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.