Peonies
Peonies, a new addition to the Floramour series, focuses on the lush, full blossom and bright colours of peonies, which are of great symbolic significance across cultures and time.New concept in plant portraiture: a celebration of the distinctive qualities of each flower species, encompassing a wealth of knowledge and providing boundless inspirationEye-catching design, perfect for collectors and coffee tablesIdeal gift: Long-lasting alternative for flower loversPeonies are revered for their exquisite beauty and captivating appearance. They are often seen as a symbol of grace, elegance and femininity. The lush, full bloom and vibrant colors of peonies make them highly desirable in gardens and floral arrangements. In many cultures, peonies are associated with prosperity, wealth and happiness. They are seen as a symbol of wealth and success. In Chinese culture, peonies are known as the "king of flowers" and are seen as a symbol of honor, wealth and high social status. Peonies are also often associated with love and romance. They symbolize affection, passion and a happy marriage. In the language of flowers, peonies can convey feelings of love, romance and admiration. In traditional medicine, such as traditional Chinese medicine, peonies are valued for their medicinal properties. Peony roots and flowers are said to have various health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties. Peonies are known for their longevity and resilience. They can live for decades and continue to bloom year after year. This endurance has made them a symbol of longevity, steadfastness and lasting beautyTexts in English and German.
Bending Light
- A visual journey around the world of one hundred iconic photographs taken by celebrated and multi-award-winning photographer, Eric Meola - An intimate and personal account of Eric Meola's creative process and self-expression, including the telling of the stories behind the creation of each photograph - A showcase of the expert use of visual language, informed by writers, painters, musicians, and a desire to create visual metaphor with imagery - The Professional Photographers of America noted that "Eric Meola champions photography as a visual language capable of great emotion. He's a photographer with a love affair for color, light, and artistic freedom." Eric Meola is considered a true innovator in color photography. Embark on visual journey around the world through Meola's iconic photographs that showcase his captivating use of light and colour. Multi-award-winning photographer Eric Meola is a master of using color and light in photography, creating vivid, evocative, and graphic images. From his famous "Coca Kid" and Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" album cover to his Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023, Meola has had an extraordinary five-decade career. Bending Light: The Moods of Color is a retrospective bursting with color. It features one hundred iconic photographs from Meola's editorial, advertising and personal work, as well as his recent experiments with color abstracts. Meola also takes readers behind the lens to reveal the stories and anecdotes behind the creation of each image. Through this intimate and personal account of his creative process and self-expression, the photographer examines his use of color, its symbolism, and how it affects our moods. For professional and aspiring photographers, and people who appreciate photography, art, and a colorful perspective of the world, this extraordinary collection of images, captured over more than fifty years, showcases why Meola is considered a true innovator in color photography.
Latoya Ruby Frazier: Monuments of Solidarity
Frazier's personalized arrangements of her compelling photographs recognize the myriad social and political struggles of Black working-class communitiesFor more than two decades, artist-activist LaToya Ruby Frazier has used photography, text, moving images and performance to revive and preserve forgotten narratives of labor, gender and race in the postindustrial era. Frazier has cultivated a practice that builds on the legacy of the social documentary tradition of the 1930s, the photo-conceptual forays of the 1960s and 1970s, and the work of socially conscious writers such as Upton Sinclair, James Baldwin and bell hooks. Monuments of Solidarity celebrates the creativity and collaboration that persist in the face of industrialization and deindustrialization, racial and environmental injustice, gender disparities, unequal access to health care and clean water, and the denial of fundamental human rights. A form of Black feminist world-building, Frazier's nontraditional "monuments for workers' thoughts" demand recognition of the crucial role that women and people of color have played, and continue to play, in histories of labor and the working class.Published in conjunction with the first comprehensive museum survey dedicated to the artist, Monuments of Solidarity presents the full range of her practice and includes both rarely seen and brand-new bodies of work. An illuminating overview essay by the exhibition's curator, Roxana Marcoci, is accompanied by a manifesto by the artist and a suite of focused essays by other curators and scholars.LaToya Ruby Frazier was born in 1982 in Braddock, Pennsylvania. Her artistic practice spans a range of mediums, including photography, video, performance, installation art and books, and centers on the nexus of social justice, cultural change and commentary on the American experience. Frazier is the recipient of numerous awards, including a 2015 MacArthur Fellowship.
Women’s Camera Work
Women's Camera Work explores how photographs have been and are used to construct versions of history and examines how photographic representations of otherness often tell stories about the self. In the process, Judith Fryer Davidov focuses on the lives and work of a particular network of artists linked by time, interaction, influence, and friendship-one that included Gertrude K瓣sebier, Imogen Cunningham, Dorothea Lange, and Laura Gilpin.Women's Camera Work ranges from American women's photographic practices during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to a study of landscape photography. Using contemporary cultural studies discourse to critique influential male-centered historiography and the male-dominated art world, Davidov exhibits the work of these women; tells their absorbing stories; and discusses representations of North American Indians, African Americans, Asian Americans, and the migrant poor. Evaluating these photographers' distinct contributions to constructions of Americanness and otherness, she helps us to discover the power of reading images closely, and to learn to see through these women's eyes.In presenting one of the most important strands of American photography, this richly illustrated book will interest students of American visual culture, women's studies, and general readers alike.
