Retracing
Rein Jelle Terpstra
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at 250 WPM1h 27m
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Retracing
Published
2013
Publisher
post editions
Pages
87
ISBN-13
9789460830761
ISBN-10
9460830765
Description
Retracing is a research project about perception, memory, photography and the possibility of imagelessness. Rein Jelle Terpstra collaborates with people who are slowly losing their sight. He asked them about their most valuable visual memory and photographed these scenes on Kodachrome diapositive, thereby promising them to - years later - read out loud precise descriptions of the images, in an attempt to retrace these images in their minds. Retracing is about parting and loss. Perception lost its naturalness, with photography getting an ambiguous role in the conservation of images. Before turning the project into a book, Terpstra used the images of Retracing in a tripartite slide-installation, in which the images slowly fade into one another. This phenomenon is represented in the book by alternating pages showing photographs of projections in the dark with pages showing the slides. The paper is slightly transparent so to create the effect of fading.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Retracing?
This edition of Retracing has approximately 87 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Retracing?
For most readers, Retracing typically takes between 1h 49m and 1h 13m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 21,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 1h 27m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 3 days • Estimated word count: 21,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Retracing?
The estimated word count for Retracing is approximately 21,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Retracing?
Retracing was written by Rein Jelle Terpstra.
When was Retracing published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.