Erik Steinbrecher's moon photographs are works of art. The artist creates images of images. He manipulates found moon photographs using a simple trick. While photographing, he holds a finger in front of the lens. This results in strange crescent moons emerging from the respective full moons. Erik Steinbrecher, Moon Photographs is a dark yet humorous artist's book. Atmospheric shots of the moon can be breathtaking when taken correctly. However, it is not enough to simply point the camera at the moon and click. While this may seem deceptively simple, the resulting photo will be inadequate and will not stand out from other moon photos. Therefore, one must educate themselves beforehand on what to consider. This includes choosing the right lens, selecting the appropriate camera settings, and determining the exposure time. By keeping these factors in mind, one can also produce good photos. With a little know-how, the moon could become the new favorite subject. The term manipulation literally means "handling" and is used in technology in this way. Additionally, manipulation is also a term from psychology, sociology, and politics, referring to targeted and covert influence, encompassing all processes aimed at controlling the experiences and behaviors of individuals and groups while keeping them hidden.