Wild Eye
A magnificent large-format coffee table book featuring the dazzling wildlife and haunting landscapes of the African continent, with more than 250 four-color photographs. From one of National Geographic's most popular photographers and her filmmaker husband, this luxe retrospective documents a 40 year odyssey through Kenya, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. This dazzling book of photography is a vivid journey into Africa's illuminating landscape and all its varied creatures. One of the most spellbinding places on the planet, the continent is home to animals of all sizes and species, making it one of the most sought-after destinations in the world. Prizewinning photographer and National Geographic explorer Beverly Joubert has spent more than 40 years documenting the wildlife that traverse the African terrain with her filmmaker husband, Dereck. Their passion for animals has resulted in striking images that tell an arresting story in an instant, opening a window into the souls of their subjects and inspiring viewers to fight for their survival. Each alluring shot includes Dereck's observations on the wildlife they hold so dear. Organized into five themes, the book reveals the essence of Africa: *Awe: a leopard, his eyes glowing, from an acacia tree*Compassion: a lion devouring a buffalo*Humility: a babooon silhouetted against the moon*Intimacy: a baby elephant snuggling with his mother *Legacy: a rhino being rescued from poachers Both profound and inspiring, this majestic book forms a bridge between the animals, the lands, and the photographer. Each page is an impassioned call to conserve all forms of life--no matter what it takes.
The Presence of Absence
When a doorbell changes everything: the story of the Gold Star Families and their moving fight back to lifeThe Presence of Absence, a decade-long documentary, explores trauma, loss, grief, mourning, and healing after war. Inbal Abergil combines stories of Gold Star Families, still lifes of loved ones' belongings, and portraits of Casualty Notification Officers. The still lifes show how survivors cope with loss, highlighting the dual pain and comfort of memories. The portraits depict the grim task of delivering tragic news, aiming for no mistakes to allow healing. The Four-channel video features four Gold Star Mothers discussing life after losing their sons, offering grief coping guidelines. The project invites reflection on the survivors' journey to rebuild their lives and the human cost of conflict.
Thomas Hoepker
Thomas Hoepker, one of the most important photographers of recent decades, has had a decisive influence on German photojournalism since the 1960s. As a regular photographer for magazines such as Stern and Kristall, as well as a member of the renowned Magnum Photos agency and its president from 2003 to 2007, he developed into a master of "concerned photography". Hoepker's work is characterized by precise composition and emotional depth, often capturing social issues and the reality of everyday life - always in search of authenticity and truthfulness.Born in Munich in 1936, Hoepker began taking photographs at the age of 14. After his first successes as a competition photographer, he began his career as a photojournalist in 1959. When he joined Stern in 1964, he not only shaped its visual language, but also presented iconic reportages such as the legendary Muhammad Ali series and impressive shots from the GDR. One outstanding work is his photograph of September 11, 2001, which is considered a symbolic image of the 21st century.The high-quality photo book "Thomas Hoepker - Stories of Humanity" pays tribute to Hoepker's extraordinary work. The retrospective presents a curated selection of his best works - from early black and white photographs to color masterpieces. These include iconic images from the USA, the GDR and numerous crisis areas around the world. His legendary reportage on Muhammad Ali and the touching photographs from the GDR are particularly impressive testimonies to the times.Hoepker was honored with the Leica Hall of Fame Award in 2005 and remains an important observer of world history with his timeless images. His works, which range from exceptional situations to everyday scenes, can be found today in international collections and exhibitions. This book showcases his extraordinary life's work and is a must for photography enthusiasts.
Wild Ocean
Following in the footsteps of their international bestseller Wild Land: A Journey into the Earth's Last Wilds, Peter and Beverly Pickford document the earth's remaining wild oceans and their adjacent coastlines in startling and indelible photographs. The result of four years of research, travel, and picture taking, this book charts these untamed and rare environments across the world.In dynamic coastal habitats where wild oceans meet land more than 90 percent of marine life occurs, and most of the terrestrial life that thrives along the shore is also sustained by the ocean. It is an intricate and complex web of magnificent natural life.An epic study of some of our planet's most untouched marine habitats, this remarkable book includes the wild coast of South Africa's Transkei on the Indian Ocean; the archaic giant tortoises of the Seychelles and the endangered whale sharks of Australia's Ningaloo Coast; the icy waters of Alaska and British Columbia's south-west coast; the steamy coastal rainforests of central America and Cuba's protected Jardines de la Reina with its 4,000-year-old corals; the legendary diversity of the Galapagos Islands where its strong, cold currents are home to an abundance of marine and bird life; the deep--water reefs and rich ecosystems of the South Pacific's Coral Triangle; and the Polar Oceans including the penguin, seal, and seabird colonies of South Georgia Island and the Antarctic Zone, and the polar bears that hunt the shores of the Arctic.The result is a stunning and unforgettable portrait of the remaining wild oceans and their shorelines from the acclaimed photographic team.
Indian Types Of Beauty
A luminous celebration of form, face, and history discover Indian Types of Beauty, a rare treasure returned to readers. In this evocative volume, Robert W. Shufeldt presents a richly observant ethnographic study of beauty across cultures in India, pairing careful description with early beauty photography to explore Indian beauty and cultural beauty standards from a historical vantage. Shufeldt catalogues regional features, adornment, and customs, offering readers both vivid portraits of Indian women and a guide to types of beauty shaped by tradition, environment, and social practice. This edition s significance extends beyond its pages: out of print for decades, this work has been lovingly restored and republished by Alpha Editions for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this release is a collector s item and cultural treasure enriched for modern sensibilities while preserving the book s original voice and historical documentation. Scholars of Indian cultural history and casual readers alike will find value here: historians will appreciate the ethnographic detail and historical beauty perspectives; collectors will prize the rarity and restoration; photography enthusiasts will be drawn to early beauty photography that records diverse expressions of attractiveness. Whether you re curious about beauty diversity, researching cultural beauty standards, or seeking a classic work on beauty in India, this restored edition of Indian Types of Beauty is an essential addition to any library of world culture and visual history.
