Toronto

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Summary: Toronto:Photography by Tim Peters
Review: I would like to preface this by saying that I am not a fan of coffee table books or particularly photographic books, however this book is extaordinary in that it captures every day people and every day scenes in a refreshing and most importantly, a thoughtful manner. It elevates the ordinary to romantic, whimsical and in some cases majestic beauty. The perspectives that this photographer has shown of a city, that I formerly thought was boring, is now illuminated to me as a city that can transcend time. Admirers of this book should absolutely review Tim Peter's first book, "Rhythm of the Tides," a four year perspective and photographic study of Grand Manan (Island) in which he has captured a disappearing lifestyle. Peters' is not just a great photographer, he is a modern day historian!

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Summary: Could be Any North American City
Review: This collection of photographs fails to bring out any uniquely defining character of Toronto, though it might be argued this is not the photo-journalist's flaw but simply a reflection of Toronto's own blandness. The collection of photographs could have been for any of a number of North American metropolises.

The photographs, not unbeautiful in some regards, are unoriginal in perspective and uninspired in insight.

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Summary: Amazing Architectural Photography
Review: Tim Peters has produced an outstanding work of architectural photography with his unique ability to capture the character and style of buildings that are important to the urban fabric of Toronto. My offices are located in the famous Gooderham Flat-Iron Building, a notable historic structure that is featured in this new book. The photos taken by Tim Peters of the ornamental facades, the stylish windows and the entertaining mural are a delight to the eye and the finest photography I have seen of the Flat-Iron building.

This book will be an important addition to anyone's collection of architectural photography on the city of Toronto.