Idaho: Discover the Gem State
With stunning photography by Mark Lisk on every page, this coffee-table treasure will transport you on a visual journey through the wonders of Idaho A graduate of Brooks Institute of Photographic Arts, Mark Lisk is a prolific photographer whose photos highlight the state's most beautiful spots and famous natural landmarks. Idaho: Discover the Gem State, reimagined in a slightly smaller package, is a must-own for everyone in love with Idaho.
Crossing
Sal Taylor Kydd's book of photographs and poetry, Crossing, takes us on a meditative journey, exploring the islands of the coast of Maine in Penobscot Bay. Through her delicate vignettes, she explores how the history of these islands lives on in the land and in the remnants of what we leave behind, noting how our sense of what has gone before, is intensified and palpable in these isolated settings.
Hong Kong Shifts
From sampan ladies and bamboo scaffolders to street cleaners, fishermen, security guards and market vendors - these workers form the backbone of the fast-paced metropolis of Hong Kong, yet they are often overlooked or taken for granted. Looking beyond the glamorous harborfront, neon-lit downtown and dramatic skyline, Hong Kong Shifts explores the back alleys to meet and learn from the individuals who work tirelessly to keep the city ticking. These are stories and portraits of resilience, wisdom, positivity and strength from the streets of Hong Kong. Hong Kong Shifts is a social impact storytelling platform with a mission to promote kindness, empathy and connection in our living and working environments. At the core of our project is the belief that storytelling is a powerful tool to engage, move and inspire - and, ultimately, to build bridges between diverse communities in the city that we call home.
Canadian Photographs
"Splendid. This monumentally intimate collection journeys into the diverse soul of the nation. Moments of wit and affection contrast with an austere and formal observation of the human desire to settle, celebrate, and survive. A joyous and inspired book full of moments that are oddly resonant and deeply moving."--Atom Egoyan A subversive look at the liminal locations and transitional moments that make up the Canadian unconscious and the Not-So-True North. In this unvarnished look at Canada, renowned photographer Geoffrey James directs his gaze to the in-between spaces and forgotten places that resist the idea of a cohesive national identity. With an equable eye, James documents the ephemeral and the monumental: a demolition derby in Quebec, how an inmate at Kingston Penitentiary has decorated his cell, the Dickensian side door of Massey Hall in Toronto. The photographs in this collection celebrate the everyday while meditating on the issues James's adopted home faces: the bifurcation of rural and urban, rapid growth and increasing inequality, and its journey toward truth and reconciliation. Linked by views taken from train windows from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, James's unofficial portrait of Canada brings into sharp relief the unfinished business of the nation as it lurches into the next century. Canadian Photographs includes a conversation between the photographer and Peter Galassi, former Chief Curator of Photography at the Museum of Modern Art.
Coastal Worlds
Coastal worlds are variable, rich spaces and places of cultural heritage, leisure and development. In this book we offer a glimpse into anthropological research on coastal and intangible cultural heritage in four countries: South Africa, Namibia, Lamu (Kenya) and Seychelles. The book shares the voices and images of people encountered between 2022-2024. Rosabelle Boswell composed the text and poetry in the book. For her, island and coastal places, offer a poetics and politics that recognizes transmaterial and decolonial relations with the sea. Cultural heritage finds expression in tattoos, boats, food and art. These complex layers of human relations with the sea are sensitively articulated by graphic artist and designer, Rebecca Hayter, fellow anthropologist, Jessica Thornton and photographers: Francois du Plessis and Laetitia Bosch.
