Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Emptiness
Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Emptiness is a homage to a city William Ash called home for ten years. Returning to Tokyo in 2014, Ash captured an intimate portrait of this complex metropolis. Starting from the simple question of what is the natural landscape of Tokyo, Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Emptiness reveals the layers in both space and time that make up one of the most artificial topographies in the world. The images weave a beautiful and quiet narrative of this remarkable city. 80 photographs, 1 illustration, text in English and Japanese, 96 pages, 8.5"x11".
Glitchy Vision
A novel exploration of popular photographic media cultures in 1930s Europe through a feminist lens--and how visual social media changes what it means to be human both then and now. Glitchy Vision takes a feminist approach to media history to examine how photographic social media cultures change human bodies and the experience of being human. To illuminate these glitches, Greene focuses on the inevitable distortions that arise from looking at the past through the lens of the present. Treating these distortions as tools as opposed to obstacles, Greene uncovers new ways of viewing social media cultures of the past, while also revealing parallels between historical contexts and our contemporary digital media environment. Greene uses three "born-digital keywords"--real time, algorithmic filters, and sousveillance--to examine photographic media environments in and around 1930s Europe. Each chapter of the book places one of the keywords in dialogue with an unconventional archive of popular "feminized" cultural artifacts and technological innovations from this historical moment that have been overlooked as critical resources for media studies: Evelyn Waugh's bestselling novel Vile Bodies (1930) and photographic reproductions for the tabloid press; Lee Miller's war photography for British Vogue and glamourous photo-retouching techniques; and the Mass-Observation Movement's surrealist anthropology. Glitchy Vision provides new strategies for reading history that show how small shifts in the circuits that connect bodies and media affect what it means to be human both in the past and today.
Annie Leibovitz at Work
Annie Leibovitz, our most celebrated living photographer, explains how her pictures are made, in this updated edition of her classic textIn this newly revised edition of her seminal work, Leibovitz addresses young photographers and readers interested in what photographers do, but any reader interested in contemporary history will be fascinated by her account of one of the richest bodies of work in the photographic canon.The subjects include photojournalism, studio work, photographing dancers and athletes, working with writers, and making the transition from shooting with film to working with digital cameras.Originally published in 2008 and then updated and reissued in 2018, this revised and updated edition brings Leibovitz's bestselling book up to date, showcasing some of her most recent work.The photographs discussed include: portraits of the Rolling Stones, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Meryl Streep, Keith Haring, Joan Didion, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Patti Smith, William S. Burroughs, Rihanna, Agnes Martin, HRH Queen Elizabeth II, and Barack Obama.
American Artifacts
During his six-year journey across the United States creating the project that became American Geography, Matt Black collected objects in the locations he visited. Each location is designated as an area of "concentrated poverty"--a US Census definition for places with poverty rates of 20% or higher. Over time, the objects he found and collected began to take on symbolic significance.As Black crisscrossed the United States, his collection grew into the thousands: plastic spoons and forks, lottery tickets, liquor bottles, lighters, and matchbooks. Some items were important, like job applications, medical paperwork, driver's licenses; some were lost personal effects, like family photographs, bracelets, eyeglasses, notes, and letters. And there was the detritus of labor: work gloves, broken tools and supplies, wire, bolts, padlocks, and bent nails.This new monograph, presented as a companion volume to Black's seminal photobook, American Geography, presents photographs of these objects, assemblages, and collages, as well as previously unpublished images from American Geography, and the voices of those who are cut off from the "American Dream."These humble, discarded objects form a portrait of America assembled from its roadways and sidewalks, an archaeology of dispossession. For those who follow Black's photographic work and his unflinching critique of inequality in the United States, this book is an essential volume.
Working the Sea
In 2012, The National Fisherman, a leading Maine-based trade magazine for commercial fishing, donated its entire pre-digital photographic archives to the Penobscot Marine Museum. Around the same time, The Atlantic Fisherman, a predecessor to The National Fisherman, also donated roughly one thousand images. The combined collections include thousands of photographs that provide a remarkable and comprehensive look at the American fishing industry from the 1920s to 1990s. The photographs of boats and the people who worked them are historically significant because they so thoroughly document a critical period of change and growth in the history of American fisheries. Working the Sea provides a curated look at more than one hundred of those images, highlighting the grit, drama, resourcefulness, practical minutiae, and sometimes epic feats that characterize this essential and iconic industry. The book includes an introduction that puts the importance of the collections in context. Expanded captions that accompany each photograph.
Calling the Shots
Drawing on one of the oldest and largest photography collections in the world, Calling the Shots offers an unprecedented view of photographic history through a queer lens. It includes a broad range of global LGBTQIA+ representation from the mid-nineteenth century to now, presenting images from pioneering LGBTQIA+ photographers and subjects alongside work documenting activism and hard-won legal battles, over a century of performance, nightlife, and diverse queer communities, collectives, and subcultures.Following an introductory essay by Zorian Clayton, images are presented in six thematic chapters: Icons, Staged, Body, Liberty, Making a Scene, and Beyond the Frame. Each chapter opens with a short introductory essay, followed by an extended plate section. Expanded captions highlight key images, and "artist in focus" inserts draw on the work of selected photographers to illuminate particularly rich moments in LGBTQIA+ history.Bold proclamations of queer identity and community sit alongside personal explorations of self; documentation of struggle, joy, and everyday life is considered side-by-side with performances and photographic fictions that continue to challenge the bounds of gender and sexuality. This vital, accessible volume offers an exciting, expansive appraisal of photography's role in expressing, documenting, and celebrating queer life. It will be essential for all with an interest in the history of photography, but especially for those with an interest in LGBTQIA+ history.