Joel Meyerowitz: Europa 1966-1967
A photographic travelog of Meyerowitz's yearlong journey across postwar EuropeIn 1966, at the age of 28, photographer Joel Meyerowitz embarked on a journey that would take him to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, France, Germany, Eastern Europe, Turkey and Greece. In total, he drove 20,000 miles through 10 countries and ended up taking 25,000 photographs. This trip was a transcendental experience and formative in shaping Meyerowitz's instinctive and brilliant identity that he is known for today. Europa 1966-1967 compiles a selection of photographs taken by Meyerowitz on his yearlong trip through Europe, offering an exciting glimpse of the "New Old World" that, having lately overcome the trauma of World War II, opened itself to modernity and progress. Meyerowitz witnessed societies in transition, stuck between dictatorship and economic blossoming. Yet he also documented unshakable cultural traditions, such as when he lived with a flamenco-performing family in Francoist Spain for six months. The strength and freshness of Meyerowitz's gaze and the new codes that were captured in these pictures inspired the next generation of photographers.Joel Meyerowitz (born 1938) is a street, portrait and landscape photographer. The New York native began photographing in color in 1962 and was an early advocate for its use at a time when there was significant resistance to the idea of color photography as serious art. Many of his photographs are icons of modern photography, and he is considered one of the most influential representatives of the New Color Photography of the 1960s and '70s. His work has appeared in over 350 exhibitions around the world and is in the collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and many other museums worldwide.
Larry Sultan & Mike Mandel: Evidence
The canonical 1977 American photobook returns to print in a new, definitive edition that most closely resembles the originalIn 1977, American photographers Larry Sultan (1946-2009) and Mike Mandel (born 1950) published a book of photographs titled Evidence. The book was the culmination of a two-year search through the archives of 77 government agencies, educational institutions and corporations, including General Atomic Company, Jet Propulsion Laboratories, the San Jose Police Department and the United States Department of the Interior. The original pictures were made as objective records of activities unfamiliar to the lay public: the scenes of crimes, aeronautical engineering tests, industrial experiments and other subjects. Sifting through some two million images, Mandel and Sultan assembled a careful sequence of 59 pictures. The book was thoughtfully designed to depict the photographs in terms of their "documentary" origins, unaccompanied by identifying captions. Faced with a world of mysterious events and unfathomable activities, the reader is confronted with only the sequential narrative imagery of the book and thus must actively participate in creating its meaning.Following a revised edition of the book in 2003 and a 2017 reprint--both of which sold out quickly and have become highly collectible--Evidence is back in print nearly 50 years after its initial publication. This new, definitive edition features revelatory new scans--many made from the original negatives--which greatly enhance the eerie objectivity conveyed by the book's title. In many cases, the original negatives revealed that crops had been made to the image by the agencies; the complete images are restored here. The jacketless, library-style binding of the original 1977 edition is also restored, further underscoring its impersonal documentlike character and its canonical status.
Brassa簿 the Eye of Paris
Brassa簿 beyond the streets of Paris: a survey featuring fashion photography, artist collaborations, sculptures and moreAfter the publication of his photobook Paris de nuit (1933), Hungarian French photographer Brassa簿 (1899-1984) became inextricably linked with the City of Light. Yet his influence spread far beyond the French borders: from his collaboration with Edward Steichen to his 1957 exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.Curated by the photographer's nephew, Philippe Ribeyrolles, The Eye of Paris revives Brassai's body of work, offering a full overview of his evolution. Arranged thematically, it journeys through different views of the city as well as different facets of Brassa簿's oeuvre. "Paris by Day" and "Paris by Night" contain his most iconic photographs, from Paris landmarks to ordinary street scenes. One chapter focuses on graffiti, which he documented not only in Paris but across Europe. Another section explores Brassa簿's relationship with other Paris-based artists, including Colette, Matisse, Picasso, Leonor Fini and Germaine Richier. Peppered throughout with Brassa簿's sculptures and sketches, The Eye of Paris is a comprehensive look at the artist and the city he called home.
Shattered Psyche V2(4)
"Shattered Psyche: Volume 2(4)"Artists are powerful alchemists that masterfully illustrate the language of the unconscious mind. No matter their medium, they create bridges between observers and the depths of the psyche, evoking a myriad of sensations.In this mesmerizing anthology, we delve into magical realms crafted by visionary artists. Vol 2(4) showcases a diverse array of talent, weaving together photographic marvels and multimedia wonders. Let us introduce you to the brilliant minds behind these captivating creations: Yang Lijie (杨礼杰): Through the lens of his camera, Yang Lijie turns reality into poetic imagery. His photographic creations not only transform our perception of reality but also provoke viewers to contemplate its essence.Broken Villages: Their mission revolves around storytelling, with a particular focus on the vibrant and historically significant town of Soweto in Johannesburg, South Africa. Through their artistic lens, they communicate the rich narrative of Africa to the world.Marten Hoyle: A master of light and shadow, Marten Hoyle's lens reveals the delicate dance between reality and illusion. His photographs beckon us to explore the edges of our perception.Mohamed Ou矇draogo: From the heart of Africa, Mohamed Ou矇draogo's lens celebrates life's vibrant tapestry. His work invites us to celebrate diversity, resilience, and the human spirit.S. Chandrasekaran: Through the lens of Chandrasekaran, we witness the poetry of everyday moments. His photographs evoke nostalgia, curiosity, and a sense of wonder.Rati Banga Pala: Through her lens, Rati captures the essence of the present moment in its purest form. Her photographs reveal her current reality to the world, inviting us to fully embrace each fleeting instant.Joe Mykut: Joe's lens dances with color and texture. His photographic work invites us to explore the interplay of light, form, and emotion.Samantha Moldovan: Samantha's lens reveals the beauty of circumstance. Her photographs cause us to understand that liberation lies not only in physical escape but also in the flight of imagination, compassion, and advocacy.Marie Moldovan: As curator and artist, Marie Moldovan weaves these threads together. Her lens bridges worlds, inviting us to explore what we truly see in the world around us.Pita Black: "Deconstructed" invites us to pause, consider, and perhaps reclaim what we've discarded. It reminds us that reality isn't neatly packaged; it's messy, fragmented, and often hidden behind closed doors."Shattered Psyche: Volume 2(4)" is more than an anthology; it's an invitation to explore the liminal spaces where art and consciousness intersect. Dive in, lose yourself, and emerge transformed.Discover the magic within these pages, where art whispers truths that words alone cannot convey.