The Evolution Of Photography; With A Chronological Record Of Discoveries, Inventions, Etc., Contributions To Photographic Literature, And Personal Reminescences Extending Over Forty Years
A rediscovered classic that traces the miracle of images from chemical darkrooms to the threshold of modern photography restored and reborn by Alpha Editions. The Evolution of Photography is both a chronological record and a first-hand portrait of the 19th century photography revolution. Blending meticulous documentation of photographic discoveries and inventions with personal reminiscences spanning forty years, this book maps the breakthroughs, personalities, and methods that turned light into lasting memory. Readers will find detailed accounts of early photographic techniques, profiles of photography pioneers, and an accessible timeline of photography advancements that shaped photographic literature and practice. More than a technical compendium, this work is a vivid cultural history: part memoir, part scholarly chronicle, it captures the excitement of the craft s inventors and the slow, thrilling birth of a new visual language. Its unique historical significance lies in the author s dual role as observer and participant offering both vintage photography insights and contributions to photographic literature that are indispensable for historians, practitioners, and curious readers alike. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, this restored edition is crafted for today s readers and future generations. Presented not as a mere reprint but as a collector s item and cultural treasure, it belongs on the shelf of casual readers, classic literature collectors, and anyone fascinated by photography history, photographic inventions, and the enduring evolution of the image.
Wild Land
Spanning seven continents, Wild Land: A Journey into the Earth's Last Wilds showcases a unique journey to document and protect the last untouched expanses of wilderness. In more than two hundred awe-inspiring images, renowned wildlife photographers Peter and Beverly Pickford portray the epic visual story of some of the most remote and pristine places on the planet, from Africa's savannahs to Tibet's highest peaks, Alaska's expansive system of rivers and lakes, to the Antarctic Ocean.This book about wild land and wildlife is also the fascinating tale of the Pickfords' own adventures once they chose to devote their lives to the search for untouched wilderness areas. And most of all, this unique book also expresses the timely and urgent message to protect wilderness areas for future generations and for the future of our planet.
Old Glory
A collection of p​rofiles of 50 historically significant American flags that chronicle the history of the country, timed to celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary Few symbols hold the gravity and inspiration of the American flag. It has encouraged heroics in trying times, soothed the nation after tremendous trauma, brightened the eyes of citizens, and offers comfort and hope. Beginning with the flag's earliest incarnation, a banner of alternating red and white stripes that hung on Boston's Liberty Tree years before there was a United States, Old Glory tells an intertwined story of fifty flags and fifty milestone moments that, woven together, create a unique portrait of the nation's history and the flag that represents it. There's the Betsy Ross flag, of course. The country's first official ensign, its arrangement of stars and stripes became the template for flags to follow, though the story of how it came about may be more legend than fact. There's the massive garrison flag that flew over Fort McHenry during the War of 1812 and inspired what would soon be known as "The Star- Spangled Banner." How massive? Each star was two feet in diameter. Again and again, we explore the symbiosis of the flag and history: The flag that cradled the dying Lincoln. A suffragette flag with just four stars, representing the first four states that gave women the power to vote. The flag that the crew of Apollo 11 planted on the moon. The flag raised at Ground Zero. And flags in pop culture, from Wonder Woman's costume to Jasper Johns's breakthrough paintings to the flag's use as a motif throughout Easy Rider. For over 250 years the flag has stood as a symbol of democracy and freedom, a way to express America's ideals, an image to rally around. These fifty profiles of flags through history are one more way to understand and celebrate the grand and complicated experiment that is the United States.
The Collective
Step into the world of The Collective, a visually striking compilation of photographs by C. D. Autry. This beautifully designed 42-page, full-color photobook captures a diverse range of subjects-architectural details, expressive portraits, vibrant florals, and intimate personal moments-all carefully woven together to reflect the photographer's unique perspective.With its generous 11x8.5" landscape format, The Collective invites readers to slow down and immerse themselves in images that balance artistry with authenticity. Each page offers a glimpse into Autry's evolving creative journey, presenting familiar scenes with fresh eyes and elevating the everyday into the extraordinary.Whether admired as a coffee table centerpiece or savored as a personal keepsake, The Collective is more than a collection of photographs-it is a meditation on observation, memory, and the beauty found in both people and place.
The Beatles by Jim Marshall
Relive The Beatles' last live public concert through the eyes of the ultimate rock 'n' roll photographer Jim Marshall. This deluxe volume collects over 150 photos and proof sheets, half of them never before seen. Jim Marshall's photographs of The Beatles' 1966 concert in San Francisco capture a historic convergence: one of the biggest names in music photography and one of the most beloved bands in history. Specially requested as photographer by The Beatles, Marshall immortalized not only the concert itself, but also intimate moments backstage, such as the musicians meeting the Baez sisters and hanging out in the locker room before the show.This definitive collection presents the photographs at large scale and in the rich high-contrast tones Marshall favored. An in-depth essay by music historian Joel Selvin brings the moment to life. Whether you were there at Candlestick Park or wish you had been, this is your chance to see The Beatles as you've never seen them before. EXCLUSIVE WINDOW INTO THE CONCERT: Jim Marshall was the only photographer allowed backstage to photograph The Beatles during the Candlestick Park concert. This book brings you into the historic moment and makes you feel like part of the band.NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN CONTENT: Marshall's photographs from this event have never been published all together in a single book, and half the images were never published at all. Plus, it includes Marshall's proof sheets, from which he selected his iconic shots.PHOTOGRAPHY ICON: Jim Marshall is the great rock 'n' roll photographer, as his images of The Beatles prove. In addition to being a legendary artist, he was a peer, colleague, and friend to musicians, and he documented countless seminal musical moments throughout the 1960s and 1970s.ANNIVERSARY YEAR: August 2026 marks the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' last live public concert. Celebrate by going back in time through these incredible photographs. Perfect for: Beatles fansJim Marshall fansMusic history buffsPhotographers and photography book collectorsBirthday or any special occasion gift-giving to any devoted BeatlemaniacAnyone looking for a great present for music lovers
Body Copy
Body Copy is a photo-text series exploring the performance of queer masculinities in digital culture.From a data set of one thousand lines of found text collected from male same-sex hook-up sites, Moreno chose over forty adverts and attempted to create 'ideal' responses through self-portrait. Acting as stylist, set decorator, subject and photographer, each image was made on a shoe-string budget in a corner of the artist's flat. Moreno is in recovery from body dysmorphic and eating disorders, and the project began as a means of addressing the crisis of being photographed and of seeing themselves. Moving beyond the psychotherapeutic, the series explores how queer masculinities are unstable constructions, rooted in material and digital cultures and inextricably linked to the interests of neoliberalism.
