The Mental Image, Stephen Shore

In Stephen Shore's latest book, The Mental Image, he 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.

Mack, 112pp, 21.5 x 24cm, illustrated paperback, 2026