Panama Canal Construction (1904-14)
Revised Edition - April 2018: My great-grandfather, Pedro Hern獺ndez D穩az Leal, contract employee # 7604 was hired by the Isthmian Canal Commission (I. C. C.), and arrived at the Cristobal dock on October 21, 1907. As one of forty eight other workers, sailing from Vigo (Spain) and transported on the SS Taurus, Pedro was assigned to excavation work in the Culebra Cut. Because of the harsh living conditions for the Silver Payroll workers, Pedro elected to live in a jungle hut near the work area where he could hunt, fish, and plant his own food. A year and a half later, already settled and with enough savings, he purchased steamship tickets for his wife (Rosa) and their children (Julio and Genaro) who joined him in Panama in early 1909. Julio began working at the Culebra Cut, in 1910, as a water boy. Later, he was promoted to car repairman in Gorgona (1911) and machinist in Empire (1913). As the construction of the Canal advanced, the Hern獺ndez family moved to various labor camps in Gorgona, Empire, and Bas Obispo. After the opening of the Canal, they resided in La Boca and Balboa until 1950. This book takes us back to that historic period through postcards, tales, and facts. Some postcards from before 1904 (or after 1914) are also included. Because of space limitations, the longer titles on the postcards were shortened. The images presented in each chapter, more often than not, are in chronological order. This proved to be a very difficult task as they did not have dates present in them. Attached to each postcard is a text referring to the content or title of each photo. Some of the tales and facts written on the images sound inappropriate today, but that was the writing style back in 1900-1910s. A bibliography is included for those who wish to delve into the topics presented. This has been a fascinating experience. I hope that lovers of photography and history enjoy it, especially those whose ancestors worked in the Isthmian Canal Commission or lived in the Panama Canal Zone.
Creation
Masterpieces from the Natural World"Creation" is an impressive testament to the beauty and uniqueness of our planet and its inhabitants. Young photographic artist Harry Skeggs passionately dedicates himself to documenting the diversity of life on Earth. This visually stunning coffee table book, featuring over 100 photographs, movingly showcases the biodiversity of our planet.Skeggs aims to raise urgent awareness about the necessity of conservation and preserving the natural habitats of animals through his images. And he accomplishes this masterfully. In a time of increasing extinction of numerous species, Skeggs, through his creative work, provides an especially emotional connection to this issue.As one flips through the pages of this extraordinary book, the viewer is inevitably filled with profound respect for the power of nature, life, and its simultaneous vulnerability. That's why, it bears the title "Creation".The high-caliber photographs directly reflect the passion they were captured with. Skeggs invested months, and sometimes even years, in the preparation and effort for each shot. Capturing animals in their natural environment with such freedom and immediacy requires exact planning. The resulting photographs are flawless, and among connoisseurs, they are considered masterful and iconic.The visually stunning coffee table book "Creations" is a monumental manifesto about sustainability, conservation, and love for animals. Anyone willing to immerse themselves in the wild beauty of our planet will undoubtedly be captivated by this photographic masterpiece.
Nothing to Hide. Young Men from Slovakia 2025
Natural, unstaged and beautifully unpolished: this is what makes the photography of Phil Dlab something special. Born in Slovakia and raised in Canada, Dlab returned to the country of his birth and made its young men the focus of his photography. His pictures capture the essence of masculinity at its purest and most authentic. Dlab's models are athletic but not glamorous, appealing but not pretentious. His photos are full of sunlight and candor and invite us to see not just beautiful bodies, but men who are open and fearless enough to show them. This calendar brings men to life who truly have "Nothing to Hide."
Bel Ami 2025
This calendar of the world-famous brand Bel Ami lets hearts beat faster around the globe. You will find the freshest faces from BelAmiOnline.com, one of the hottest sites on the net. This monthly calendar features the brand's most successful boys and promising newcomers. Every fan favorite is featured with an exclusive photo.
The Men of Hot House 2025
We promise you: There will be no shortage of horny hunks in the coming year with this incredible calendar, featuring the gorgeous guys of Hot House. Hot House is the international gay film brand for manly men. Brace yourself for twelve amazing dream men.
Lucas Men - Seaside Pleasures 2025
Definitelynot safe for work―and beautifully so! Michael Lucas gets the planet's hottestmen to come together and bare all. The largest adult entertainment studio onthe East Coast, Lucas Entertainment gets media attention worldwide, e.g. in TheAtlantic and Out magazine. Here are twelve of their top models kissed by thesun in beautiful seaside settings.
The Men of Naked Sword 2025
When you think it doesn't get any hotter, NakedSword comes along and teaches you better: Make 2025 your hottest, horniest year ever with stunning hunks from NakedSword Originals! The studio is one of today's most popular, award-winning brands in adult entertainment. Whether you're into hunks, twinks, or both, you'll have no shortage of men to get your juices flowing with this stunning calendar. Brace yourself for a sexy year with twelve horny hunks.
Lucas Men International 2025
Definitely not safe for work--and beautifully so! Michael Lucas gets the planet's hottest men to come together and bare all. The largest adult entertainment studio on the East Coast of the United States, Lucas Entertainment gets media attention worldwide, e.g. in The Atlantic and Out magazine. Here are twelve of their top models, laid bare in one stunning calendar.
