Thank you for allowing us to be part of the printing process of this great book, which is super exciting and very informative. This book is something very special!
Today I received my copy of this book after watching this video. I have to say that the images in the book are absolutely jaw dropping. A computer screen does not do them justice and that they absolutely must be viewed in printed form. Everyone interested in black and white photography should get this.
First thing tomorrow: I'll call my favourite bookstore in Munich (Buch & Töne) and order a fresh copy of your book, Alan. Great idea to show the process of really making such a book.
You, through your video collection, have done something I never thought possible. I have been a press snapper for around 30 years. Now at 67, I want more out of my work, and you have shown me how to relax and take pictures. Thank you so much. (I'm buying the book!)
Sold! If your photography alone didn't make me want to pick it up already, the details and care in the printing process definitely put the final nail in the coffin... Thanks for sharing this story and congrats!
Just bought METROPOLIS today - after having to wait for the SECOND PRINT to arrive! Sounds like success. And well deserved! Funny thing: on the way to the bookstore (Buch & Töne in Munich, highly recommended!) there was some perfect "Schallerlight" and I clicked away with my NIKON plus 50mm lens. Rather deep early afternoon sun reflecting in wet sidewalks: perfect. So I "created" a new German verb: Ich habe einige Fotos "geschallert" ;-))). (= trying to shoot like Alan). 2-3 turned out quite fine. And the book? Pity I saw about a third of the pics already here on YT. Seeing them for first time in glorious print with those RICH blacks, would have been even better. The surprise-wow-effect was a bit lost for me... just saying. Great work, Alan! METROPOLIS is an impressive "low key bible" - but I must say that sometimes I prefer the lighter tones in it. What I missed: a good portrait of the artist! The distorted mirror ceiling image is cool, but here you can learn from the late Vivian Maier. Don't be shy, create an interesting self portrait for the next book. Please!
I got my copy in New York early in December 2023. It is fantastic Alan. Well done! The face profile of a man reflected in a double-glass window of a train in the south of France (p. 109) is a masterpiece.
As a black and white photographer, and that i have you as one of my favorite photographers, i couldn't watch this video without being moved. If it had been me, I'm sure I would have shed a tear of emotion... while watching the birth of my book (!!!) 😊
Some of the greatest photographers in in world are total bores when they produce UA-cam content. Alan you are brilliant. People who aren't even photographers will enjoy this. I thought watching a printing press would be boring, but this was wonderful.
Thanks Alan for sharing the process of your book it was very interesting the holy grail of printing. So when you were going through the printing process you were looking for a blacks and whites also Grays that match the old school of photography for your books brilliant 👌👍🎈📷
Congratulations Alan. It is magnificent achievement. I adore th smell of print and the weight of a substantial document and I vrey much look forward to holding a copy. Bravo!
Pre Ordered, thank you Alan for showing the process of the book making. It truly is an artistic collaboration between the photographer and the book printer. Can't wait to have it in my hands. Cheers!
Congrats, Alan... you are such a talented person and a huge inspiration for me and for thousands of photographers. I wish you all the best and can't wait to have one print of this book at home. Cheers and hope you are well.
Great stuff! I never thought of mixing black with a grey Pantone. I'd only go with the basic thought of mixing black with a percentage of magenta or cyan... or magenta's and cyan... and probably even yellow to get a rich black in the end. Of course, these smart guys came up with a Grey Pantone that usually has a warmer tone (reddish) or a cooler toned (blueish). Meaning: their grey already has a (probably) warmer tone mostly got from magenta. Nice! Again, great video. Alan's attention for detail even noticed their sprinklers to make this even more interesting 😊👌 6:52 😂🤣😂 "... Saints have savory snacks"? 😂🤣😂
a great moment, your book. Look forward, seeing more! I love books, magazines and zines! Yet internet main place to read! All the best! happy Birthday! I see video on UA-cam! Bigger and better! I comment on laptop! Bravo!
Congrats Alan ! Annie, Peter, Sebastião, Henri, Peter and now Alan : impressive ! Congratulations for your excellent work. I look forward to get a copy of this book that will become a best seller, for sure. Pre ordered on Amazon 🙏
Just pre-ordered my copy of your new book. I can't wait to get it! Thanks Alan. I really enjoy your work and look forward to seeing more videos from you.