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In diesem Buch geht es um talentierte und kreative Menschen, die die Welt aus anderen Perspektive sehen. Es stellt K羹nstler, Designer, Fotografen uns Experten der franz繹sischen K羹che vor. Jeder von Ihnen hat seine eigene Geschichte, die fasziniert und motiviert. Diese Menschen sind sehr unterschiedlich, aber sie haben eines gemeinsam: jeder von Ihnen ist von Frankreich und der franz繹sischen Kultur inspiriert.
Syzygies
A Syzygy is a nearly straight-line configuration of three celestial bodies in a gravitational system, such as the alignment of the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth during a solar eclipse. Syzygies-Capturing the Hiding Sun features in-depth tutorials and metadata so that you may learn to shoot eclipses like a professional astrophotographer.Syzygies-Capturing the Hiding Sun, is the latest book by world-renowned astrophotographer Glenn Sturm. Syzygies is the first book of its kind in that it reveals the actual settings used to capture every shot in the book. Section five is a complete how-to that meticulously details the process of photographing a solar eclipse that anybody can follow.
Syzygies
A Syzygy is a nearly straight-line configuration of three celestial bodies in a gravitational system, such as the alignment of the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth during a solar eclipse. Syzygies-Capturing the Hiding Sun features in-depth tutorials and metadata so that you may learn to shoot eclipses like a professional astrophotographer.Syzygies-Capturing the Hiding Sun, is the latest book by world-renowned astrophotographer Glenn Sturm. Syzygies is the first book of its kind in that it reveals the actual settings used to capture every shot in the book. Section five is a complete how-to that meticulously details the process of photographing a solar eclipse that anybody can follow.
Mountain Rescue Vehicles
Mountain search and rescue is one of the most demanding rescue activities of them all. It take place under very severe and often dramatic conditions like high altitude, snow and ice, crevasses, glaciers and avalances. It is the stuff of real heroic acts and romance. The occassional demand for assistance, but on a larrge scale, is then often carried out by volunteers, mainly locals due to the demand for local area and climate knowledge. This book is mainly focusssed on the Alps, but also visits outher European mountaineous areas. The special conditions has led to the development of specialized equipment and the most visible is the widespread use of helicopters which have a high degree af maneouverability in inacessible terrain and ability to carry a payload. The helicopter services work together with traditionsl ground based teams and sometimes move these teams to the search area. Helicopters swiftly move injured persons to a medicsl facility. Professional mountain rescue services are quite common near tourist resorts like ski resorts where there is a regular demand. The authors have made a similar book on American Air Rescue and the styles have both similarity and differences between the two continents. We hope the reader will enjoy our selection of photos.
The Camera Bag Companion
An illustrated how-to guide that cuts through the jargon to deliver photography advice in a clear and friendly way. Are you ready for a completely new type of photography book? Imagine having your personal, professional photographer with you whenever you go out to shoot. There to guide you, share their knowledge, and inspire you to take better photographs. In his latest book, Benedict Brain puts himself in your kitbag, with a beautifully illustrated how-to guide that's as essential as any lens or tripod, and cuts through the jargon to deliver clear advice in a friendly, conversational style.
New York
Revised EditionNew York's evolution through time, devoid of glitz and glamour, is masterfully captured by the renowned photographer Thomas Hoepker in his Revised and Extended edition of "New York". The artist, a resident of the mega metropolis himself, has been passionately photographing his hometown since the 1960s. His insights into this unique city are far removed from the image entrenched in people's minds about the big city. Hoepker portrays the people, their way of life, their homes, and their leisure activities, unfiltered and directly.The book not only portrays the metropolis and its inhabitants but also traces the artistic development of Hoepker himself. The photographs are sourced from the photographer's extensive New York archive and shine with stylistic diversity. Black-and-white formats alternate with color photos, and impressive architectural shots are juxtaposed with lively street-style snapshots.Undoubtedly, one of the standout aspects of this work is the multitude of images dealing with September 11th. Here, Thomas Hoepker was one of the few professional photographers on-site, documenting contemporary history with his captures, which still send shivers down the viewer's spine today. He not only depicts the event itself but also the city's later handling of the catastrophe.For those seeking an unapologetically honest and unpretentious book about New York and its inhabitants, "New York" is the answer. An impressive testament of its time, one that you'll eagerly pick up time and time again to relive the atmosphere of this unique metropolis.
Soccer - The Ultimate Book
There's one topic that passionately unites people around the globe: soccer! No other sport is as accessible and can be realized with so few resources. No matter where you go, someone is surely playing soccer, and joining in is almost always allowed. It's no wonder that countless fan themes revolve around this topic, and they all find their place in the new coffee table book by Peter Feierabend and Bernd Pohlenz, "Soccer- The Ultimate Book".With meticulous comprehensiveness, the two authors in this entertaining illustrated book orbit soccer and all the societal expressions of the world's most popular grassroots sport. They showcase legends on the field, highlights from the best games in sports history, and the greatest soccer players, both men and women. The book also provides an overview of the various soccer associations and clubs, the World Cup, continental championships, and of course, presents the most beautiful goals.In addition to the records of the sport itself, there's also a keen interest in the lifestyle associated with it. Because soccer is big business. Fan merchandise, ticket sales, and advertising revenue bring millions into the clubs' coffers every year. And the players themselves are a business and are scrutinized in this book. They are brand ambassadors, coveted models, and their hairstyles, tattoos, and fashion choices consistently make headlines.Lastly, the two authors don't miss documenting the gossip side of soccer. So, in this high-caliber photo book, you'll find funny anecdotes about lost balls and broken goals alongside spectacular accidents, scandals, and even a dedicated chapter about the beautiful player's wives, which is an essential part of this magnificent photo book.For all football enthusiasts, "Soccer - The Ultimate Book" is a perfect gift, where even the biggest soccer fan will surely discover something new.
