--- product_id: 47870751 title: "The Polaroid Book" price: "1140 kr" currency: NOK in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.no/products/47870751-the-polaroid-book store_origin: NO region: Norway --- # The Polaroid Book **Price:** 1140 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Polaroid Book - **How much does it cost?** 1140 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.no](https://www.desertcart.no/products/47870751-the-polaroid-book) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In existence for over 50 years, the Polaroid Corporation’s photography collection is the greatest portfolio of Polaroid images in the world. Begun by Polaroid founder Edwin Land and photographer Ansel Adams, the collection now includes images by hundreds of photographers throughout the world and contains important pieces by artists such as David Hockney, Helmut Newton, Jeanloup Sieff, and Robert Rauschenberg. The Polaroid Book, a survey of this remarkable collection, pays tribute to a medium that defies the digital age and remains a favorite among artists for its quirky look and instantly gratifying, one-of-a-kind images. over 400 works from the Polaroid Collections essay by Polaroid’s Barbara Hitchcock illuminating the beginnings and history of the collection technical reference section featuring the various types of Polaroid cameras Review: mysteries and marvels captured off the cuff - This is a very enjoyable book to go through like a slide show, allowing the photos to create visual patterns in the mind. They seem to be set out fairly randomly, and are listed again at the back with small illustrations, but this time alphabetically by photographer. It means you can, fairly easily, check on dates and titles, where there is a title. Most of them date from the 70s to mid-90s, and the range of possibilities is well explored, from abstraction to portraits to arty effects of superimposition etc. It is a wonderful medium, having a particular softness and spontaneity. The small scale of the images, the fact they require a minimum of technical processing, is a huge plus. Postcards offered the same visual potential, but have sadly become almost obsolete as a format for art, unlike the heyday of Art Unlimited in Amsterdam. But the polaroid seems to be hanging in there, and even to be staging a comeback, like vinyl. Also like vinyl, it has become inexplicably very expensive, and much less effective and easy than it was before. The images contained here date from when it was still straightforward. Where magical lighting is achieved, it seems to be a particular success given the lack of pretension of polaroids. Another advantage is that a number of the images may not be something you would be particularly interested in, but you are led to question why some things work for you and others don't. Repeated browsing may show them up to have more meaning than expected, and indifference turns to liking. For me the more straightforward images are usually more appealing: two wonderful, almost abstract still lifes in soft b/w; some shots by or under water; a figure with a raised pale blue t-shirt, from the back; a blurred hotel room with strange patches of light; a boy leaning against a rope of a marquis at the fair, with no one else in sight; a portrait of a plump woman posed like Rodin's thinker. A number of shots seem to hint at genuine mysteries of the visual world - it's always good to see these. Review: Great History of Polaroid Photography - Excellent book with some great and inspirational pictures many by famous photographers ## Features - The Polaroid Book: Selections From The Polaroid Collections Of Photography - Product type: ABIS BOOK - Brand: Taschen ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 594,246 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 294 in History of Photography 379 in Photo Essays (Books) 1,421 in Photography Techniques & Tools | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 595 Reviews | ## Images ![The Polaroid Book - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719cJrv0GNL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Language, Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ mysteries and marvels captured off the cuff *by S***G on 18 December 2016* This is a very enjoyable book to go through like a slide show, allowing the photos to create visual patterns in the mind. They seem to be set out fairly randomly, and are listed again at the back with small illustrations, but this time alphabetically by photographer. It means you can, fairly easily, check on dates and titles, where there is a title. Most of them date from the 70s to mid-90s, and the range of possibilities is well explored, from abstraction to portraits to arty effects of superimposition etc. It is a wonderful medium, having a particular softness and spontaneity. The small scale of the images, the fact they require a minimum of technical processing, is a huge plus. Postcards offered the same visual potential, but have sadly become almost obsolete as a format for art, unlike the heyday of Art Unlimited in Amsterdam. But the polaroid seems to be hanging in there, and even to be staging a comeback, like vinyl. Also like vinyl, it has become inexplicably very expensive, and much less effective and easy than it was before. The images contained here date from when it was still straightforward. Where magical lighting is achieved, it seems to be a particular success given the lack of pretension of polaroids. Another advantage is that a number of the images may not be something you would be particularly interested in, but you are led to question why some things work for you and others don't. Repeated browsing may show them up to have more meaning than expected, and indifference turns to liking. For me the more straightforward images are usually more appealing: two wonderful, almost abstract still lifes in soft b/w; some shots by or under water; a figure with a raised pale blue t-shirt, from the back; a blurred hotel room with strange patches of light; a boy leaning against a rope of a marquis at the fair, with no one else in sight; a portrait of a plump woman posed like Rodin's thinker. A number of shots seem to hint at genuine mysteries of the visual world - it's always good to see these. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great History of Polaroid Photography *by D***T on 27 April 2018* Excellent book with some great and inspirational pictures many by famous photographers ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great 'Coffee-Table' Book *by Q***N on 8 July 2011* Another great 'coffee-table' book to have just lying around the house. People will pick it up, flick through it and offer their opinions. For £7 it is a bargain for a diverse range of polaroid photographs in a beautifully presented book and glossy cover. I felt oddly nostalgic looking at it - I find it a little sad that digital cameras overtook the instant prints. There's a sense of fun to polaroids and capturing the moment when it's not entirely polished or able to be edited. This book would make a great gift for anyone interested in photography or art. You are bound to find a few photographs that catch your eye. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Polaroid Book: Selections From The Polaroid Collections Of Photography - Polaroid Now: The History and Future of Polaroid Photography - Polaroid: The Complete Guide to Experimental Instant Photography --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.no/products/47870751-the-polaroid-book](https://www.desertcart.no/products/47870751-the-polaroid-book) --- *Product available on Desertcart Norway* *Store origin: NO* *Last updated: 2026-10-21*