Polaroid Now: The History and Future of Polaroid Photography

Product Description Polaroid Now celebrates new work created by contemporary artists working with Polaroid cameras and film today, and discusses the history, and evolution of the first instant imaging camera system that became a household name. This curated selection of images is diverse aesthetically and geographically, and embraces the world-wide community of Polaroid artists. The book celebrates the unique, one-of-a-kind, and instantly gratifying qualities of Polaroid imagery. Additionally, Polaroid photographs by renowned luminaries such as Andy Warhol, David Hockney, and Chuck Close are included, as well a section on the 20x24 Polaroid camera. • The cover of the book features a design that is reminiscent of the vintage Polaroid Colorpack Film boxes. • The book features over 200 photographic images that explore the inherent beauty and possibilities of Polaroid film, as created by Polaroid artists from around the world. • An index features popular Polaroid cameras that are still available and used today. This officially licensed partnership with this world-renowned brand is the most comprehensive book published on Polaroid, and includes an essay by Polaroid’s CEO Oskar Smolokowski. Review "This beautifully curated collection of work proves Polaroid has not lost its magic." -Communication Arts From the Back Cover This officially licensed partnership with the world-renowned Polaroid brand celebrates the history and evolution of the first and foremost instant imaging camera system. The cover of the book features the original packaging design by renowned graphic designer Paul Giambarba. The edges of the book have silver metallic gilding referencing the vintage Polaroid film packs. The book features historic and current Polaroid photography from iconic midcentury photographers and artists to contemporary creatives. Augmenting the photographs, a comprehensive visual and written index lists every Polaroid camera created to date. Additionally, an artist index shows thumbnail images of every photograph included in the book along with the name of the artist, the location, date, and the specific Polaroid camera and film stock used. About the Author California-native Steve Crist's TASCHEN titles include André de Dienes's Marilyn, William Claxton's Steve McQueen, and The Polaroid Book.