On Photography Paperback – 25 September 2008

I bought this for my mother and it absolutely did not disappoint. For an english literature major who is now figuring out the joys of digital photography from her phone, this book was the first she picked up from the birthday pile.With the empowering tools everyone has in this age to become photographers, this book changes the way you think and how photographs have such a deeper subconscious impact in the way we see ourselves and the world.

A classic read for those who wish to understand photography beyond camera and technology.

Must read if you are a true photography enthusiast and not just a content creator. Someone who wants to deep dive into what photography actually is. Might change your perspective.

As "The Times" said, this books offers food for thought to satisfy the appetite.

A brilliant writing by Susan on varied aspects of the art and science of photography. She delves into the significance of photography in modern world discussing great photographers worldwide. A must read book for people wanting to know intellectual and social angles of photography.

Thought provoking, Sontag is unstoppable, you tend to hang on to every word, every concept, every thought. The book is a must for any photography enthusiasts, professional or otherwise..A must read..

The content of the book is great. Susan Sontag provides a critical analysis on photography as a form of art. The book goes on to describe the ethical implications of photography and how it can influence, motivate and even demoralize people. Great book, overall. A must read for someone who has an interest in this art form and wants to see it from a whole new perspective. 5/5 for the content.What I didn't like about this book was the paper quality of the cover and the inner pages. It looks like an old book made of cheap material that will be easily damaged if not handled properly. The pages are also yellowish making it look like a pre-owned book. These essays are usually easily available for free online. Penguin should know that people buy a paperback as they are interested in collecting these books and keeping em in their shelves. (At least that's why I buy them.) Hence these books much be of good quality and be able to withstand the test of time. Very disappointed with the poor condition of the book.

for people that don't possess prior knowledge of the history and how-who-since-when of photography. you'll find yourself spending more time googling names, years, events, photographs, etc than reading the book itself.i expected more of Sontag's personal opinions on the a-z of photography, instead it's 70% event/ year/ photographer name-dropping and only 30% of her 'interpretation/ analysis' of the same.but for her bold opinions, eccentric views, strong control of pace and poetic writing in an extremely simplified form, i give this book a 4/5.