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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Tokyo Nostalgia

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

The Circle

Fazal Sheikh
STEIDL
2008
First
Edition
Edition
$ 30 
Cloth
As New
Featured
The Circle
Fazal Sheikh
STEIDL
2008
SOLD
The Grand Scheme
Chris Round
Subjectively Objective
2024
Photographer Chris Round’s long term documentary project on Australia’s Snowy Hydro Scheme. Constructed between 1949 and 1974, The Snowy Mountains Scheme is the largest engineering project in Australia’s history. Located in the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales, the system diverts water for use in irrigation and hydroelectric power generation throughout inland Australia. The Scheme’s construction of new roads allowed for unprecedented recreational access to the mountains and the projects newly created reservoirs, and turned the region into a major tourist destination. Over the course of six years, Chris captured images of the landscape, people, and infrastructure shaped by the project, through changing seasons, extreme local weather events, and both record drought and flood conditions. This 144-page hardcover monograph measures 9 x 8.75″ and features 73 plates, a debossed and foil stamped cover, an artist statement, and a location index with additional background information on the Snowy Hydro Scheme.
SOLD
The Grove
John Sanderson
Zatar Press
2024
While exploring the Wyoming landscape featured in his "Carbon County project," John Sanderson discovers an isolated hilltop of ancient trees and rocks, documented in this sidequel book, The Grove. Sanderson seeks solace in these forms of nature by searching the land for an understanding of what this place means in context to his own personal being. The images are presented in a stark B+W photography style, in contrast with the formal color photography of "Carbon County". Moved by this life-changing experience, Sanderson has channeled a 25-quatrain companion poem, to try to come to terms with these feelings and expand beyond photography’s limitations as a medium.
SOLD

Portraits

Neil Winokur
MATTE Editions
2018
First
Edition
Edition
$ 40 
Case
As New
Featured
Portraits
Neil Winokur
MATTE Editions
2018
SOLD

Point of View

Ralph Steiner
Wesleyan University Press
1978
First
Edition
Edition
$ 18 
Slip-Case
Sewn
Near Fine
Featured
Point of View
Ralph Steiner
Wesleyan University Press
1978
SOLD

Chapalingas

Rosalind Solomon
Steidl
2003
Edition
Edition
$ 20 
Slip-Cover
Sewn
Fine
Featured
Chapalingas
Rosalind Solomon
Steidl
2003
SOLD

In My Room

Saul Leiter
Steidl
2017
First
Edition
Edition
$ 200 
Slip-Cover
Sewn
As New
Featured
In My Room
Saul Leiter
Steidl
2017
SOLD

Taste of Chicago

Joseph Sterling
2054
2012
Edition
Edition
$ 20 
Perfect
As New
Featured
Taste of Chicago
Joseph Sterling
2054
2012
SOLD

In America

Robert Frank
Steidl
2014
First
Edition
Edition
$ 50 
Slip-Cover
Cloth
Near Fine
Featured
In America
Robert Frank
Steidl
2014
SOLD

Irving Penn

Irving Penn
The Museum of Modern Art
1996
Edition
Edition
$ 20 
Sewn
Fair
Featured
Irving Penn
Irving Penn
The Museum of Modern Art
1996
SOLD

I’m Not Here, Calypso

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

Howard Greenberg Collection

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

Harry Callahan

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

Ex Post Facto

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

Emmet Gowin: Photographs

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

Dieter Appelt

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

Command Performance

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

Close Far

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

Alma Lavenson: Photographs

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

The Golden Age of Neglect

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

One Picture Book #31

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

Memories of Myself

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

What Remains

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

Paris

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

As We Wait

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

Rave

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

About Forty Years

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