Enhancing Photography with AI Insights
In 'Enhancing Photography with AI Insights: From Planning to Execution, ' Jordan McKenzie embarks on an enlightening journey into the future of photography, illuminated by the revolutionary power of Artificial Intelligence. This compelling book bridges the gap between traditional photographic artistry and the cutting-edge advancements in AI technology. McKenzie meticulously explores how AI tools and algorithms can significantly enhance the planning, execution, and post-processing phases of photography, transforming both the creative process and the final outcomes. Diving deep into the essence of AI's role in photography, the book offers an in-depth analysis of AI-driven tools for destination research, weather forecasting, optimal shooting times, and even subject selection, providing photographers with a new arsenal of capabilities to elevate their work. 'Enhancing Photography with AI Insights' serves as both a guide and a thought-provoking exploration of AI's ethical considerations, from data privacy to creative ownership, ensuring readers are well-informed about the implications of integrating AI into their photographic practice. With McKenzie's expertise, readers are invited to reimagine the boundaries of their creative expression, leveraging AI to uncover unique photo spots, refine image compositions, and capture the essence of their visions with unprecedented precision. This book is an indispensable resource for photographers at any level seeking to harness the transformative potential of AI in their work, pushing the envelope of what's possible in the realm of creative photography.
Larry Fink
Larry Fink: Hands On / A Passionate Life of Looking is a 424-page encapsulation of Larry Fink's master photos accompanied by insightful essays from Lucy Sante, Stephen Shore, Graydon and Ash Carter, Yolanda Cuomo, Martha Posner, and publisher Daniel Power. Larry Fink: Hands On / A Passionate Life of Looking offers an unprecedented overview of Fink's career and his profound influence in the Lisette Model world (under whom he was mentored) on photography and on broader American culture. Celebrated as a photographer of the people, Larry Fink is known for his impromptu, street-style black-and-white photographs that delve into societal complexities, class divides, and the essence of human connection. Throughout his career, which spanned from the 1950s to his passing in November 2023, Fink documented a broad spectrum of subjects, spanning from the glamorous scenes of Vanity Fair Oscar parties to the streets of impoverished Philadelphia neighborhoods. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to authentically portraying the human experience across diverse communities. Larry Fink: Hands On / A Passionate Life of Looking presents a comprehensive exploration of Fink's remarkable career for the first time. Over his lifetime, Fink meticulously stored his images in boxes, where they often remained forgotten for months or even years. However, during the pandemic, Fink dedicated himself to combing through these boxes with the dream of creating a retrospective of his work: photographs and beat-style poetry. This endeavor gained momentum when Daniel Power, founder of powerHouse Books and a longtime collaborator of Fink, photographers Jonno Rattman and Jamie Cabreza, and art director Yolanda Cuomo joined Fink in his archival journey. They unearthed a trove of unseen treasures, resulting in a meticulously curated 424-page testament to Fink's unparalleled creativity alongside his trademark jazz poetry. Fink's vast repertoire includes photographs of celebrities like Jay-Z and Meryl Streep, protesters marching down streets, and boxers in the ring (Including a look into his other books, Boxing (1998), Runway (2000), Social Graces (2001), Forbidden Pictures (2004), and The Beats (2014)). This book reaches even further by including non-human subjects like intimate portraits of insects in their natural habitat and dead animals grotesquely displayed. Larry Fink's distinctive signature - his raw and experimental approach, his spontaneity, his interest in class commentary, and his intimate perspective - are presented in a manner unprecedented in his body of work, applied to subject matter viewers have rarely seen Fink tackle. Each image, painstakingly selected, offers a poignant insight into Fink's unwavering commitment to his craft and insatiable curiosity about the world.
Tails of the World
Tails of the World(TM) is an international collective of professional pet photographers, united in our mission to make a difference for animals in need.In 2023 we raised over $65,000 for animal charities by photographing dogs in our local towns and cities. This is the result: 785 dogs, 74 photographers and 14 countries, all in one big, beautiful book.This is a celebration of dog. The adventurous dogs. The cuddly dogs. The goofy dogs. The old dogs. The shy dogs. The head-tilting, tailwagging, tongue-lolling dogs. We love them all.
Corky Lee’s Asian America
A collection of over 200 breathtaking photos celebrating the history and cultural impact of the Asian American social justice movement, from a beloved photographer who sought to change the world, one photograph at a time "For generations, Corky taught us how to see ourselves--as individuals and as a community."--Hua Hsu, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Stay True Known throughout his lifetime as the "undisputed, unofficial Asian American photographer laureate," the late photojournalist Corky Lee documented Asian American and Pacific Islander communities for fifty years, breaking the stereotype of Asian Americans as docile, passive, and, above all, foreign to this country. Corky Lee's Asian America is a stunning retrospective of his life's work--a selection of the best photographs from his vast collection, from his start in New York's Chinatown in the 1970s to his coverage of diverse Asian American communities across the country until his untimely passing in 2021. Corky Lee's Asian America traces Lee's decades-long quest for photographic justice, following Asian American social movements for recognition and rights alongside his artistic development as an activist social photographer. Iconic photographs feature protests against police brutality in New York in the 1970s, a Sikh man draped in an American flag after 9/11, and a reenactment of the completion of the transcontinental railroad of 1869 featuring descendants of Chinese railroad workers, and his last photos of community life and struggle during the coronavirus pandemic. Asian American writers, artists, activists, and friends of Lee reflect on his life and career and provide rich historical and cultural context to his photographs, including a foreword from writer Hua Hsu and contributions from artist Ai Weiwei, filmmaker Ren矇e Tajima-Pe簽a, writer Helen Zia, photographer Alan Chin, historian Gordon Chang, playwright David Henry Hwang, and more. Featuring never-before-seen photographs alongside his best-known images, Corky Lee's Asian America represents Lee's mission to chronicle a history of inclusion, resistance, ethnic pride, and patriotism. This is a remarkable documentation of vital moments in Asian American history and a timely reminder that it's also a history that we continue to make.
