Eric Bennett

In this episode of Biblioscapes In Discussion I am joined by Eric Bennett to discuss his photography and his book Conversations with Nature.

My first photography book is the fruit of several years I spent (2016-2019) admiring the natural beauty of our planet. It features over 120 of my favorite photographs from all over the world and contains 4 sections: Forests, Deserts, Mountains, and Canyons, along with accompanying essays about the importance of each environment, what makes them special, and the threats they currently face as a result of climate change, pollution, and development. Through photography, I hope to share the true value of wild places and what they offer us as humans in their pure, unspoiled state, which far surpasses anything we could extract from them materially. This book was created as a new way to experience my art, allowing you to slow down and appreciate the fine, marvelous details of nature.

We also discussed a selection of Eric’s favourite photobooks from his own bookshelf…

• Genesis… Sebastiao Salgado

• Within the Stone… Bill Atkinson

• More Than A Rock… Guy Tal

• Born to Ice… Paul Nickleson

You can see more of Eric’s work on his website and find him on Instagram.

if you are interested in buying his book (from the UK/Europe) do get in touch with myself or Eric as if there are several keen to get a copy we can put people in touch to arrange a group order thereby reducing postage.