Just bought the book Alan. I didn't really appreciate how big and heavy it was. It's great. The images, although familiar from following your work, just take on a new dimension now that I can see them so excellently printed in your book. One downside though. I need to carry it in my bag now every time I'm walking up and down the South Bank on the off chance of running into you again so that I can whip it out with a pen and you can sign it for me 🙂
Congratulations on the book and great to see your father at the end of the clip. As a father (and grandfather) myself, I know how proud he must be of you and your accomplished career.
The art behind the art. Inspiring to see how much attention goes into this level of printing. Maybe one day I’ll have book going through the printers in Verona.
Just ordered my copy and can't wait to get it. Your work has been the inspiration that drove me into the Leica monochrom space and I can't thank you enough for sharing your talent. If you happen to pass by Rome (which happens to be the the most Italian place on the planet, aside from any happenstance trademarks...) I'd love to offer you an aperitivo, or a lunch, or simply a handshake.
Hey Alan. I've been inspired by your work since way back before Covid, have been part of several of your Leica virtual talks and classes and always wondered why you didn't have your images in book form. I just ordered Metropolis and now have about 30 days to buy a coffee table. Congratulations on the book it looks beautiful!
Magnificent! Especially intrigued by the gray tones uniquely formulated for each photographer. How did you arrive at YOUR color (7:00)? Was it a process of looking at test strips printed on your choice of paper stock? Swatches in a book? Or...?
Benny Hill with a camera!
Hahahaha, totally British 😅
lol 😂😂😂😂
😂 😅 ❤
Thank you for allowing us to be part of the printing process of this great book, which is super exciting and very informative.
This book is something very special!
Today I received my copy of this book after watching this video. I have to say that the images in the book are absolutely jaw dropping. A computer screen does not do them justice and that they absolutely must be viewed in printed form. Everyone interested in black and white photography should get this.
Did not know I would be mesmerized by the process of printing a book, but here I am!
First thing tomorrow: I'll call my favourite bookstore in Munich (Buch & Töne) and order a fresh copy of your book, Alan. Great idea to show the process of really making such a book.
You're allowed to be overwhelmed. You should be overwhelmed. Just beautiful.
You, through your video collection, have done something I never thought possible. I have been a press snapper for around 30 years. Now at 67, I want more out of my work, and you have shown me how to relax and take pictures. Thank you so much. (I'm buying the book!)
Congrats Alan on the first book.. Your work in print will be something that so many will enjoy for years to come. Thank you
Sold! If your photography alone didn't make me want to pick it up already, the details and care in the printing process definitely put the final nail in the coffin... Thanks for sharing this story and congrats!
Eagerly awaiting the 'camera bags of Alan Schaller' video. The man got taste.
I just started watching Alan. From the work I have seen. I love it.
Happy Birthday 🎉🎂🎊
This was great 👍🏽
I really love the way you present your skills to us, so refreshing and funny, but worth to watch and worth to learn from. Thank you Alan.
Alan.. I bought 2 copies. The dogs ate the first one so ordered another. Fabulous book thank you.
Just bought METROPOLIS today - after having to wait for the SECOND PRINT to arrive! Sounds like success. And well deserved!
Funny thing: on the way to the bookstore (Buch & Töne in Munich, highly recommended!) there was some perfect "Schallerlight" and I clicked away with my NIKON plus 50mm lens. Rather deep early afternoon sun reflecting in wet sidewalks: perfect. So I "created" a new German verb: Ich habe einige Fotos "geschallert" ;-))). (= trying to shoot like Alan). 2-3 turned out quite fine.
And the book? Pity I saw about a third of the pics already here on YT. Seeing them for first time in glorious print with those RICH blacks, would have been even better. The surprise-wow-effect was a bit lost for me... just saying. Great work, Alan!
METROPOLIS is an impressive "low key bible" - but I must say that sometimes I prefer the lighter tones in it. What I missed: a good portrait of the artist! The distorted mirror ceiling image is cool, but here you can learn from the late Vivian Maier. Don't be shy, create an interesting self portrait for the next book. Please!
I got my copy in New York early in December 2023. It is fantastic Alan. Well done! The face profile of a man reflected in a double-glass window of a train in the south of France (p. 109) is a masterpiece.
