Wayne Ford
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Beautiful work and presentation by @marcwilson.co.uk as usual, with this new chapter of his documentary photography with The Edge Of Ruin
November 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Beautiful work and presentation by @marcwilson.co.uk as usual, with this new chapter of his documentary photography with The Edge Of Ruin
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Packing up another 50 plus books today for the Kickstarter fulfillment to get collected tomorrow, shipping to the EU, US and everywhere else.
Tipping in prints to copies of Travelogue 2 to go with The Edge of Ruin.
All wrapped, packed and shipped with care.
Tipping in prints to copies of Travelogue 2 to go with The Edge of Ruin.
All wrapped, packed and shipped with care.
November 4, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Packing up another 50 plus books today for the Kickstarter fulfillment to get collected tomorrow, shipping to the EU, US and everywhere else.
Tipping in prints to copies of Travelogue 2 to go with The Edge of Ruin.
All wrapped, packed and shipped with care.
Tipping in prints to copies of Travelogue 2 to go with The Edge of Ruin.
All wrapped, packed and shipped with care.
“I particularly liked Jan Tschichold. He subjected this beautiful classicism to the rigor and rationale of Modernist systems. I kept looking at these classical serif typefaces, thinking they were post-punk…” — Peter Saville. www.pinupmagazine.org/articles/pet...
PIN–UP | PETER SAVILLE WEAVES HIS COLOR CODE IN WOOL FOR KVADRAT
by Rachel Hahn
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November 8, 2025 at 6:17 PM
“I particularly liked Jan Tschichold. He subjected this beautiful classicism to the rigor and rationale of Modernist systems. I kept looking at these classical serif typefaces, thinking they were post-punk…” — Peter Saville. www.pinupmagazine.org/articles/pet...
I saw this film this evening, and it’s highly recommended… ‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ Review: Tell Me Everything www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/m...
‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ Review: Tell Me Everything
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November 7, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I saw this film this evening, and it’s highly recommended… ‘Peter Hujar’s Day’ Review: Tell Me Everything www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/m...
Reflecting on some fascinating talks over the past week. @richove.bsky.social in conversation with Joel Meyerowitz, for the Richard Benson Lecture @bodleian.ox.ac.uk. Constance Talbot: Early Photographer and Lifelong Artist by @roseteanby.bsky.social. And Daniel Meadows, Shuttles, Steam and Soot.
November 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Reflecting on some fascinating talks over the past week. @richove.bsky.social in conversation with Joel Meyerowitz, for the Richard Benson Lecture @bodleian.ox.ac.uk. Constance Talbot: Early Photographer and Lifelong Artist by @roseteanby.bsky.social. And Daniel Meadows, Shuttles, Steam and Soot.
“Sara Terry had a keen sense for protecting people … Her work, was about “going deep, making sure she was retaining the dignity of her subject.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/a...
Sara Terry, Photographer Who Captured War’s Aftermath, Dies at 70
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November 5, 2025 at 12:18 PM
“Sara Terry had a keen sense for protecting people … Her work, was about “going deep, making sure she was retaining the dignity of her subject.” www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/a...
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It’s really great seeing the book starting to arrive with buyers…and their responses to it. Thank you Mark
Although it arrived yesterday, this afternoon was the first chance I’ve had to look at it - it is absolutely beautiful!!
Great work @marcwilson.co.uk
Great work @marcwilson.co.uk
November 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
It’s really great seeing the book starting to arrive with buyers…and their responses to it. Thank you Mark
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A few more tea toned Cyanotypes that I made a while back - the beginnings of a new project that was put on hold but I’m hoping to start again soon.
November 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
A few more tea toned Cyanotypes that I made a while back - the beginnings of a new project that was put on hold but I’m hoping to start again soon.
As with every stage of the book design process, it’s all about conversation and collaboration. Marc and I chose a dark grey Brillianta cloth that contrasts and complements the Swiss-bound cover shades and the case lining—tones that echo those found in Marc’s work.
Details are very important to the design and construction of a photobook.
For The Edge of Ruin and the Swiss binding cloth, myself and designer @wayneford.co.uk chose a Wicotex Brillianta cloth from Winter & Company, whom have been making materials since 1892.