Paradise North
The book Paradise North was inspired by my days growing up along the Mississippi River in the Driftless Aea of Wisconsin to my journeys north into Canada and to a period of my life living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.]The photographs were taken with everything from my first camera a Kodak Instamatic, to smart phones to various SLR cameras.]The poetry and writings span from my days as a fifth grader until today, sometimes reflecting emotional periods of my life.
Paradise North
The book Paradise North was inspired by my days growing up along the Mississippi River in the Driftless Aea of Wisconsin to my journeys north into Canada and to a period of my life living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.]The photographs were taken with everything from my first camera a Kodak Instamatic, to smart phones to various SLR cameras.]The poetry and writings span from my days as a fifth grader until today, sometimes reflecting emotional periods of my life.
From the Heart of Berlin
Masculine bodies that are free of clich矇s; the search foridentity; and above all the ever-changing faces of Berlin: these are the themesthat animate the work of Daniel Harders. His new photo book offers aselection of pictures taken at the turn of the new millennium. Theblack-and-white photos portray fleeting encounters and new friendships, thehidden corners and transitory places in the city, and the shy, vulnerable, beautiful bodies of men who inhabit these places on the lookout for newperspectives and new partners. "From the heart of Berlin" expressesthe vision of a young artist who strives to show more than just what's on thesurface. The photos chosen for this volume combine a certain melancholy with animmense lust for life. Here, imperfection is beauty and the imperfect isdesirable. Above all, Daniel Harders proves himself a sensitivechronicler of Berlin at the beginning of the 2000s. "When I came toBerlin for the first time in 1998, I immediately fell in love with thecity," explains the artist in a postscript. His pictures are the record ofthis love affair.
The Reckoning - Photographs Of Disability Activism In The Age Of Austerity
The 200+ monochrome photographs within this book, made over a ten year period by Christopher John Ball, are a powerful reminder of the human cost of UK Government austerity. The volume is further enhanced with an introduction by John McDonnell MP, an essay by Christopher John Ball and testimony from several disability activists. The UK Government deliberately placed our Social Security Safety Net so close to the ground, it was rendered fatal for many. Cuts to services continue to have a catastrophic impact upon the lives of disabled people and the Sunak administration recently announced that the government intends to increase the severity of the attacks. In response to these cuts, and the attacks upon disabled people in the Tory supporting media, disability campaigners came together to fight back. One such group, Disabled People Against Cuts (DPAC) organised protests, demonstrations, events, occupations and organised conferences in an attempt to raise awareness of the terrible impact of austerity. The UN 'Convention On The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities' (CRPD) undertook several investigations into the policies of the UK government which resulted in the publication of a damning and critical report in 2016. In 2017 the UN followed up and produced a study which further criticised austerity policies as having created a "human catastrophe" for disabled people. They found evidence of 'grave and systematic violations of disabled people's rights'. Further investigations by the UN found little attempt by the Tory government to address their concerns condemning the UK Governments "lack of recognition of the findings and recommendations of the (2016) Inquiry". In 2022 a study led by the 'University of Glasgow and the Glasgow Centre for Population Health' and published in the 'Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health', found over 330,000 excess deaths in UK linked to Tory austerity policies! The thin veneer of protection that civilisation brings is easy to break, especially in times of hardship, and the Tory Government austerity policy has served to do just that. These images are a testament to the determination, courage and resilience of disabled people who continue to campaign and fight for our rights. A tribute to those who will not give up until all disabled people have the support they need to live full and independent lives. The fight against austerity is not just a fight for disabled people. One day, there will a reckoning!
Mother
Visually stunning nature/wildlife photo book beginning in Africa and moving through all continents. A modern classic of nature photography, now available once again. Masterful images from the only photographer to date to have been named "Wildlife Photographer of the Year," "International Nature Photographer of the Year," and "Travel Photographer of the Year". For lovers of spectacular nature photography.A gift with impact: Marsel van Oosten will donate part of the book proceeds to the Canopy Project, which plants trees all over the world "A breathtaking and emotive journey across our planet." - Outdoor Photography "van Oosten provides plenty of technical details and anecdotes about how he took his pictures, as well as explanations about the subjects they face." - Nigel Atherton, Amateur Photographer An elephant, a waterfall, a tree. For award-winning nature photographer Marsel van Oosten, simplicity is the ultimate form of expression. Through singular subjects and pared-down motifs, he captures the beauty, diversity, and vulnerability of the natural world in the Coffee-Table-Book "Mother". This visually stunning volume begins with photographs from Africa before moving through all the continents. The alternations between landscapes and close-ups, colour and black-and white photographs, create a stunning, emotive journey across the planet we call home.Text in English and German.
Cockyboys 2025
Cosmopolitan once described CockyBoys as an erotic version of One Direction. And it's true! All you love about boy bands you will find erotically charged in CockyBoys. The internationally renowned brand receives media attention from outlets such as Cosmopolitan, The Village Voice and New York magazine. Photographers Jake Jaxson & RJ Sebastian get the best out of the sweet boys with their fresh, unspoiled faces. CockyBoys is art-house erotica with a happy twist and particularly famous among women. They have built a huge community of millennial women and gay men. With a great presence on social media, the CockyBoys performers are directly in touch with their fans all over the world. You'll have lots of fun each month just by looking at this very sexy calendar that has them all!
