Björn Lindberg

About Björn Lindberg

The Taste of Black

Björn Lindberg lives and works in Stockholm.

"Not that I’ve photographed black motifs in particular, or that I've just gone for black/white productions. On the contrary. Most of my work is in color, where green has to be green and yellow, yellow. In color photos too, black must be black. And this is where the opportunities - and the challenges - begin for the photographer.

I've followed contemporary food culture through the camera lens since the 1960s. I have seen food transformed from nutrition to a means of expression, from women's work to a social art, from regular tradition to professional innovation. So one day, there I was: black on the one hand, food on the other. Photographic art on the one hand, food art on the other. Can you eat black? Can you enjoy black? Can you cook black?

I raised the idea with chef Jonas Borssén, one of the few people I knew would understand pretty much where I was heading with this, and he responded directly. The result became a book. A photographic book about food? A food book about photography? You're welcome to decide for yourself. For me, it's simple - it's a book about the taste of black.

After the success of The Taste of Black it seemed only natural to photograph food of other colors like red, yellow, green and white in a similar way. A selection of these photographs can be seen under The Taste of Color."

Awards

2009
The cookbook Smakens magi (The Magic of Taste) is a winner of the Swedish Publishing Awards in the category of cookbooks. The jury's motivation: "A true handcraft with interesting content, a generous format and high quality production."
2008
Måltidsakademien in Grythyttan, Sweden, appointed Smakens magi (The Magic of Taste) in the category for the best book: Food and drink in combination.
2007
Vinets magi (The Magic of Wine) received the award for ”Best Wine Book in the World 2006” from The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards. More information can be found in the press release.
2006
Måltidsakademien in Sweden appointed Vinets magi (The Magic of Wine) the best book of the year (in all categories).
2005
The winner of General Public Prize "Les Lauriers Beaujolais de la Photo" Lyon, France.
The 'Beaujolais Laurels' for Photography' was the first International Contest of Culinary Photography. It was organised by 'Inter Beaujolais'. Twelve photographers from twelve countries, selected by a jury composed of professionals of the wine, cuisine and photography sectors, were asked to submit photos on the following theme: "The relationship between wine and gourmet cuisine".
2003
Honesta Voluptate, Tore Wretmans honoraryprice, Gastronomiska Akademien. Diploma.
1996
Diploma, Scan-Stipendiet.
1995
The Golden Egg, Advertising Association of Sweden, Guldägg Sveriges Reklamförbund.
1993
Diploma, Gastronomiska Akademien.
1989
Diploma, Lilla Sällskapet.

All my publications

  1. Smakens Magi, Max Ström, Bengt-Göran Kronstam, 2008
  2. Eat the meat, Prisma, Jonas Borssén, 2008
  3. Västerbottensost, Prisma, Susanne Jonsson, 2008
  4. Vinets Magi, Max Ström, B-G Kronstam, 2006
  5. Stilguiden – Möbler och inredning 1700-2000, Prisma, Fredlund, 2006
  6. Viltsmak, Prisma, Susanne Jonsson, 2006
  7. Killen vid grillen, Prisma, Jonas Borssén, 2006
  8. Östersjömat, Carlsson Bokförlag, Mats Hellström m fl, 2005
  9. Allt i ett, Prisma, Jonas Borssén, 2005
  10. Älg, Prisma, Anna Reidemar & Susanne Jonsson. 2004
  11. Frukost och Brunch, Prisma, Borssén, 2003
  12. Het Trädgård, Prisma, Borssén/Plöninge, 2001
  13. Svenska Smaker, Natur & Kultur, Lingström/Unge, 2000
  14. Fest på gång, Färgspelet Förlag, Nilsson, 2000
  15. Ätbart, Forum, Klein, 2000
  16. Antikt till bords, ICA bokförlag, Fredlund, 2000
  17. Det svenska julbordet, Carlsson Bokförlag, Fjellström/Liby, 2000
  18. Absolut Heat, Prisma, Borssén, 1999
  19. Kockarnas kalender, Svensk Mjölk, Årets Kockar, 1999
  20. Till bords under 100 år, Bonniers, Swanberg, 1999
  21. Fest på spår, Färgspelet Förlag, Nilsson, 1999
  22. Husmansfest, Föreningen årets kock, Globograf AB, 1998
  23. Artic Heat, Prisma, Borssén, 1998
  24. Smaka på Sommaren, Norstedts, Reichel, 1997
  25. Eat the Heat, Prisma, Borssén 1996
  26. Enkel Fest, Rabén Prisma, Dahlbäck/Råman, 1996
  27. Fest och vardag på Grythyttan, Norstedts , Granqvist/Nilsson, 1995
  28. The Taste of Black, Lindberg/Borssén, 1995
  29. Goda Sidorna, TeleMedia, Halling, l994
  30. Barnens bästa mat, Norstedts Föralg, Annika Wesslén, 1993
  31. Mat för litet kök, LT:s förlag, Nilsson/Ulvenstam, l993
  32. Första Kokboken, Bonnier Alba, Bergström, 1992
  33. Festliga efterrätter, Bokförlaget Semic AB, Lautman, 1992
  34. Confidencen, Natur & Kultur, Livstedt, 1991
  35. Annas Mat, Bonniers, Bergenström, 1991
  36. Hemmets Kokbok, Norstedts, Hushållningssällskapet, 1989
  37. Om den ärbara Vällusten, Bra Böcker, Wretman, 1988
  38. Mat och Minnen, Bra Böcker, Wretman, 1987
  39. Det suveräna köket, Prisma, Waldenström, 1987
  40. Sås bok, Atlantis, Mejerierna, 1987
  41. Läckert till lunch, middag och supé, Legenda, Ramel, 1987
  42. Gastronomisk resa i Nordkalotten, Blomqvist/Vögeli, 1986
  43. Läckert till middag, Legenda, Ramel, 1986
  44. Godis och gammaldags konfekt, Legenda, Roos, 1986
  45. Bjud till fest, ICA, 20 olika designers, 1986
  46. Första Vinboken, Norstedts, Granqvist/Gröntofft, 1985
  47. Till bords med Butler, Legenda, Butler, 1985
  48. Lätt och läckert, Legenda, Ramel. 1985
  49. 100 smultronställen i Sverige, Bra Böcker, Adrup, 1984
  50. Vännernas Kokbok, Norstedts, 6 olika kockar, 1983
  51. Gourmet à la carte, Natur & Kultur, Frithiofsson, 1983
  52. God mat till vardags, Allerbok, Lampe, 1983
  53. Läckra efterrätter, Askild & Kärnekull, Ramel, 1982
  54. Krögarnas Bästa, Bra Böcker, Frithiofsson, 1981
  55. Nå´t att äta, Gumælius Förlag, Sjunnesson, 1979
  56. Att lyckas med gott hembakat, Askild & Kärnekull, Lampe, 1978
  57. Att lyckas med kalasmat, Askild & Kärnekull, Lampe, 1976
  58. Att lyckas med, Askild & Kärnekull, AgneteLampe, 1974