Update June 2007

Just a quick word.

The overall agenda for the G Summit is now in place. Meaning,

• dates are set
• draft program is in place
• steering committee is, almost, in place
• book scenario is in place
• people are working on short speeches for the summit (Harry and Maurizio)
• the blog is in place, and seems to be working ok

The interest has been very positive. Some 10 people have openly expressed intentions of going (I know there are more), and 3 people already have their personal presentation on the blog. Hopefully there will be many more over the coming months. So, if you have intentions of attending, please state it. If you already have decided going, then have a presentation of yourself in. This is interesting reading for all who pops by the blog, and may drive even more participants.

I have started working to get contacts directly in Berlin, who can make the summit even more worth while. When I have news about this, it will be posted to the blog. I will continue to update the blogroll. If you find good links, then please let me know.

I just wanted this quick word to say thanks for the support so far. Please stay tuned, and please pass the blog’s URL on to G users you might know, who would take an interest in the summit.

Best regards

Knut

From Participant Presentation: Harry W. Mueller

Harry W. Mueller Says:
June 22nd, 2007 at 9:15 pm e

Hello my name is Harry W. Mueller, born in Sachendorf, East Germany and came to the United States with my parents in 1956. Lived and grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Went to college at M.I.T for Associate Degree in Printing & Publishing, then to Rochester Institute of Technology for Graphic Arts & Photography. Spend most of my last 30 plus years in book production and design, from letterpress to digital. Managed the Stinehour Press, in Vermont and now an Assistant Professor at Lyndon State College, in Lyndonville, Vermont.
I teach graphic design, typography, color, digital photography, photoshop and other related graphic design courses. I own a G2 with 2 lenses. Had a Leica camera but lost it. Went for the G2 due to costs and quality. I favor the G2 for its automation and rangefinder.
It is a great image maker. Looking forward in meeting all of this vibrant group and enjoying a beer together. My love and passion is photography and books. Worked on major books for many photographers within my 30 plus year careers. Enjoying my time with my 7 year old and two older children grown and off doing their own thing.

Best Regards and hoping for a successful summit.
Harry

Harry W. Mueller: “Photography and the Art of The book”

 Harry W. Mueller is preparing a short lecture for the Berlin Summit. I have his permission to quote from a private mail:

Hi Knut,
I am preparing a fun and short lecture on “Photography and the Art of the Book”
It will highlight what has been done in a traditional way and what the future will hold for us.
It will contain images of actual books produced by Stinehour and myself, stories to tell, and some technical tips for anyone interested in producing a book.

This certainly will be interesting. I have always wanted to have a photo book on my own . After Berlin, I will know how to do one - well almost, I hope.

Best wishes

Harry W. Mueller joins Steering Committee

I am very pleased to welcome Harry W. Mueller as a working member of the Steering Committee. Harry will particularly work as a sparring partner on general issues, and on sponsorships. Harry presents himself: 

“I teach Graphic Design at Lyndon State College in Vermont, the green state. I enjoy the photography aspect. Photographing Berlin would be a great opportunity for any of us, it has history, and many interesting places. I was born in Germany, on the Eastern side, near Leipzig. I came to the US in 1956 and welcome the opportunity to come back again. I would be available to give some lectures on photography if any of you are interested. I have spent the last 30 years printing photographic books for many photographers and artist. I was the CEO of the Stinehour Press in Vermont. Hope this all works out and let me know what I can do to make this happen”.

Harry Mueller ist,  selbverständlich, auch ein user von The Contax G Pages.

Welcome Harry .

 Best wishes