The Waves Between
Introducing the eagerly awaited new edition of our beloved book, now presented in a bigger, bolder format.This enhanced release seamlessly blends the cherished content of the original edition with an array of compelling new works, creating a captivating literary experience. The larger format not only provides a visually striking presentation but also offers a more immersive reading experience for both long time enthusiasts and newcomers alike.Dive into the pages of this expanded edition, where familiar favorites intertwine with fresh perspectives, resulting in a dynamic collection that promises to captivate and inspire. James Midwinter's work isn't necessarily about the act of surfing, but the time and space around it. It seeks to suggest rather than dictate. Midwinter attempts to conjure a sense of place and evoke an individual response. The viewer is invited to submit to the scene and step away from the distractions of modern life - observe, breath in and imagine themselves in this space, enveloped by the sounds of the rolling sea or the cool stillness.Midwinter says "I think the aim of my photography is to not only show the world how I see it, but also invite the viewer to hopefully begin experiencing the world differently.. taking time to absorb small moments, the way the sand forms, the way it feels under their feet and the way the air moves around them when they're at the coast"Midwinter's work aims to show us that surfing is a way to intensely be at one with nature and the book is a reflection of this philosophy, a communion with nature, often free from other aspects of human life. Waiting for a wave is a meditation.
Furman University, 1826-2026
Furman University: A Bicentennial History, 1826-2026 is a beautiful, hardbound, full-color coffee table book published in commemoration of Furman's bicentennial. Featuring a foreword from President Elizabeth Davis, 1,100 historic and contemporary images, and over 250 pages of narrative, this history illuminates the people and moments--both the well-known and the under-recognized--that have shaped the university. Founded in 1826, just fifty years after the United States itself, Furman and her people have both contributed to and been influenced by our nation's history. Yet, Furman is also a unique community, with a story that is exclusively its own. From its humble beginnings as an academy-seminary in Edgefield, to its rise as a university in downtown Greenville in 1851, to its move 100 years later to an expansive campus north of the city, this book traces Furman's evolving mission, identity, and aspirations across two centuries. Members of the Furman Family--faculty, staff, alumni, and friends--will long enjoy this legacy of Furman's bicentennial. This project was commissioned by President Elizabeth Davis. Proceeds will support the ongoing work of Furman University.
Aviary
Aviary presents the work of more than fifty internationally recognized photographers who explore our complex relationship with birds, questioning how we observe them and respond to their presence--and vice versa. Rather than being organized by field of study or species, Aviary surveys the symbiotic relationship between animals and humans through six thematic chapters imagined as "Acts" in a theatrical pageant.Photographs of birds feature rarely in the early decades of photography: birds were too fast to be captured in flight and could not be depicted in color, limitations that took many years to rectify. Today, however, with superb technical means at their disposal, photographers have taken to the subject with great enthusiasm, inspired by our everincreasing understanding and appreciation of avian complexity. Taking an eclectic curatorial approach, authors Dana矇 Panchaud and William A. Ewing weave together photography from the diverse fields of art, documentary, fashion, portraiture, ornithology, and wildlife photography into six "Acts" that propose intriguing new dialogues and visual theater between these different modes of photographic expression. Aviary features over two hundred photographs from leading image-makers including Leila Jeffreys, Sarah Moon, Roger Ballen, Vik Muniz, Tim Flach, Viviane Sassen, Robert Clark, and Nadav Kander, among many others.An essential, visual study of the relationship--beautiful, complex, and occasionally dark--between humans and birds.
Natural Wonders
Get an up-close look at the world's most arresting landscapes and natural phenomena in this monumental photography collection from celebrated photographer Nathan Myhrvold. This beautiful, gift-worthy collection celebrates the beauty of our world in incredible color and detail. These images capture extraordinary places and remarkable moments with panoramic views of desert landscapes, star trails, icy fjords, and rushing waterfalls, along with the intricate symmetry of a snowflake, the power of a lightning storm, and the patterns made by rolling wheat fields. Using custom-built cameras and the latest technology, this groundbreaking collection of photographs spans the globe, from vineyards in Italy and the cliff faces of the Grand Canyon to glaciers and black sand beaches in Iceland, revealing natural phenomena, including: The majestic volcanoes of IcelandThe crystalline patterns of snowflake just before it meltsThe brilliance of red sprites, an astronomical wonderThe intimidating skies before a tornadoThe fascinating colors of the Milky WayThe radiating splendor of an unobstructed sunsetNatural Wonders is the perfect gift for nature lovers, photography enthusiasts, coffee book collectors, and anyone who dreams of faraway places.
Harry Gruyaert: New York
For over fifty years, Harry Gruyaert has wandered New York City's streets, capturing its dazzling contrasts--from towering skylines and neon-lit diners to multicultural neighborhoods and fleeting street scenes. Designed as a large-format visual album, this book presents each photograph across a double-page spread, evoking the rhythm and energy of a cinematic storyboard.Accompanying this striking visual journey are fictional vignettes by acclaimed filmmaker C矇dric Klapisch, blurring the lines between reality and imagination. A city of endless spectacle, New York becomes a global stage in Gruyaert's hands--alive with drama, diversity, and color.