Dry Tortugas
Rare photographsthat capture the beauty of a unique ecological treasure Animmersive journey into the stunning beauty, rich biodiversity, and fragileecosystems of Dry Tortugas National Park, this book combines captivating photographswith insightful narratives to highlight a remote archipelago that has profoundecological significance. Accessible only by seaplane or boat, located70 miles west of Key West and part of UNESCO's World Networkof Biosphere Reserves, the park includes seven enchanting islands and--with 99percent of the park being underwater--a treasure trove of marine life. Throughthe lens of conservation photographer Ian Wilson-Navarro, readers will discoverlush seagrass beds, vibrant coral reefs, and mesmerizing turquoise waters thatare difficult for the public to visit. The book's nearly 200 color images areaccompanied by essays by Sarah Fangman, Cori Convertito, Curtis Hall, and NancyKlingener, individuals with intimate knowledge of the park who explore its history, culture, and environment. They elucidate the complex relationships betweennature and humanity that have long existed in the Dry Tortugas and emphasizethe importance of preserving both historic structures such as Fort Jefferson onGarden Key and the undisturbed habitats that allow countless wildlife speciesto flourish. Fromgraceful green sea turtles and magnificent frigatebirds to intricate coralformations and spectacular starry skies, the photographs in Dry Tortugasinspire awe and appreciation for an environmental sanctuary that serves as abaseline for Florida Keys ecology during a time of accelerating climate change forthe planet. Educational and emotionally resonant, this book is a powerfultestament to the park's allure and its incredibly special natural wonders. Funding for this publication wasprovided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the NationalEndowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, orrecommendations expressed in this publication do not necessarily representthose of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Webb's Universe
The definitive and most up-to-date book on the James Webb Space Telescope, including its stunning images, written by pioneering space expert Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock With mind-blowingly detailed images from the world's most powerful telescope, Webb's Universe reveals the depths of our cosmos in all its jaw-dropping beauty. The first stunningly clear images of the very depths of the universe using James Webb's groundbreaking infrared technology were released in July 2022, forever changing the way we see and understand the origins of our existence. From the never-before-seen bright stars surrounding the cosmic cliffs of the Carina Nebula to the intricate details of dying stars to the first detection of a crucial carbon molecule, which forms the foundations of life as we know it, Webb continues to amaze us and inform us in equal measure. Bringing her passion as well as her expert knowledge of space and Webb in particular, Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock demystifies these stunning images and breaks down the essential science behind each picture, explaining what we're seeing and learning from the world's most powerful space telescope.
Beyond Fear
A diagnosis of cancer may be one of the most difficult pieces of news anyone could hear. From one moment to the next, life-changing. The beginning of a long journey whose destination cannot be predicted. While the stages of treatment may be similar for many patients, each person's response will be different. Cancer infiltrates, not just bone and tissue, but the entire lives of patients and their families. Caroline Seymour's photographs bear witness to what had to be endured by their subjects. Challenging though some of them may be, the position of an onlooker is a privileged one. The intention is not to sensationalise, but to show the beauty in these primal wounds within this most human and desperate of situations, as well as the skill, dedication and compassion of the doctors attempting to heal them. The photographs are juxtaposed with details of paintings and sculpture from UK national collections which place the work within a broader context. The religious references are not incidental; they are significant in that they emphasise both the humanity of the patients and their suffering. These photographs celebrate the beauty of the human body, of the art of surgery, of the care given by the surgeons to cure a deadly disease. They are testament to the courage and integrity of all involved.
Consuelo Kanaga
Consuelo Kanaga (1894-1978) was one of the pioneers of modern American photography. Beginning her career in 1915 as a photojournalist for the San Francisco Chronicle, Kanaga quickly became a highly skilled darkroom technician, developing a distinctly artistic aesthetic style inspired by the photography of Alfred Stieglitz. Over the next six decades, she produced beautifully composed images over a wide range of subjects, characterized by an abiding interest in the social conflicts of her time, including urban poverty, workers' rights, racial segregation, and prevailing inequality. She became especially known for her emotional and introspective portraits of African Americans, which combined modernist formal technique and radical documentary commentary.Featuring two hundred photographs from the collection of the Brooklyn Museum, this substantial new appraisal of Consuelo Kanaga's work establishes her place as one of America's most vital twentieth-century photographers.Published to accompany a major touring exhibition from 2024-2026 at Fundaci籀n MAPFRE, Barcelona; Fundaci籀n MAPFRE, Madrid; San Francisco Museum of Modern Art; and Brooklyn Museum, New York.
