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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Author
Date
Price
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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

Drum Circle

Jess Diamond
Nazraeli Press
2007
53/100
$ 25 
Signed
Slip-Cover
As New
Featured
Drum Circle
Jess Diamond
Nazraeli Press
2007
SOLD

The Golden Age of Neglect

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