PHOTOGRAPHY BOOKS
photography books are a constant and reliable source of information and inspiration. below are ones i personally own and recommend.
ren hang (NSFW).
Ren Hang was one of the most influencial photographers on my personal style. His work, while explicit and heavily featuring nudity, never feels pornographic. A perfect example of strong bold colour with harsh flash.
the kodak book of photography
I did a series on Instagram about this book. It is wealth of knowledge and surprisingly poignant for a work that was written over 3 decades ago.