The Light of Ireland by Ron Rosenstock
The Light of Ireland by Ron Rosenstock
A second home to Ron Rosenstock, Ireland has opened its secret spaces to his creative eye. Featuring 26 beautifully reproduced black and white photographs from the West of Ireland, with an introduction by Ron's friend and teacher Paul Caponigro, this hardcover book is a stunning collection of landscapes both large and small.
Silver Strand Press, 64 pages, 2000.
Customer Reviews:
"This book is a MUST for the serious collector of photography. The 25 finely crafted images on the highest quality paper focus on Mr. Rosenstock's unique perspective of Ireland's mysterious landscape. Each page is a calming meditation. The people of Ireland ,among them notables, are already singing the praises of this book. "
"I am thrilled to own this fabulous book; it is a work of art. I feel such a connection to these spectacular images. The reproductions of the photographs are wonderful. The simplicity of the silvery gray book jacket enhances the volume. I just love having this book. The Light of Ireland is a complete treasure! "
"A beautiful art book containing 25 black and white photographs of Ireland. Anyone who loves landscapes, photography, or the rugged beauty of Ireland will appreciate the images and artistry shown in this volume. The photographic reproductions are of the highest quality and reveal the subtle details and tonal gradations present in the photographs. Mr. Rosenstock's statement at the beginning of the book is a wonderful introduction to the power and mystery of the light of Ireland. In short, it is illuminating. The Light of Ireland is a lovely book that invites the viewer to look at it again and again. "
"Ron Rosenstock has the ability to capture landscapes that are not only breathtaking, but unique. So often, as photographers we wish to be able to take home the exact moment and image we see with our eyes, and it rarely happens. With this book, every photograph is exactly the right one. His work is amazing, and this book is not only the best landscape photography book out there by a contemporary photographer, but the poetry and creative presentation is worth every penny! Even knowing that he conducts tours to these locations makes it worth buying just to see what's possible. A top-rated visual travelogue."
"The Light of Ireland is a portfolio of twenty-five black and white photographs made in the west of Ireland over a period of nearly thirty years. Rosenstock's stunning images, rich in detail and range of tones, are exquisitely reproduced in a handsome volume in which the binding and typography contribute to its overall artistry. The few words of introduction are also carefully chosen; permitting the eloquent voice of the visual to command the attention of the reader."