Rambling through Eggleston's Democratic Forest

Alec Soth talks about William Eggleston's books, with special emphasis on The Democratic Forest.

[CoanBread]

Really enjoyed this, Alec. The YouTube photography community is in dire need of this type of meaningful analysis. More please.

[mattdayphoto]

Thank you for sharing this. It’s truly appreciated.

[davidcibis]

everytime you said "don't worry, I won't show all of it" I was hoping you would show all of it. Thank you for this!

[joshtaylor]

This was perfect. Though I think I missed the bit where you said "Thank you to Squarespace" and "please click like and subscribe". More please.

[jeffboxill]

It would be great if you could do an analysis on Lee Friedlander.

[dersu]

It seems like I never fail to enjoy hearing you speak, Alec. Pls go on with this initiative of yours! Thx

[justininfrance]

Love that you use the words 'challenging' and 'difficult' where many others would simply saying boring. Photographers like Eggleston show us that nothing is boring, it's only a question of how, and what, one perceives.

[marleymcmillan]

I brought up this book in my photo class and now my photography teacher loves me. Ty Mr. Soth 😌

[FranzSchuier]

Letting you know: Yes please do more of this.

[Apprendre-Photo]

I think this might be the best photography video I've ever seen on YouTube. And I'm not exaggerating.

Your insights are so on point. Not surprised considering the quality of your online masterclass, but can you do it for your whole library ? Pretty please ? :D

[juliend]

Probably the best format I have seen on YouTube ever. Could listing to you talking about photo books for ages. Thank you very much Alec!

[dyathink]

William Eggleston's Guide was so life changing for me. Indescribably so. Like a karate chop to my imagination. Thanks for this discussion. It was hugely interesting and smart.

[AndrewMillerStudio]

Thank you for this, Alec! As someone who doesn't have a formal education in art or photography, videos like this are an invaluable resource to learn about the importance of editing and sequencing. Thoroughly enjoyed this and I hope you'll do more this year!

[ErwinSerle]

One of the first photo books I bought, second hand, before buying the other 450+ or so ;-) Highly enjoyed many of your talks so far!

[Mickey-bocv]

This is gem! I feel like I’m taking an amazing class with an amazing teacher in my own home. Absolutely love learning your insights. I love the casual pacing and vibe. Thank you so much!

[guntercaus]

If this is called 'rambling', then ramble on! I enjoyed every minute of this Mr. Soth. It's a nice opportunity and insight to hear (and see) one master talking about another master.

[murkom]

Dear Alec, just two days ago I have found out you have a youtube channel. I have binged instantly all your videos. I can ´t even described how I feel. Thank you, thank you. Please continue talking about the books from your collection. My best regards, Miroslav

[CarmineGroe]

Thank you Alec. I was comfortably enjoying a morning coffee in my pjs with the sun on my back and found this. Yes, it was great. Led to another cup of coffee and a new inspiration for what can be photographed. John Szarkowski was such a master editor and poetic communicator of everything photography. Poetry. Sequencing. Less, not more. We are surrounded with more. 2020 has taught us that less is better than more. Unless we’re talking about good conversation and talks like this. Please keep them coming Alec, we need more.

[macivorod]

As a retired UPI photographer and an Alec Soth fan, I enjoyed this talk greatly! as the books were sometimes tough to understand, a lot was sorted out for me by Alec's words. Rambling and Democratic with the best photos acknowledged!...

[dankspangle]

It's so easy to get lost in the technologies and practices of photography. Thank you for reminding me to look at photographs. More, please.