Photography as Activism
This fully revised and updated second edition of Photography as Activism is both a study of activist photography, and a call to action. It offers students and documentary photographers insights into the theory, history, philosophy, and practice of photography as activism. The book is lavishly illustrated with 85 key historical and contemporary images. Chapters have been revised to include contemporary ideas about representation, gaze, agency, and decolonizing the camera, as well as an expanded history that includes work from the global South and the civil rights movements in the US. A new fourth chapter focuses on activist practices that go beyond traditional reportage. It features 19 new interviews and updates on the original interviews. Photographers talk about their practices, the challenges they face in the twenty-first century, advice on working with NGOs and non-profits, and how to form partnerships to expand the dissemination of their work.Photography as Activism is an essential text for courses on documentary and photojournalism, and those that explore art as social change more broadly, but also a call to action for young photographers to pick up their cameras and advocate for change.
Identity Crisis
A catalogue of the first exhibition in the United States to focus on the emergence of photography as an art form in Java, Indonesia, which was on view at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art at Cornell University from January 21 to June 11, 2017. Working with a grant from the American Institute for Indonesian Studies, Brian traveled Java teaching and lecturing on photography at a variety of institutions and universities. In doing so, he engaged the developing ideas and patterns on photography emerging in the Javanese art schools and markets. The resulting book focuses on a group of artists and photographers addressing issues of personal or cultural identity, questioning or examining the forces that shape each of the individual photographers and the communities they represent, while also looking at the emergence and discourse of art photography in Java today. Featuring work by a number of important photographers and artists working around the island - including Krisna Murti, Wimo Ambala Bayang, Jim Allen Abel, Angki Purbandono, Dito Yuwono, Deden Durahman, Henrycus Napit Sunargo, Arum Tresnaningtyas Dayuputri, Amran Malik Hakim, and Tino Djumini - as well as historical photographs from the collections at the National Gallery of Art in Australia, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, and Cornell University, the book offers a unique perspective on the emerging trends of fine art photography across Java. Brian's accompanying text offers historical and global contexts for understanding the uses of photography in Indonesia today, and includes some of his own pictures made while working in Java. An afterward by art historian and writer Aminudin TH Siregar provides further historical context for looking at photography in Indonesia.
Prelude to Change, Hong Kong of the 1950s
In the 1950s, when few people had the means or opportunity to travel the world, the Cold War was at its height. On one side stood the Western powers; on the other, an uneasy alliance between Russia and Communist China. Young National Servicemen manned a large wireless listening post on Hong Kong Island, in defiance of the massive communist neighbor to the north. This posting offered these young men an otherwise unattainable chance to journey to the other side of the globe and experience a way of life that had persisted, with little change, since Hong Kong was forcibly colonized by Great Britain in 1841. The most significant change was a massive increase in population, spurred by the upheaval of the Chinese civil war that ended with the communist victory over the Nationalists in 1949. As depicted here, Hong Kong was both beautiful and, for many, impoverished, but always fascinating during this pivotal time in history.
Journey of the Heart
A gateway into a new realmAwaits me with open armsVivid imaginationDivine communicationJourney of the Heart is an evocative, compassionate collection of poetry, prose, and photography that celebrates the natural world and the human place within it. Empowering and philosophical, it asks the reader to engage in a restorative journey toward inner peace. With a focus on love and beauty, this collection asks readers to open their hearts to nature, and see the magic unfold.
Matthew L籀pez-Jensen: The Work and the Water
For the Erie Canal's 200th anniversary, L籀pez-Jensen's series centers the unseen labor that keeps the waterway operationalThe debut photobook The Work and the Water: Labor and Landscapes along the Erie Canal by Matthew L籀pez-Jensen (born 1980) is a work of environmental social practice centering the unseen labor required to keep the Erie Canal, a 524-mile inland waterway in upstate New York, operational. Over 40 photographs are accompanied by commentary from the more than 400 employees who work on the canal year-round, often out of view and in hazardous conditions. As the first artist-in-residence with the canal in its 200-year history, L籀pez-Jensen visited every lock in the system from Buffalo to Albany, from Whitehall to Seneca Falls. The archive of images he created helps communicate the potentials of the canal as a site for environmental restoration while also conveying the scale of this colossal piece of infrastructure that transformed the region in ways that are still felt today.
Seeing Black
Situating historical inquiry alongside contemporary practices of Black image-making in New Orleans, SEEING BLACK: Black Photography in New Orleans 1840 and Beyond engages the photographic grammars, textures, multiplicities, and visual sounds of Black life in and outside the city.SEEING BLACK features over two hundred images by nearly ninety Black photographers whose work embraces the camera's visual power--discerning, beholding, and documenting people, places, events, collective memories, encounters, and ever-present moments of blackness. From the invisible to the obvious, the mundane to the spectacular, the overlooked to the seen, the erased to the remembered, the artists explore a range of photographic frequencies, styles, and rhythmic scores. SEEING BLACK invites us to explore historical and contemporary archives of Black life while challenging dominant viewing practices, asking who is taking the picture, who is in or missing from the frame, and how to shift our interactions with the visual image through an intentionally embodied Black gaze.