Kyoto Dreaming
Japan's capital city for over 1000 years, Kyoto is the country's cultural and spiritual heart.Kyoto Dreaming captures the stunning beauty of Kyoto as seen through the eyes of photographer Taro Moberly. From the picturesque temples and prewar machiya - traditional townhouses - that populate its historic districts to the bamboo gardens and luscious sakura, Moberly's love for his adopted hometown shines through in his images.Through a series of breathtaking and atmospheric images, readers are invited to explore Kyoto's traditional architecture and iconic landmarks, including Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji, and the Gion district, as well as the more modern areas of the city that are equally captivating. The photos in Kyoto Dreaming offer a new perspective on Kyoto, making one of Asia's most beautiful cities even more magical.
Rodney Smith
Mixing 20th-century glamour with surrealist humor and a touch of whimsy, Smith's photographs are fantastical impulses come to lifeAmerican fashion and portrait photographer Rodney Smith (1947-2016) creates a supreme, sublime balance between illusion and reality: women in couture dresses balancing on tightropes, dapper gentlemen seated with cardboard boxes over their heads and optical illusions make up his playfully contradictory oeuvre.
Meet Cutes NYC
"Excuse me, are you two a couple?" From the creators of @meetcutesnyc, this stunning new book--beautifully photographed and written--captures true stories of love and connection as told on the streets of NYC. Meet Cutes NYC is a breathtaking collection of 85 stories--a mix of new and fan favorites--alongside beautiful portraits of the couples, photographed exclusively for the book. Each interview opens the same way, "Excuse me, are you two a couple?" Followed by, "Can you tell us the story of how you met?" But the stories are each unique--like Chris and Clay, who met while auditioning for West Side Story (they both got it). And Joe and Liza, who met in a hardware store--while Liza was with her boyfriend at the time. There are stories of couples who met on public transportation, at a party, through friends, at work, at church--you truly never know where you might find love. There are also stories of second chances--like Mike and Karen--who met in college, broke up, and then bumped into each other again two years later; they fell into a kiss and have been married for 37 years. Beyond how they met, couples share their partner's favorite traits, what they love to do together, and how they make their relationships work. Meet Cutes NYC is a celebration of modern-day love connections--across all ages, genders, and backgrounds. The book is a refreshing dose of real love stories, from real people, in a gorgeous package.
Magnum Streetwise
Ambitious in scope and democratic in nature, Magnum Streetwise is the definitive collection of street photography from Magnum Photos, and an unparalleled opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the true greats of the genre. An essential addition to the street photography canon, this volume showcases hidden gems alongside many of street photography's most famous images.Magnum photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson pioneered modern concepts of street photography before the term was even coined. A rich seam of street photography runs through the heart of Magnum to this day, both in the work of recognized masters of the genre--including Elliott Erwitt, Martin Parr, Bruce Gilden, and Richard Kalvar--and in the work of those who may not think of themselves as street photographers, despite their powerful influence on the current generation of budding artists. Magnum Streetwise is a true visual feast, interleaving insightful text and anecdotes within an intuitive blend of photographer-and theme-focused sections.Now available in paperback, Magnum Streetwise is an unmissable tour through the photographs and practices that have helped define what street photography is--and what it can be.
Letizia Battaglia (Photofile)
Born in Palermo, Letizia Battaglia (1935-2022) began working in journalism as a single mother, but she discovered that it was easier to sell articles if she could also supply photographs. She became a news photographer for L'Ora, a Sicilian daily newspaper that took a stand against the Mafia and its political and economic connections.Between 1976 and 1991, Battaglia was a witness to some of the bloodiest events in Italian history, including the killing of judges, police officers, and politicians. While these images brought her international recognition, she strongly opposed the label of "Mafia photographer" and believed that her aim was to seek out life. She built up a many-sided portrait of her Sicilian homeland, developing a special sensitivity to women, girls, and young children, and a deep empathy with those living in poverty. Her work stands as proof that both joy and suffering are part of the human experience.This new entry in the Photofile series brings together photographs from throughout Letizia Battaglia's career in an attractive pocket-sized edition.
Barcelona Dreaming
Step into the heart of Barcelona with photographer Peter Jonker in Barcelona Dreaming, a new collection of photographs of one of Spain's most vibrant cities.Through stunning images that evoke the warmth and effervescence of Barcelona, Jonker takes the reader beyond the surface and into the soul of the city. Readers are invited to explore the city's architectural masterpieces like the Barcelona Cathedral and Antoni Gaud穩's Sagrada Familia, the winding alleys of the Gothic Quarter, and the peaceful waterfront along the Mediterranean coast, as well as lesser-known corners of the city that are equally captivating.Featuring stunning shots that capture the magic of this iconic city, Barcelona Dreaming is a must-have for anyone who is drawn to this unforgettable city for its spirited passion, its bohemian vibe, or its architectural grandeur.
Brooke Didonato
Evoking feelings of nostalgia or disorientation, DiDonato's work teeters between the familiar and the fantastical. Inspired by family homes in Ohio, her compositions challenge expectations of how space can be occupied. Torsos, legs, and arms contort into uncanny arrangements across sofas and ascend into attics. Ordinary surroundings often have a compelling presence--white picket fences, cornfields, deserts, and sidewalks become sites of unexpected psychological encounters as figures are subsumed by their environments. Her pictures are playfully titled--Growing Upward Has Its Downside, What to Expect When You're Expecting Nothing, and Went to Therapy but I'm Still in My Patterns--and poignantly touch upon contemporary anxieties and universal themes of love and loss.The most extensive collection of DiDonato's work to date, Take a Picture, It Will Last Longer brings together her most well-known bodies of work, including A House is Not a Home, alongside new works published here in print for the first time. A short introduction from writer Eleanor Sutherland provides an overview of DiDonato's practice, while an intimate conversation between Emmy award-winning filmmaker and writer Eve Van Dyke and Brooke's father, Bob DiDonato, offers a personal glimpse into her evolution as an artist.
America the Abandoned
Peer into the mysterious world of abandoned homes across the United States with this fascinating photography book--a visual exploration of what makes up a life, and what we leave in our wake. Photographer Bryan Sansivero has been uncovering abandoned homes for more than a decade, traveling across the country to capture them on film before they crumble completely, never sure of what he might find. Sansivero documents the inhabitants' everyday living rooms, kitchens, and bedrooms just as he found them, showcasing their unique furniture, clothing, books, appliances, toys, artwork, and other personal items, which often appear as if the owners were just there a moment ago. The stories of the former tenants remain mostly unknown, but the images are haunting time capsules, and a reminder that everything we own is temporary, and eventually will be left behind or forgotten. There is an element of mystery and eeriness that this imagery evokes. In addition to those who are entranced by beautiful coffee table books, America the Abandoned will entice those who love horror films and books--from Stranger Things to The Shining.
