Happy to report that the "Four Book Photobook Sale" was a resounding success. I've become a great fan of the exceptional work of author/curator Keith Davis, so it's great to be able to help get his work—and, perhaps more to the point, the work of the photographers he's written books about—in front of your eyes.
We sold 559 sets of books, which, counting the bonus book, means the Museum shipped a grand total of 2,561 volumes...pretty wonderful.
Most of all I very much hope people who bought the books enjoy them. I have to say that photobooks and prints are one of the great joys of the whole field of photography for me personally, and close to the core of this whole pursuit for me...different from, but just as gratifying as, taking my own photographs and dealing with them in the various ways we do. So I'm always very happy to be an enabler of putting fine books together with other people like me who love photography.
Thanks to everyone involved: Keith first and foremost; everyone who was a customer or considered the offer; and the staff of the Museum Store. Thanks as well to all of you who helped spread the word about the sale in the two days before it ended...that resulted in an additional 90 sales, give or take, so it was significant.
I have another plot up my sleeve for the next book offer. I'll get to work on that.
Mike
(Thanks to Keith, Brian, and everyone at the Nelson-Atkins Museum)
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Warren Jones: "I want to extend my thanks to the Nelson-Atkins Museum, TOP and all who made this possible. I was one of the early subscribers and got the bonus volume as well. Smokin' deal if you ask me. I started with the Geo. Barnard book. It has been a very interesting read."
That's wonderful, congratulations to all.
Indeed, since most of us have limited wall space, books are a great medium for photos. I was just looking at my Lee Friedlander books, he is a powerful artist.
Posted by: Eolake | Tuesday, 05 July 2016 at 11:54 AM
I received my books yesterday. All five books in excellent shape. All are very nice books, save the one by Dorothea Lange which is superb. I really love her work. George Barnard book is also an excellent history book. It is always a great pleasure to receive new books, still more when I get them at such low price. Thanks Mike.
Posted by: Marcelo Guarini | Tuesday, 05 July 2016 at 10:01 PM
I'm not rushing it. Enjoyed the Todd Webb book so far.
Several images I liked a lot as art. And it was fun seeing kids about my age growing up in such different worlds from my childhood.
A good deal I expect to get a lot more enjoyment from.
Posted by: Moose | Wednesday, 06 July 2016 at 12:49 AM
I received my books a couple of weeks ago in the mail. Yay!
Living in the Kansas City area and working literally down the hill from the Nelson-Atkins Museum, I feel fortunate to have such a wonderful photography resource so nearby. If any TOP readers have an opportunity to visit Kansas City, please put a trip to the Nelson at the top of your must-see list. It's well worth a visit.
Posted by: Jon Onstot | Thursday, 07 July 2016 at 08:57 AM