Journey of the Heart
A gateway into a new realmAwaits me with open armsVivid imaginationDivine communicationJourney of the Heart is an evocative, compassionate collection of poetry, prose, and photography that celebrates the natural world and the human place within it. Empowering and philosophical, it asks the reader to engage in a restorative journey toward inner peace. With a focus on love and beauty, this collection asks readers to open their hearts to nature, and see the magic unfold.
Cannes Uncut
When 22-year-old photographer Richard Blanshard arrived at the Cannes Film Festival in 1976, he had no idea that he would become an official photographer for the UK and US film industry for the next two decades. His first assignment was to photograph Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly as they promoted their movie That's Entertainment, Part II. It was to be the first of many.What would be unthinkable today, Blanshard had unfettered access to the stars as they worked, partied and relaxed throughout their time at Cannes. His photographs were designed to document both candid, personal moments together with glitz and glamour to create international publicity.Featured within are many of the great and established of the 'Golden Years' of Hollywood at a time when they mixed with the upcoming stars of the era.Today, the only images from Cannes come from the red carpet. Through this remarkable collection, Blanshard lifts the lid on what really happened behind the scenes at the world's most iconic film festival. In an age where actors and actresses are ever mindful of their reputations, we'll never see another collection quite like it.
Prelude to Change, Hong Kong of the 1950s
In the 1950s, when few people had the means or opportunity to travel the world, the Cold War was at its height. On one side stood the Western powers; on the other, an uneasy alliance between Russia and Communist China. Young National Servicemen manned a large wireless listening post on Hong Kong Island, in defiance of the massive communist neighbor to the north. This posting offered these young men an otherwise unattainable chance to journey to the other side of the globe and experience a way of life that had persisted, with little change, since Hong Kong was forcibly colonized by Great Britain in 1841. The most significant change was a massive increase in population, spurred by the upheaval of the Chinese civil war that ended with the communist victory over the Nationalists in 1949. As depicted here, Hong Kong was both beautiful and, for many, impoverished, but always fascinating during this pivotal time in history.
Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent: Inside Out presents an extraordinarily intimate look into the fascinating world of creativity in the latter, sumptuous phase of Yves Saint Laurent's career, between 1989 and his final collection in 2002.The volume offers a comprehensive and multifaceted exploration of the life of an haute couture house: from informal, atmospheric portraits of Saint Laurent at work in his studio, drawing and creating, to the behind-the-scenes work of the "petites mains" in the ateliers, the skilled army of artisans whose activity is rarely documented. World-famous models also feature, captured during pre-collection fittings in the house's grandiose salons and in electric backstage moments before the shows.Photographer Carlos Mu簽oz Yag羹e's private archives--letters, documents, drawings, and ephemera--show the life that he enjoyed as a "fly on the wall" in this rarefied universe and are published here for the first time.A moving and visually stunning tribute to the iconic Yves Saint Laurent house as you've never seen it before, Yves Saint Laurent: Inside Out is a must-have for the designer's many fans and for fashion and photography enthusiasts everywhere.
Where Creativity Roams Free
Raised amidst the lush tropical jungles of Zambia, my childhood was a wild symphony of tree-climbing escapades, mud-covered adventures, and an untamed spirit. Those formative years, with their vibrant sounds, intoxicating smells, and kaleidoscope of colours, now serve as the bedrock of my artistic expression and storytelling.Within the first five minutes of our encounter, it becomes apparent how deeply Africa has shaped my identity; I can't help but share the profound impact it has had on my life and creativity.Blessed with parents who nurtured a spirit of adventure, I was encouraged to push boundaries while always prioritising safety. This ethos propelled me across the globe, allowing me to experience life on five continents before finding my cherished home amid the enchanting highlands of Scotland.Through this portfolio, I invite you into my world-a place where nature and memory meet, where each image and brush stroke conveys not only a visual but an emotional truth. This collection represents more than scenes and landscapes; it is a journey through the places and moments that have left indelible marks on my soul. From the wild expanses of Africa and Australia to the mist-laden hills of Scotland, each piece is a testament to the places I've loved and the endless beauty I see through my lens and on my canvas.This is my first print edition, a chance to showcase what I love, and, above all, an invitation to see the world as I do.
Good Pictures Are a Strong Weapon
What are the limits of political solidarity, and how can visual culture contribute to social change? A fundamental dilemma exists in documentary photography: can white artists successfully portray Indigenous lives and communities in a manner that neither appropriates nor romanticizes them? With an attentive and sensitive eye, Louise Siddons examines lesbian photographer Laura Gilpin's classic 1968 book The Enduring Navaho to illuminate the intersectional politics of photography, Navajo sovereignty, and queerness over the course of the twentieth century. Gilpin was a New York-trained fine arts photographer who started working with Navajo people when her partner accepted a job as a nurse in Arizona. She spent more than three decades documenting Navajo life and creating her book in collaboration with Navajo friends and colleagues. Framing her lesbian identity and her long relationship with the Navajo people around questions of allyship, Good Pictures Are a Strong Weapon addresses the long and problematic history of White photographers capturing images of Native life. Simultaneously, Siddons uses Gilpin's work to explore the limitations of White advocacy in a political moment that emphasized the need for Indigenous visibility and voices. Good Pictures Are a Strong Weapon introduces contemporary Din矇 (Navajo) artists as interlocutors, critics, and activists whose work embodies and extends the cultural sovereignty politics of earlier generations and makes visible the queerness often left implicit in Gilpin's photographs. Siddons puts their work in conversation with Gilpin's, taking up her mandate to viewers and readers of The Enduring Navajo to address Navajo aesthetics, traditions, politics, and people on their own terms. Retail e-book files for this title are screen-reader friendly with images accompanied by short alt text and/or extended descriptions.