Bryan Adams: #Shotbyadams
Almost 200 new celebrity portraits by Bryan Adams in his decisive, direct and vital style, with famous sitters running the gamut from Rod Stewart to the Dalai LamaAward-winning British Canadian musician Bryan Adams (born 1959) has made an equally prolific name for himself in photography since the start of the new millennium. From his official portrait of Queen Elizabeth during her Golden Jubilee to his candid snap of Amy Winehouse later used for her posthumous album Lioness: Hidden Treasures, Adams' images of models, musicians, actors, politicians and even royalty reveal a sense of their true selves beyond their public personas. Following the release of Exposed, published by Steidl in 2012, #shotbyadams collects nearly 200 new portraits from the past decade, featuring instantly recognizable figures such as Joni Mitchell, Rod Stewart, Naomi Campbell, Pamela Anderson and more. Forewords by Giorgio Armani and Boy George offer us insight into Adams' photographic approach and of the experience it is to be "shot by Adams."
Sisters, Saints and Sibyls
One of Nan Goldin's most important series, this timely publication is set to align with a major career retrospective opening at the Grand Palais, Paris, in March 2026. Focusing on the life of her sister Barbara, Goldin brings together hospital reports, family snapshots, and her own photographs to construct a visual tapestry exploring addiction, abuse, trauma, and female resistance. Sisters, Saints and Sibyls stands, as Goldin herself notes, as "a tribute to my sister and to all rebellious women struggling to survive in society."Barbara Goldin was born in May 1946, to Lillian Kantrovitz and Hyman Howard Goldin. At the age of twelve, she was sent to a psychiatric detention facility. Condemned for her defiant and sexually provocative attitude, Barbara spent the next six years in various facilities, before taking her own life in 1965, at the age of eighteen. Sisters, Saints and Sibyls unflinchingly reveals the tragic story of Barbara's life, using medical records and family photographs, alongside mythical illusions to Saint Barbara, to compose a haunting meditation on the broader mistreatment of female mental health in the twentieth century.Barbara's story is intertwined with Goldin's own descent into, and emergence from, addiction. Bringing the moments considered too shameful by others to the front of the page, Sisters, Saints and Sibyls is a liberatory experience, shining a light on the reality of addiction and trauma.This publication is set to stand as the definitive edition of one of Goldin's most important works.
Helen Levitt
Over six decades, Helen Levitt (1913-2009) explored the streets of her native New York City with a handheld camera. Influenced by Henri Cartier-Bresson, she found inspiration in the theater and spontaneity of the street, capturing everyday moments in urban life and forging a distinct visual language from her private observations. Levitt's eye was drawn to fleeting incidents of tenderness, mischief, and tension between communities and strangers in the city: children drawing in chalk on the sidewalks, the elderly chatting on their stoops, and workers on the subway. Exuding a keen warmth and sensitivity for human gesture and movement, her photographs capture, in James Agee's words, the "pure spontaneity of true folk art."The first of its kind to draw from Levitt's complete archive, this ambitious publication showcases her entire output. It not only includes her best-known photographs but also features rarely seen early works from her first year using a Leica and all fifty works from the original edit of her classic 1965 photobook A Way of Seeing, with record prints preserved by Levitt herself.Essays by a range of scholars and specialists home in on key thematic, technical, and biographical aspects of Levitt's life and work, including an examination of the photos she took during her trip to Mexico in 1941, her innovative use of color in the 1950s, and her late work from the 1980s, providing an authoritative insight into one of the most influential photographers of the twentieth century.
100 Photos That Changed the World
One hundred photographs. One unforgettable journey through history. This remarkable book presents 100 of the most powerful images ever captured, tracing two centuries of global history through the lens of photography. From the opening of King Tut's tomb to the Wright brothers' first flight, from the devastation of Nagasaki to the first footsteps on the Moon, each photograph freezes a moment that shaped collective memory. Taken by legendary photographers or anonymous witnesses of their time, the images are presented in chronological order and accompanied by insightful commentary. A striking, emotional, and visually rich volume--this updated edition of a bestselling classic brings history into sharp focus for today's readers. A visual journey through modern history: 100 iconic photographs capturing world-changing moments across two centuries Emotionally powerful and deeply moving: Images that capture war, discovery, protest, hope, and human resilience In-depth commentary for every image: Detailed texts explain historical context, significance, and the photographer's intent Carefully curated selection: A balance of world-famous photographs and lesser-known but equally compelling images presented in chronological order A standout coffee-table volume: Visually striking, authoritative, and timeless -- perfect for history lovers, photography enthusiasts, and gift buyers alike
Helmut Newton: One-Off
A stunning reproduction of a unique album of Helmut Newton's iconic photographs, including many previously unseen images German-Australian photographer Helmut Newton is one of the world's most iconic fashion photographers. Inspired by Expressionist cinema, film noir, and surrealism, Newton was a prolific image-maker and visionary whose daring work helped shape modern photography and visual art.In 1999, along with friend and collector Gert Elfering, Newton compiled a 'One-off' photographic album of his boundary-pushing work. Helmut Newton: One-off reproduces this album in full, faithful the album's original size, as an exquisite reproduction, allowing readers to experience this remarkable object and to marvel at Newton's artistic process and ingenuity.The stunning album comprises more than 100 photographs - 8 unique Polaroids, 16 chromogenic prints, and 79 gelatin silver prints - each accompanied by Newton's handwritten pencil annotation. Along with the album itself, the book includes a foreword by Philippe Garner, photography specialist and Vice President of the Helmut Newton Foundation, as well as an insightful interview between Matthias Harder, Director of the Helmut Newton Foundation, and Gert Elfering, together offering an immersive glimpse into Newton's creative process.
