho preoccupations…
“Conceived from the outset as a photo book, Schatzberg collected old seventies snapshots that tell the story of The Boys’…
“At first look, we see old photos of times and places from the past. But on closer inspection, gatefolds open,…
“The book is utterly clever, utterly well-executed, and utterly boring. And . . . that’s okay. That’s the point. ……
“[Steven Heller, interviewer]: How would you further describe this ubiquitous NYC profession? Rodriguez: It was tough. We didn’t make much…
“[Dana Stirling, interviewer]: First, tell us a little about your journey with art and photography – how did it all…
“At the risk of woefully simplifying the message of Holy, I would say that one of the chief ideas of…
“In this book we are fortunate to witness an artful and balanced documentation of the public expression of a variety…
“For fifty years, the American photographer has been documenting women. Including herself: pregnant, mother, and then grandmother. Women who surrender…
“The Boys is an object that must be handled with care, similar to human relationships. Indeed, I like to think…
“In the book, which is organized into sections honoring the Mother, the Daughter, and the Other, Ferrato reclaims the sacred…
“[Question]: How would you say your experience in Syria has influenced your work? [Kevin Bubriski]: My experience in Syria deepened…
“The Boys is not a memorial, but a celebration of a life well-lived. Combining portraits of Schatzberg and his closest…
“In compiling The Boys, Rick Schatzberg has composed a love letter to his friends, his musketeers. A story that will…
“These global issues are married with the highly personal stance of the book. Ferrato’s images, many of which are being…
“I was not prepared for this book. It’s really that simple; the book is that good. The richness of detail…
“On the outside he was the quintessential all-American guy. To the Afghans he spent time with, nothing about him felt…