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TESTIMONIALS

From Our Collectors:

"I have finally gotten around to unpacking my 21st Editions collection, usually on the weekends over the past couple of months. What an incredible series of masterpieces, both the photography and the writing (as well as the paper, design, binding, etc.)! I can definitely see a curated exhibition..."

"I knew the books/portfolios would be nice; however, exquisite is a better term. I don't ever look at all the images in a book at once. I only taste a couple at a time, like a fine wine. The Yamamoto nude is so simple and so beautiful. That's really enough for one day. It will take me a few weeks to look through the book. I've viewed two of the Uelsmann images and they, too, are a delight. Somehow the term "pure" seems to apply to the printing. I'm pleased in case you can't tell. Its a privilege and a gift to be in a position to be able to partake of art in this fashion. One I am thankful for. Please keep me posted as new work appears. I have always felt a high quality book has a far better dollar/enjoyment ratio than prints. These books confirm my belief."

"Hello Steve Albahari... It's Thursday afternoon on the 17th. I just received the new, magnificent, book Huangshan: Poems of the T'ang Dynasty... All I can say is you outdid yourself. With every issue you come out with, it just seems to get better and better. Congratulations. Superb production. Something that you should be very proud of. We are going to enjoy it for years to come. Thank you very much..."

"I was right. I suspected I would be mesmerized by the artistry of the imagery and the craftsmanship of the publishing. Indeed! Wow! You might very well be the best publisher of fine 'fine art' photography in this day and age. Extraordinary! There's always room for excellence; isn't there?"

"The Sonnets of Shakespeare is GORGEOUS! It will be very nice amidst my Flor Garduno prints (including a Platinum Print of Eterna Vestida). Thank you thank you thank you thank you."

"Je vous remercie, le livre est bien arrivé, il est magnifique. Bien sincèrement à vous"

"Let me summarize by saying 'Wow!' Everything about it oozed quality, attention to detail and reverence for the work being presented. The images were wonderfully printed, the book beautifully bound, and the letterpress was exquisite. I'm not sure I have enough sophistication to own such a fine piece of work. Ordinary superlatives do not suffice to describe the unbelievable elegance of this way of presenting photography."


From Our Artists and Contributors:

"The book is phenomenal. It's a true work of art. I am so very happy. 21st Editions is an amazing publisher. Wendy almost cried as we were looking through it. I want to thank you, John, Crissy, Pam, Ted and everyone else (paper makers, binder) SO MUCH. What an honor it is to have my work presented like this by you." -Mitch Dobrowner

"OMG I just now opened the Fed Ex box and saw the book. I got it yesterday but had put off opening it till today because I thought it was prints for me to sign and I set aside time this afternoon to do so. And then!!!!!!!!!!!!...........I opened it! I cannot imagine this project being done more elegantly and more beautifully than you have done it. I can't begin to tell you how proud it makes me to be a part of something like this.I love you so much for having the sensibility that you have and sharing it with me. I am honored really. I am out of words to express what I feel. I'll send you a foto. Thank you thank you thank you and much love and gratitude. You make me look so good! Besos" -Josephine Sacabo

"Steve, I wanted to write to you to let you know that I have the book. I am so overcome with the beauty of it. It's so wonderful. It's difficult to believe something so beautiful, so rare, so much the product of craft and artistry is in my home. I know this sounds a litte odd, but I open my door a little differently now. It's really difficult to describe how honored I feel. It's amazing-really amazing. Gosh-every part of it is so delicate yet powerful. I don't really know how to say it. I can say that I think the book perfectly matches and builds on Sacabo's images, but I suppose that's stating the obvious. Beauitful. So beautiful!" -Keagan LeJeune

"The book is simply amazing-every detail, from selection of images, the writing, layout, design and typography...We are honored and grateful for your dedication to this project." -Wendy Vanguard-Dobrowner, Graphic Designer (referring to Mitch Dobrowner)

"Having a book of my work made by 21st Editions is quite an honor. They represent the paragon of excellence...the gold standard when it comes to making fine art photography books. Every photographer in the world wants their work treated with dignity and respect and every one of them wants 21st Editions to produce a volume of their work. I consider myself to be quite fortunate." -Jack Spencer

"Fine art requires that nothing be done merely for expedience, but that all efforts make sense in the experience of the work. Obviously, 21st believes this also. From the start, working with 21st has been nothing less than a partnership because we share an aesthetic, a commitment to our respective arts, and a firm belief in the dignity of made objects. From the moment John read me his poems for my images and Steve showed me his ideas for the book I knew we were all seeing the same world with a shared vision. In that sense, working with 21st has been like working with a group of artists, another affirmation why we struggle to make art we want to share." -Charles Grogg

"The prints arrived about an hour ago! There are simply no words for the beauty of this production!!!! I feel SO extremely blessed to have been a part of its realization and to be holding a copy in my hands. My deepest deepest thanks!!! And CONGRATULATIONS on the Lucie Award! I knew when I saw the book on my visit that it was not only a gorgeous addition to the 21st collection but an IMPORTANT work!" -Steven Brown (Moth and Bonelight)

"The books are great. Everything about them reflects deep decision making and high craftsmanship. I am proud to be a part of it. You have high standards in what you do and these books are a wonderful reflection of it. Thank you so much for choosing my work. I will cherish these special books for the rest of my life." -Misha Gordin (Crowd and Shadows of the Dream)

 
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