On Photography: Living life as an open and honest you Paperback – 25 August 2001

A classic read for those who wish to understand photography beyond camera and technology.

I bought this for my mother and it absolutely did not disappoint. For an english literature major who is now figuring out the joys of digital photography from her phone, this book was the first she picked up from the birthday pile.With the empowering tools everyone has in this age to become photographers, this book changes the way you think and how photographs have such a deeper subconscious impact in the way we see ourselves and the world.

for people that don't possess prior knowledge of the history and how-who-since-when of photography. you'll find yourself spending more time googling names, years, events, photographs, etc than reading the book itself.i expected more of Sontag's personal opinions on the a-z of photography, instead it's 70% event/ year/ photographer name-dropping and only 30% of her 'interpretation/ analysis' of the same.but for her bold opinions, eccentric views, strong control of pace and poetic writing in an extremely simplified form, i give this book a 4/5.

A brilliant writing by Susan on varied aspects of the art and science of photography. She delves into the significance of photography in modern world discussing great photographers worldwide. A must read book for people wanting to know intellectual and social angles of photography.

As "The Times" said, this books offers food for thought to satisfy the appetite.

Book is good , gives perspective towards photography

The book is nice but the cover and paper quality is not up to the mark. Paper feels cheap and print quality is also not that great. I've seen cheaper books with better quality. Looks like a pdf that's printed and cover made of 250gsm paper.

Thought provoking, Sontag is unstoppable, you tend to hang on to every word, every concept, every thought. The book is a must for any photography enthusiasts, professional or otherwise..A must read..