Faces of Punk
FACES OF PUNK is a photo-gallery, a collection of standouts from more than 15 years of interviewing and photographing radicalized youth on both sides of the Atlantic. If it is a "political statement," its politics are those of inclusion, of universality. Anthropologist and journalist Peter J. Nebergall, PhD, author of HARD CORE: MARGINALIZED BY CHOICE, VIOLENT SOCIETIES, SHEHARAZADE, THE COLOR OF HIS COAT, GUERRILLA ANTHROPOLOGY, LOST AND FOUND, FROM PICTOGRAPHIC TO COMPUGRAPHIC, and OUTERLOPER, has assembled an all- color collection of images that highlight Punk humanity. These are not radical fire-breathers. These are not dangerous subversives, or criminals, or pedophiles, and your grandchildren are quite safe. So is your wallet. Come have a look. What jumps out is not strangeness (what is "strangeness," in the days of Enron?) but humanity. That is something we all need to remember.
To the Ends of the Earth
The photographs in To the Ends of The Earth span 12-years and depict the underrepresented and often unseen dynamics of the relationships between a lesbian, her straight mother, and her girlfriend. Jeanette Spicer initially began the project in 2012 when working towards her thesis and was interested in the boundaries and rules--particularly from a western perspective--of the interactions between children and their adult parents. She began to stage photographs and videos interacting with her mother in strange, intimate, disturbing and sometimes humoros ways. A few years later, it became clear to her that she was a lesbian, inspiring her to make the work from another perspective. Spicer felt that visual representations of lesbians interacting with straight parents were missing and she wanted to show what this relationship could look like.
Pillar to Post
Pillar to Post focuses on the vibrant and resilient Traveller and Gypsy communities across the UK and Ireland. Wright was first drawn to photograph this community after hearing about a relative who was from Irish Traveller heritage but denounced her heritage and past when she married. Wright wanted to learn more and was shocked by the open prejudice towards this community, wanting to tell the real story of the people he met and counter the misrepresentative media portrayal.
Marilyn Monroe
- Featuring over 100 color and black-and-white photographs, including some newly discovered and restored- Includes a new introduction by Michael Arnold, Eve's grandson and one of the trustees of the Arnold estate and archive- Foreword by Anjelica Huston- Biography of Marilyn Monroe by Eve ArnoldWhen they met at a party in the early 1950s, Marilyn Monroe remarked to Eve Arnold that she'd seen the photographer's images of Marlene Dietrich. 'If you could do that well with Marlene, ' Monroe said, 'can you imagine what you could do with me?' A star in her day and one that continues to captivate the world, Monroe's multifaceted persona is brilliantly captured through Arnold's lens in this revised and redesigned edition of the 1987 publication, Marilyn Monroe: An Appreciation. Including newly discovered and restored photographs in color and in black and white, alongside insightful commentary, Eve Arnold takes us on a photographic journey of Monroe's life. A detailed biography in Arnold's own words allows a rare glimpse into the stories behind the photographs and her unique relationship with Monroe. As these two female artists come together in the creation of this stunning photographic collection, an important historical testimonial has been actualized, showing women striving in a male-oriented world and succeeding in reaching the top of their game.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa and the Clothes She Wears is a celebration of the superstar's biggest fashion moments. Written by fashion journalist Scarlett Conlon, this latest addition to the bestselling series is a must-have for fans and fashionistas. Dua Lipa has enjoyed a sensational rise to the peak of pop stardom. Her infectious disco-influenced hits have scored billions of plays on Spotify - yes, billions! - and her sharp fashion choices have turned heads across the entertainment industry making her an international style icon. Born in London, Dua was tenacious in her pursuit of musical success, kickstarting her career by posting chart-topping covers to YouTube in her late-teens. By her early twenties, she had already won an armful of awards, including BRITs and Grammys. It wasn't long before the fashion industry took note. Now a regular on the covers of American Vogue, Rolling Stone, Elle Magazine, and recently Time Magazine as one of its most influential people of 2024, she has collaborated with Donatella Versace on her own collection and was asked by Anna Wintour to be a co-host of the annual Met Gala in 2023. The same year, her soundtrack to Barbie, her acting debut in the film, and her subsequent red-carpet appearances won her a new legion of new followers around the world while her headlining Glastonbury set in 2024 sealed her place as one of the world's most celebrated hitmakers and style icons. "A true style icon is not just someone who dresses well, but someone who exudes personality, charisma, and authenticity with it," says author Scarlett Conlon. "Dua Lipa is a definitive example of this; she's a self-made superstar whose authentic approach to everything, from her music and philanthropic endeavors, shines - and that is no better reflected than in the clothes she wears. She has been a prolific presence in the music and fashion industry over the last few years, from working with top fashion houses to championing rising stars. Delving into her collaborations, style signatures, and standout looks for this celebration of her style revealed the true extent of her role-model status."
