tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post114001918560029776..comments2024-03-11T02:59:30.839-05:00Comments on The Book Design Review: American AllyJosephhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11382230402711258215noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-1140225977003720382006-02-17T19:26:00.000-06:002006-02-17T19:26:00.000-06:00Guiding... puppet master....Guiding... puppet master....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-1140132973896895702006-02-16T17:36:00.000-06:002006-02-16T17:36:00.000-06:00"Is there something about this photo -- as opposed...<I>"Is there something about this photo -- as opposed to one shot from the front -- that makes the substance/subject of this book harder to judge?"</I><BR/><BR/>Dunno. But the photo does convey to me a sense of confidence between the two leaders.Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772310179223546476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-1140064379147381902006-02-15T22:32:00.000-06:002006-02-15T22:32:00.000-06:00it makes me want to shave thier heads all i see is...it makes me want to shave thier heads all i see is hair zzzzAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-1140051594881260692006-02-15T18:59:00.000-06:002006-02-15T18:59:00.000-06:00This is an intriguing image indeed, and I think th...This is an intriguing image indeed, and I think the unconventional shot from behind loads the cover with multiple meanings. In addition to the two possible interpretations you propose (guidance, consolation) there's the obvious: the backslapping buddy.<BR/><BR/>It's a very "now" image ... whether the photo will be as recognizable to consumers in five years is debatable. I guess it depends partly on how world events unfold ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10466335.post-1140029718673641772006-02-15T12:55:00.000-06:002006-02-15T12:55:00.000-06:00It gives me a clear message that they are conspiri...It gives me a clear message that they are conspiring and hiding what their real relationship is. <BR/><BR/>Plus, I'm very tired of political books with photos face-out (and bad ones from Getty to boot). We're overdue for a different look, and one that shows the context and nuances of the subject matter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com