Tokyo TimeWarp
Larry Gawel grew up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, attended Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (earning a BFA Degree in Applied Media Arts with a concentration in Photography), and ultimately attended Penn State, graduating with a MFA Degree in 1994. After graduation he relocated to Tempe, Arizona where he established his art practice, started a commercial photography business, and held adjunct teaching positions at Arizona State University and within the Maricopa County Community College system. In 1998, he moved to Lincoln, Nebraska and began working at Metropolitan Community College in Omaha. Since 2002 he has acted as the Photography Program Coordinator, managing a department that includes three full-time and five adjunct faculty members for a student body of about 100 students. From 2008 to 2022 he operated WorkSpace Gallery in Lincoln, Nebraska to exhibit photographic works by contemporary photographers. In 2013, he was elected as the Chairperson of the Midwest Chapter of the Society for Photographic Education and currently is a National Board Member for the organization.
Picturing Black History
A groundbreaking collection of photographs and essays that shed new light on the history of Black America, from the Picturing Black History project. "Stunning . . . Provides fresh perspective on historical photographs and snapshots of Black life." --NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW "An astonishing work." --Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Picturing Black History uncovers untold stories and rarely seen images of the Black experience, providing new context around culturally significant moments. This beautiful collectible volume makes a thoughtful gift and is full of rousing, vibrant essays paired with rarely seen photographs that expand our understanding of Black history. The book is a collaborative effort between Getty Images, Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective, and the History departments at The Ohio State and Miami Universities. It informs, educates, and inspires our current moment by exploring the past, blending the breadth and depth of Getty Images's archives with the renowned expertise of Origins contributors and The Ohio State's and Miami's History departments, including Daniela Edmeier, Damarius Johnson, Nicholas Breyfogle, and Steve Conn. Created by a growing collective of professional historians, art historians, Black Studies scholars, and photographers and showcasing Getty Images's unmatched collection of photographs, Picturing Black History embraces the power of visual storytelling to relay little-known stories of oppression and resistance, perseverance and resilience, freedom, dreams, imagination, and joy within the United States and around the world. In collecting these new photographic essays, this book furthers an ongoing dialogue on the significance of Black history and Black life, sharing new perspectives on the current status of prejudice and discrimination bias with a wider audience. Picturing Black History uses the latest academic learning and scholarship to recontextualize and dispel prejudices, while uncovering, digitizing, and preserving new archival materials to amplify a more inclusive visual landscape. "Picturing Black History offers a trove of both famous and unseen photos with brief, poignant accompanying essays to show not only the centrality of Black people to American history but also how African Americans used the photographer's lens to tell their own stories. The editors, authors, and Getty images have created a beautiful book that stands on its own as a work of art, a veritable museum in print." --Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor, Harvard University
Abandoned Oklahoma
A series of photographs capturing the forgotten beauty of Oklahoma.As a kid growing up in small town Iowa, author and photographer Stephanie Bishop visited her grandparents three hours away, in even smaller town in Iowa. Every trip, her dad would try to take a new route using Iowa's backroads. She loved watching the world go by through that dusty, bug splattered windshield. Passing farm after farm, she wondered what life was like in those big, old, rambling farmhouses. Many small towns have a collection of run down, dilapidated buildings, causing one to imagine what life was like in livelier times.Many of those old treasures are gone or have crumbled beyond recognition. The ones that remain, ghosts of their former selves, are fair game for Stephanie's camera lens. Even though she has traded Iowa's rich black soil for Oklahoma's red dirt roads, she still takes the backroads searching for old, dusty, abandoned buildings that time has forgotten. Abandoned Oklahoma aims to preserve the crumbling pieces of our past so new generations can indefinitely explore and enjoy these locations, if only by turning the pages.