Graveyard Art & Symbolism
A fascinating look at the pre-twentieth century grave markers and the symbolism which adorn them. Fully illustrated.
Many Faces at the Rec.
Crammed packed with photos from the Princess May Recreation Ground a.k.a, the Rec., since 2020. The cover is an insight to what and how the pictures are included inside. I am surprised that it took me couple of years before I stepped into the Rec., but after I did, it was a go to place for walks and talks. Many visits and pass through, with n eye for documentation of changes, difference and beauty. My life's relationship with the Rec. started with dog walks, walking with Kes, and many of those we had. The book features Kes alot, because of her I took photos. So, looking at the photos it appeared that so much changes has taken place in the grounds. Thanks to Jean Andrews, lady luck touch came upon the Rec. The ground may have been named after the Princess, but it is "Queen Jean" who has added the beauty and splendour in the grounds, with those colourful and vibrant plants, and her silver hair. Both Mr Durrant and Jean have invested their heart, time and love for the Rec., and you will find them in the morning, doing their thing.
A Little Book of Contemplations
Our perspective on life can be a liberation or a prison. It can cause us anxiety, stress or depression in us, or it can support us in our wish to live a fulfilling and settled life. An exquisite jewel of a book, Living a Settled Life, takes us on an inner journey to a settled life. The beautiful book contains 40 short contemplations written by Marion Verweij from some of her own contemplations with the quality of peace. Together with meditative photos she has taken in nature, it gives a feeling of stillness. It helps us to slow down, take time and reflect on ourselves and life. Join others to use contemplations to help improve themselves and the world around them. Those who are searching to find the strength and calmness of peace within. Adopt this daily process of locating yourself in a still and settled place and find out how much better you can engage in the kaleidoscopic ups and downs living can present. Take a pause in your day to contemplate, reflect and open new perspectives to enrich your life.
Epicly Later'd
The best of the celebrated blog Epicly Later'd, Patrick O'Dell's intimate photo-diary dedicated to documenting the adventure and mayhem of the 2000s NYC skate/music/downtown scene.In 2004, well before the advent of social media as a global phenomenon, photographer Patrick O'Dell launched the celebrated blog Epicly Later'd. Dedicated to documenting the adventure and mayhem of the NYC skate/music/downtown scene, the site distinguished itself with its offhand wit, its irreverent cast of characters, and an intimate photo-diary format years ahead of its time. Nearly two decades later, the impact of O'Dell's work can be appreciated in full: its influence is now apparent across photo, art, and skate culture, and the original photographs still astonish. Compiled by O'Dell and editor Jesse Pearson, Epicly Later'd collects the best of the blog into a body of work that's evocative, funny, and wildly compelling."Wayward youth and joy and oblivion--here are all the moments I remember and many that I don't! Patrick's exacting eye for the fractured beauty in our shared chaos captured it all." - Chlo禱 Sevigny
Chelsea Hotel
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the eminent Brazilian photographer Claudio Edinger lived and worked in New York's legendary Chelsea Hotel. In this classic photo book, he captured the hotel's eccentric, bohemian denizens--both famous and obscure-- in the spaces where they lived. An essay by legendary New York newsman Pete Hamill, as well as texts by Chelsea residents including William S. Burroughs, Arthur C. Clarke, and Warhol superstar Viva, complemented Edinger's memorable portraits. Now this highly sought-after volume--winner of the Leica Medal of Excellence--is back in print for the first time in decades, with additional photos from Edinger's archives; a new foreword by writer and actress Alexandra Auder, who grew up in the hotel; and a new appreciation by Fred Ritchin, the noted writer on photography.