Face of Hope
Face of Hope is a photographic book, laid out to carry readers along a visual tour experience through Israel and Palestine from 1999 through 2004. While time stands still, each picture allows the reader to witness the magic of the moments, through an extraordinary collection that defines the ordinary human experience during this time. Traveling through Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, and the West Bank, the profound beauty of life and what culture occurs will display itself during the visual journey
Infinite Paths
There are times when life as a human becomes difficult. We are caught between the divine and the instinctual: neither omnipotent gods able to avoid suffering nor blameless animals acting solely on impulse. On the contrary, to rise above, we must regulate our emotions, ideations, and penchants, eschewing any claim to divinity without descending to an animal state. For no god has ever struggled or exerted effort to attain and retain godhood, nor has any beast. This book explores the complexities of the human condition, offering insight for navigating the trials that bridge the spiritual and primal aspects of our nature. As we contend with the factors beyond our control, we may uncover reserves of inner strength and purpose.
Tails of the World
Tails of the World(TM) is an international collective of professional pet photographers, united in our mission to make a difference for animals in need.In 2023 we raised over $65,000 for animal charities by photographing dogs in our local towns and cities. This is the result: 785 dogs, 74 photographers and 14 countries, all in one big, beautiful book.This is a celebration of dog. The adventurous dogs. The cuddly dogs. The goofy dogs. The old dogs. The shy dogs. The head-tilting, tailwagging, tongue-lolling dogs. We love them all.
Majestic Morocco
A photographic journey through Morocco as seen in 2023. The chapters are by location to make trip planning easier.
Beautiful Bacteria
A leading bacteria scientist combines unique scientific and artistic techniques, along with accessible text to reveal the microbial world within and around us. Beautiful Bacteria merges stunning imagery with a new way of looking at something we interact with every day. Each chapter introduces the different types of bacteria, illustrated with singularly beautiful images of these minute life forms and an approachable text that explains where bacteria is located and what it does. Much as New York Times bestseller I Contain Multitudes did, Beautiful Bacteria brings the invisible world that has shaped our species to life. While we know microbes in our world are relevant, the focus of this book is what the invisible, microbial world looks like, where it comes from, and where new discoveries and biotechnology are taking us. Looking at the microbial world reveals countless questions about life and connects with the personal realm of bacteria in our daily lives. From the dazzling patterns of Proteus mirabilis to the shimmering fractals of E. coli and more, each chapter touches upon the little-seen microscopic universe and the impact it has on our macroscopic society, and sheds light on how we coexist in an increasingly biotechnological world.
American Coal
More than 100 powerful images by noted photographer Russell Lee that document the working conditions and lives of coal mining communities in the postwar United States; publication coincides with an exhibition at the National Archives in Washington, DC. In 1946 the Truman administration made a promise to striking coal miners: as part of a deal to resume work, the government would sponsor a nationwide survey of health and labor conditions in mining camps. One instrumental member of the survey team was photographer Russell Lee. Lee had made his name during the Depression, when, alongside Dorothea Lange and Walker Evans, he used his camera to document agrarian life for the Farm Security Administration (FSA). Now he trained his lens on miners and their families to show their difficult circumstances despite their essential contributions to the nation's first wave of postwar growth. American Coal draws from the thousands of photographs that Lee made for the survey--also on view in the US National Archives and Records Administration's exhibition Power & Light--and includes his original, detailed captions as well as an essay by biographer Mary Jane Appel and historian Douglas Brinkley. They place his work in context and illuminate how Lee helped win improved conditions for his subjects through vivid images that captured an array of miners and their communities at work and at play, at church and in school, in moments of joy and struggle, ultimately revealing to their fellow Americans the humanity and resilience of these underrecognized workers.
Civil Imagination
"This remarkable book enhances Ariella Azoulay's position as the most compelling theorist of photography writing today."-Jonathan Crary, author of Scorched Earth A groundbreaking work on the power of photography as a vehicle for civil protest Understanding photography is more than a matter of assessing photographs, writes Ariella Azoulay. The photograph is merely one event in a sequence that constitutes photography and which always involves an actual or potential spectator in the relationship between the photographer and the individual portrayed. The shift in focus from product to practice, outlined in Civil Imagination, brings to light the way images can both reinforce and resist the oppressive reality foisted upon the people depicted. Through photography, Civil Imagination seeks out relations of partnership, solidarity, and sharing that come into being at the expense of sovereign powers that threaten to destroy them. Azoulay argues that the "civil" must be distinguished from the "political" as the interest that citizens have in themselves, in others, in their shared forms of coexistence, as well as in the world they create and transform. Azoulay's book sketches out a new horizon of civil living for citizens as well as subjects denied citizenship--inevitable partners in a reality they are invited to imagine anew and to reconstruct. Beautifully produced with many illustrations, Civil Imagination is a provocative argument for photography as a civic practice capable of reclaiming civil power.
Human.Kind.
In this thought-provoking anthology, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum has partnered with the Prix Pictet, the world's leading prize for photography and sustainability, to show a different side to humanitarian photography.Coeditors William A. Ewing and Elisa Rusca decided to select thirty photographers from the five thousand or so artists who have been nominated since the award was founded in 2008. Adopting a broad definition of humanitarian photography, they looked for work with a visible humanitarian impulse and attributes such as care, dignity, and empathy.The result is a diverse, stimulating and, at times, surprising visual display that is very different from the "breaking news" images we often associate with humanitarian action. What sets these photographs apart? An unerring sense of compassion. This compelling collection underlines the power of contemporary photography to move us and inspire positive change in the world.