The Men of Falcon 2025
This year will get even hotter with beautiful and sexy Falcon men. Twelve dream men baring it all, brought to you by the legendary Falcon Studios. Founded in 1971 by Chuck Holmes, the company is one of the most recognizable brand names in gay adult entertainment. This calendar for 2025 features iconic models of the studio.
Randy Blue 2025
Randy Bluepresents the hottest guys to ever work in adult entertainment, along with themost handsome studs you'll never see anywhere else. This calendar showcases 12stunning guys such as Diego Sans, Sean Xavier, Roman Todd, Andrew Stark, PaulWagner, and many more whose names you might not know but whose faces and bodiesyou'll never forget! Brace yourself for a year of male beauty and experience anew era of BLUE!
Men 2025
Gruenholtz's men have the quality of myth: they are masculine but mysterious, powerful but sensual. His black-and-white images project a world unto itself, turning everyday actions into something timeless, artistic and distinctive. His subjects aren't just beautiful men, but icons of masculinity. For lovers of the male form, there could be no more fitting way to celebrate the months of the year than with the acclaimed photo artist Gruenholtz and his mesmerizing men.
365 Dogs Page-A-Day(r) Calendar 2025
Make a new best friend furever every day with the beloved 365 Dogs Page-A-Day(R) calendar!CAPTIVATING CANINES: Meet an adorable contest winner each day, including Golden Retrievers, Border Collies, Dogues de Bordeaux, mixed-breed beauties, and precious puppies. FETCHING FEATURES: Dozens of dog profiles, pawverbs to live by, Funny Bones, full-color photos, and fun facts to discover! BEST (QUALITY) IN SHOW: Printed on responsible sourced paper and 100% recyclable. DOGGONE GREAT GIFT: Any dog person will fall in puppy love with this calendar, perfect for home, school, or office.
Cristina de Middel: Journey to the Center
Blending documentary and conceptual photography, de Middel's account of migrants traveling to California brings the plight of immigration into harsh reliefCristina de Middel (born 1975), the first Spanish head of Magnum Photos, has been traveling for years with Mexican migrants on the train they call "the beast" interviewing sicarios (hired killers) and talking for hours with "coyotes" (clandestine smugglers) and police officers. She combines her own photographs with objects found in the desert and archival footage, creating a multi-layered narrative that evokes the hardships and dangers of searching for a better life. The journey begins in Tapachula, a city on the southern border of Mexico with Guatemala, and ends in Felicity, a small town in California dubbed the "Center of the World." This saga is punctuated by the accounts of three migrants recounting their crossing, as well as a commentary by the artist. An afterword by Mexican journalist Pedro Anza illuminates the issues at stake and the human consequences of the United States' obsession with closing its borders.
The Routledge Companion to Photography, Representation and Social Justice
Including work by leading scholars, artists, scientists and practitioners in the field of visual culture, The Routledge Companion to Photography, Representation and Social Justice is a seminal reference source for the new roles and contexts of photography in the 21st century.
Ansel Adams 2025 Wall Calendar
Enjoy Ansel Adams' iconic photographs all year long in this durable wire-bound wall calendar with generous space for recording monthly schedules. The superior reproduction quality has been supervised by the artist's estate; each page is designed to be framed at year's end. The photographs of Ansel Adams are among America's finest cultural treasures, and are the foundation of his tremendous legacy of environmental activism. A pioneer of photographic technique and one the 20th century's most influential artists in any medium, Adams and his creative vision remain as relevant and convincing as ever. Ansel Adams' "Authorized Edition" calendars have been a beloved annual tradition for almost 40 years. The 2025 wall calendar includes: Fourteen spectacular black and white landscape photographs, carefully selected and sequenced to reflect the changing seasons Large format 12.8" x 15.6" wall calendar (25.6" x 15.6" open) Spectacular views from Yosemite National Park, Glacier National Park, Denali National Park, and beyond Superior reproduction quality: Printed in rich duotone on premium paper stock, making each page suitable for framing at year's end. Features US and Canadian legal holidays, phases of the moon, and major religious holidays This calendar is a perfect housewarming gift, holiday gift, or inspirational gift for lovers of fine art, photography, nature, and the outdoors. It is printed in the United States of America, and a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Ansel Adams' calendars goes to support the Center for Creative Photography. For more ways to enjoy the photography of Ansel Adams, look for Little, Brown and Company's Ansel Adams 2025 Engagement Calendar and Ansel Adams' Yosemite
Murmur Trestle
The back cover of R.E.M.'s influential 1983 album Murmur famously features an image of the wooden Trail Creek Trestle. Over time the aging nineteenth-century train trestle in Athens, Georgia, became known as, simply, the "Murmur Trestle," a global pilgrimage site for fans of the band. Removed in 2021 to make way for a pedestrian bridge and bike path, the trestle has been captured for the ages in this new collection of photographs by Jason Thrasher. Thrasher spent six years focusing his lens on an immersive exploration of the Murmur Trestle, photographing it within its changing natural environment. His contemplative images encourage readers to engage in a visual meditation, urging them to closely observe and appreciate the details of the decaying subject. Thrasher's keen eye and patient observation reveal the wonders of details large and small and the harmonious interplay between wood, light, nature, and the seasons. Together with a foreword by Patterson Hood of the Drive-By Truckers and "Reason by Rot," an original poem by MacArthur Fellow J. Drew Lanham, these images speak to the trestle's significance in the community, the region, and the world. Murmur Trestle encourages wanderers to find solace in the gentle rhythm of nature through the passage of time and to embark on personal journeys of introspection and connection with the world around us.