The Screen Will Not Fill The Void
Drawings by Donna Coleman with poetic responses by Garry Barker. Expressive images alongside imaginative writing.
The Women Who Changed Photography
Discover 50 groundbreaking female photographers and how to incorporate their styles and techniques into your own photography. Often in the shadow of their male counterparts, these inspirational women developed new techniques, created their own signature styles and captured everything from war to fashion. From early pioneers to contemporary leaders, they paved the way for generations to come and continue to do so, inspiring them to pick up a camera and decide what type of photographer they want to be. Featuring masters of the medium, such as Anna Atkins, Imogen Cunningham, Nadine Ijewere, Lee Miller, Shirin Neshat, Lorna Simpson, Cindy Sherman, Zanele Muholi and Ingrid Pollard, this book is beautifully illustrated with full-color images of the photographers and their work. It tells the story of these groundbreaking women, how they changed the way we see the world today and helped shape the future of photography. It also provides expert advice on how you can celebrate these trailblazers in your own photography. Follow the instructions to master their techniques and recreate their styles in your own work.
Behind the Lens
Captivating Visuals: Each Page a Journey in Photography! Master your photographyDiscover the Photography Gems InsidePhotography InspirationProfessional Photography TipsFind your own photography styleThink CreativelyExpert Techniques Photography GuideBehind-the-Scenes of Photo ShotsLearn Photography Your WayCreative PhotographyYour Photography Coffee Table Companion: A Nice Photography Book!Escape into Relaxing Reading: No Need to Follow Page by Page, Dive Straight into Inspiration! Explore photography styles, discover your unique vision, and gain valuable photography tips. Immerse yourself in relaxing reading with insights into camera settings. Your photography coffee table companion awaits! Are you ready to transform your photography skills?
Poppy's Presents
Poppy's Presents by Mrs. O. F. Walton is a children's novel that intertwines themes of generosity, family dynamics, and personal growth through the experiences of its young protagonist, Poppy. The story centers on Poppy, a young girl whose life is deeply influenced by the gifts and presents she both gives and receives. These gifts are more than just physical items; they symbolize deeper values of generosity and kindness. As Poppy navigates her world, she learns important lessons about the true meaning of giving and the impact it has on her relationships and personal growth. The narrative explores the significance of gifts in Poppy's life, highlighting how they reflect her thoughts, feelings, and interactions with others. The story examines the role of presents in expressing affection and building connections. The depiction of family dynamics provides insight into Poppy's background and influences. Her relationships with family members shape her actions and decisions throughout the story. Poppy's Presents is rich in moral lessons, teaching readers about the importance of giving without expecting anything in return, and the joy found in selfless acts. Poppy's Presents uses the framework of gift-giving to explore important themes of generosity, family, and personal growth.
The African Gaze
The African Gaze is a comprehensive exploration of postcolonial and contemporary photography and cinema from Africa. Drawing from archival imagery and documents, interviews with the photographers and filmmakers (in some cases family members/close associates if the artist is deceased), and contributions from writers, scholars, and curators, it maps a comprehensive introduction to African moving and still imagery.This is a hugely important and timely publication--engagement with Black and African histories is stronger than ever before (and long overdue). The major names of African photography, such as Malick Sidib矇, Sanl矇 Sory, and Seydou Ke簿ta, have become highly collectible in the art market, while African cinema, pioneered by filmmakers such as Ousmane Semb癡ne in 1960s Senegal, is now recognized for its creative innovation and storytelling.For anyone drawn to African photography and film, this book will provide an exciting and accessible overview.Featuring interviews with Samuel Fosso and Souleymane Ciss矇.
Illuminating Nature
Jon Reynolds is a seeker. As a child, he spent countless hours searching for the source of the creek on his grandfather's Central Kentucky farm. In adulthood, he has spent more than a decade traversing the United States in search of the perfect shot. For Reynolds, photography is a pursuit of love: for the mountains and rivers, sunrises and sunsets, the stars and the moon in the night sky. In Illuminating Nature, his mesmerizing photographs--waves crashing on Acadia's Boulder Beach, the icy expanse of the South Dakota Badlands, a solar eclipse tracking above Arches National Park--invite the viewer to share in this admiration. Complete with the photographer's reflections on the peace we find in nature, the importance of planning and equal power of serendipity, and his tips for getting that photo, Illuminating Nature is a testament to seeking to understand and illuminate the beauty that surrounds us all.
