The Mental Image is the latest book by Stephen Shore, one of the most
influential photographers, writers, and teachers working today. Here, Shore
turns to the inner life of images: how photographs are imagined, sensed, and
carried in the body. Following on from The Nature of Photographs (2013) and
Modern Instances: The Craft of Photography (2022), this richly illustrated
volume brings together numerous anecdotes, influences, references, and teachings
to show how visualisation, attention, and embodiment can fundamentally alter how
we perceive the world around us. Both practical and philosophical, The Mental
Image offers a luminous and disciplined approach to seeing, for photographers,
artists, and anyone drawn to a deeper understanding of perception.