Mousganistan
- A journey into Mous Lamrabat's joyous multicultural world- The first book of the acclaimed Moroccan/Belgian photographer- Encompassing both his iconic fashion imagery and personal work, an oeuvre of more than 15 years- An object of beauty - bound in linen with a glued-in image"I try to create a parallel world where my own aesthetics are there, but with traditional garments." -- Mous Lamrabat in The Guardian "If there was a trifecta of Mous's personal passions and pillars to his practice, it would be the power of women, the senselessness of racism, and the beauty of Africa." -- Vogue Arabia ?Mousganistan is the first book of the acclaimed Moroccan-born, Belgium-raised artist Mous Lamrabat, encompassing a body of work that has been more than five years in the making. Mousganistan is a celebration of love and freedom, and in-between territory in which opposites collide and create beauty and abundance, new connections and dialogues in a visually thought-provoking and at times confronting way. Encompassing his iconic fashion imagery and personal work, Mousganistan is a journey into the artist's diasporic life, a joyous and yet intensely sharp portrait of the contact space between cultures, symbols, religions, capitalism and survival. By challenging our expectations of what cultures are, and how they should be portrayed, his images create a space for love, compassion and understanding - allowing us to imagine a possible, different world.
Viennese Photographers and their Persian Sitters 1863-1905
The research resulting in the present volume was part of a larger study on the interactions between Persia and Austria going back to the 17th century. That study will form the basis of a forthcoming book on Austrians in Persia and Persians in Austria in the 19th century. As the focus of that study was particularly on the importance, impact and activities of the individuals who visited and stayed in these respective countries, there was little room in it to highlight the background of the Viennese photographers who recorded the arrival of the Persian guests in the 19th century. It thus became clear that the interaction between the greatest Viennese photographers and their prominent Persian sitters needed a separate treatment in its own right. A large number of the photographs of the Persian subjects presented in this volume are being shown here for the first time in their proper context and with explanations of the circumstances in which they were taken. They represent, however, only a fraction of the actual extant corpus of photographs scattered among private collections and archives around the world. These often jealously guarded records are also frequently misidentified and thus, the larger academic community has been left unaware of their existence. There is much that still needs to be studied and rectified, and the hope is that this present volume is a good first step in that direction.
Voices From The Farmland
This book contains photographs of farms in primarily the Pacific Northwest. Each photograph is accompanied by a poem by the author that was inspired by the image he was seeing. Along with those pictures and poems are a handful of interviews with farmers. Folks who work the land and live the farm life. Also, a couple of pages about what inspired the photographer and writer to tackle this project.
Space for Birds
The lives and habitats of two majestic bird species are shared through striking space, aerial, and surface photographs to artfully convey the fragile elegance of life on Earth. New perspectives can inspire us to think differently about our place in the universe. The first photos of Earth from space showed the home of all known life as a small "blue marble" in a vast darkness and are thought by many to have inspired the environmental movement. For Dr. Roberta L. Bondar, the first female Canadian astronaut and the world's first neurologist in space, the rare perspective she enjoyed aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery enhanced her reverence for the world we share with non-human life-- especially birds, the only animals also able to fly vast distances across the globe. In Space for Birds: Patterns and Parallels of Beauty and Flight, Bondar, also an accomplished professional nature and landscape photographer, focuses her lens on two international species: the endangered Whooping Crane, which migrates from its boreal nesting grounds in Canada's Wood Buffalo National Park to the seaside abundance of its winter habitat in Texas; and the near-threatened Lesser Flamingo, which is seen in dazzling pink flocks on and above East African Rift Valley soda lakes. Photos from the International Space Station convey the continental scale of these birds' travels, and Bondar's aerial and surface photos, accompanied by insights both scientific and personal, offer intimate glimpses of their daily lives and unique behaviours. While these birds lead different lives on opposite sides of the globe, they share, with each other and with us, an imperative to survive and a reliance on Earth's fragile ecosystems. This book complements a travelling photographic exhibit, Patterns & Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive.
