Lumiere Press: Printer Savant & Other Stories surveys the history of the press through the stories of the books and their making, accompanied by a detailed bibliography and richly illustrated with images of artifacts drawn from The Lumiere Press Archives.
In his introduction, press founder Michael Torosian charts his revelations in photography andbook making through a pair of complementary philosophies - self-actualization and general aesthetics - the foundation for a life-long education in the arts. Chapters are devoted to each of the twenty-two books from the press exploring an array of topics - project conceptualization, photographic aesthetics, graphic design, image sequencing,editorial development - a collective road map to understanding the work of a fine press devoted to the concept of "The Book as the Medium of Photography."