Aimed at children between the ages of nine and twelve, Aperture's Seeing Things is a wonderful introduction to photography that asks how photographers transform ordinary things into meaningful moments.

In this book, photographer Joel Meyerowitz takes young readers on a journey through the power and magic of photography: its abilities to freeze time, tell a story, combine several layers into one frame, and record life’s fleeting and beautiful moments. 

Each picture is accompanied by a short commentary, encouraging readers to look closely and use their imagination to understand key ideas in photography such as light, gesture, composition — and, ultimately, how there is wonder all around us when viewed through the lens.

“Sometimes in a brief moment, you see something beautiful where you didn’t expect it.” —Joel Meyerowitz

Details

Measures 28,4 x 21 x 1,2 cm
Counts 80 pages, 30 images
Features hardcover
Suitable for ages 9-12 years
Published by Aperture
Made in New York

Aperture x Misc Store Amsterdam

At Misc-store Amsterdam we are proud to be stocking carefully selected books from Aperture’s work — to encourage Misc Mini's in their journey of discovering the world of art, photography and expressing themselves creatively.

Aperture is a not-for-profit foundation based in New York, connecting the photo community and its audiences with inspiring work, the sharpest ideas, and with each other — in print, in person and online.