While morell is best known for elaborately transforming rooms into lifesized cameraobscuras, hes experimented throughout his career. Unless books are not as described, however, postage to be paid by buyer. Morells work is about the miracle of photography itself. Morell s work is about the miracle of photography itself. There are stacks of books and single books, 19th century books for the blind, oversize astronomy books, a tablesized audubon book and an impossibly massive dictionary. Abelardo morell s magical camera obscura images blur the boundaries between interior and exterior worlds. Abelardo morell, in his latest book, flowers for lisa, turns a common, fleeting romantic gesturegiving flowers to a loved oneinto something lasting and permanent. The deceptively simple processhe blacks out all of the. Abelardo morells elegant photographs of books are presented induotone reproductions, highlighting the grace. Abelardo morells elegant photographs of books are presented induotone reproductions, highlighting the grace and sensuality of theprinted page.
Deftly balancing the philosophical thoughts, scientific severity. He and his family escaped from cuba in 1962 and shifted to new york city. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. A camera in a room 1995, a book of books 2002, camera obscura 2004, and abelardo morell 2005. A book of books by abelardo morell, hardcover barnes.
The mysteries wooden desktop framing recalls abelardo morells a book of books. Books, a camera in a room 1995 by smithsonian press, a book of books 2002 and camera obscura 2004 by bulfinch press and abelardo morell. A book of books, abelardo morell, preface by nicholson baker, bulfinch press, 2002 a camera in a room. Abelardo morell detail of book damaged by water, 2001. Initially, photographer abelardo morell worked in the traditions of lee friedlander and garry. I photographed this effect and was immediately inspired to find other ways of seeing books in a new light, so to speak. A delirium of photographic invention was born from a photograph that the wellknown photographer abelardo morell took of flowers for his wife lisas birthday. Abelardo morell s elegant photographs of books are presented induotone reproductions, highlighting the grace and sensuality of theprinted page. Reenvisioning the library, morell finds magic in the stacks, capturing unforgettable images the marbled bottom of a formidable dictionary.
Nov 04, 2018 in his residency, abelardo created about a dozen or so photographs which resulted in an exhibition, abelardo morell, face to face. Abelardo morell, in his latest book, flowers for lisa abrams, turns a common, fleeting romantic gesturegiving flowers to a loved oneinto something lasting and permanent. A riveting retrospective of the imaginative photographs created by contemporary artist abelardo morell over the past twentyfive years, abelardo morell b. A book of books showcases abelardo morells elegant black andwhite photographs of unusual books an impossibly large dictionary, illustrated volumes whose characters appear to leap off the page, and waterdamaged books that take on sculptural form. Abelardo morell illustrations of alices adventures in.
The deceptively simple processhe blacks out all of the windows leaving just a pinhole opening in one of themproduces photographs of astonishing, complex beauty. Abelardo morells magical camera obscura images blur the boundaries between interior and exterior worlds. Abelardo morell makes photographs that transform everyday things into magical, ominous and mysterious objects. A dazzling performance, arriving, as it happens, in the nick of time. There may be no more inspired champion of the book s form than noted photographer abelardo morell. This is a true booklovers book, albeit a book of unusual books. One day in 1991, the photographer abelardo morell turned his quincy, mass. Abelardo morell received a guggenheim fellowship in 1993 and is a professor at the. From the tiniest books, to those weathered and worn that take on the appearance of trees, morell is an artist with a passion for finding the aesthetic beauty of literature. Richard b woodward born in havana, abelardo morell emigrated to the united states in 1962, where he took his first photography course after winning a scholarship to bowdoin college a small liberal arts college in. Books may be returned for any reason within thirty days of receipt, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Buy a book of books by abelardo morell photographer, nicholson baker preface by online at alibris.
