Remembering Martin Edge. How he made his name and became a teacher, in his own words.
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Alex and Matthew talk about the great Martin Edge, author of the 5 editions of The Underwater Photographer book, that span 25 years, who sadly died this week.
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Everyone knows Martin through his books, but in this episode Martin describes the lesser known period of his career during the 1980s, from getting started to writing that first book. The interview is a recording that Alex made with Martin back in 2006. It was not intended for broadcast and Alex recorded it merely to help with Alex's notes for an article. But with Martin gone, we thought that many would enjoying the chance to hear this previously unheard recording.
Please note that the sound quality is not perfect. And we also thank you to the people whose images help to illustrate the recording - we haven't reached out for permissions - but felt everyone would want to support something celebrating Martin. Please reach out if you would rather we didn't use your image.
We hope the video brings back happy memories of Martin and also is interesting to learn how such a big name made his name. This is the 41st episode of The Underwater Photography Show.
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I love his amazing book! RIP Martin😔.
Thanks for sharing these archives Alex. It's really nice to be able to hear the casual conversation between the two of you. I would definitely be interested in hearing more if you have more of the interview archived on dictaphone recordings.
So saddened to hear of the passing of Martin. His book was such a revelation to me, so full of information which was explained so well and the photos were a aspiration to this aspiring underwater photographer. After buying it in 2008 it accompanied me on many trips and was enjoyed by others on Alex's Red Sea liveaboards for a number of years. When it finally became so used and dog-eared I had no hesitation in buying another copy. I knew he was a great friend to Alex and many others and his influence will live on amongst us. RIP Martin.
RIP Martin Edge. A really humble and likable man.
Very sorry to hear about this RIP Martin.
An outstanding episode guys!
It's quite strange listening to Martin now but fantastic that you did this interview and shared it, Alex - thank you. I still hear Martin coaching me in a Bournemouth swimming pool with my brand new Sea & Sea compact. And always heard his distinctive voice when I read a passage from his book. He's been a massive influence on the uwp scene.
Loved this, please do more.
Wonderful! I feel sorry that all the possibilities we felt in the old days are no longer available to people just entering underwater photography now. Fascinating insight into a man I met only a couple of times yet his influence was pervasive in the best possible way.
Alex, it’s wonderful to hear his voice again…could we please have the whole recording. Thank you so much a great reminder of being on one of his trips..and his fantastic tuition.
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I agree. Has helped me a lot this week listening to him again.
I still lived and studied in Hungary when I got a scholarship to the National History Museum, London. It was the year of full eclipse, so it was in 1999. I was lucky to meet at NHM with Linda and Brian Pitkin, very nice people. Brian took me once to a BSoUP event and he was very excited. Martin Edge introduced his new book (2nd edition of the Underwater Photography) and he gave a presentation about ring-flash and blue water macro, as I remember. It was an excellent talk, very inspiring. I came back from this BSoUP meeting with lots of inspirations and a signed book from Martin. I learned a lot from his excellent book and I guess I was the first Hungarian photographer taking blue water macro (it was not that trivial before digital cameras). I feel really sorry. It's a big loss for the underwater image maker community.