Seeing As : Rene Balcer Hardback

Award-winning writer René Balcer is best known for his hit series Law & Order and Criminal Intent.

Much less is known about his startling photographic work, shared only with his close friends and colleagues – until now!This offers 500 photographs showcasing Balcer’s trademark crime scene aesthetic.

The stunning images range from West Africa to the Utah desert, from a remote Arctic village to a seedy Brooklyn bar, with photos full of narrative mystery.

There is a section on pre-Covid China, a China many say has since vanished.

Also included is a unique homage to Balcer’s adoptive city of Los Angeles, and a ground-breaking photo-essay on Buenos Aires’ posh Recoleta neighbourhood. Marked by wry social commentary and breath-taking beauty and framed by insightful essays from noted Contemporary Art expert Robert Hobbs, renowned artist Xu Bing, and bestselling mystery writer Naomi Hirahara, these compelling never-before-seen photos are now presented in a glorious high-quality publication.