The Lives of Images, Vol. 1: Repetition, Reproduction, and Circulation - (The Aperture Reader) by Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa (Paperback)

The Repetition, Reproduction, and Circulation of Images is a thought-provoking collection of essays that delve into the multiple life cycles of images in contemporary society.

Edited by Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa, this comprehensive volume explores the various modes of dispersion, reception, consumption, and aggregation of images, as well as their significance in shaping social, cultural, and political life. With contributions from renowned scholars and practitioners such as Giorgio Agamben, Kate Palmer Albers, Erika Balsom, Aria Dean, Jodi Dean, Cora Gilroy-Ware, Boris Groys, Miriam Bratu Hansen, Rabih Mroué, and Hito Steyerl, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the role of images in our increasingly digital world. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical examples, Repetition, Reproduction, and Circulation of Images offers a timely and accessible resource for students, educators, and practitioners of photography.

Whether you're interested in the political potential of images or the ways in which they shape our understanding of the world around us, this book is sure to inspire new perspectives on the role of images in contemporary society.