Who can I get to write the foreword in my book?

petemc · 17-04-2008, 18:29

So I need ideas of who I should get to write the foreword. So far I'm tempted by Martin Parr. He's a big name, a Magnum photographer and has also spent time documenting Liverpool. The book is basically photos of Liverpool. So I'm thinking he'd be great for it although I am of course worried he'd hate my over processing. I'll probably approach him as he can only say no. But I'm after backups, or better. A lot of the photographers I respect are either dead, unsuitable, or simply very talented amatuers. I think I need a credible person, a name to essentially validate the book. "I'm a good photographer. You know me. I endorse this book and declare it open." Sorta thing.

So far I'm thinking Martin Parr or Tom Ang. Any ideas? Oh, another suggestion was famous Liverpool folk. Just to have your average famous Joe say something.

Matblack · 17-04-2008, 19:31

Antony Gormley?

Send him your photos of his work and see what he says, bit of mutual back scratching.

MB

Feek · 17-04-2008, 19:32

David Bailey?

Kell_ee001 · 17-04-2008, 22:11

Kitten! Aren't you from there?! That would be sooo handy because you're a great writer, love the city, love photography and love Pete's work!

Now I just hope I haven't embarrassed you by nominating you

Dee · 17-04-2008, 22:28

Ansel Adams?

There must be SOMEONE in Liverpool with that name

Dymetrie · 17-04-2008, 22:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dymetrie

There once was a pap called Pete,
Who did a fantastic feat,
He took loads of piccies,
Of a dock and a city,
And exhibitioned them for over a week.

That do you lad?

Feek · 17-04-2008, 22:37

/me giggles

petemc · 17-04-2008, 22:48

lol Dymetrie

Dymetrie · 17-04-2008, 22:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by petemc

lol Dymetrie

Credit me and send me a free copy and it's yours

petemc · 17-06-2008, 12:55

Slight update on this. I had no ideas. Had a meeting with the publisher today who do want a "name" for the foreword. I did suggest to them the idea of having Kitten write it but they didn't feel it was marketable. Sorry

They want a name so they can say "Well s/he likes it." So my current ideas are Dean Sullivan aka Jimmy Corkhill from Brookie la or Ian Broudie from The Lightning Seeds. Dean Sullivan is a good idea because he's known locally in the arts scene, I've met him a few times, he came to my exhibition and he likes my work. However, he's also known as that guy from Brookie. I'm just not sure if thats the sort of thing I want in the book. It might add something negative to it. I'm not sure if it will or not but its there. It might sound bad but I think I'd like my book to show how great Liverpool is now without getting caught up in any stereotypes. My other idea is Ian Broudie and I love his music. Seeing him live at the Mathew Street 06 festival was great. But how to contact him, and the publishers think he might charge for it. They suggested some other names like Roger Phillips, and people I've never heard of. Gotta be done in under 2 weeks too.

17-04-2008, 18:29	#1
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Who can I get to write the foreword in my book? So I need ideas of who I should get to write the foreword. So far I'm tempted by Martin Parr. He's a big name, a Magnum photographer and has also spent time documenting Liverpool. The book is basically photos of Liverpool. So I'm thinking he'd be great for it although I am of course worried he'd hate my over processing. I'll probably approach him as he can only say no. But I'm after backups, or better. A lot of the photographers I respect are either dead, unsuitable, or simply very talented amatuers. I think I need a credible person, a name to essentially validate the book. "I'm a good photographer. You know me. I endorse this book and declare it open." Sorta thing. So far I'm thinking Martin Parr or Tom Ang. Any ideas? Oh, another suggestion was famous Liverpool folk. Just to have your average famous Joe say something. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

17-04-2008, 19:31	#2
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Antony Gormley? Send him your photos of his work and see what he says, bit of mutual back scratching. MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

17-04-2008, 19:32	#3
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	David Bailey? __________________

17-04-2008, 22:11	#4
Kell_ee001 Wants Big Meat Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newcastle Posts: 6,478	Kitten! Aren't you from there?! That would be sooo handy because you're a great writer, love the city, love photography and love Pete's work! Now I just hope I haven't embarrassed you by nominating you __________________

17-04-2008, 22:37	#7
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	/me giggles __________________

17-04-2008, 22:28	#5
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	Ansel Adams? There must be SOMEONE in Liverpool with that name

17-04-2008, 22:48	#8
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	lol Dymetrie __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

17-06-2008, 12:55	#10
petemc Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nr Liverpewl Posts: 4,371	Slight update on this. I had no ideas. Had a meeting with the publisher today who do want a "name" for the foreword. I did suggest to them the idea of having Kitten write it but they didn't feel it was marketable. Sorry They want a name so they can say "Well s/he likes it." So my current ideas are Dean Sullivan aka Jimmy Corkhill from Brookie la or Ian Broudie from The Lightning Seeds. Dean Sullivan is a good idea because he's known locally in the arts scene, I've met him a few times, he came to my exhibition and he likes my work. However, he's also known as that guy from Brookie. I'm just not sure if thats the sort of thing I want in the book. It might add something negative to it. I'm not sure if it will or not but its there. It might sound bad but I think I'd like my book to show how great Liverpool is now without getting caught up in any stereotypes. My other idea is Ian Broudie and I love his music. Seeing him live at the Mathew Street 06 festival was great. But how to contact him, and the publishers think he might charge for it. They suggested some other names like Roger Phillips, and people I've never heard of. Gotta be done in under 2 weeks too. __________________ Thats no hamster, its a space station!

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