Las Mexicanas
A pocket-size collective portrayal of Mexican women in found photographs, from the era of the daguerreotype to the 1960s This pocket-size volume presents an entrancing selection of studio and vernacular photographs of Mexican women from the mid-19th century to the 1960s. Through the careful editing of photographer Pablo Ortiz Monasterio, the sequence of images coalesces into a narrative of women's empowerment. As photographic technology advances in the book--transitioning from daguerreotypes to color film--so too do the rights of the women pictured, who become increasingly mobile, expressive and exposed. Yet, regardless of the era they belong to, all of the women appear intensely alive, emboldened by their position before the camera.Las Mexicanas underscores the intimate and powerful relationship between the photographic medium, women and those who were fortunate to have a camera in their hands. Many of the images in this edition originate from a private collection, accumulated over a decade of visits to the flea markets of Mexico City, with the assistance of connoisseurs and support from booksellers and merchants. This particularity gives the volume a unique value, attracting an audience interested not only in antique photography and collectibles, but also in social sciences, feminism and cultural representations. Contextualizing these captivating images is an essay by author, sociologist and economist Brenda Navarro, author of the award-winning novels Empty Houses and Ash in the Mouth. A work that transcends time and space, Las Mexicanas celebrates the strength and diversity of Mexican women across generations, and serves as an essential item for those seeking to appreciate the richness of Mexico's history and culture.
Urban Faces - New York City - Photographers Edition
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Looking at Photographs (Art Essentials)
Photographs, even the most iconic, often have something seemingly obvious about them. They appear to represent the "real" world and our first instinct is that they can be easily interpreted, which is not always the case with paintings. But this sense of familiarity with photography can lead to ambiguities. Looking at Photographs outlines key approaches to help us understand why a photograph captures our attention and moves us. This introductory reference is structured to help you develop new and more in-depth ways of looking at images, whether as a viewer or practitioner--or just out snapping with your smartphone.Everything counts in a good photograph, even down to the smallest details. Across seven chapters, visual culture expert Laurent Jullier discusses themes and concepts that are essential to understanding the medium, including photography as a reflection of reality; manipulation and defamiliarization; focus, perspective, and space; time and the moment; identity, portraits, and selfies; and the power of images.With examples drawn from across the world and throughout the history of photography, from Louis Daguerre to Julia Margaret Cameron, L獺szl籀 Moholy-Nagy, Dorothea Lange, Andreas Gursky, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Dayanita Singh, Eva Woolridge, and many others; in addition to a helpful glossary of terms, Looking at Photographs is not just about learning "how to read" photographs, it is about knowing how to ask the right questions when you look at images.
Louis Stettner
This volume brings together the most important photographs from the long career of Louis Stettner. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1922, Stettner's life would span nearly a century, his work reflecting the unique vision of one of the twentieth-century's master photographers.Organized chronologically, Louis Stettner presents approximately 190 photographs from Stettner's career, featuring his iconic images of New York and Paris; the architecture of urban wonders such as Penn Station, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the New York City subway; as well as candid and empathetic street photographs of the people who inhabit these metropolitan centers.While celebrated for his black-and-white works, the book also includes Stettner's works in color, many previously unpublished and unknown. The authors investigate the influence of his experiences as a photographer in World War II on his life and work. They also explore his experience with the celebrated Photo League cooperative and his relationships with photographers such as Weegee, Sid Grossman, Ruth Orkin, and Berenice Abbott. The result is a definitive book on Stettner's photography--making the work of the great lensman available to generations of readers.
Helmut Newton
Helmut Newton's unforgettable images, at once sophisticated and provocative, constitute a rich and ever-relevant artistic legacy. This book presents a compact but wide-ranging and impactful portfolio of his work, supported by an insightful introduction and a detailed biographical chronology.Newton's images straddle the knife-edge of ambiguity, teasing out allusions and social observations that both entice and challenge their viewers. In this portfolio, Newton's unique perspective is effectively showcased, reflecting the complex undercurrents that give his images their distinct character across the breadth of his editorial work in the fields of fashion and portraiture. This book reveals Newton's evolution into a contrarian, a savvy and mischievous cynic, at once voyeur and satirist, whose lens framed contentious yet pivotal aspects of high fashion and high society in the latter decades of the twentieth century. He worked as a "gun for hire" while imposing his own perspectives and obsessions, defining most notably his idea of a powerful, self-assured woman. This figure became his most insistent theme, developed in erotically charged scenarios, most typically set in the seductive environment of opulent apartments or grand hotels, most notably in Paris, Monte Carlo, and Los Angeles.From the mid-sixties, Newton's dynamic images established his reputation in the world of fashion, through work published in leading magazines, among them Vogue Paris, Elle, Marie Claire, Nova, Queen, and British Vogue. From the mid-seventies his notoriety was extended through his first books and exhibitions. His images immortalize such luminaries of society, film, and fashion as Princess Caroline of Monaco, Charlotte Rampling, Paloma Picasso, and Karl Lagerfeld.Helmut Newton's glamorous, ground-breaking, and boundary-pushing photographs have an indisputable signature authority that maintains their hold on our imaginations.
