John Ogden's career began as a photojournalist in Southeast Asia towards the end of the Vietnam War and later extended into cinematography in multiple genres of filmmaking. His photographs are often direct yet quietly subversive, not shying away from political and social commentary, or provocative dark humour.

His new book, Slightly Dangerous, celebrates forty years of his photography and serves as a cypher to better understand his work - a look in the rear vision mirror to remind us of what is lost in the headlong rush into the future.

The Foreword to Slightly Dangerous is by Tim Page, one of the world's best known war photographers. John Ogden's current exhibition is part of the Head On Photo Festival.

You are invited to meet John Ogden when he introduces Slightly Dangerous at Berkelouw Books in Mona Vale at 6.30pm on Thursday, June 27th, 2013.

Bookings are essential and can be made by calling 9979 2112 or by email to monavale@berkelouw.com.au.

Cost is $ 8.50 which will be credited against any purchases made on the evening.