Auction References
Over the last few years, several important books documenting the history of photographic literature have appeared: The Book of 101 Books: Seminal Photographic Books of the Twentieth Century (2001); The Photobook: A History, volume I (2004; volume II due out in early 2006); The Open Book: A History of the Photographic Book from 1878 to the present (2004); and Fotografia Publica: Photography in Print 1919-1939 (1999). These publications affirm the photobook as a distinct field of interest to critics, scholars, and serious collectors. Books included in these volumes would be a stellar addition to any collection, not to mention excellent investments. A small cover icon next to an auction listing indicates inclusion in one or more of these references.