About Least Wanted / mark michaelson

i collect mug shots. nobody famous.

'Least Wanted: A Century of American Mugshots'
published by Steidl/Kasher, October 2006

this shit could be worth something someday

now posting from new york city

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Testimonials

Annene von Durchgerockt says:
"Mark does himself a disservice when he says “i collect mug shots.” He’s a curator of mugs and he makes mugs happen when he makes collages happen.

We don’t talk about the human face enough on Flickr but that’s okay because we have Least Wanted to show us how the human face can be dissected over and over again."

d_nurv~unsafe lock down says:
"this stream may be the darkest and most intense in the entire flickr universe....i find it difficult to look at for any length of time...which ironically...is why i enjoy it so much"

chieska says:
"mr. mark michaelson is one of my favorites."

Mark Madeo says:
"this man shows me how close I am to nobody.
nobody famous, nobody seen, nobody heard, nobody wanted.
and somehow, I come away feeling a little more human."

defekto says:
"He likes these sad criminals...and that is heartwarming."

mrbill78636 says:
"I'm going to fave this one image as a univeral FAVE for ALL your wonderful documents and your effort to keep them archived and alive. Your Flickrsite is magnificent. I should write you a testimonial with exactly those words and after Monday, I will. Oh Pshaw...why not NOW."

Samantha West says:
"Thank you."

uuaoe says:
"luckiest [and greatest] man alive"

artisnottheend says:
"art is not the end"

[brett walker] says:
"totally brilliant,i love this mans dedication
vision and creative tenacity.
and now a book published by stiedl
the best photobook makers on the planet.
mark should have a courthouse named after
him."

TRAVIS-roma says:
"the king!"

Frank Lavigne says:
"It's a Real pleasure maybe a RARE chance to look at a fantastic collection for FREE! and with LARGER scan..
Thanks Mark."

sfrances says:
"As we see people who are more than numbers from the past, I think he reminds us on a daily basis to see the Least Wanted with fresh eyes in the present as well. Captivating, addictive and all too human."

normanhathaway says:
"Mark fucking RULES !"

Stewf says:
"Mark's is the first collection of Flickr photos that has truly captivated me. This is powerful stuff. Thanks to Norm for the intro."

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