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Alec Soth is an American photographer and Magnum member known for large-format projects on American life, including Sleeping by the Mississippi from 2004.
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What is Sleeping by the Mississippi about?
Sleeping by the Mississippi, published in 2004, is Alec Soth's large-format journey along the Mississippi River. It mixes portraits, interiors, landscapes, and odd details into a loose portrait of American life.
Why does Alec Soth use a large-format camera?
Soth is known for slow, detailed photographs that suit large-format work. The method gives his portraits and landscapes a deliberate stillness that differs from fast street photography.
Is Alec Soth part of Magnum Photos?
Yes. Alec Soth became associated with Magnum Photos, the cooperative known for documentary photography, while still keeping a more lyrical and book-driven style.
What Alec Soth book should someone read after Sleeping by the Mississippi?
Niagara from 2006 is a natural next step because it turns to love, disappointment, motels, and the landscape around Niagara Falls. Broken Manual is darker and more focused on withdrawal from society.
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