Golf - The Ultimate Book
Golf is more than just a sport - it's a lifestyle. The revised edition of the successful illustrated book "Golf - The Ultimate Book" offers a unique insight into the fascinating world of golf. With spectacular photos and exciting stories, this book presents the most legendary players, most prestigious competitions and most impressive golf courses. The new edition, with eight additional pages, expands on the first volume from 2019 with even more exclusive resorts, prominent golfers and a special chapter on women in golf.An estimated 60 million people worldwide play golf, and the sport has long since shed its elitist reputation. More and more young people, regardless of gender and age, are spending their time on the golf course. It is the perfect combination of social interaction, sporting competition and an active life in beautiful natural surroundings - usually without the usual time pressure.Thanks in no small part to the discipline's return at the 2016 Olympic Games and the popularity of superstars such as Tiger Woods and celebrities like Justin Timberlake and Catherine Zeta-Jones, the sport has lost its outdated image. But even today, golf remains a symbol of style, elegance and sophistication."Golf - The Ultimate Book" not only presents historic golf clubs such as the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, but also breathtaking new golf destinations worldwide - from alpine golf courses to resorts on picturesque beaches. In addition to the best golf courses and resorts, the book also provides insights into the stories of prominent players, cheats and fascinating personalities from the world of golf.An absolute highlight of this edition is the chapter on women in golf, which recognizes the growing role of women in the sport and celebrates their extraordinary successes.Bestselling author Stefan Maiwald provides exciting stories and editor Peter Feierabend provides the atmospheric photographs that make this work a unique experience
Todd Webb: Paris: A Love Story
Remarkable images of postwar Paris from one of the major American photographic documentariansAfter working as a war photographer during World War II, American photographer Todd Webb (1905-2000) decided to make his career in the profession. After several years photographing New York City--socializing with Alfred Stieglitz, Georgia O'Keeffe, Berenice Abbott and Minor White--he moved to Paris in the late 1940s and made his first negatives with an 8?10 camera. He quickly found himself having the time of his life--mingling with other artists such as Gordon Parks, Man Ray and Brassa簿. In his journal, Webb often worried about money and whether he could make it in Paris, but he persevered. This publication includes never-before-published excerpts from Webb's journals and showcases the pictures Webb shot from 1948 to 1952 as he, inspired in part by the work of Eug癡ne Atget, took to the streets to make a personal, beautiful and lasting record of postwar Paris.
Roman Burda: Mions穩 Panoramatic
Across two volumes housed in an elegant slipcase, Burda captures the natural, untamed beauty of Czechia's Mions穩 forestFollowing in the footsteps of Josef Sudek, Czech photographer Roman Burda (born 1966) captures the unbridled splendor of the Mions穩 "primeval forest" in a series of majestic black-and-white photographs across two volumes--one vertical, one horizontal--in a slipcase.
David Wojnarowicz: Arthur Rimbaud in New York
One of David Wojnarowicz's few incursions into photography is a testimony of urban, social and political change in New York in the late 1970sIn 1978 and 1979, David Wojnarowicz took a series of photographs of a man wearing a paper mask bearing the visage of Arthur Rimbaud, the French poet equally known for his fervid verse and dramatic life. Rimbaud was the instantiation, and perhaps the inventor, of the idea of the young gay hustler of genius.Presenting a selection of photographs by Wojnarowicz, this amply illustrated volume features an introductory essay by Antonio Sergio Bessa contextualizing the series within a foundation of other works across literature, photography and performance. Nicholas Martin explores Wojnarowicz's practice in the context of the rise of the punk movement in downtown Manhattan in the late 1970s. Craig Dworkin explores Rimbaud's years as a runaway youth in Paris during the Commune, and his acquaintances with the city's bohemia. Marguerite Van Cook contributes an essay about her experiences with the London and New York music and art scenes throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Phillip Aarons offers a personal account of his engagement as a collector of Wojnarowicz's work. The book also features an interview with photographer Allen Frame, who produced several performances of Wojnarowicz's monologues in the early 1980s in New York's Lower East Side, Berlin and Brooklyn.Painter, photographer, writer, filmmaker, performance artist, songwriter and activist David Wojnarowicz was born in Red Bank, New Jersey, in 1954 and died from AIDS-related illness in New York in 1992. He authored a few books, most famously Close to the Knives. Wojnarowicz attained national prominence as a writer and advocate for AIDS awareness and for his stance against censorship.
Prospect Park
Spanning 45 years of Jamel Shabazz's photography in Prospect Park, this gorgeous and meditative volume captures the heart and soul of Brooklyn through one of its most cherished spaces. Known for his iconic NYC street photography documenting the city's African American community, Jamel Shabazz first gained widespread acclaim with his books Back in the Days and A Time Before Crack, renowned for their vivid portrayal of 1980s style and culture. However, long before his fame as a photographer, Shabazz served in the military and as a corrections officer for twenty years. After long days at work, he often sought refuge in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, describing it as a place to find inner peace--and, since 1980, he has continued capturing its vibrant spirit. This collection features his signature portraits of locals, from Afro-Caribbean percussionists at Drummer's Grove to multicultural families enjoying moments of quiet reflection. Complementing these human-centered images are lesser-seen landscapes revealing the serene beauty of the park. Together, these photographs underscore its dual role as a bustling cultural hub and a tranquil refuge. Perfect for anyone who cherishes Brooklyn's cultural history, this volume reveals a new and deeply personal side of Shabazzʼs work, offering a compelling portrait of community, resilience, and connection within an urban sanctuary.