Ocooch Mountain Rocks
Love Rocks? This book is for you! If you have no prior interest in geology, it may awaken a new passion for knowing more about the history of our Earth and the symbiosis of rock and life. My mother had a flower garden in the back of the house next to the lilac bush where the hill sloped. She arranged it like a terrace with nice, rich soil behind stacked rocks. After my dad passed away when I was ten, I did my best to help her weed it. The stones were interesting, but one stood out, and I wondered where it had been found...I decided to ask my sister where Mother got that big strange rock in her flower garden. She told me to check out the old gravel pit dug for sand and gravel when cars replaced horses, and better roads were needed. It was small, only a few hundred feet long, and about ten to fifteen feet deep. A companion pit dug about the same time on a bluff across a deep, wide valley from my sister's farm was even smaller. The location of the smaller pit seemed odd. It was almost a quarter mile across the field from the curvy road that snaked up the hill. Why didn't they dig out sand and gravel at a more convenient place? "Ah, you have a familiar looking collection of bizarre rocks, which have had an amazing diagenetic history that almost defies a full understanding"-Robert H. Dott Jr. PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Rocks fascinate people, especially exotic ones, and the Ocooch Mountain Rocks give an exceptional, over-the-top visual experience that is visceral and emotive. Several times, we held an open house where people toured my displays, and no one was disappointed. Many returned for another look. One little girl mentioned in the dedication came twice and, on the second trip, brought her rock collection to share. That was a great day! The book was written because people wanted it and encouraged me to write. I love history, particularly earth history, which was my favorite part of the encyclopedias growing up as a latchkey kid in a small town. Given the highly unusual nature of the rocks, petrified structures formed by an early lifeform, the book became an opportunity to present a unique view of geological history for our area that covers billions of years, tracing the lifeform through time and planetary changes to our present-day, explaining bestowed benefits, and how the rocks were formed. I have a gift for seeing patterns and catching glimpses of unusual shapes when walking in my rock gardens or seeing a pair of eyes looking at me when sitting in the firelight surrounded by a jagged, horse-shoe-shaped wall of rocks. A surprising visage may appear when turning a rock on bluffs in piles of stones placed there by countless hours of toil as farmers removed them from the field where they weathered up and became a danger to equipment. Magnification can also uncover startling images. In the magic moment of discovery, pictures are spontaneously taken with whatever cellphone or camera is available. They are one-of-a-kind photos. All capture imagination and evoke emotion. A gallery of exceptional images transforms the manuscript into more than a geology book; it is photographic natural art, a story in stone. About the Author I am a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. My wife, Kathleen, and I have eight children, all of whom will attest to my desire to lecture on exciting topics! After a business career, we moved to an acreage in Wisconsin. Someone asked me if the Ocooch Mountains were real. Solving the mystery of the Ocooch Mountains awakened a passion for writing, and the Ocooch Mountains and the Ocooch Mountain Rocks were written. With my beard, walking staff, and leather hat, trekking through the hills searching for rocks I become the Ocooch Mountain Man! Grandkids love it and our explorations become an exciting adventure! More unique history books and other genres are planned.
Abandoned East Tennessee
Invites readers on a haunting journey to uncover the forgotten churches, hotels, and structures that reveal the poignant beauty and history of the region's decaying past.Embark on a haunting journey through the decaying remnants of East Tennessee's forgotten past. Abandoned East Tennessee invites readers to explore these silent sentinels of a bygone era, where time has taken its toll, leaving behind a poignant blend of history, mystery, and unexpected beauty.Hidden gems await amidst rolling hills and verdant forests, swallowed by kudzu's tenacious embrace. Discover forgotten churches, once bustling hotels, and imposing structures, each whispering tales of human endeavor and the inevitable cycle of rise and fall.Embrace Abandoned East Tennessee as your guide and embark on a journey to uncover these hidden treasures. Detailed descriptions and GPS coordinates lead you to these forgotten gems, or to the location of where they previously sat. Delve into the enigmatic beauty of decay, where time transforms structures into haunting works of art. Prepare to be captivated by the allure of these ruins, their whispers of the past, and the hidden treasures scattered throughout East Tennessee.
Buried Boston
An exploration of Boston's hidden history through its cemeteries, revealing the city's complex relationship with death and memorialization.One of the oldest cities in America, Boston's story is one richly steeped in culture and history. Its sprawling streets behold countless tales of revolutionary battles of years past, but much of that vivid story remains shrouded beneath its gravestones. Cemeteries and graveyards stand as a place of reverence and memorial--but they are also gorgeous stone archives--and Boston's are no exception. Hidden between the skyscrapers and parks are burying grounds and cemeteries, each revealing a complex story, not only of Boston, but of the dynamically shifting attitudes toward death in America.Photographer, lecturer, and cemetery tour guide, JR Pepper, has been documenting cemeteries for over twenty years and turns her lens to America's famed "Walking City." Through over 100 richly detailed photographs, the countless stories beneath the headstones and otherworldly landscapes of one of America's earliest cities are brought to light. Buried Boston explores the memorable monuments of Boston's permanent residents ranging from the memento mori embellished colonial stones of the city's burying ground to the lavish marble statuary and mausoleums of the expansive rural landscape of Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Abandoned Pennsylvania
A guide through the hauntingly beautiful, abandoned sites in Pennsylvania through photography.Join author and photographer, Naomi Chapman, as she takes readers to various abandoned and decaying locations in Pennsylvania, such as an old train bridge ripped apart by a tornado, now lying in pieces of twisted metal; an old World War II munitions factory in a snow storm; a massive china factory that sits forgotten; a decayed, abandoned hotel; an old papermill; and the ruins of an old dam.
Abandoned South Texas
An exploration of eerie, abandoned, and potentially haunted locations in South Texas.Discover the spine-chilling secrets of South Texas in this gripping book that delves into the eerie allure of abandoned and potentially haunted locations. From forgotten ghost towns to decaying hospitals and jails, each chapter unveils a haunting history, bringing readers face-to-face with unsettling encounters and unexplained phenomena. Whether you're a seasoned paranormal enthusiast or a curious adventurer, this book will lead you on an unforgettable journey through the region's most haunted and mysterious places.Author Teresa Nordheim is known for her meticulous researched non-fiction works that probe into the rich histories of local abandoned and haunted locations. With a passion for unraveling a captivating mystery, her writing masterfully blends storytelling and in-depth analysis. Spellbinding stories come to life as readers make their way through South Texas.