Brilliant episode and stunning book, loved every minute of this!
Wow man, wow. Congratulations. Huge milestone.
Compliments for your book ! you are GREAT !
I get emotional seeing may work in a print! After 8 yrs of collating for a book must be just magical! Congrats! Im buying a copy for sure!!
Just pre-ordered mine.
love this video, only the Italians could turn printing into a romantic experience. Happy Birthday AS 🎉
“You don't take a photograph, you make it.”
~Ansel Adams
I do love your street art, Alan....since ages.
As a black and white photographer, and that i have you as one of my favorite photographers, i couldn't watch this video without being moved. If it had been me, I'm sure I would have shed a tear of emotion... while watching the birth of my book (!!!) 😊
Wow! Just wow!!!
Some of the greatest photographers in in world are total bores when they produce UA-cam content. Alan you are brilliant. People who aren't even photographers will enjoy this. I thought watching a printing press would be boring, but this was wonderful.
holy moly, even you got a little emotional. That is amazing. So if I EVER print a book, it will be there :)
Now I want one absolutely !!
Talented and fun! Not and easy combination. Congrats!!
Beautiful. The book, the printing process, the photography. Wow.
Thanks Alan for sharing the process of your book it was very interesting the holy grail of printing. So when you were going through the printing process you were looking for a blacks and whites also Grays that match the old school of photography for your books brilliant 👌👍🎈📷
Congratulations Alan. It is magnificent achievement. I adore th smell of print and the weight of a substantial document and I vrey much look forward to holding a copy. Bravo!
Well deserved, Mr. Schaller. I´ve just ordered your book. Greetings from Brazil.
Congratulations Alan,! Thanks for showing us a behind the scenes look at printing.
Pre Ordered, thank you Alan for showing the process of the book making. It truly is an artistic collaboration between the photographer and the book printer. Can't wait to have it in my hands. Cheers!
Fascinating Video, book ordered and looking forward to seeing your amazing work in print.
Unbelievably fine book. I feel incredibly fortunate to have purchased a copy. Thank you!
I love seeing your enthusiasm around your own work and street photography! Very inspiring!
Great video , lovely to see these experts, doing such fantastic work. I will be placing an order for the book, good luck with it Alan.
Been loving these videos. So well edited, light, funny, and I learn something with each one.
Bravo Alan!
Hi, Alan.
Excellent video, my friend.
This was 25 years my profession, I was a printer.
Thank you very much.
Happy belated birthday, Alan. Thanks for sharing this story and congrats!
Amazing!!! I will appreciate your book even more now. I was in Verona earlier this year. Nicholas
I'm genuinely so happy to have found this channel!
It looks great! Congrats Alan
Absolutely loved this video, seeing the the process behind the printing process and ink used for Helmut Newton’s & Salgado’s books was just gold.
Congrats, Alan... you are such a talented person and a huge inspiration for me and for thousands of photographers. I wish you all the best and can't wait to have one print of this book at home. Cheers and hope you are well.
Much appreciated 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Congrats on the first book Alan, and what a beauty
congratulations on the book! Its the final destination for all great photography
Well one of your books is coming to Melbourne Australia! Congrats can't wait to see your book..
Great stuff! I never thought of mixing black with a grey Pantone. I'd only go with the basic thought of mixing black with a percentage of magenta or cyan... or magenta's and cyan... and probably even yellow to get a rich black in the end. Of course, these smart guys came up with a Grey Pantone that usually has a warmer tone (reddish) or a cooler toned (blueish). Meaning: their grey already has a (probably) warmer tone mostly got from magenta. Nice!
Again, great video. Alan's attention for detail even noticed their sprinklers to make this even more interesting 😊👌
6:52 😂🤣😂 "... Saints have savory snacks"? 😂🤣😂
a great moment, your book. Look forward, seeing more! I love books, magazines and zines! Yet internet main place to read! All the best! happy Birthday! I see video on UA-cam! Bigger and better! I comment on laptop! Bravo!
Amazing Allan!! Very much talent...and very much joy too!! Saludos desde México!
Wow! Congrats Alan for the book. It will prove to be one of the top inspirations for photographers around the world.
