A Man Holds a Fish celebrates and introduces the work of Glenn Busch, one of New Zealand’s most influential photographers. The book presents 79 extraordinary portraits that are other-worldly in tone yet grounded in humanity, resisting any tendency to idealise.

Our approach was always in service to Glenn’s work. A disciplined grid creates clarity while pushing images toward the book’s edges, creating a subtle discomfort that echoes the raw honesty and social marginality often present in his subjects. The book’s materiality was inspired by Glenn’s reflection on developing the iconic image of a man holding a fish: “a picture made of silver, light and shadow.” Metallic silver ink was chosen to evoke this moment, adding depth and luminosity to the portraits. Unexpected blue tones complement the largely monochromatic palette. The cover is unadorned, with restrained typographic character. Sabon contrasts Founders Grotesk for quiet tension. A traditional Wibalin hardcover with exposed Smyth binding remains unapologetically bare, true to the work it contains.