Robert Doisneau. Paris
As sensitive to human suffering as to the simple pleasures of life, Robert Doisneau is one of the most celebrated exponents of the Photographie humaniste that swept through the 1950s. Cherished in particular for his soulful portraits of Paris, Doisneau demonstrated a unique ability to find - and perfectly frame - charismatic characters, entertaining episodes, and fleeting moments of humor and affection.A summation of a spectacular career, this extensive Doisneau collection includes all his best-loved images from Paris alongside many lesser-known compositions which equally rejoice in "the ordinary gestures of ordinary people in ordinary situations." The many quotations from the photographer throughout the volume immerse the reader in Doisneau's thoughts and give verbal expression to the sensitivity, warmth, and wit which characterize his pictures.Through the images, we are transported to the grim suburbs of Doisneau's youth; the world of manual labor whose nobility he so admired; and to the studios of the many groundbreaking artists that Doisneau captured in moments of reflection and creativity. A number of color shots of the transformed suburbs of Doisneau's childhood reveal a different, more critical eye to the master photographer.For this new monograph on all aspects of the life and oeuvre of Robert Doisneau, his longtime friend and TASCHEN author Jean Claude Gautrand had unlimited access to the extensive photo archive Atelier Robert Doisneau. The preface is by Doisneau's daughters Francine Deroudille and Annette Doisneau.
Striking the Horn and Singing a Sad Song
Striking the Horn and Singing a Sad Song.The words are fewbut the stories are long.This is a special photo album, a casual record of Jerry Lee's travels through China. It captures profound scenes of contemporary Chinese society, as if peeling off layers from the solid earth, filled with countless sighs, sympathy, sorrow, and anger, evoking a mix of emotions. It portrays a delicate, sensitive, and unrestrained soul's adventure, sublimation, and redemption amidst a rough and brutal reality.I spent the first half of my life in a gorgeous paradise.The red sun hangs high, and the positive energy is abundant there. There's no evil and no justice. There is no doubt and no certainty. There is even no wrong or right. There is only singing and dancing. Everything is great.ButWill I be punished if I oppose you?
Pretty Pretorialicious
During the protests Rhodes Must Fall and the follow up Fees Must Fall, statues of colonial and apartheid figures were targeted and defaced or broken down so the government decided to fence these off. This becomes the leitmotiv of this collection of photographs, the ongoing battle between the former rulers and present rulers, black and white, past and present, for space on Pretoria's arteries and veins, and as well in the minds of the people of South Africa. And on a deeper level the interrogation, and assigning of blame in the critical and sometimes constructivist memories and imaginations of the citizens of this country. The photos highlight the forming of Pretoria (City hall and Pretorius statues), the formation of the state of South Africa (Krueger statue, Union Buildings), the wars the people of South Africa were involved in (first and second world war) and dedications to their soldiers who gave up their lives defending humanity in further fields... And on another deeper level, as my title Pretty Pretorialicious alludes, I was also interested in showing how sumptuous Pretoria is to the eyes, a city of beautiful buildings, clean streets, colourful streets, vibrant young humans and energies...
Spice Girls
- The latest in a popular celebrity fashion series- A celebration of the Spice Girls iconic outfits- In anticipation of their 30th-anniversary festivities- From the bestselling author of Taylor Swift and the Clothes She Wears- Perfect for fashionistas and Spice Girls fans, young and oldBack in their '90s heyday, the Spice Girls were unstoppable. Their individual style choices and Britpop-tastic attitude aimed a defiant kick at the cultural status quo, defining a new era of British creativity and challenging the male-dominated music industry to change. With their unapologetic energy and knockout charisma, they launched a global pop-culture tidal wave, while their rallying cry of 'Girl Power!' changed the face of feminism almost overnight. Featuring insights from bestselling author Terry Newman, Spice Girls and the Clothes They Wear celebrates their iconic outfits from the early days to their grown-up designer wardrobes. From Scary Spice's animal prints to the story of Ginger Spice's repurposed Union Jack tea towel, their bold looks once epitomized Y2K fashion and continue to occupy a special place in our hearts. Amid rumors of a massive reunion for the upcoming 30th anniversary of their formation, this latest addition to a popular celebrity series is perfect for fashionistas and Spice Girls fans, young and old.
Motorcycles. 40th Ed.
Dream Rides: The most spectacular bikes on the planet. From the 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfm羹ller to the 2020 Aston Martin AMB 001, this book lavishly explores 50 of the most desirable motorcycles to have ever sped thrillingly around a circuit or along an open road. From pioneering record-breakers, luxury tourers, and legendary roadracers to GP-winning machines, iconic superbikes, and exotic customs, this book celebrates motorcycle design and engineering at its highest level. Many examples are from acclaimed private collections and very rarely seen. Others are the all-out stars of renowned motorcycle museums--such as the 1938 Brough Superior "Golden Dream" or the 1957 MV Agusta 500 4C, which took John Surtees to World Championship glory. Alongside some early survivors in astonishingly original condition is a stable of fabled racers--the actual machines that were competed on by the likes of Tarquinio Provini, Mike Hailwood, Giacomo Agostini, and Barry Sheene.The fascinating stories behind these fabulous motorbikes are expertly recounted in detail, alongside stunning imagery specially taken for the book by the world's leading motorcycle photographers. Also included are rare archival gems, from early posters to remarkable action shots. A cornucopia of motorcycle treasures and an absolute must-have for all bike enthusiasts!
Striking the Horn and Singing a Sad Song
Striking the Horn and Singing a Sad Song.The words are fewbut the stories are long.This is a special photo album, a casual record of Jerry Lee's travels through China. It captures profound scenes of contemporary Chinese society, as if peeling off layers from the solid earth, filled with countless sighs, sympathy, sorrow, and anger, evoking a mix of emotions. It portrays a delicate, sensitive, and unrestrained soul's adventure, sublimation, and redemption amidst a rough and brutal reality.I spent the first half of my life in a gorgeous paradise.The red sun hangs high, and the positive energy is abundant there. There's no evil and no justice. There is no doubt and no certainty. There is even no wrong or right. There is only singing and dancing. Everything is great.ButWill I be punished if I oppose you?
