Front and Back of Photo Books

The beginning of a book normally has some sort of written introduction. Often, the purpose is to set the stage for what is to follow. In my photo books, I like to give the reader (or viewer if there are no words) an insight as to why the book was made. It could be an artist statement, or it could be a bit of background information. No matter what the purpose of the book, consider adding some words to make the book more enjoyable for those who view it.

Just as it is good to start the book with some words, ending it with some words is good as well. A common ending page contains a colophon. What's a colophon? The dictionary says it's "an inscription at the end of a book or manuscript, used esp. in the 15th and 16th centuries, giving the title or subject of the work, its author, the name of the printer or publisher, and the date and place of publication". You can add a colophon or simply some parting/closing comments. No matter what you choose to do, make sure your purpose is communicated to the reader.

Today's images were taken in Bergen, Norway. These tall ships were in the harbor in preperation for a "tall ship" race. I'm sure you noticed it is a front (bow) and back (stern) kind of thing.