photojournalism

This guy is a compositional genius. These photos are incredibly precise in their presentation of subject; his intentions are always clear and free of distraction. It is this tight clarity of subject within each individual photo that holds them all together. Otherwise, I think the wide range of subjects would be too jarring (from the awesome skateboarding action photos, to the pure nature landscapes, to the portraits).
Between the photos and the thought-provoking essays, I learned a lot about the personality of Glen E Friedman. Inspiring.

I have both of his previous books which I thought showcased the pinnacle of Friedman's career but the idealist takes you on a journey and shows you how broad his vision is. I don't know how one person can deliver such a wide range of photographs and images that seamlessly fit together throughout twenty years. Friedman did it and does it better than anyone. He is an inspiration not only to the artist but also the world. This book will be a classic - the essays alone are worth the price.

i totally loved this book! definitely his best by far. the images are incredibly crisp. he has a keen eye that everyone can appreciate when looking at the book. definitely worth checking out!