The Polaroid Project

‘If ever there was testament to the global affection for the remarkable visionary, artistic and technological triumph that is the Polaroid, The Polaroid Project is surely it’ - AnOther‘Navigates gracefully between the art and science of Polaroid, and it’s absolutely thorough in its scope. This is a great book, not only for those with a love of Polaroid, but also for anyone with a keen interest in the history of photography’ - Amateur Photographer’[A] comprehensive look at a type of photography that revolutionised the taking and making of pictures’ - Black & White Photography‘A book where text and images are neatly balanced, and the presence of each feels as important as the other’ - Photomonitor‘The Polaroid Project itself shows us that interest in this technology and its uniquely “authentic” aesthetic is increasing…. The king is dead – long live the king!’ - Cellophaneland‘If you ever wondered anything about Polaroid photography, the science or the art, then all of your questions will no doubt be answered here … you’ll probably not be able to go away from this book without feeling uplifted and inspired’ - Shutterhub‘A great book, not just for those who love Polaroid, but anyone interested in the history of photography’ - Amateur Photography‘Exceptional … a triumph. Buy it!’ - State

William A. Ewing is an author, lecturer, curator of photography and museum director. Director of the Musée de l’Elysée in Lausanne from 1996 to 2010, his many publications on photography include The Body, Arnold Newman: Masterclass, Landmark and Lois Greenfield: Moving Still.

Barbara Hitchcock is a writer, curator and the former director of Cultural Affairs at Polaroid and curator of the Polaroid Collections, Massachusetts.