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      Neal Y on December 21

      My book arrived, and it's gorgeous -- and fascinating. Thanks for undertaking this wonderful project!

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      Charlene Valeri on December 8

      Tim - I've left several emails that I would like the Men's XL t-shirt. Because this site won't allow me to "submit" without noting a women's size also. So I put L but actually want the Men's XL. Hope that makes sense. Thank you again!
      Charlene Valeri

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      Douglas Kirkland on October 28, 2011

      This project is a beautiful labor of love and document.

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      mark murphy on October 21, 2011

      Collaborating with Tim Mantoani on the design was an honor. Can't wait to see the book unfold and be received in NY and then back home in SD. Many years in the making, amazing group of photographers who inspired generations through their imagery. Tim put 1000000% into it and all of the photographer entries are featured.

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      Amaquieria on October 17, 2011

      This sounds amazing! Will the stories the photographers wrote under their pictures be included in the book as well? That would make this project 10 times more awesome. ^_^

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A groovy t-shirt with Tim’s 20x24 Polaroid photo of the 20x24 Polaroid Camera on the front. Includes shipping, international patrons add $20.00.

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A 24x36 poster print of a full sized 20x24 Polaroid, featuring Jim Marshall and his iconic image of Johnny Cash, signed by Tim Mantoani. Includes domestic shipping, international patrons add $35.00.

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A hardbound copy of Behind Photographs, signed by Tim Mantoani. The book is 11x14 and over 200 pages. Includes domestic shipping, international patrons add $65.00 for secure shipping, it weighs 5 pounds!

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A hardbound copy of Behind Photographs, signed by Tim Mantoani and a t-shirt. The book is 11x14 and over 200 pages. Includes domestic shipping, international patrons add $65.00 for shipping.

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A hardbound copy of Behind Photographs, signed by Tim Mantoani, a t-shirt and 24x36 signed poster. The book is 11x14 and over 200 pages. Includes domestic shipping, international patrons add $75.00 for secure shipping, weighs 8 pounds.

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A copy of the Special Edition of Behind Photographs (limited to 150). This edition comes in a cloth clamshell box and includes a cloth covered, hardbound book and nine, 9x12 collector print cards. Cards and book are signed by Tim Mantoani. You will also get a t-shirt and get to be the envy of all of your photo friends. Includes domestic shipping, international patrons add $75.00.

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A copy of the Special Edition of Behind Photographs (limited to 150). This edition comes in a cloth clamshell box and includes a cloth covered, hardbound book and nine, 9x12 collector print cards. Cards and book are signed by Tim Mantoani. You will also get a t-shirt and poster and get to be the envy of all of your photo friends. Includes domestic shipping, international patrons add $75.00.

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Come to Tim’s studio in San Diego for your own portrait taken on 20x24 Polaroid with his 20x24 Wisner Camera. You will also receive a Special Edition of Behind Photographs and t-shirt. This is just the photo session, no travel or travel expenses included. You will walk away with an original 20x24 Polaroid portrait of yourself.

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Tim Mantoani is a San Diego based photographer. His credits include Sports Illustrated, Newsweek and ESPN The Magazine, as well as ad campaigns for Coca-Cola, EA Sports and Coors Brewing. Today, when Tim’s not shooting on assignment, he’s documenting venerable lens men who have collectively captured decades of culture and celebrity with their own cameras. Each image features a photographer holding their most iconic or favorite image. Legendary rock photographers Jim Marshall and Ethan Russell have sat for 20 x 24-inch Polaroid portraits, as have Walter Iooss, Steve McCurry, Mary Ellen Mark, Elliott Erwitt and Roberto Salas. Tim’s enthusiasm for the medium of photography is undiminished by the changes he’s seen during his career. For him it’s not work so much as a mission: He sees the story there in each face, and in each place and lives to gives them voice through his work.

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