Abelardo morell, author of last years awardwinning a book of books, makes magical camera obscura images in darkened interiors. Oct 21, 2004 abelardo morell, author of last years awardwinning a book of books, makes magical camera obscura images in darkened interiors. These black and white photographs portray the life of the book. Photographs at the gardner museum, abelardo morell, introduction by jill s. Libraries, institutions, and established customers and dealers may be invoiced. They settled in new york when morell was 14 years old. A room with a view, the photography of abelardo morell by morell, abelardo text by carol solomon kiefer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. First edition first impression in fine condition, no markings, binding firm, pages clean, please see pics, paypal accepted, any questions please get in touch. A book of books, a striking collection of blackandwhite pictures presenting books as objets dart, pleasing to the eye as well as the intellect. A visual tribute to the printed word, this sumptuous ode to books w. He fed two dozen photos of individual flowers inside a glass vase, fed all the images to his photoshop program, and asked it to figure it out. Includes images of abe morells photographs, lists of shows and links, upcoming exhibits and events. Luc sante on the years best photography books the new.
A book of books showcases abelardo morells extraordinary photographs of unusual books, like an impossibly large dictionary, illustrated tomes whose characters appear to leap off the page, and waterdamaged books that take on sculptural form. The wellknown cubanborn photographer essentially turns a room into the interior of a camera. Abaa a book of books by morell, abelardo search for. Abelardo morell s photographs show us things we know well, but in a way weve never seen them before. So it may be hard to believe that the most exhilarating photo book of the year is entirely devoted to flowers until, that is, you have actually turned the pages of abelardo morells flowers. A book of books 2002 and camera obscura 2004 by bulfinch press. There are waterdamaged books and books that have been buried in dirt. Photography had given the flowers an almost immortal character, enough to stimulate the artist and encourage him to continue in an artistic project that represented still life with an inventive touch. Abelardo morell s photography is featured in a variety of publications including a photographic illustration of alices adventures in wonderland 1998 by dutton childrens books. Jan 02, 2003 he has published a number of books including abelardo morell and the camera eye, camera in a room, face to face. The deceptively simple process he blacks out all the windows, leaving just a pinhole opening in one of them produces photographs of astonishing, complex beauty.
Photographs abelardo morell, photographer, nicholson baker, preface by, abelardo morell, author, preface by nicholson baker. Owning an impressive photography book is almost like having a museum in your own. Purchase at least in a figurative sense, this book is a bibliophiles dream. A visual tribute to the printed word, this delicious ode to the book will be irresistible to anyone who treasures the feel of fine paper and the special allure of a clothbound volume. He has published a number of books including abelardo morell and the camera eye, camera in a room, face to face. Continuum by abelardo morell, alyssa mcdonald and irina rozovsky. Connecting the modern approaches with the earliest beginnings and first techniques that announced photography, abelardo morell became recognizable for his employment of the variety of unusual methods, such as tintypes, glass negatives, wet plate collodion, cyanotypes, clicheverres and, most famously, the camera obscura. Abelardo morell is the author of a book of books 4. Abelardo morells new book of stunning flower studies pdn. This is a true book lovers book, albeit a book of unusual books. His spellbinding pictures of books, maps, paintings and household items explore reality and illusion through the use of surprising perspectives, unexpected angles, distorted sizes and distances. View detail of book damaged by water by abelardo morell sold at photographs on london auction 19 may 2016. Abelardo morell international center of photography. The animated book folds are enchanting although they might have but do not aspire to the level of origami achieved by artists and craftworkers like heather eddy.
Abelardo morells new book of stunning flower studies. Buy a book of books 1st reducedformat ed by abelardo morell isbn. In each triptych, three artists are given a word to inspire the creation. Our photography roundup includes books by abelardo morell, anne. His photographs are held in the collections of the. Employing an optical principle discovered two millennia before film, he darkened his living room. So it may be hard to believe that the most exhilarating photo book of the. Introduction by nicholson baker bulfinch press, new york 2002. His publications include a photographic illustration of alices adventures in wonderland 1998 by dutton childrens books, a camera in a room 1995 by smithsonian press, a book of books 2002 and camera obscura 2004 by bulfinch press and abelardo morell 2005, published by phaidon press, the universe next door 20, published by the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Photographs by abelardo morell, photographers at work series, smithsonian institution press, 1995 face to face. Abelardo morell s photographs are living proof that books are much more than carriers of information, that they are precious artifacts in their own right, with stories quite apart from their texts to tell.