The History War
The History War is a book of photographs, collages andephemera beginning with a timeline that starts in the 5thcentury.It's six chapters document the Maidan uprising, theChernobyl wasteland where Soviets began to lose faith inthe system, the eastern Donbass of neglected coal minersand de-occupied ruins, an embed with the Ukrainian Army, the separatists, and finally the Russian invasion of Ukraineincluding crimes against humanity in Bucha.This project is an important testament to a politicalcrisis that will shape international relations and reverberatethrough the decades to come. It also challenges a worldoversaturated with news pictures.
Through Her Lens
An exhibition catalog celebrating a storied photographer's career.Through Her Lens, the catalog of the retrospective exhibition, showcases iconic photos from Diana Walker's extensive archive at the Briscoe Center for American History. Walker's photography allows us to see through her lens and step behind the scenes with politicians, artists, celebrities, and business leaders. Her wide-ranging coverage of political campaigns sits alongside the public and private events of multiple presidential administrations. During Walker's years in the White House press pool, she achieved extraordinary access and exclusives, and was often the only photographer in the room. With selections from five decades of her work, the exhibit also showcases Walker's technical ability and social acumen in a career spent capturing some of the most notable faces in the news. "Diana Walker is one of the preeminent photojournalists of her generation," says Don Carleton, founding executive director of the Briscoe Center. "She has visually documented the news--and the individuals who made that news--with talent, imagination, diligence, and grace. Her body of work provides us with a deeper understanding of the past events and notable people that she has skillfully photographed."
Farm Life 2025 Wall Calendar
Acclaimed photographer Randal Ford focuses his portraiture lens on the barn and pasture. From charming Highland cows to quirky Polish chickens to majestic Arabian horses, this whimsical collection celebrates the spirited charm of these pastoral creatures and invites us on a heartfelt journey of expression, play, and contemplation. Farm Life 2025 Wall Calendar takes us beyond the barn and into the very heart of America's vibrant farm animals. There are so many breeds--some domestic and some exotic--including cows, horses, chickens, pigs, sheep, and goats. While other animal portraiture can at times feel repetitive or predictable, every unique image in Ford's book compels you to spend time with it. The diversity and the emphasis on the animals' expressions not only entertains but also creates a deeply emotional experience between the subject and the viewer. Masterful, refreshing, and full of joy, this heartfelt collection of farm animal portraits gives us a beautiful look at those special breeds at the center of farm life, inviting us to witness the wild still within them. Bonus spread for September-December 2024 Generous grids for adding appointments and reminders Includes major official world holidays Opens to 12 inches x 24 inches
Henri Cartier-Bresson
The Decisive Moment (Images ? la Sauvette in French) is one of the greatest photography books ever published. It brings together photographic material from the first twenty years of Henri Cartier-Bresson's career. Images ? la Sauvette was published in 1952 by Verve, with an original cover by Matisse. It was the result of a collaboration between the photographer, the famous art critic and publisher T矇riade, and the painter, at the peak of his career. The American version, published the same year by Simon and Schuster, was the first to introduce the now-famous expression "decisive moment."The book, which reveals the intrinsic duality of Henri Cartier-Bresson's work, the combination of intimate interpretation with documentary observation, received tremendous critical acclaim within the art world and is considered a "bible for photographers," in the words of photographer Robert Capa. It remains an essential reference for photographers to this day.The original book, now out of print, has become a collector's item. The Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson sought to make this classic photography book accessible again, in a smaller and practical format, at an affordable price. The latest print features the same material as the original 1952 edition, and is accompanied by a comprehensive study of the book's making, its enduring popularity, and the considerations behind its title, written by Cl矇ment Ch矇roux, director of the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson.
Drone Photography Guide
Whether you're a beginner or an expert drone pilot, this comprehensive guide will teach you how to capture stunning aerial images effortlessly using your DJI drone. Discover how to quickly master your DJI drone camera settings for any lighting condition, ensuring you get the best results in any landscape or location.In this no-frills, 94-page Drone Photography Guide packed with real example aerial images, you'll learn: - Choosing the Right Drone- Mastering the Basics- Optimizing Camera Settings- Essentials of Aerial Composition and Focus- Practical Tips for Stunning Aerial ShotsFollow step-by-step instructions on: - Drone Cameras- Focus- Composition- Shutter Speed- Aperture- ISO- Dynamic Range- White Balance and Sharpness- Image Formats- Drone Photography Techniques- Editing and Post-Production- Printing and Sharing Photos- Troubleshooting Common IssuesAbout the Author: Roy Horton has trained over 4,000 individuals at Drone School UK, guiding them from beginners to expert drone pilots. With over seven years of hands-on experience in TV, sport, film, and survey work using a variety of DJI drones, Roy brings a wealth of practical knowledge to help you elevate your drone photography skills.
