Ann Arbor, Mich., Jan. 3, 2008 --- Rare book and vintage photography dealer Doug Price will speak on the "History of the Photographic Book" at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the University of Michigan’s William L. Clements Library, 909 South University Ave., Ann Arbor. This event is free and open to the public.

Photographers have been making books since the beginning of photography in the mid-1800’s, and the photographic book evolved through experiments and ventures by a long list of famous and obscure innovators. Doug Price, owner of Doug Price Photographs on West Liberty Street in Ann Arbor, has collected and studied photographic books since 1978, and he will discuss their evolution and show important examples from his collection. These will include early photography albums, printed books with original, mounted photographs, and mechanically printed photography books.

Price will present both "fine art" and "documentary" examples in his talk, as well as some of the early limited-edition publications from the Pictorialist era and various camera clubs. His talk will be of interest to historians, photographers, artists, and all who enjoy good illustrated books.

This event is co-sponsored by the William L. Clements Library and the Michigan Photographic Historical Society. The Clements Library is one of the nation’s top research libraries for American history. The Michigan Photographic Historical Society is an organization dedicated to advancing an understanding and appreciation of the history of photography through membership meetings, special events and publications, and through shared endeavors with other organizations and the general public. The Library is located on South University Avenue, one block east of State Street. Parking is available on nearby streets and parking structures. For additional information regarding this event, please contact the Clements at 734 764-2347.

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