I am definitely buying this book. Congratulations Alan 🎉
I caught the last copy in Zurich yesterday. My absolute favorite photo book. Congratulations on this masterpiece and many thanks Alan!!
Fascinating process! I just pre ordered mine. Can’t wait…Well done Alan and a very Happy Birthday!
Congrats Alan ! Annie, Peter, Sebastião, Henri, Peter and now Alan : impressive ! Congratulations for your excellent work. I look forward to get a copy of this book that will become a best seller, for sure. Pre ordered on Amazon 🙏
Thanks very much ❤
I am so glad I am getting this.
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 bought your book, looking forward to it
Awesome insight into such an exclusive process
WOW I got chills watching the process! Amazing work Alan! Can't wait to see the book!!
Just pre-ordered my copy of your new book. I can't wait to get it! Thanks Alan. I really enjoy your work and look forward to seeing more videos from you.
Congratulations! Thank you for the behind the scenes look at the publishing process.
Wow 😮. Amazing testament to your level of work and dedication to your creativity. Well done Alan.
Just got the book, now seen how it's made....awesome.
Outstanding!
Just bought the book Alan. I didn't really appreciate how big and heavy it was. It's great. The images, although familiar from following your work, just take on a new dimension now that I can see them so excellently printed in your book. One downside though. I need to carry it in my bag now every time I'm walking up and down the South Bank on the off chance of running into you again so that I can whip it out with a pen and you can sign it for me 🙂
Bravo. Proud of you 👍
Superb.
Your videos get better and better 👏👏👏
Absolute masters of photo book making
Congratulations on the book and great to see your father at the end of the clip. As a father (and grandfather) myself, I know how proud he must be of you and your accomplished career.
Very kind of you. Thank you
Ordered. A labour of love from start to finish.
The art behind the art. Inspiring to see how much attention goes into this level of printing. Maybe one day I’ll have book going through the printers in Verona.
Awesome look at the BTS process. Just ordered a copy and look forward to taking a look at more of your work in print.
Amazing work... super interesting video. Respect!
This is awesome. I love seeing behind the scenes videos like this.
I look forward to purchasing your book. Thank you.
Can’t wait to get a copy and happy (belated )birthday 🎉!
Just ordered my copy and can't wait to get it. Your work has been the inspiration that drove me into the Leica monochrom space and I can't thank you enough for sharing your talent. If you happen to pass by Rome (which happens to be the the most Italian place on the planet, aside from any happenstance trademarks...) I'd love to offer you an aperitivo, or a lunch, or simply a handshake.
So pleased for you Alan , looks amazing . Will be ordering one . Thanks 🙏
This was amazing, Alan.
Hey Alan. I've been inspired by your work since way back before Covid, have been part of several of your Leica virtual talks and classes and always wondered why you didn't have your images in book form. I just ordered Metropolis and now have about 30 days to buy a coffee table. Congratulations on the book it looks beautiful!
Congratulations Alan! I have pre-ordered a copy from Amazon. Looking forward to receiving it. Hope to see more content in this your channel.
Just ordered a copy. Looking forward to seeing it! Love the work, Alan.
Thank you for making this channel. Your work is truly beyond amazing!!! And congratulations Alan.
A wall of black inks 🥰🖤
Fascinating stuff. great to see behind the scenes like this.
great to see the printing process, I've got one on order
Superb. What talent and on top of that a fabulously entertaining video.
I bought Metropolis for my enjoyment and inspiration. Thanks Allan.
Magnificent! Especially intrigued by the gray tones uniquely formulated for each photographer. How did you arrive at YOUR color (7:00)? Was it a process of looking at test strips printed on your choice of paper stock? Swatches in a book? Or...?
Very cool to see the manufacturing process of your own book. Great stuff! Cheers.
Congratulations on your new book! Amazing work and an amazing process to get it published!
So interesting to see this process. Can’t wait to get it in the mailbox!!
Fantastic !
That was a great video Allan. Very enjoyable.
Bravissimo! Congrats!
Mine just arrived yesterday! Incredible accomplishment, Alan!
Congratulations ☀and thank for sharing
What a fascinating insight into what is involved with high end printing. I can't wait to get hold of your book and enjoy the images. Bravo!