Comments on:
Paul Caponigro: On Prior Lane: A Firefly's Light
"I read the book in one sitting and look forward to going back to read it again. The interview provided an in-depth appreciation of Caponigro’s character and intellectual sensitivity which is reflected in the images and adds to their impact. The images are rendered as well as I have seen in a publication – almost as though the actual print is before you in a smaller format. You have set a very high standard combining design, craft, text and presentation. It is an enriching work of art."
- Charles Search, Eugene, Oregon
"The book is superb."
- Hugh Anson-Cartwright, Anson-Cartwright Books, Toronto, Ontario
"Just finished reading your interview with Paul. Wonderful .. really communicates his spirit and his calm .... I called him and we chatted about my reaction and about our 52 year friendship. He loves the book. Me too. Beautiful book. Thanks"
- Carl Chiarenza, Rochester, New York
"That is a masterful Caponigro essay. I say essay rather than interview because of the transformation from tape recorder to an almost novelistic summation. The piece could well appear as a New Yorker magazine profile – the highest praise I can think of."
- Harry Malcolmson, Toronto, Ontario
"Exceptional! A beautifully designed and printed volume to add to the Caponigro canon."
- Ed Ripp, Ed Ripp Bookseller, Albuquerque, New Mexico
"The book has become a very important part of my collection. After repeated viewing it continues to provide me with enjoyment and discoveries."
- Alan Valencia, Los Angeles, California
"Wonderful book! Congratulations."
- Michael Lang, New York, New York
“In an age of visual overload, for the most part 'signifying nothing', it is finally refreshing and inspiring to encounter a heartbreakingly beautiful testament to a special creative force that is Paul Caponigro and that this book, in it’s bountiful magical execution, confirms.”
- Peter Fetterman, Peter Fetterman Gallery, Santa Monica, California
"As the proud owner of two other Lumiere Press titles, it is my opinion that the Caponigro book is another 'Home Run' for Lumiere."
- Allen Crooks, Halifax, Nova Scotia
"Your most recent volume on the work and philosophy of Paul Caponigro, is yet another virtuoso performance. Meticulously crafted and beautifully presented, it is a marvelous example of the intersection of talent, ingenuity, and tenacity. With each successive book you somehow manage to 'raise the bar' just a bit higher in a long, sustained progression of accomplishments. Congratulations!"
- Ronald Hurwitz, Voirin Editions, Paris & Toronto
"The book arrived yesterday and it is simply beautiful."
- Katheryne Gall, Hamilton, New York
"First one notices the look and finish of the book. Then the careful attention to detail: paper, colour, typeface, layout, the impressive reproduction of the photographs, the feel in one's hand. Michael Torosian has created a work of great beauty and a terrific invitation to Caponigro's perspective on his photography, safe passage into Caponigro's work and thought. My introduction to Paul Caponigro goes back to early days at the Apeiron workshops in upstate New York. It was the early 1970's. We have been in conversation ever since and throughout this interview his voice feels easily recognizable."
- Robert Minden, Vancouver, British Columbia
"Congratulations on your exquisitely beautiful/illuminating respectful book on Paul Caponigro. With your thoughtful considered/economical questions - you allowed him to speak."
-Ray Charles White, New York, New York
"Your newest book quickly became one of my favorites of the five I am lucky enough to have in my collection. As always the craftsmanship is superb and the interview is especially well done in how it enhances the photographs and overall “tenor” of the book. An excellent example of why books will remain with us forever. Can’t wait to see what is next."
- Bob Packard, Marietta, Georgia
"I acquired a copy of David Heath's 'A Dialogue with Solitude' from Lumiere Press about five years ago. It was the most elegant, poetic, and visually engaging photography book I had ever purchased. The past couple of years I have been travelling back and forth across the United States and Europe and had to store a great deal of my belongings, Mr. Heath's book included. This past month, I was able to get some things out of storage, and have thus rediscovered David Heath all over again. For all your hard work, rigor, and meticulous dedication, I thank you."
- Jasper Sanidad, San Francisco, California