In the Beginning
Known for his monumental painting and installations, the internationally celebrated artist Anselm Kiefer's works are marked by a constant questioning of history and collective memory. Born in Germany two months before the Nazi capitulation in 1945, Kiefer's reflections on postwar identity, loss, and shared experience, nourished by myths and literature, create an unparalleled breadth of imagery.The use of photography as both practice and source material is a little-known aspect of Kiefer's art that has played a central role throughout his career. In the Beginning presents over one hundred and thirty works charting the artist's relationship with photography and his investigations into what images reveal.
Peter Lindbergh. Dior. 40th Ed.
Peter Lindbergh photographed Dior's most exceptional muses, Marion Cotillard and Charlize Theron among them, and signed campaigns for Lady Dior and J'Adore with his inimitable style. Throughout his career, the photographer was one of the house's closest collaborators. This final book was an original cocreation that was close to the artist's heart--and to ours.Seventy years of Dior history projected against the effervescence of Times Square, New York: this was the concept behind Lindbergh's project, extraordinary both in scope and dimension, for which Dior, in an unusual move, allowed an unprecedented number of priceless garments to be taken from its vaults in Paris and shipped across the Atlantic.The result is electric. Amid the frenzy of Times Square, Alek Wek glows in the immaculate 1947 Bar suit, the storied ensemble that launched the House of Dior. In snatches of street scenes, models Saskia de Brauw, Karen Elson, and Amber Valletta flit through crowds and scaffolding, are reflected in building fa癟ades, and draped in haute couture, from pieces hand-sewn by Christian Dior to more recent designs by Maria Grazia Chiuri. Lindbergh's trademark monochrome and color photographs masterfully highlight the intricacies, silhouettes, and textures of each garment.Lindbergh himself is present in every aspect of this publication designed by his long-time collaborator and friend Juan Gatti. This volume features 165 never-before-published images from the shoot, including an introduction by Martin Harrison, and pays homage to Lindbergh's profound relationship with the Parisian House by curating more than 100 of his photographs of Dior creations, from haute couture to ready-to-wear, men's and women's, originally published in some of the world's most prestigious magazines such as Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. A breathtaking tribute to two pillars of fashion and photography and their timeless collaborations.
Mo Yi
Mo Yi is a photographic artist with a career spanning nearly forty years, from the 1980s to today. This retrospective contextualizes his work within the evolution of contemporary art following reform and opening in China in the aftermath of the Cultural Revolution. Working in a documentary tradition, but building on and reinterpreting the meaning of "documentary," Mo Yi's practice is exemplified by experimentation. Regularly creating work in distinct series, he has continually tested ways of extending the boundaries of the medium and his own personal expression.This publication, supported by his first exhibition outside of China, surveys Mo Yi's experimentation in photographic production and performance over the course of his career. Organized into five chronological chapters that mark the milestones of Mo Yi's journey as an artist, each introduced by Holly Roussell, the book presents the key projects and series, created through an era of great change in China. A restless innovator of photographic practice and form, Mo Yi has combined photography of daily life with the exploratory and performative processes for which his work has become renowned, shifting from the dynamic black-and-white images of his earlier practice to the vivid red that becomes a recurring motif in his later color work.With text contributions from Christoph Wiesner, director of Les Rencontres d'Arles, and Philip Tinari, director of UCCA, this book will introduce one of China's most important, yet virtually unknown, artists to international audiences for the first time.
Her2
Unable to find imagery that was relatable and authentic about a young family navigating cancer, photographers Anna and Jordan Rathkopf turned the camera on each other and themselves after Anna's diagnosis at the age of 37 with an aggressive form of breast cancer. HER2 is an ongoing visual conversation told through the utterly unique dual perspective of the experience as a husband- and-wife team, showing both the ways in which there is a deep bond in shared survival while also highlighting their parallel, isolated traumas amidst layers of grief and joy.The Rathkopfs' project includes intimate photographs taken at home, in hospital settings, and with their son, providing a raw look at how a chronic serious diagnosis impacts every aspect of life - relationships, parenting, marriage, work and childhood. These images offer a fuller picture of the emotional and daily realities of illness, from the perspective of the diagnosed, the caregiver and the child, inviting viewers to witness and understand the complexity of survivorship, vulnerability, and resilience.
