The package arrived from Paris so I knew what it would be...the first time I've seen Peter's newest book. I can't do justice in a few words to this tonight, and I haven't read the text (of which there's a fair amount) yet. Two things I can say. One is that it's almost amazing that it's been barely more than half a year since Peter began the shooting for this book, and yet here the book is in my hands already—and almost every picture is one that I would have been very proud to shoot in this difficult year and in these dangerous circumstances. And my second thought is that this book is about humanity—in peculiar straits and dire circumstances, yes, but it's curious how the work can be so somber and dreadful and yet still show the spirit of so many people coming through so clearly, with forbearance, stoicism, sympathy, grief, helpfulness, unity. Even, in glimpses here and there, joy. Through the pictures, I really do feel the connection with the people Peter photographed.
I'll have more to say about it in the future but I wanted to get this up tonight. The book is barely out and the entire press run is almost half gone already. If you're a fan of Peter's work (there are many here), you should get one before they're gone. Here's how to order. It's an impressive and important piece of independent photojournalism, unquestionably.
My friend Peter Turnley with his book of 2020. Photo by Carl Westergren.
Have a nice Sunday! It's 10:45 p.m. Saturday as I write this and I've had quite the stressful couple of weeks. I'm taking tomorrow off, and will be back on Monday. Goodnight....
Mike
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I've ordered one too.
Posted by: Dan Khong | Sunday, 25 October 2020 at 04:55 AM
NEW YORK LOCK DOWN – A VISUAL DIARY - Peter Turnley
Posted by: Robert Hudyma | Sunday, 25 October 2020 at 08:58 AM
This is welcome news. I ordered the book when you posted the initial announcement for pre-order. I almost forgot about it until a couple of days ago when the charge showed up on my credit card bill. Hope to see it soon in my mailbox. Can't wait.
Posted by: Albert Smith | Sunday, 25 October 2020 at 10:24 AM
Thank you had the Mrs. just order. Can’t wait!
Posted by: John Wilson | Sunday, 25 October 2020 at 01:51 PM
I can't avoid commenting on this cover image. The woman isn't wearing her mask properly. Perhaps she's covering her nostrils, but not completely. The mask should be over the tip of her nose.
Great picture otherwise.
Posted by: Stephen E Jacobs | Sunday, 25 October 2020 at 02:35 PM
Well if yours has already reached you in “the sticks” of the Finger Lakes, I hope mine will arrive soon. Mind you, I have a package that has been stuck in the Rochester USPS distribution center for 10 days now due Covid causing short staffing.
I’m very excited to receive this, and am so grateful for Peter’s dedication, resilience and compassion.
Posted by: Earl Dunbar | Sunday, 25 October 2020 at 02:49 PM
Got thru to his asst in nyc ordered book they hoping to start shipping out from NYC IN BEGINING December, printed overseas.
Posted by: John Wilson | Tuesday, 27 October 2020 at 11:17 AM
Have you checked out Peter's books on Paris and Cuba?
Posted by: Gil Maker | Wednesday, 28 October 2020 at 09:17 AM
"Have you checked out Peter's books on Paris and ....?"
I bought Peter's book, PARISIANS within minutes of thumbing through it in a book store many years ago. I wanted it after just seeing the first ten pages.
One of my little joys was to see Peter shooting at an event that I was shooting (Bike Week Daytona) and getting to tell him how great that I thought his book was.
Posted by: Albert Smith | Thursday, 29 October 2020 at 03:05 PM