For The Edge of Ruin and the Swiss binding cloth, myself and designer @wayneford.co.uk chose a Wicotex Brillianta cloth from Winter & Company, whom have been making materials since 1892.
October 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
As with every stage of the book design process, it’s all about conversation and collaboration. Marc and I chose a dark grey Brillianta cloth that contrasts and complements the Swiss-bound cover shades and the case lining—tones that echo those found in Marc’s work.
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For me it's all about collaboration in photobook making and self publishing
Marc and I liked the Materica sheet so much, we used two further shades in the books production. Pitch for the case lining. And Ardesia for the Swiss-binding cover.
Like many of my books, the locations in The Edge of Ruin are researched in detail for the book.
Sometimes alongside the photographs, here in it’s own section at the back of the book, on beautiful 180gsm Materica Clay paper from GF Smith
Design by @wayneford.co.uk and research by Eleanor O'Kane
Sometimes alongside the photographs, here in it’s own section at the back of the book, on beautiful 180gsm Materica Clay paper from GF Smith
Design by @wayneford.co.uk and research by Eleanor O'Kane
October 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM
For me it's all about collaboration in photobook making and self publishing
Marc and I liked the Materica sheet so much, we used two further shades in the books production. Pitch for the case lining. And Ardesia for the Swiss-binding cover.
Like many of my books, the locations in The Edge of Ruin are researched in detail for the book.
Sometimes alongside the photographs, here in it’s own section at the back of the book, on beautiful 180gsm Materica Clay paper from GF Smith
Design by @wayneford.co.uk and research by Eleanor O'Kane
Sometimes alongside the photographs, here in it’s own section at the back of the book, on beautiful 180gsm Materica Clay paper from GF Smith
Design by @wayneford.co.uk and research by Eleanor O'Kane
October 31, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Marc and I liked the Materica sheet so much, we used two further shades in the books production. Pitch for the case lining. And Ardesia for the Swiss-binding cover.
Thanks so much Ian!
October 31, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Thanks so much Ian!
“Tell a story, with as many elements as possible — emotion, drama, composition, light. I want you to pause, and say: what’s happening?” — Lynsey Addario. www.ft.com/content/90cb...
Lynsey Addario: ‘Does it matter if a war photograph is beautiful? I need to get people to pay attention’
The photographer has borne witness to conflict and suffering for three decades. Now her own story is told in a documentary
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October 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
“Tell a story, with as many elements as possible — emotion, drama, composition, light. I want you to pause, and say: what’s happening?” — Lynsey Addario. www.ft.com/content/90cb...
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With the books now all with me I can begin the fulfillment process for the 250 books preordered in the kickstarter and since.
Each book needs to be signed, placed in its bubble wrap, then cardboard wrap with the postcard and then the various printed labels attached, before it...
Each book needs to be signed, placed in its bubble wrap, then cardboard wrap with the postcard and then the various printed labels attached, before it...
October 28, 2025 at 2:13 PM
With the books now all with me I can begin the fulfillment process for the 250 books preordered in the kickstarter and since.
Each book needs to be signed, placed in its bubble wrap, then cardboard wrap with the postcard and then the various printed labels attached, before it...
Each book needs to be signed, placed in its bubble wrap, then cardboard wrap with the postcard and then the various printed labels attached, before it...
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‘It’s been a cesspit, really, my life’: war photographer Don McCullin on 19 of his greatest pictures
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
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‘It’s been a cesspit, really, my life’: war photographer Don McCullin on 19 of his greatest pictures
At 90, McCullin has spent seven decades recording conflict and tragedy – while escaping snipers, mortar fire and capture. He reflects on pain, pride and regret
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October 29, 2025 at 11:12 AM
‘It’s been a cesspit, really, my life’: war photographer Don McCullin on 19 of his greatest pictures
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
How Lunar Photography Brought the Heavens Down to Earth. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
How NASA’s Lunar Photography Brought the Heavens Down to Earth (Gift Article)
No explorers ever traveled farther from home than the Apollo astronauts. As artists, they’re still underrated.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
How Lunar Photography Brought the Heavens Down to Earth. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Walking back to the car.
The end of 5 hard days work on location here in Poland.
