The Wittliff Collections offered a look at this new book, and a talk with the photographer, Mary Ellen Mark, for the launch of her 19th book, Man and Beast. That was some moons ago. We missed the launch, but the New York Times review from Sunday is worth a read, and gives the clear indication that the book is worth a long sitting as well: “Mark has been shooting in Mexico and India since the 1960s, and in “Man and Beast,” she brings together her black-and-white photographs into an affectionate, annoying, stubbornly beautiful book.” Thanks to Leica’s blog for this interview with the photographer:

…Q: Finally let’s talk about this boy with a puppy.

A: That was shot with a 35 mm lens on a Leica. This is one of my favorite dog pictures. It was early morning in Rajasthan, India. It was kind of chilly; that’s why he has a shawl around him. He was just standing there with his puppies. Continue reading →