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Archive for August 2020

More on the National Parks Portfolio

Posted on August 28, 2020, 1:20 pm, by QT Luong, under Books.
In 2016, I described the National Parks Portfolio. If you haven’t done so, please be sure to read that article for background. This week, on the occasion of the 104th anniversary of the National Park Service, I am tracking the publication history of what is maybe the most important publication in the history of the […]
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Collecting Photography Books: A Primer

Posted on August 21, 2020, 11:07 pm, by QT Luong, under Books.
Revisiting my photography book collection has brought me much enjoyment during the lockdown. A dozen years ago, as the business of photography was good, I used the disposable income to start collecting. In this article, I summarize what I wished I knew back then, not only as a photographer and book collector but also from […]
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Mount Baldy Insomnia

Posted on August 13, 2020, 4:16 pm, by QT Luong, under Locations.
Mount Baldy, officially named Mount San Antonio, is the most well-known mountain in Southern California. The 10,068-foot peak, named for its treeless top, is the highest point in the Los Angeles area. It can be seen from anywhere in the city, forming a spectacular backdrop in winter when it is snow-covered and requires mountaineering skills. […]
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The nuts and bolts of making a photo book: reviewing the Treasured Lands printing

Posted on August 6, 2020, 6:33 pm, by QT Luong, under Books.
Once an author/photographer has sent images and text files to his publisher, the book-making work is usually over. However, even after a publisher has sent files to the printer, they still have to ensure that the book is produced to their standards. The best way to do so is to send a representative to the […]
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