Michigan Revealed
Showcases the profound beauty of the region with vivid images and spotlights hidden locations that are sure to enchant the reader.Michigan Revealed: Exploring the Mitten's Thumb showcases the profound beauty of the region with vivid images and spotlights hidden locations that are sure to enchant the reader. Encircled by the sparkling azure waters of Lake Huron with its stunning sunrises and sandy beaches, the Thumb's southern border goes through bustling cities, such as Port Huron, the Maritime Capital of the Great Lakes, and Flint, shaped by automotive history. Pluck violet lavender blossoms while lolling in a perfumed field. Meander down narrow dirt country roads and inhale the fragrance of fresh cut hay. Wave to the stoic bovines chewing their cud in the emerald pastures. Stroll down the main streets of quaint villages displaying charming wares in their windows bathed in the luminosity of antique lamp posts. Plunge into the invigorating waters of the mighty Lake Huron or kayak on its glassy surface. Or roll into one of the larger cities, seeped in charm and stories from eras past. Michigan Revealed: Exploring the Mitten's Thumb beckons the reader to hop in their car and take a relaxing drive to one of its many wonders.
8 Years 27 Concerts
Daryl Bughman, a renowned professional photographer, proudly presents his latest masterpiece: "8 Years 27 Concerts 2015-2023 Foreigner Live." This incredible picture book is a visual journey through the electrifying concerts of one of the most iconic rock bands of the 1980s. Spanning eight years of dedicated photography, this book captures the raw energy and timeless spirit of rock and roll like never before. Daryl's lens has immortalized the legends and Hall of Fame musicians who defined a generation, offering fans an intimate glimpse into the world of their rock heroes. Every picture in this stunning photography book takes readers back to an era that reshaped music, fashion, and culture. This book is a visual concert, inviting readers to experience the thunderous applause and the electric atmosphere. With his masterful eye for detail and emotion, Daryl Bughman has preserved history while also creating the ideal book for music enthusiasts. His work connects the legendary concerts to the present, ensuring that the legacy of these rock legends continues to inspire future generations. This concert photography book is a must-have for anyone with a love for photography or music. Such enthusiasts of music and photography admirers wouldn't want to miss the chance to own this piece of rock history.Concert Photography Book: This is a stunning concert photography book that brings the magic of live performances to life. Through Daryl Bughman's expertise, readers are transported into the heart of each concert, experiencing the raw energy and the amazing atmosphere.Photographing Guitarists and Singers: In "8 Years 27 Concerts 2015-2023 Foreigner Live," Daryl Bughman captures the dynamic performances of guitarists and singers. This book showcases the intensity and passion of the musicians as they pour their hearts into every note and lyric.For Composers, Musicians, Photographers and Everyone Else: This incredible book is ideal for composers, musicians, photographers, and fans alike. It offers a unique perspective on the artistry of live performance, inspiring musicians with its raw, emotional imagery. Photographers will appreciate Bughman's technical prowess and ability to capture the spirit of the moment.Music Photography: Daryl Bughman's new book exemplifies the art of music photography. Through his camera, the artist has captured the soul of live performances, freezing moments of emotion and energy. This book highlights the intricate relationship between music and visual art, demonstrating how a photograph can convey the rhythm, mood, and passion of a live concert. It's a must-have for any music photography fan.
Spina Americana
In Spina Americana (American Spine in Latin), Sharum attempts to determine what the people, and their land, of the Central US have to do with contributing towards what he considers to be the 'national character' of the US.In this current political climate, where seclusion and division have gained the upper hand in the national psyche, it is Sharum's aim to find the unifying elements not only as Americans, but as a people.He wantedto see if this region could hold the key to other Americans having a better understanding of who America is as a country and what remains of the collective hope they still have as a nation. Sharum felt this could only be accomplished using a spectrum of long-term documentation, highlighting the overall complexityof what is generally assumed about this area.
Waiting for Spaceships
"Through the narrative and photographs, Huetter takes you back to the golden age of the shuttle program, when hundreds of people traveled to the Mojave Desert in California to watch the return of America's technological triumph." -Meg Godlewski in Flying MagazineWaiting for Spaceships vividly portrays a forgotten community of pilgrims who camped on a barren patch of California's Mojave Desert to witness space shuttles come to Earth. It was during the 1980s and the dawn of the first New Space Age. The location was Edwards Air Force Base--endless miles of wild desert protecting the world's top spot for military test flights. Photographer Ted Huetter camped with the shuttle fans for years, and his endearing images of the people there take us back to a precious time at a place like no other.On the day before each shuttle landing, Edwards allowed any number of strangers to park, camp, and while away their time at a desolate viewing site a few miles from the shuttle runways. The visitors had to leave after the spaceship arrived. But while they were there, something magic happened, and they established a community. Kindness and eccentricities flowered. American patriotism was unabashed. All shared some hope for the future and a moment of wonder. The pilgrimages lasted only a decade. Huetter's photos remind us of this special time in American culture and spaceflight history.
Come From Away With A Camera
In 2020 Jay and his partner Ashley moved out to Nova Scotia, in the midst of a global pandemic. Since then, he's explored much of the province, with his camera always at his side. These are the observations and impression of the first 4 years in his new home.
