In the week leading up to 2015, we at Don’t Take Pictures have seen many, many “best of” lists. This week’s news recap takes a different approach and compiles the best of the “best of” lists.

Best Photobooks of 2014
Andy Adams complies his selection of 35 of the best photobooks. [Flak Photo]

Best Photography Exhibitions of 2014
Slate’s Behold bloggers David Rosenberg and Jordan Teichler lists their seven favorite photography shows from the past year. [Slate]

The 20 Most Powerless People in the Art World: 2014 Edition
Not exactly a “best of” list, Hyperallergic’s assessment of the most overlooked and exploited people in the 2014 is an excellent (and hilarious) commentary on the arts industry, and is in list form. [Hyperallergic]

The Best of 2014: PDN Photo of the Day
The judges for this list are PDN’s readers rather than editors or critics. Ten of the most popular images from their Photo of the Day series [PDN]