15km of walking today, 45 km in all.
Have really broken my new boots in.
Back to my room now to back up work and plan what I need to do tomorrow before my evening flight home.
The end of 5 hard days work on location here in Poland.
15km of walking today, 45 km in all.
Have really broken my new boots in.
Back to my room now to back up work and plan what I need to do tomorrow before my evening flight home.
October 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Walking back to the car.
The end of 5 hard days work on location here in Poland.
15km of walking today, 45 km in all.
Have really broken my new boots in.
Back to my room now to back up work and plan what I need to do tomorrow before my evening flight home.
The end of 5 hard days work on location here in Poland.
15km of walking today, 45 km in all.
Have really broken my new boots in.
Back to my room now to back up work and plan what I need to do tomorrow before my evening flight home.
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“How Living Are His Portraits of the Dead.” Toni Morrison on the Photography of James Van Der Zee
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“How Living Are His Portraits of the Dead.” Toni Morrison on the Photography of James Van Der Zee
Below is Toni Morrison’s introduction to The Harlem Book of the Dead by James Van Der Zee, Owen Dodson, and Camille Billops It is fashionable these days to hear among photography lovers the c…
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October 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
“How Living Are His Portraits of the Dead.” Toni Morrison on the Photography of James Van Der Zee
lithub.com/how-living-a...
lithub.com/how-living-a...
Seydou Keïta and the Forging of West African Identity. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/a...
Seydou Keïta and the Forging of West African Identity
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October 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Seydou Keïta and the Forging of West African Identity. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/a...
“I never prepare my self-portraits; it’s something that happens in the moment, usually when I’m in a bit of a crisis” Graciela Iturbide. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
Photographer Graciela Iturbide: ‘Working with my heart is the only rule – nothing else’
The revered 83-year-old Mexican photographer talks about her groundbreaking career as she received her first ever retrospective in New York
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October 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM
“I never prepare my self-portraits; it’s something that happens in the moment, usually when I’m in a bit of a crisis” Graciela Iturbide. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
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October 15, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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12 hours on the road and I find myself on the eastern edge of the (current) EU.
1.5 hours on a bus
2.5 hours on a plane
4.5 hours in a car
I’ve passed a dog on a lead, with no human & a nun walking in the dark.
Dinner’s a supermarket hot dog, cheese crisps and apple juice.
Here’s my room for tonight
1.5 hours on a bus
2.5 hours on a plane
4.5 hours in a car
I’ve passed a dog on a lead, with no human & a nun walking in the dark.
Dinner’s a supermarket hot dog, cheese crisps and apple juice.
Here’s my room for tonight
October 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
12 hours on the road and I find myself on the eastern edge of the (current) EU.
1.5 hours on a bus
2.5 hours on a plane
4.5 hours in a car
I’ve passed a dog on a lead, with no human & a nun walking in the dark.
Dinner’s a supermarket hot dog, cheese crisps and apple juice.
Here’s my room for tonight
1.5 hours on a bus
2.5 hours on a plane
4.5 hours in a car
I’ve passed a dog on a lead, with no human & a nun walking in the dark.
Dinner’s a supermarket hot dog, cheese crisps and apple juice.
Here’s my room for tonight
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The new European Butterfly Red List shows that butterflies are under increasing threat across Europe, with the number of species at risk of extinction up from 37 to 65 (73%) in the last 10 years. See our Press Release www.bc-europe.eu/documents/68...
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October 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The new European Butterfly Red List shows that butterflies are under increasing threat across Europe, with the number of species at risk of extinction up from 37 to 65 (73%) in the last 10 years. See our Press Release www.bc-europe.eu/documents/68...
“Of all the directors I have worked with, Sergio Leone was the best collaborator. We were the perfect couple: one heart, one soul” Renato Casaro. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/m...
Renato Casaro, ‘Michelangelo of Movie Posters,’ Dies at 89
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October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
“Of all the directors I have worked with, Sergio Leone was the best collaborator. We were the perfect couple: one heart, one soul” Renato Casaro. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/10/m...
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As ever, all the design choices are based around what helps the subject matter and images. It's been a wonderful process.
October 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
As ever, all the design choices are based around what helps the subject matter and images. It's been a wonderful process.