LONDON BABY Markets
One of a kind collection of poems devoted to the distinguished London markets. Through rich vocabulary and inspiring watercolour illustrations, the author recollects her impressions of the mysterious and celebrated institutions: Alfie's Antiques Bayswater Road Art Market Berwick Street MarketChurch Street MarketCovent GardenGray's AntiquesMarylebone Farmers MarketPortobello Road Market Billingsgate Market Brick Lane Columbia Road Flower Market Greenwich Market Leadenhall Petticoat Lane Smithfield Market Spitalfields Market Borough MarketSouth Bank Book MarketCamden Lock The journey takes the reader across London and across time. It illuminates on the traditions and customs that shaped the markets through their rich history and embellished them with masterpieces by renowned architects. It presents the modern image, fuelled by globalisation and commercialisation. It accentuates the significance of the demographics in defining their future.The little treasure trove is not a guide with addresses and numbers. Instead, it is a companion that paints a unique picture of a selection of markets from a perspective of a Londoner, who spent decades observing the transformations.LONDON BABY Markets is the 6th book in the LONDON BABY series. Make sure you experience them all!
Jeff Wall
Cinematic scenes with painterly compositions that place contemporary photography within the broader canon of art historySince the late 1970s, Canadian photographer Jeff Wall has made significant contributions to establishing photography as an autonomous medium. He is considered the founder of "staged" photography and generates mostly large-format photographs--often inspired by literature, film and art history--composed in a multilayered and subtle way from a multitude of individual shots. Wall makes a distinction between his documentary still life photos and his "cinematographic" pictures, the latter of which take months or even years to complete. His contemporary genre scenes invoke famous works by Hokusai, Manet, Kafka, Ellison and others.Among the more than 50 works collected in the catalog of the large-scale solo exhibition at the Fondation Beyeler are Wall's iconic large-format slides in light boxes, black-and-white photographs and color photographic prints. His most recent images, representing the entire spectrum of his oeuvre, enter into a dialogue with works from the time of Wall's beginnings as an artist and reveal a wide range of references in terms of content and form. These new works will be on display and published in book form for the first time.Jeff Wall (born 1946) received degrees in art history from the University of British Columbia and the Courtauld Institute of Art. After teaching for a few years he turned to photography in earnest in 1977; he continues to experiment with both digital and analog techniques. Wall's work was included in Documenta 10 and 11 and has been exhibited at Tate Modern, the Museum of Modern Art, New York and the Museo Tamayo.
Luxembourg - A Piece of Cake
This little book is for all travelers and cake lovers. It was not planned - it just happened through our first year in Luxembourg, filled with so much other joy and ecitement - all the enticing cake shop windows a little sampling - and because the cakes were so delicious and eye catching we started to take some pictures. We tasted all the cakes at our own expense, and quite a lot were downed with no documentation at all slightly to our regret when finally putting the story together. We are very happy to share this with you and hope you will enjoy Luxembourg and its p璽tisseries! Pkease forgive the primitive pack phptp! However, the picturs are authentic we have savored all the cakes.
The Maine Coast
The Maine Coast presents 80 black-and-white photographs of rugged beauty and coastal havens through the lens of renowned photographer Michael Kahn. Key Features: Seascape Masterpieces: Kahn's stunning seascapes are expertly captured with a 1950s camera, showcasing the wild elegance of the Maine coast. Sailing Scenes: The photographs express the allure of pristine beaches, lighthouses, and classic boats, reflecting Kahn's 50 years of exploration, sailing, and living along the Maine coast. Literary Echoes: In a synergy of visuals and words, the collection is complemented by quotes from esteemed writers like E. B. White, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Henry David Thoreau, and Rachel Carson. Handcrafted Artistry: Discover the meticulous artistry of Kahn's traditional black-and-white film technique, producing luminous silver gelatin prints, each signed, numbered, and finished to museum standards. Unique Perspective: Offers a unique perspective on the Maine coast, shaped by Kahn's deep connection to the land and sea, providing more than just photographs but a visual symphony of a cherished landscapes. Readers will embark on a visual journey that transcends time and space, celebrating the enigmatic allure of the Maine coast in every frame.
Camera Geologica
In Camera Geologica Siobhan Angus tells the history of photography through the minerals upon which the medium depends. Challenging the emphasis on immateriality in discourses on photography, Angus focuses on the inextricable links between image-making and resource extraction, revealing how the mining of bitumen, silver, platinum, iron, uranium, and rare earth elements is a precondition of photography. Photography, Angus contends, begins underground and, in photographs of mines and mining, frequently returns there. Through a materials-driven analysis of visual culture, she illustrates histories of colonization, labor, and environmental degradation to expose the ways in which photography is enmeshed within and enables global extractive capitalism. Angus places nineteenth-century photography in dialogue with digital photography and its own entangled economies of extraction, demonstrating the importance of understanding photography's complicity in the economic, geopolitical, and social systems that order the world.
Fashion Faux Parr
The first book dedicated to the fashion photography of renowned British photographer Martin Parr Fashion Faux Parr showcases Martin Parr's collection of fashion photography for the first time in one book. More than 250 color images, many previously unpublished, explore a wide variety of fashion work, from editorial collaborations with major magazines and houses, including Vogue, Balenciaga, and Gucci, to candid photographs from behind the scenes at major fashion events and portraits of industry icons. Two essays by influential fashion industry personalities Patrick Grant and Tabitha Simmons offer commentary on Parr's unique view on the fashion world and set it within a wider context. This is the only book dedicated to Martin Parr's highly original take on fashion, including both commissioned and personal photographs, as well as facsimiles of his published features in Vogue and other international fashion magazines.
Death by Misadventure
In Deaths by Misadventure, M d'Entremont pairs imaginary single sentence obituaries with photographs of bucolic landscapes to create an unsettling world of surreal deaths and everyday banalities. With echoes of Felix Feneon and Edward Gorey, d'Entremont explores and exposes the sliver of darkness below the surface in his deadpan 3-line sketches. - Lauren Leja, author of Invisible Commute
Nothing Personal
Every day on the news we are shown images of war and destruction. This coincides with global expenditure on arms increasing year after year. However, we are rarely afforded a glimpse behind the curtains of the global arms business.Photographer Nikita Teryoshin travelled to 16 arms fairs between 2016 and 2023 to investigate what happens before wars take place. His aim was to take photographs at exclusive so-called defence expositions-- which are closed to the public--on every continent to highlight the global nature of the industry.
