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Accomplished photographer Thomas W.P. Slatin publishes an art photography book fo cusing on some of his best work spanning a decade.
A unique, technically stunning, urban exploration, art photography book entitled, “Entropy” is now available online through Amazon.com and Blurb.com, thanks to writer and photographer Thomas W.P. Slatin. Thomas Slatin is known for his unique photography and his contributions as an engaging writer on his
Continuing, “My motivation for publishing the book was a culmination of many years of taking pictures. One of my goals since childhood was to publish my own book, and while my written book has yet to be completed, putting together a book of photography was both rewarding as well as fun.”
Slatin utilized several different Canon digital SLR cameras for this book, “as my work has evolved over the years, so did my cameras,” as the photographs were taken from 2008 to 2019. Most of the photographs in the art photography book, “Entropy” are color images, comprised of an estimated 10% of the book’s images appearing as black and white images.
Slatin spoke of his “love for using medium and large format film,” and has plans to produce a book consisting of his film photography one day in the future. “One of my ideas for a forthcoming book would be to do one book containing images taken with my medium format, 120mm film camera, and yet another containing images taken with my large format 4×5 inch camera.” Continuing, “The cost of film
Slatin focuses on multiple genres of photography, although he is most known for his work in the urban exploration space. One can find his work on 500px.com and iStock by Getty Images. Thomas W.P. Slatin also focuses on
Slatin is motivated “to seek adventure, travel to new places in search of things and places that most never see.” He is also motivated by “a sense of nostalgia,” as his father physicist and inventor, Dr. Harvey L. Slatin loved taking photographs everywhere he went.
Slatin stated in a recent interview, “My father would always involve me in the process (of photography) of loading film, taking pictures, and then developing the film and
His art photography book is receiving positive reviews, which may be found at www.tomslatin.com/praise-for-Entropy.
Thomas W.P. Slatin’s book, “Entropy” is available for purchase in hardcover format in two sizes, and as an ebook at www.goodreads.com/book/show/45416691-entropy and on Amazon.
A proceeding article based on an interview with Slatin, revisits his childhood, growing up on Bank Street in Manhattan. Before the age of even entering the double digits, Thomas Slatin met his father’s
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I love the fact that Thomas following his passion..his photographs are always topnotch
Now I understand the reasons why you post photographs of uncompleted and abandoned buildings. Now you have made your way out now to the highest level in life. Thank God your photography work is getting top and highest number of reviews. I wish you success in all you do, most especially in this your photography line of profession. Thanks for this post.
Congrats to you and I hope to get a copy of your book. I just like your spirit and passion for photography.
Congratulations on your new book! Also, I would love to see more of your newer masterpieces in your next planned book. Best wishes and good luck.
Seeking adventure, travel to new places in search of things and places that most never see with photography paving the way…that’s gonna be the best book ever. Congratulations Tom, I have always love your output.
I bet that book has one of the most creatives pictures and original topics. I never get tired of his pictures.
I am waiting earnestly to partake in this – I hope to publish at least one film photography based, art photography book. Looking forward to that, Tom. Nice work!
Congratulations Thomas on this great achievement! May you soar to even greater heights!
Publishing a book is not a small feat. You have my respect!
I really would love a copy of Entropy. I already love your photography as it si.
It’s great to learn that your dad was such a huge source of inspiration for you. He deserves all the love he can get 🙂
If the puctures on this blog are anything to go by, I can bet Entropy is a classic. I would love to see the 100 photos that Thomas himself handpicked as the best he has taken over the last decade.
This is a good narrative Tom, you are just a man of many parts, so many things rolled into one. You are really accomplished in your own focus. Keep up man.
I have been following you for some time now and always enjoyed both your stories and and your photos. You are a good photographer and even a better story teller. Good job Tom.
Entropy is an incredible book of wonderful photos. Well worth the investment. Don’t miss getting your own copy. Congratulations Tom!!