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Robert Tursack
Interview : Jonathan Leavitt author of "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird"

Interview : Jonathan Leavitt author of "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird"

Exton, PA - September, 20231. As someone who began photography very young, what drives your interest in black and white photography? Has your focus always been in black and white? What interests you about a world portrayed in black and white? My focus has almost always been black-and-white, unless doing travel or nature photography, or journalism, which are very different from this project. There is one color photograph in Blackbird. But there is a reason for it, and I couldn't have done the book without that one color photo.In the film days color was too hard to print yourself. Today anyone can...

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Robert Tursack
Refractions 2 was an absolute joy to produce...

Refractions 2 was an absolute joy to produce...

Partnering with Ralph on the production was a learning experience filled with experimentation, lively conversations about production choices, and a great time on press. The images were printed in 400 line hybrid screening – which is print nerd talk for “double” the line ruling and print resolution of 99% of the books printed today. The images are produced for you in a way that let the photographs speak loudly along with the text. Can’t wait to hear thoughts and responses from folks who acquire the book for their libraries.

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Robert Tursack
How all started...

How all started...

This book was born of a conversation I had with Ralph... Me:        “Ralph – ever thought of publishing a newsletter that’s just about the creative process?"  Ralph:  “No.  I don’t want to have the hassle of an ongoing newsletter. I did publish a book on process called “Refractions…” Me:        After paying about $300 on amazon for a used copy…..”This is incredible!  Let’s re-issue this!” Ralph:   “NO!  Let’s make it better and carry the thinking forward!” And, there you have it. Bob Tursack

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