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 an homage to the vintage Polaroid Colorpack Film boxes.
• The edges of the book are gilded in silver, reminiscent of Polaroid's classic silver packaging.
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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.