It’s Only Natural
1930s Britain was a hotbed of utopian ideals in which William Welby, an advertising manager, was drawn to the burgeoning nudist movement.Welby's quest for understanding culminated in the landmark publication Naked and Unashamed, a groundbreaking exploration of nudism by a British author, the success of which encouraged him to write two more seminal books on the subject: The Naked Truth about Nudism and It's Only Natural.All three books offer a fascinating insight into aspects of British society and culture before the upheavals of World War II and the dramatic changes that followed.This volume has a foreword by Mark Storey, author of Cinema au Naturel: A History of Nudist Film.
Naked and Unashamed
1930s Britain was a hotbed of utopian ideals in which William Welby, an advertising manager, was drawn to the burgeoning nudist movement.Welby's quest for understanding culminated in the landmark publication Naked and Unashamed, a groundbreaking exploration of nudism by a British author, the success of which encouraged him to write two more seminal books on the subject: The Naked Truth about Nudism and It's Only Natural.All three books offer a fascinating insight into aspects of British society and culture before the upheavals of World War II and the dramatic changes that followed.This volume has a foreword by Tim Forcer of H&E Naturist.
Witness to the Fifties
Initially commissioned to record the progress of Pittsburgh's Renaissance I, these unforgettable black-and-white photographs of Roy Stryker's Pittsburgh Photographic Library (PPL) capture the city in a state of flux. They reveal a union of opposites--the suited wonderment of the downtown businessman with the easy grace and competence of a shirtless construction worker balanced high over his head; the anonymity and isolation of planned housing with the belief in expansion and renewal; the energy and excitement of a city on the move with the traditions of the established elite; the juxtaposition between the growing optimism about the ability of technology to improve our lives; and the traditional steel and other heavy smokestack industries that still dominated the region. The Renaissance was seen as a way for Pittsburgh to keep abreast of modern urban life and to preserve its economic position, but the rapid development of a white suburban middle class was sapping the very essence of the personalized downtown neighborhoods. These photographers have captured the convergence of destruction and rejuvenation that is the essence of an urban renaissance--all the anxiety and hope of the decade is reflected in these poignant photographs. Constance Schulz's fascinating essay on the story of the PPL, in order to present a full picture of the political and civic goals, achievements, and failings of the project, provides a thorough discussion of the background of the Pittsburgh Photographic Library, putting into perspective the Allegheny Conference's purpose for initiating the PPL, Roy Stryker's own vision and work, as well as those of the photographers who worked for Stryker on the project, and the politics that undermined the full implementation of it. Clark M. Thomas's accompanying narrative offers an eclectic range of facts and fascinating bits of the city's history and neighborhood lore, as well as noting important political and economic episodes. It also provides a glimpse into the often underrepresented lives of minorities and women in the region's development. Anyone moved by the incredible social upheaval and expansion that occurred in cities across the nation in the 1950s following years of depression and war will want to have this collection.
Nudes in Colour
From grayscale to sizzle scale, Stephen Glass's timeless beauties expose themselves in a whole new light as they don a technicolour coat. Embark on a hue-morous photographic journey where they colourfully bare all.
Motown & Me
Dive into the heart of the music industry with My Life in Music: A Journey Through Motown. This captivating memoir chronicles the incredible career of an individual deeply embedded in the rhythms and melodies that defined an era. From backstage passes to the frontlines of groundbreaking musical innovation, this book offers an insider's perspective on working with Motown, the legendary label that brought soul and R&B to the mainstream.Experience firsthand accounts of collaborating with iconic artists, navigating the highs and lows of the music business, and witnessing the transformative power of music. With a narrative rich in personal anecdotes and historical context, My Life in Music is a must-read for music enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Join us on a journey through the beats, stories, and unforgettable moments that shaped the sound of generations.
Joel Sternfeld: Nags Head
Sternfeld's candid images of an Outer Banks summer, which went on to inform his seminal work American ProspectsIn the summer of 1975, facing surgery with the potential of paralysis, a young Joel Sternfeld went off in search of a last idyll--and found it in Nags Head, on North Carolina's Outer Banks. From June to August he captured the beach town floating in time, a sense of spatial and temporal fluidity. Sternfeld's images show beachgoers of all ages enjoying scenes of leisure and partying in what became his first body of work addressing a season.Yet this summer sojourn was tragically broken by the news of the death of his brother; Sternfeld returned to New York, never to go back to Nags Head. Eventually he began working again and one day ventured to Rockaway Beach, Queens. Here he took a picture in which "all at once the ugly scene appeared beautiful to me" the hues of sand, apartments and sky fuse into a cohesive whole. This photo, with its conceptual roots in Nags Head, would lead to the color structures of Sternfeld's magnum opus American Prospects, his ambitious realization of what he had always wanted to do: follow the seasons across America.A major figure in the photography world for nearly five decades, Joel Sternfeld was born in New York City in 1944. He has received numerous awards, including two Guggenheim fellowships, a Prix de Rome and the Citibank Photography Award. Sternfeld holds the Nobel Foundation Chair in Art and Cultural History at Sarah Lawrence College.
