How to Read a Photobook?

The book explores a new form of visual art where the photobook serves as a key medium. Artists like Susanne Kriemann and Batia Suter experiment with the arrangement of diverse images, including documentary and military photographs, creating innovative visual compositions. Unlike traditional narratives or essays, these works resonate more with poetry, offering a subjective and complex articulation. Jan Wenzel's eight essays delve into this emerging photobook format, examining its history and speculating on its future potential.