History in the Making
Dive in to this insider view of the White House and the men and women who fill it with life, love, and controversy. Christy Bowe is not only a veteran White House press photographer. She's a chronicler of the real people behind the gravitas of the presidential facade. In History in the Making: Focus On Five US Presidents, Bowe not only takes us through a pictorial journey of five US presidencies but depicts the shifting human experience of each president, all of whom responds differently as both the US and the world send challenges, triumphs, and disaster their way. When photographing at the White House there is no choice but to react quickly and respond spontaneously, and Bowe captures each moment perfectly. Throughout the journey, Bowe grants us an inside look into the steps she took and the people who inspired her to make her way into the storied halls of the White House-and what it takes to make it in the press corps.
Aryani East and West
Award-winning photographer Martin Miller has given us a remarkable time-lapse portrait of his granddaughter, Aryani, a happy fusion of the cool elegance of western culture with the spectacle and pageantry of the Hindu experience. From her breathtaking solo performances of classical Bharatanatyam Indian dance to her starring role as Belle in Beauty and the Beast, she embraces and exemplifies the best of both worlds.When Aryani turned six, Martin began photographing her in earnest, taking inspiration from Lewis Carroll's relatively unknown photographs of Alice Liddell, the subject of his famous Alice in Wonderland series of books. Martin soon recognized in Aryani that same enigmatic self-possession projected by Alice in those mid-19th-century photographs. He has captured her transformation from early childhood to the doorstep of womanhood while she explored her dual heritages, choosing his forte in black and white imagery to depict her western moods and full color for her flamboyant Indian dance costumes.The Aryani project continued through her twelfth year, marking the end of her childhood and the beginning of her adult life. This book is a moving tribute to the joyous gift of youth and how dream-like its passage can be. It is a time capsule of childhood's ephemeral moments well lived and a poignant reminder of the relentless passing of years.The book's striking photographs are reproduced using an advanced stochastic half-toning process that preserves amazing detail and tonal subtleties.
Film Camera Zen
The must-have guide for any camera collector, avid film photographer, or novice creative seeking advice on what camera to choose and how to get started purchasing and collecting. Film Camera Zen is a carefully curated guidebook by Bellamy Hunt, the founder of Japan Camera Hunter and sought-after expert in all types of analog cameras and their histories. From European brands such as Leica and Hasselblad to Japanese makers Nikon, Canon, Pentax, and Minolta, Hunt provides all the technical knowledge needed to enable the best purchase, including: Technical capabilities Focus options Compatible lenses Accessories Like vinyl records and vintage watches, film cameras have captured the imagination of a new generation who are rediscovering them as collectibles and as an alternative to camera phones. The beauty of the cameras themselves, acquiring the skill to use them, and the photographic results offer a uniquely rewarding experience in the digital age. Film Camera Zen is the perfect guide for getting started and enjoying the process of learning, acquiring, and mastering the classic analog camera.
Shuttered Stanzas
Shuttered Stanzas, where lens and sonnet intertwine, Pacific Northwest's beauty in poetic design. A Pacific Northwest nature photographer and a cotemporary sonneteer unite to present one stunning collection of art and verse.
The Secret Life of the Blank Book
Inspired by an empty book, a blank page, and a pen, this is the record of the drawings that sprang to mind.
Life's Fragile Moments
Photography as a creative force: Julian Lennon's outstanding first photo book Internationally acclaimed artist Julian Lennon demonstrates his innate gifts as a versatile fine art photographer in this new illuminating photography book, which features visually stunning images that span over two decades from his unique life. With this first photography book, he provides a compilation that reflects the multi-layered dimensions of his creativity and curiosity for the world around him.Authentic street art, captivating landscapes - a coffee table book in a class of its own Music, photography, philanthropy: Many hearts beat within Julian Lennon. This stunning first photography book is impressive proof that the established singer/songwriter has also earned an esteemed place behind the camera. His pictures are powerful, expressive and show lesser-known facets of his artistry. A natural visionary, Lennon has mastered all subjects: stunning landscapes that rank among the greatest moments of travel photography; urban scenes and street art that echo the essence of the featured locations and intimate portraits that capture the spirit of each individual. In his unique way, he's created a visually stunning documentary-like story within each photograph.Life in the moment: Julian Lennon's moving portrait photography with emotional insights The portrait photography of the artist, who was born in Liverpool in 1963, also bears his very own signature. In this first photography book, Julian Lennon gives us personal insight into his inspiration for the images within the pages. With moving texts written by the artist himself, this extraordinary collection of photos also offers us a glimpse into the world of his thoughts and emotions. Lennon's first photography book is also a personal milestone: creative and inspired, he can focus on what is important to him behind the camera instead of just being the centre of attention as an internationally acclaimed singer/songwriter. The result: an outstanding coffee table book that shows complex, diverse sides of his creative spirit -- a must-have for any collector!
The Secret Life of the Blank Book
Inspired by an empty book, a blank page, and a pen, this is the record of the drawings that sprang to mind.