Time Travelers: Photographs from the Gayle Greenhill Collection
Encounters with extraordinary photographs, from the very beginnings of the medium to the present dayHighlighting a selection of extraordinary photographs spanning more than a century of the medium's history, Time Travelers: Photographs from the Gayle Greenhill Collection presents images that transport viewers across space and time. Reflecting a multitude of styles, approaches, and processes, the works in Time Travelers date from photography's earliest years to our present moment. Alongside works by artists such as Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon, Julia Margaret Cameron, William Eggleston, Robert Frank, Hiro, Robert Mapplethorpe, L獺szl籀 Moholy-Nagy, Man Ray, Cindy Sherman and Edward Steichen, the publication also features vernacular photographs, including personal snapshots and press images.Time Travelers is published in celebration of a major gift made in memory of Gayle Greenhill, a longtime member of the Committee on Photography at the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Inviting readers into an extended contemplation of the images, the publication pairs each work with a text--including five scholarly essays and 10 one-page reflections--that illuminates the specific ideas, processes, and circumstances that shaped it. Time Travelers offers encounters with people, things and events from outside our own place and time, in the spirit of photographer Emmet Gowin's avowal: "For me, pictures provide a means of holding, intensely, a moment of communication between one human and another."
Then and Now
Embark on a visual journey through the picturesque landscapes of West Norfolk through the eyes of a key figure in its photographic past, William Edward (W. E.) Daw, an amateur photographer who later turned professional and played a key role in the growth of organised amateur photography in King's Lynn, England."A beautiful celebration of West Norfolk's past and present. W. E. Daw's unique drawings and photographs combine with captivating recent images and snippets of fascinating detail to bring the history of our remarkable region to life. Enriched with Edwards' dedicated research and passion for his family's heritage, this treasure of a book takes local readers on a nostalgic journey of discovery and delight." KL MAGAZINEFrom the charming seaside town of Hunstanton to the historic King's Lynn. Also journey through timeless locations like Sandringham, Castle Rising, Ringstead Downs, West Newton, Hillington, Bawsey, Gaywood, Outwell, and beyond.Key featuresIdeal for those passionate about historical photography and local history, this Kindle edition is an essential guide to the heritage and beauty of West Norfolk: Rare sketches, vintage postcards, and photographs from the late 1800s and early 1900s, alongside modern images.Insightful exploration of the Victorian and Edwardian periods.Contributions from local photographers under Creative Commons.A rich blend of history, photography, and local culture.eBook exclusiveAn inclusive approach allowing all readers, regardless of visual ability, to fully engage with the the digital publication's visual elements.Each art label provides audio descriptions for each photograph, sketch and image consisting of: Short descriptions: concise snapshots of each image.Long descriptions: detailed analysis of the artwork.Additional text extracts for text-rich historical pieces.In the works: bonus content edition. Unpublished photographs, sketches, and royal correspondence, offering a deeper glimpse into West Norfolk's past.
Candid New York
The American entrepreneur George Eastman has been called "the father of the snapshot," bringing photography to the masses with his compact Kodak camera in 1888. But more than a decade earlier, a Connecticut-born inventor devised ingenious hand-held cameras, which he used to record daily life on the streets of New York. As early as 1870, before dry plates were commercially available, George Bradford Brainerd, a civil engineer with the Brooklyn water department, developed photographic plates with more sensitive film emulsions to freeze action which had previously been a blur. Brainerd used the new technology to document the colorful street types he saw as he went about his rounds--fruit peddlers, artisans, musicians, dock workers, newsboys, launderesses, and even beggars--laying the groundwork for photojournalists like Jacob Riis and Louis Hine. But in America in the early 1880s, when Brainerd was active, such documentary or "street photography" was unknown. Candid New York is the first published work on this pioneering American inventor, once hailed as the "father of instantaneous photography."
Haikus
Albrecht Classen presents here yet another volume of his own poetry, haiku(s), along with a selection of his photos from the Sonoran Desert, Vermont, Germany, and Hawai'i. In fact, the photos served as the inspiration for the haikus, so this volume represents the intimate interaction of image and word to reveal some of the deep secrets in all our existence. The haiku is an intriguing form of poetry, determined by a strict word count (5 - 7 -5) and its focus on nature. Those three lines ask the reader to reflect deeply on the meaning of life as mirrored in the three statements, all closely aligned with each other. The haiku contains a message, and the photo enhances the meaning.
The Domestic Stage
Since the 1990s, fashion imagery has evolved from the aspirational and glamorous into an experimental genre created by interdisciplinary artists, art directors, and photographers. The domestic space or where we live has acquired a key role as an intimate setting for this kind of playful exploration, in which personal stories are told, and fashion shots gain authenticity. Illustrated interviews with or editorials on twenty-two established and newer image-makers offer exceptional insights into this phenomenon. Featured photographers include Corinne Day, Tierney Gearon, Clifford Prince King, and Tina Barney, to name a few.For three decades, the fashion image has shifted its focus from high-end shoots to the idiosyncratic, Instagram-style practice of pictures taken at home. That home may be a house, apartment, or room--often, though not always, the antithesis of glamour and gloss. The Domestic Stage captures this fascination with the home as an "uncurated" setting for presenting an individual's private life and relationships, and for professional commissions with edge. How this space merged with the fashion image is revealed through the words and work of twenty-two such image-makers. They include the pioneering Nigel Shafran; International Magic, who created virtual fashion shows with Martine Rose during the pandemic; and Carrie Mae Weems, whose 2024 Bottega Veneta campaign truly came "home"--to show A$AP Rocky enjoying time with his children. Each contributor's commentary is candid and revealing, their images even more so. The result is a provocative new take on fashion photography and its transformation in recent years.
Astrid Jahnsen: 200 Grams
Jahnsen resituates found photos from a vintage encyclopedia into a meditation on women unintentionally captured in their truthIn 200 Grams, Astrid Jahnsen (born 1974) reexamines historical visual culture through the lens of gender bias. Drawing on archival imagery, the artist reflects on the systematic absence of women in the narrative of knowledge--revealing both the distortion it creates and the quiet, subversive freedom of those who were never fully represented.
At the Limits of the Gaze
The first English-language collection of Takuma Nakahira's influential writings on photography.At the Limits of the Gaze collects the writings of photographer and critic Takuma Nakahira in English for the first time. A crucial figure within the history of Japanese photography, Nakahira is best known outside of Japan as a founding member of Provoke, the experimental magazine of photographs, essays, and poetry, first published in 1968, and for his important photobook For a Language to Come (1970). Throughout a decades-long career, Nakahira raised incisive questions about visual culture and politics in both his photography and his writing. As part of a dynamic moment of artistic and political experimentation in Tokyo, he wrote on a range of topics hardly limited to photography: art, film, journalism, literature, politics, television, and more. Nakahira's essays brim with urgency, relentlessly interrogating photography's relationship to power, the connection between language and images, and the gaze. As editors and translators Daniel Abbe and Franz Prichard write, Nakahira's essays "both suggest doubt about, and possibilities for, a photographically mediated reckoning with the world."