Sebasti瓊o Salgado. Workers. an Archaeology of the Industrial Age
Sebasti瓊o Salgado's photo book classic Workers. An Archaeology of the Industrial Age (first published in 1993) pays tribute to the time-honored tradition of manual labor in the new millennium when machines and computers replace human workers throughout the globe. With images of striking beauty and integrity, Salgado composes a visual elegy for the working men and women, whose indomitable spirit has prevailed over the harshest of conditions to achieve a singular grace.More than those of any other living photographer, Sebasti瓊o Salgado's images of the world's poor stand in tribute to the human condition. Salgado defines his work as "militant photography", dedicated to "the best comprehension of human being"; over the decades he has bestowed great dignity on the most isolated and neglected among us -- from famine-stricken refugees in the Sahel to the indigenous peoples of South America. With Workers, Salgado brings us a global epic that transcends mere image making to become an affirmation of the enduring spirit of working men and women. In this volume, three hundred fifty duotone photographs form an archaeological perspective of the activities that have defined hard work from the Stone Age through the Industrial Revolution to the present. With images of the infernal landscape of an Indonesian sulfur mine, the drama of traditional Sicilian tuna fishing, and the staggering endurance of Brazilian gold miners, Salgado unearths layers of visual information to reveal the ceaseless human activity at the core of modern civilization.Workers presents its subject on several interactive levels: Salgado's introductory text, written in collaboration with Brazilian author Eric Nepomuceno, expands his passionate photographic iconography; extended captions, also written by Salgado, provide a historical and factual framework. Honoring the timeless and indomitable spirit of the manual laborer, Workers renders the human condition with honesty and respect.
Hawaii
A fascinating and magnificent portrait of Hawaii Breathtaking photos of surfers in harmony with the forces of nature, landscapes and inhabitants Hawai'i is a place of extremes, one of the most biodiverse and pristine regions on earth. But it is also the land of hula and surfing. Over many years, the well-known German photographer Olaf Heine travelled and documented the wonderful world of Hawaii, creating an impressive photographic oeuvre in the process. Sometimes lively and energetic, sometimes melancholic and sensual, but always monochromatic, he succeeds in capturing the intoxicating attitude to life in connection with the decisive forces of this place.The ocean is omnipresent and the secret architect of Hawaii. Hawaii is about the elemental as well as the spiritual significance of the sea. The lively, constantly changing, restless waves of the Pacific determine the rhythm of the eight islands of Hawaii and their inhabitants. They fuel life here and define the people - whether fishermen, surfers or tourists.Heine describes the interaction between man and nature and the power and values that arise from it in timelessly beautiful photographs. The cracks of our time and the extent of human activity are shown here with the same force as sensuality, diversity and wild unspoilt nature. In Hawaii, we begin to understand what creation means. A captivating illustrated book that reveals and brings closer the opulent beauty of the country, the dreamlike culture and the individuality of the people - whether surf legend Laird Hamilton, musician Jack Johnson or writer Kawai Strong Washburn. A coffee-table book for anyone who has always wanted to get an authentic and direct insight into what really makes this corner of the world special.With forewords by Pulitzer Prize winner William Finnegan and Hawaiian author Kristiana Kahakauwila.
Windows & Doors
Windows and Doors is a metaphor for the different ways in which we see the world and make our way through it. A series of insights matched with provoking imagery to stimulate the imagination and lead us to a new path and insights into ourselves. The images and words lead us into finding new truths about those things we see everyday.
Ordinary Faces from Extraordinary Places
Join Bill and his wife Nancy on their journeys to explore sights typically not seen by most American travelers. In some chapters they are joined by their two adult children Michael and Lauren. Meet interesting people whose living conditions they will unveil. A total of twenty distinct regions of the world are covered. Each has a different topography and culture. Bill has made every attempt to capture the essence of the people he visited through the lens of his omnipresent camera and ability to cajole the folks he encounters into a smile.Before selecting the over 1,200 photos, Bill asked himself if the image represents a vision that the reader has in their mind of the place or setting. Pour yourself a glass of your favorite beverage, mellow out and enjoy a world that hopefully will challenge your imagination.
Manhatta
Keith Goldstein's photography series "Manhatta" is bold, beautiful and filled with the wonder of a boy mesmerized by the soaring architecture and light that makes Manhattan so unique. Goldstein was heavily influenced by the 1921 film "Manhatta" by Paula Strand and Charles Sheeler. It is considered the first avant garde film. Goldstein says "something just clicked when I saw the film "Manhatta" again and I started to think about my building images."Goldstein shoots images of buildings from up as high as he can, so his buildings are part of the sky. There are so many details and hidden delights that we cannot see from the street and Keith unveils those dramatically. The light is always different as it plays on older architectural wonders or is reflected in the glass of the contemporary high rise he has chosen. There is much more light to play with at these higher vantage points and he makes the most of that shooting late in the day of autumn, in the duller winter gray light or the in the full on summer sun. Goldstein says, "I think we all get excited seeing a place we are familiar with from a different perspective, in this case up high, certainly changes the experience and the perspective. Looking from a world above, the quality of light, shadow, and how the seasons change the atmosphere becomes so important to what you are a witness to."Keith Goldstein was born in Brooklyn and has been living in New York City since the 1970s. He is fascinated with the street life and the surrounding tableau of Manhattan's buildings. His images are heroic in nature and quietly revel in the magnificent details hidden above.