My Doodles Book
Bushels of little notebook scribbles, harvested and replanted in a fresh paper garden
Things Shouldn't Be So Hard
A collection of photos examining all the profundity and sameness of youth by the acclaimed photographer best known for her work with Taylor Swift. Through her work with Taylor Swift--shooting the covers and promotional photos for her last several albums--photographer Beth Garrabrant has created imagery beloved by millions. Apart from her work with Swift, Garrabrant has spent the past two decades devoted to an ambitious project: documenting young people around the country. At their schools and churches, in their kitchens and bedrooms, at their proms and sporting events and part-time jobs, at amusement parks and in the backseats of cars where they spend so much of their idle time. In Things Shouldn't Be So Hard, the first collection of her work, Garrabrant movingly captures what it's like to be not yet an adult in America: specifically the contradictory and often simultaneous states of camaraderie and isolation, confidence and insecurity, love and heartbreak, hope and despair. Featuring an introduction by lauded filmmaker Kelly Reichardt--who likens Garrabrant to modern masters such as William Eggleston and Robert Adams--this gorgeously designed four-color book showcases one of the most talented and soulful visual artists working today.
Paul Mpagi Sepuya: Dark Room A-Z
Paul Mpagi Sepuya reflects on the methodologies, strategies, and points of interest behind a single, expansive body of work at a pivotal moment in his career.Paul Mpagi Sepuya's photography is grounded in a collaborative, rhizomatic approach to studio practice and portraiture. This volume unpacks his Dark Room series (2016-21), offering a deep dive into the thick network of references and the interconnected community of artists and subjects that Sepuya has interwoven throughout the images. The excavation and mapping of intellectual and artistic data points across the artist's work is presented through three distinct "voices," allowing for a comprehensive cross-referencing of conceptual categories. Each category is alphabetized and illuminated via new texts by curator and scholar G繹kcan Demirkazik; selections from previously published texts about the work by critics, colleagues, and friends; quotations of other writers' work that inspire the artist; as well as writings by the artist on his thematic preoccupations as they appear and reappear throughout this ongoing body of work. Dark Room A-Z serves as an iterative return and exhaustive manual to the strategies and generative ways of working that have informed Sepuya's image-making, after nearly two decades of practice."
Unravelling Indian Culture
Unravelling Indian Culture: The Essence of Bharat takes the reader on a memorable journey through the rich and colourful tapestry of India's glorious cultural traditions and achievements.The carefully compiled and curated text spread over three volumes, is illumined by more than 1500 photographs. Such a wide array of photographs imparts a clear and unfiltered view of the myriad elements of Indian culture. They are thus integral to the very concept of this series, which is to offer the common reader, a lucid understanding of the range, depth and the intricacies of our rich cultural ethos. The photographs also take these three volumes into the category of an illustrated work on Indian culture.This book (volume 2) covers the cultural elements of medieval India and comprises six chapters. Chapter 8, which is the first chapter of volume 2, traces the course of Indian culture beginning from the 13th century and during the next 500 years. Chapter 9 on the 'Bhakti movement and Sufism' discusses the growth of the culture of bhakti over centuries.Chapter 10 which covers the subject of 'medieval architecture' is akin to a book in itself. With nearly 250 photographs, it covers a subject that is perhaps amongst the most visible and visually appealing elements of our cultural history. The chapter examines the dominant styles of architecture viz. that of the Imperial style of Delhi Sultanate, the Mughal style, the Deccani style and the Provincial styles of Mandu, Gujarat, Bengal, Jaunpur and Kashmir, amongst other styles.Chapter 11 brings out the story of change in the Indian paintings from the murals of caves and temples to the miniatures of the Pala and Mughal periods. Chapter 12 is an account of medieval literature and its growth. The emergence of Hindustani classical music and the growth of traditions of Carnatic music are brought out in Chapter 13 of this book.
Pictures from the Edge
I've always looked on the edges - interesting things happen at the edge - all the blood and thunder is centre stage, but if you avert your eyes, where the noise falls away, you see more: little rumblings just going about their business. And that's where I hung around with camera in hand hoping and trying to capture people and things that may have been forced, or chosen, to float around the edge. People who wouldn't normally be photographed, as the main event was where all the attention was. I'm never judgemental. On the ladder of life you can find yourself at the base struggling to get a good foothold on the first rung, let alone reaching the top. We might have made it this far, the only difference being some of the favourable cards we got dealt. Long may the luck continue.
Trains of Alabama
Teenager Brayden Dexter Greene has traveled North Alabama collecting photos of his favorite trains and railroad settings. From the peculiar freight engines of Amtrak to the beautiful Heritage Units of Norfolk Southern to the new rebuilds of CSX locomotives, Brayden chronicles both the commonplace and unusual trains crisscrossing the state, carrying passengers and freight. He takes a close look at some notable shortlines, such as the Alabama and Tennessee River Railroad out of Gadsden and the Huntsville & Madison County Railroad Authority, which locks down its engines in the downtown area of Huntsville. Backgrounds include Birmingham's famous Sloss Furnaces and several notable railyards, including the CSX Boyles Yard in Tarrant, the Norfolk Southern Norris Yard in Irondale, and the BNSF East Thomas Yard in Birmingham. Featuring an introduction by renowned wildlife photographer and author of Journey Through the Lens Angie Birmingham, Brayden's collection tells the stories behind Alabama's rail history. Still, the images are the stars here, those mighty trains that move the world even as they inspire the passions of one teen who shares his favorites in Trains of Alabama!
I Hope I Break Even, I Could Use the Money
I Hope I Break Even, I Could Use the Money is a book of black and white photographs taken at Aqueduct Racetrack by NYC photographer Larry Racioppo. In a short accompanying essay, Larry describes a day spent there with his father and uncle who, like the majority of people at the track, were blue collar workers looking for a "score" to supplement their income.
