TCF Ep. 639 - Daniel Power
A conversation with Daniel Power about the work of Larry Fink, and the loss of a peer and a friend.
Daniel Power on Larry Fink
It feels good to return to recording conversations for the podcast. An interview can be the highlight of the day. It's not about the guest's notoriety. It is more about the rapport that develops during the hour. The gift is a genuine connection with someone who shares a mutual passion and appreciation for photography.
This week, we released an episode with Daniel Power, the founder of Powerhouse Books, a major publisher of photographic monographs. We discussed the posthumous release of Larry Fink's retrospective monograph, Larry Fink: Hands-On / A Passionate Life of Looking. Larry collaborated on the release up until his death several years ago.
As much as I would have loved to talk to Larry, I appreciate Daniel's generosity in sharing his friendship and partnership with Larry over the years and discussing the changing world of publishing.
I hope you enjoy the conversation with Daniel in Ep. 639.
Remebering Kevin Raber
Several people have passed since they were guests on the show. However, I am always grateful to have spent a short time with them. Some of the guests became friends, making their passing difficult to process and accept.
The recent passing of Kevin Raber was one such loss. Kevin was a talented photographer, an excellent educator, and a passionate proponent of all things photography. First, on the Luminous Landscape website and later on his own website, PhotoPXL,
Kevin shared an unbridled joy for photography and life. Anyone lucky enough to spend time with him in person or virtually knew that his enthusiasm was both sincere and infectious. Many people share information and knowledge of photography. However, Kevin shared more than that for those lucky enough to know him. He was, above all, a good man, and he will be sorely missed.
I recommend listening to his interview on The Candid Frame in Episode 416.
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Thank you again for all your kindness and support of me and my family over the past several months. It has helped me start the recovery process, which includes continuing to produce the podcast.
Take care, and all the best to you and yours.