







The Mental Image
2026
First edition of The Mental Image by Stephen Shore (2026)
First impression
Large format paperback in new condition
Signed by Stephen Shore on a piece of paper hand glued into the back of the book
21 x 24.5 cm, 112 pages
About
The Mental Image is the latest book by Stephen Shore, one of the most influential photographers, writers, and teachers working today. Here, Shore turns to the inner life of images: how photographs are imagined, sensed, and carried in the body. The sequel to his global bestseller The Nature of Photographs (2013), this richly illustrated volume brings together numerous anecdotes, influences, references, and teachings to show how visualisation, attention, and embodiment can fundamentally alter how we perceive the world around us. Both practical and philosophical, The Mental Image offers a luminous and disciplined approach to seeing, for photographers, artists, and anyone drawn to a deeper understanding of perception.