The Photographer’s Guide to Los Santos - Softcover

Marco De Mutiis; Matteo Bittanti

Softcover

ISBN 10: 886977483X ISBN 13: 9788869774836

Publisher: Mimesis International, 2026

Synopsis

The Photographer’s Guide to Los Santos blends video games and photography, exploring Grand Theft Auto V as both a tourist destination and a creative space. Combining practical in-game photography advice with critical analysis, the guide offers tutorials, modding techniques, and reflections on artistic projects, making it a valuable resource for students and digital artists. This handbook redefines GTA V as a medium for artistic expression, challenging conventional boundaries between gaming and art. Drawing from exhibitions and in-game performances, the guide incorporates lessons from teaching in-game photography across Europe. The Photographer’s Guide to Los Santos encourages deep, creative engagement with GTA V, positioning the game as a site for both critical and artistic exploration.

About this title

About the Authors

Marco De Mutiis is a visual artist, curator, and researcher focused on the intersections of photography, gaming, and digital culture. He has worked with international institutions, curating exhibitions and leading workshops on in-game photography.

Matteo Bittanti is a media scholar, critic, and artist specializing in contemporary art, video games, and digital culture. He has written several books on the relationship between technology and visual arts and works on projects that challenge traditional views of gaming as art.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mimesis International
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 886977483X
• ISBN 13: 9788869774836
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320