Before & After
A study of the history of before-and-after images of catastrophes, bombed-out cities, and large-scale political transformations. Catastrophes, bombed-out cities, large-scale political transformations: "Image complexes" of humanitarian and ecological upheaval document the world as a sequence of catastrophes. But who decides how events are presented, determines the resolution of our visual worlds, and controls the circulation or censorship of images? Eyal and Ines Weizman trace the history of the before-and-after image from nineteenth-century photography to contemporary satellite images and discover a gap that not only conceals the devastating event: it is the human subject itself that is in danger of disappearing from the images. Does humanitarian work, the documentation and reconstruction of war crimes, in which people's fates and rights should be at the center of attention, paradoxically enter a post-human phase? How can the gap between images become a site of critical counter-reading rather than a symbol of erasure? In the context of their current research, Eyal and Ines Weizman discuss the history, present, and future of the paradigm of the before-and-after image in an exclusive conversation with Marie Glassl.
Mastering Portrait Photography
Mastering Portrait Photography is a practical guide to mastering essential techniques required to capture stunning images. Award-winning photographers Paul Wilkinson and Sarah Plater believe that portraits should not be formal, corporate style poses that reveal nothing of the subject's emotions or personality. Their modern, fresh and vibrant approach to portraiture aims to capture a moment of the person's lifestyle and make a lasting impression. Mastering Portrait Photography discusses all the requisite skills for taking compelling portrait photographs: from choosing the best kit and mastering the essential techniques; to using the most effective lighting and setting to achieve your desired atmosphere and effect; to learning the secrets of working harmoniously and professionally with people of all ages and using the best postproduction techniques to get the most from your prints. This accessible guide shows how to capture beautiful, timeless images that will bring pleasure for generations.
V穩ctor M. P矇rez: In the Name of Color and Light
P矇rez's visual storytelling follows an invisible thread guided by color temperature, opening and closing like a theatrical curtain from red to black Following a chromatic chronology, this sequence of images by Spanish self-taught photographer V穩ctor M. P矇rez opens and closes like a theatrical curtain, from red to black. His high-contrast, enigmatic scenes are filled with mystery, a subtle unease and a sense of tension.
Hussain Aga Khan: Marine Encounters
Hussain Aga Khan takes nature lovers on an awe-inspiring journey through the ocean's extraordinary ecosystemsThrough his stunning underwater photography, Hussain Aga Khan (born 1974) captures intimate moments of marine life, from vibrant coral reefs and elusive nudibranchs to majestic sea turtles and powerful whales. His firsthand accounts bring each encounter to life, blending scientific insights with personal reflections on these habitats' fragile beauty and the importance of conserving these ecosystems. Marine Encounters is an inspiring and revealing journey through oceans around the world, sharing enchanting encounters with animals and sea life. It represents a collaboration between Geneva's MSC Foundation and Hussain Aga Khan's charity Focused on Nature, highlighting a shared vision to safeguard marine biodiversity for future generations.
Photographing Civil Disobedience
Drawn from a rare and historical album, this volume takes readers on a visual journey of the unfolding of the Civil Disobedience Movement in and around Bombay (today's Mumbai). Photographing Civil Disobedience: Bombay 1930-31 brings together an interdisciplinary conversation around a rare collection of documentary photographs compiled in a historical album held in the Alkazi Collection of Photography, New Delhi. The album features 245 black-and-white images that capture the extraordinary history of the Civil Disobedience Movement in Bombay (now Mumbai), when the city's cosmopolitan streets came alive with anti-colonial protests, processions, and propaganda--from the leading role played by the desh sevikas (members of a nationalist women's organization) to the violent crackdown of police lathis (bamboo or wooden sticks) on non-violent demonstrators. Focusing on the sea of ordinary people participating in public events, the essays in the volume engage with this remarkable visual archive that captures on camera the streets of Bombay turning into sites of anti-colonial and nationalist assertion. This book will be of interest to scholars of gender and women's studies, urban studies, screen and visual studies, consumer history, as well as the material history of colonial India.
Dear New York
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER THE ULTIMATE UPLIFTING GIFT BOOK OF THE YEAR Dear New York is a breathtaking new book from the #1 bestselling author of Humans of New York and one of the great storytellers of our time. Dear New York is a love letter to the streets, stories, and souls that define the heart of the city and its people. In a world of turmoil and isolation, the thing missing most right now is authentic human connection. Dear New York reminds us that the answer is closer than we think. Featuring 500 portraits and stories in the signature style of Humans of New York, each page will make you think, laugh, cry, and connect. Designed as a keepsake as much as a visual experience, Dear New York is printed on high-quality paper with striking full-color photography, making it a perfect coffee table book for your collection. Whether you live in New York, once called it home, or simply feel its pull from afar, these pages offer a deeply human portrait of a city defined by its people. Created by acclaimed street photographer and storyteller Brandon Stanton, Dear New York stands on its own as a love letter to the city. It's a book to return to, to display, and to give to someone who loves New York as much as you do. READERS ARE RAVING ABOUT DEAR NEW YORK: "I kept myself to a few pages a day because I never wanted it to end. By far the most moving and beautiful book in the Humans of New York collection" "Brimming with hope and joy" "A feast for the eyes and a balm for mind & soul" "An antidote to our divided world" "If you love NYC and/or if you love humanity, this is the book for you!" "Il libro 癡 veramente bello e si merita 5 stelle [This book is truly beautiful and deserves 5 stars]" "The book's optimism paints New York as a city where diverse lives converge in moments of beauty, joy, and collective hope. A timely reminder that cities are made up of individuals, each with their own stories." --Kirkus Reviews
