A collection of photographs taken by Hungarian photographer, Andre Kertesz, depicts people all over the world, reading. Somehow the photographer was able to repeatedly capture the intense absorption one experiences when reading, particularly something really, really fascinating. There are photos of all ages, genders, & walks of life, yet the feeling evoked is universal to readers! Absolutely wonderful! ( )

I really enjoyed looking through the black and white photographs in the book! I especially liked the photos that included bookshelves full of books, and my favorites were of people reading in some special, tucked-away place. Charming book! ( )

I love books and love photography books. Here in this one book both of these two loves come together and are satisfied. Beautiful photos of people from all walks of life caught in the act of reading. ( )

A small collection of black and white photographs around the theme of reading, spanning many years and many places. From little children balancing books on their knees to women soaking up the sun on their roofs and balconies, from students spread out on the grass to monks at prayer, from backstage actors taking five to old men perusing the newspapers on the pavement - all kinds of reading, in different places and at different ages, are represented and celebrated.

However, for me there just wasn't enough of the romance: too many pictures of people on city roofs and pavements, and not enough in parks or beautiful libraries. Not only that, but the collection didn't seem to capture the tail end of the time span these photos were taken in, so I was trying to feel nostalgically stirred by photos of everyday situations in decades and places I know very little about. It's still a nice collection, especially for older generations, but maybe it's time someone stepped up and continued Kertész's theme into the future - reading on the Tube, modern students, electronic gadgets and Harry Potter-wielding children... ( )