Zero’s Heroes
Music Caught on CameraThe 2000s are currently experiencing a well-deserved revival. Few decades in recent history have shaped as many trends that still resonate today as the years around the millennium. Not only did the 2000s leave their mark on fashion, but today's art and music scene also draw from the creativity of the stars from that era.The coffee table book "Zero's Heroes" comprehensively presents the vibrant energy of the music of the 2000s with an impressive collection of photos. From epic concerts and legendary festivals to intimate backstage portraits, this magnificent book offers a unique glimpse into the carefree and joyful spirit of the early 2000s.It covers the biggest pop superstars as well as hip-hop legends and rock icons. The author of the book is none other than Paul Bergen, who has been telling the story of music through his images since the 1980s and is considered one of the greatest music photographers of our time. He captured iconic moments with idols like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Iggy Pop, Radiohead, Nirvana, Adele, Prince, U2, and many more.The coffee table book "Zero's Heroes" is a wonderful source of inspiration for anyone looking to dive back into that turbulent and glittering decade and experience its pulsating spirit up close. It's a fantastic tribute to an unforgettable era with a guaranteed dose of nostalgia.
Penny Slinger: An Exorcism
Sultry and gothic, Slinger's legendary 1970s photomontage project returns to print with new photos and text from the artistPenny Slinger is a Los Angeles-based artist whose work investigates the feminine, the magical and the erotic. While studying at Chelsea College of Art in the late 1960s, Slinger encountered Max Ernst's Une semaine de bont矇 (1934), initiating an enduring involvement with both the Surrealist movement and the medium of collage. In her first publication, 50% The Visible Woman (1971), Slinger explored the image of woman through a series of often provocative photomontage self-portraits and poetic texts. Such themes resonated keenly with the emerging feminist movement, and in 1973 Rolling Stone noted: "this book will become as important on your bookshelf as Sgt. Pepper's is on your record rack."With An Exorcism: A Photo Romance, Slinger explores the feminine psyche further. Developed from a visit to Lilford Hall in 1970 with her then-partner, the filmmaker Peter Whitehead, Slinger provides us with a series of haunting images that chart a process of self-discovery and awakening that was described by Sheldon Williams as "a cascade of photo-collage imagery which has all the emergent trepidation of Hesse's Steppenwolf." First published in 1977 with a grant from Roland Penrose's Elephant Foundation, the original edition has been long out of print. This new edition from Fulgur Press has been expanded with new images from the original series held in the artist's archive and offers a previously unpublished narrative by Slinger that speaks to the personal and eternal themes of the book.Penny Slinger (born 1947) works in a variety of mediums but is best known for her surrealist collage work exploring the nature of the female psyche. She has published three books of photo collage: 50% The Visible Woman, An Exorcism and Mountain Ecstasy. Her work is in many international museum collections, including Tate Britain.
Crossing the Pass of Clouds
Crossing the Pass of Clouds: An Army Photographer's Vietnam Journal is an intimate portrait of the last years of the Vietnam War in 147 black-and-white pictures and a series of vignettes written by photographer Lon Holmberg. As the photographer for American Commanding General Creighton Abrams, Holmberg had the opportunity to document pivotal moments involving a range of influential historical figures. Among the many remarkable images Holmberg has captured are photographs of South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu, US Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger during his journey to China, a trip that paved the way for President Nixon's historic visit the following year. In Crossing the Pass of Clouds, Holmberg presents a captivating and deeply personal account of his experiences during his service as an army photographer in Vietnam in 1971. Through a combination of vivid narration and poignant images, this memoir provides an intimate glimpse into the complexities of the Vietnam War and its aftermath, both for the country and for the narrator. Holmberg recounts his assignment in the Ashau Valley in the north (a significant infiltration route for the North Vietnamese Army); a daring reconnaissance mission across the border in Laos; and his time at a firebase in central Vietnam near the enigmatic Hai Van Pass (known in English as the Pass of Clouds). Yet even as Holmberg's photographs look squarely at the realities of war, they also explore beyond it, illuminating the faded elegance of Saigon, the lives of indigenous communities and of farmers working in fields, and the eventual transition of Vietnam into an industrialized society.
Gordon Parks: Born Black
Parks' impactful images from the forefront of the civil rights and Black Power movementsOriginally published in 1971, Gordon Parks' Born Black was the first book to unite his writing and his photography and also the first to provide a focused survey of Parks' documentation of a crucial time for the civil rights and Black Power movements.More than 50 years later, this expanded edition illuminates Parks' vision for the book and offers deeper insight into the series contained within. The original publication featured nine articles commissioned by Life magazine from 1963 to 1970 supplemented with later commentary by Parks and presented as his personal account of these important historical moments. Born Black includes the original text and images, as well as additional photographs from each series, spreads from the 1971 book, early correspondence and reproductions of related Life articles.The nine series included in Born Black include a rare glimpse inside San Quentin State Prison; extensive documentation of the Black Muslim movement and the Black Panthers; his commentaries on the deaths of civil rights leaders Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr.; intimate portrait studies of Stokely Carmichael, Muhammad Ali and Eldridge Cleaver; and a narrative of the daily life of the impoverished Fontenelle family in Harlem. These selections have come to define Parks' legendary career as a photographer and activist. This reimagined, comprehensive edition of Born Black highlights the lasting legacy of these projects and their importance to our understanding of critical years in American history.
