From Logan Lake to bestseller
July 09th, 2025
In February, BC author David S. Young from the small community of Logan Lake released his debut work, A Brief History of Photography (Rocky Nook $40). Despite launching the book from Logan Lake, a district municipality of roughly 2,000 residents (Statistics Canada), the book quickly gained recognition. It earned praise from outlets like DigitalFieldGuide.com, DigitalCameraWorld.com, Digital Camera Magazine (UK), Communications Arts Magazine (USA) and was selected as Bookshop.org’s #1 pick in their “7 Cutting‑Edge Photography History Books to Read in 2025” list.
In May, the book topped its category on Amazon.ca and sold out on Amazon Australia within 12 days of its June 2 release there.
About the Book:
A Brief History of Photography departs from conventional historical narratives. Featuring over 400 trivia entries, odd anecdotes and vibrant storytelling, it spans 16th-century origins to the digital age. Weighing 2.35 pounds across 368 pages, it’s designed to be both a reference and a compelling read.
About the Author:
David Young is a Canadian photographer whose work has taken him to 34 countries since the 1960s. He has contributed to newspapers and magazines across North America and has served as a guest speaker in Germany, the USA and Canada. He has also judged national photography competitions and served on the board of the International Leica Society. A retiree now living in Logan Lake – Young lives with his wife, dog and two cats.
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