Art Work

It seems unfair that an artist so gifted behind the camera should also be possessed of such a magnificent literary talent

John Banville

I love this book. It’s not just about art – if anyone’s asking me – it’s about being a human. And it is really wise about that business.

James Rebanks

If it’s possible to learn fearlessness—or cussedness or dust-yourself-offedness or stick-to-itiveness—Sally Mann is the one who could teach it to you. Sally Mann may be the only one who could teach it to you. This book will make you brave

Margaret Renkl, author of The Comfort of Crows

In this erudite, frank, and funny book, Mann gives us wonderful new insights into her photography and her life as an artist. Full of inspiration and sage advice, it should be required reading for young artists setting out to work in any medium

Amor Towles, bestselling author of A Gentleman in Moscow and The Lincoln Highway

Art Work is an important book with one clear message for artists: stay true to your vision, whatever happens. By following Mann's tough and hard-won example, we learn that short-cuts and gimmicks will never lead to lasting success. Art Work is written in language of great beauty - poetic and direct - and artists will turn to it as their manual - their bible, even - for years to come

Celia Paul