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On Photography: A Book Club

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Redwood City, CA, US

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What we’re about

A book club for the visually curious and philosophically inclined.

We’ll be reading On Photography by Susan Sontag—one essay at a time. Expect lively, thoughtful conversation about the ethics of images, media and spectacle, memory and war, and the cultural power of photography. Each month we’ll meet to discuss a chapter and reflect on the themes, with optional opportunities to share a photo and story of your own.

You don’t need to be an expert in photography or philosophy—just come with curiosity and an open mind.

Upcoming events

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Chapter 1 (“In Plato’s Cave”)
Thu, Jan 22 · 4:30 PM PST
Fireside Books, 2421 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063,, Redwood City, CA, US
In this January meeting of the Sontag Book Club, we’ll discuss the opening chapter of On Photography, where Susan Sontag examines how images frame reality and quietly assert authority over what counts as “truth.”

No prior background in photography or theory is needed. This is a discussion‑based, welcoming space.

📚 We’ll also read a short excerpt or two from the chapter aloud together, so don’t worry if you haven’t had time to finish it.

### Optional Call to Action

Bring a photo that feels authoritative — one that presents itself as “this is how it was,” even if you now question that framing.
It can be personal (a family photo), historical, journalistic, or something from your phone.
2 attendees

Past events

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Sontag Book Club Kickoff: Looking at Images Together
Thu, Sep 25, 2025 · 6:30 PM PDT
Fireside Books, 2421 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063,, Redwood City, CA, US
2 attendees

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