Understanding Photobooksis a user-friendly guide to engaging with the photographic book-- or, as it is widely known, the photobook. Despite its importance as a central medium in which many photographers showcase their work today, there is surprisingly little information on the mechanics of the photobook: what exactly it does and how it does it. Written for makers and artists, this book will help you develop a better understanding of the images, concept, sequence, design, and production of the photobook. With an awareness of the connections between these elements, you'll be able to evaluate photobooks more clearly and easily, ultimately allowing for a deeper and more rewarding experience of the work.

《了解摄影书》是一本用户友好型指南，用以指导人们如何使用摄影书--或者，正如人们所知道的那样，摄影书。尽管它是当今许多摄影师展示其作品的核心媒介，但令人惊讶的是，关于摄影书的机制的信息很少：它到底做什么以及如何做。本书是为制作者和艺术家编写的，它将帮助你更好地理解摄影书的图像、概念、顺序、设计和制作。有了对这些元素之间联系的认识，你就能更清楚、更容易地评估摄影书，最终让你对作品有更深刻、更有益的体验。