In a world increasingly shaped by fleeting digital interactions, people need more tangible aesthetic experiences. Photography books hold a unique place in the world of storytelling, serving as a powerful medium to capture, preserve, and share.

Unlike most work inside of gallery exhibitions, photo books are tangible, affordable, and portable. They can easily fold into everyday life, making them more available to engage with on a day-to-day basis. Whether displayed on a coffee table, tucked into a bag, shared in a classroom, or sitting on the shelf of a living room, photo books play a role in democratizing art with their ownership positioned in reach of a broader audience.

In addition, they occupy a unique space in the world of art books as they often increase in value over time. Because of the explosion of digital technology, we are living in a moment where photography books are more accessible and exciting than they have ever been.

The Barbershop is proud to provide a highly curated collection of photography books to the Detroit market. You will find both new and pre-owned, books along with select zine’s—all available to add to your personal library.
How we grade the condition of our books:

New: New directly from publisher or artist.

As New: The book is in pristine, original condition as when published. This grade may apply to older books that have been carefully stored, never shelved, thumbed, or opened.

Fine: A Fine book is nearly As New in condition but without being crisp. The book may have been opened and read, but shows no defects to the book, jacket, or pages.

Near Fine: A book approaching Fine (or As New) but with a couple of very minor defects or faults, which must be noted by the seller

Very Good: A book showing small signs of wear but no tears on either binding or paper. The book maintains its structural integrity, and any defects must be noted by the seller.

Good: Describes a book with average wear while maintaining complete text pages. The book is intact and readable, but shows signs of use. Any defects must be noted by the seller.

Fair:
A worn book that has complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted).The binding and jacket (if any) may show significant wear. All defects should be noted.
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Date
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Memories of Myself

Danny Lyon
Phaidon
2009
$ 95 
As New
Featured
Memories of Myself
Danny Lyon
Phaidon
2009
SOLD

Paris

William Eggleston
Steidl
2009
$ 75 
As New
Featured
Paris
William Eggleston
Steidl
2009
SOLD

As We Wait

Andrea Modica
L'artiere Collection
2015
Edition of 500
$ 55 
As New
Featured
As We Wait
Andrea Modica
L'artiere Collection
2015
SOLD

Tokyo Nostalgia

Nobuyoshi Araki
Galeria Photology
1998
$ 45 
New
Featured
Tokyo Nostalgia
Nobuyoshi Araki
Galeria Photology
1998
SOLD

Rave

Paul D'amato
Skylark Editions
2019
$ 50 
As New
Featured
Rave
Paul D'amato
Skylark Editions
2019
SOLD

About Forty Years

Nicholas Nixon
Fraenkel Gallery
2015
$ 30 
As New
Featured
About Forty Years
Nicholas Nixon
Fraenkel Gallery
2015
SOLD

I’m Not Here, Calypso

Andrew Fedynak
Zatara Press
2019
First
$ 25 
Signed
As New
Featured
I’m Not Here, Calypso
Andrew Fedynak
Zatara Press
2019
SOLD

Howard Greenberg Collection

Howard Greenberg
Steidl
2014
First
$ 25 
Cloth-Bound
Near Fine
Featured
Howard Greenberg Collection
Howard Greenberg
Steidl
2014
SOLD

Harry Callahan

Harry Callahan
Bulfinch Press
2001
First
$ 50 
Fine
Featured
Harry Callahan
Harry Callahan
Bulfinch Press
2001
SOLD

Ex Post Facto

Mayumi Lake
Nazraeli Press
2009
First
$ 40 
Fine
Featured
Ex Post Facto
Mayumi Lake
Nazraeli Press
2009
SOLD

Emmet Gowin: Photographs

Emmet Gowin
Alfred A. Knopf
1976
First
$ 40 
Very Good
Featured
Emmet Gowin: Photographs
Emmet Gowin
Alfred A. Knopf
1976
SOLD

Dieter Appelt

Dieter Appelt
Art Institute of Chicago
1995
First
$ 18 
Near Fine
Featured
Dieter Appelt
Dieter Appelt
Art Institute of Chicago
1995
SOLD

Command Performance

Paul Outerbridge
Getty Publications
2009
First
$ 17 
Slip-Cover
Very Good
Featured
Command Performance
Paul Outerbridge
Getty Publications
2009
SOLD

Close Far

Nicholas Nixon
Steidl
2013
First
$ 25 
Signed
Very Good
Featured
Close Far
Nicholas Nixon
Steidl
2013
SOLD

Black in White America

Leonard Freed
Getty Publications
2010
First
$ 45 
Near Fine
Featured
Black in White America
Leonard Freed
Getty Publications
2010
SOLD

Alma Lavenson: Photographs

Alma Lavenson
Wildwood Arts
1990
First
$ 14 
Very Good
Featured
Alma Lavenson: Photographs
Alma Lavenson
Wildwood Arts
1990
SOLD

The Golden Age of Neglect

Ed Templeton
Drago
2004
Second Edition
$ 150 
Fair
Featured
The Golden Age of Neglect
Ed Templeton
Drago
2004
SOLD

One Picture Book #31

Ken Ohara
Nazraeli Press
2005
114/500
$ 50 
As New
Featured
One Picture Book #31
Ken Ohara
Nazraeli Press
2005
SOLD

What Remains

Sally Mann
Blufinch Press
2003
First Edition
$ 100 
As New
Featured
What Remains
Sally Mann
Blufinch Press
2003
SOLD

Up Here I Am Weightless

James Parker
Subjectively Objective
2024
Edition of 500
$ 53 
Lay-Flat Binding
New
Featured
Up Here I Am Weightless
James Parker
Subjectively Objective
2024
SOLD

Between Late Summer and Early Fall

Wardell Milan
Osmos
2015
$ 25 
Lay-Flat Binding
New
Featured
Between Late Summer and Early Fall
Wardell Milan
Osmos
2015
SOLD

The Circle

Fazal Sheikh
STEIDL
2008
First Edition
$ 30 
As New
Featured
The Circle
Fazal Sheikh
STEIDL
2008
SOLD
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