Photographs at the gardner museum, alicess adventures in wonderland and most recently a book of books with a preface by nicholson baker. In 1998 morell was an artistinresidence at bostons gardner museum, and the following year, bostons museum of fine arts hosted his retrospective abelardo morell and the camera eye. Oct 05, 2018 abelardo morell, in his latest book, flowers for lisa, turns a common, fleeting romantic gesturegiving flowers to a loved oneinto something lasting and permanent. The deceptively simple processhe blacks out all of the windows leaving just a pinhole opening in one of themproduces photographs of. Nov 08, 2006 a visual tribute to the printed word, this delicious ode to the book will be irresistible to anyone who treasures the feel of fine paper and the special allure of a clothbound volume.
Is i turned a page, its surface caught light from a window at a funny angle, changing a reproduction of a painting into a shimmering distortion. There are waterdamaged books and books that have been buried in. Morell served as the professor emeritus of photography at the massachusetts college of art. Abelardo morell, author of a book of books, on librarything. Abrams books book photography photo book art history still life lisa outdoor decor flowers blossoms. Luc sante on the years best photography books the new york. The books pictured here range from the very rare to the most common. Over the past 25 years, abelardo morell has earned international praise for his images that use the language of photography to explore visual. A book of books showcases abelardo morells extraordinary photographs of unusual books, like an impossibly large dictionary, illustrated tomes whose. A book of books by abelardo morell photographer, nicholson. Abelardo morell benrubi gallery new york city based. Abelardo morells new book of stunning flower studies pdn online. His father was imprisoned several times in the chaos of the cuban revolution and under increased threat he decided to move his family to america. Abelardo morell a visual tribute to the printed word, this delicious ode to the book won awards and critical praise when first published in an oversized format in 2002.
Abelardo morells photographs show us things we know well, but in a way weve never seen them before. Is i turned a page, its surface caught light from a window at a funny angle, changing a. A book of books by morell, abelardo and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Abelardo morell, author of last years awardwinning a book of books, makes enchanting camera obscura images in darkened interiors. Oct 20, 2003 there may be no more inspired champion of the book s form than noted photographer abelardo morell. As a child he was always fascinated with optics and how images are constructed.
Abelardo morells book of photographs, showing flowers for lisa no. Abelardo morell s elegant photographs of books are presented induotone reproductions, highlighting the grace. Cubanborn photographer abelardo morell surveys both the intimate and the majestic in his photographs of american people, objects, and landscapes. While morell is best known for elaborately transforming rooms into lifesized camera.
Books abelardo morell exhibitions joseph bellows gallery. Abelardo morell, photographer, nicholson baker, preface by, abelardo morell. Born in havana, cuba, morell came to the united states as a teenager in 1962 and later studied photography, earning an mfa from yale university. Abelardo morell, author of the awardwinning a book of books, makes magical camera obsucra images in darkened interiors. Abelardo morell was born on 17th september 1948 in havana, cuba to a workingclass family.
He began his career as a photographer by taking pictures of everyday items like a glass bottle, a page of a book, a childs toy etc. Abaa a book of books by morell, abelardo search for rare. See more ideas about camera obscura, photography and pinhole camera. See more ideas about photography, camera obscura and book photography. In these particular images, his subject is books books on shelves, books stacked in piles, book spines, book edges, open books, closed books, big books, small books. In a book of books, a collection of 52 duotone photographs of books, morell comes to his subjects from viewing points perhaps many of us have never considered moving to ourselves, let alone shared observations from. A book of books abelardo morell, nicholson baker on. Joseph bellows gallery to exhibit original prints from the acclaimed photographic series of books by abelardo morell. Bookish quotations by hawthorne, borges, cocteau, and others accompany the photographs throughout. Learn more about the piece and artist, and its final selling price. Abelardo morell, photographer, nicholson baker, preface by, abelardo morell, author, preface by nicholson baker.