Philosophers Tree
2011
£300.00
First edition of Philosophers Tree by Michael Kenna.
First Impression. Small format. Hardcover. Fine condition. Signed to title page by Michael Kenna. Slight indentations along the sides of the cover.
About
As a young boy, growing up in my hometown of Widnes in Northern England, I had my own favorite tree. My four brothers also had their preferred trees, all conveniently located close to the playground. We would often sit high amongst the branches, shouting across to each other, safe from the prowling wild animals on the ground. When asked why (…I photograph trees), I usually answer that trees don’t need to primp, they never answer back, and always seem happy with the portraits that I make. They are also fiercely independent, graphically beautiful and seem quite happy to wait around in the cold for many hours while I make long time exposures. How could anybody not love photographing a tree?