Class of 2024
Class of 2024 is a unique and deeply individual look into the future of photography, showcasing the work of ten students or recent graduates from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD).Introduced in their own words, and illuminated by essays from established writers, curators, and editors, their photographs cross genres--from portraits to landscapes, fashion commissions to private projects, collages to film stills--and offer up ten very different yet equally compelling and imaginative ways of looking at the world today, in all its complexity.Willfully subjective and guided only by the strength of the creativity within its pages, this book, published to mark the seventy-fifth anniversary of publishing house Thames & Hudson, aims to capture a moment in time, support new talent, and inspire lovers of photography, as Thames & Hudson has set out to do since it was founded in 1949.
The Naked Truth About Nudism
1930s Britain was a hotbed of utopian ideals in which William Welby, an advertising manager, was drawn to the burgeoning nudist movement.Welby's quest for understanding culminated in the landmark publication Naked and Unashamed, a groundbreaking exploration of nudism by a British author, the success of which encouraged him to write two more seminal books on the subject: The Naked Truth about Nudism and It's Only Natural.All three books offer a fascinating insight into aspects of British society and culture before the upheavals of World War II and the dramatic changes that followed. This volume has a foreword by Brian Curragh, archivist at British Naturism.
Things Every Photographer Should Know
Since its invention in the early 19th century, photography has been an essential means of documenting the world and the people, places, and things that comprise it. With the advent of the handheld camera and then the smartphone, people of all ages have been able to experiment with photography, making this arguably one of the most commonly used creative mediums in the world.THINGS EVERY PHOTOGRAPHER SHOULD KNOW will introduce you to the artistic elements of photography, including composition, posing, and color theory. It will also walk you through technical elements such as lenses, depth of field, exposure, and focusing techniques. While each of these will be addressed separately throughout this book, remember that successful photography brings all these factors together simultaneously; you will think as both artist and scientist when practicing your craft.In addition to the basic strategies needed for capturing beautiful photographs, this guide will introduce you to different genres within photography, such as landscape photography, long-exposure photography, and portraiture. As a photographer, you don't need to confine yourself to a single genre unless you prefer to do so. Many photographers pursue their images in diverse settings and across multiple genres. When you're starting out, it's a good idea to try them all. Through experimentation and experience, you will eventually find the types of photography that most appeal to you and your artistic vision.
Dustin Pittman
Dustin Pittman amassed an archive of 100,000 photographs chronicling the untamed corners of New York City's after-hours nightlife, from shadowy underground haunts to prestigious galleries and clubs. This "wish I was there" book unveils the vibrant pop culture scene of New York during the 1970s and '80s. Pittman was not just an observer but was an active participant in the places and events that shaped pop culture as we know it--the goings- on at Andy Warhol's Factory, the women's liberation movements of the 1970s, the VIP room at Studio 54, and the nascent punk scene at CBGB and The Mudd Club. Through Pittman's lens, readers are provided an intimate glimpse into the intersecting worlds of fashion and celebrity, music, art, and politics--from the glam rock underground and the golden age of disco to the ateliers of the world's most famous fashion designers such as Halston, Yves Saint Laurent, and Calvin Klein. Pittman was witness to such rising stars as Blondie, Lou Reed, Iggy Pop and the Stooges, The New York Dolls, and Roxy Music, as well as seminal cultural figures including Raquel Welch, Truman Capote, Diana Ross, Tina Chow, Brooke Shields, Jerry Hall, Divine, and Liza Minnelli--all caught in spontaneous, unguarded New York moments. A vast majority are previously unpublished images of some of the most iconic and revered figures of the late 20th century, accompanied by firsthand observations and remembrances by Pittman. The book features an introductory essay offering an objective view of Pittman's work and importance as a chronicle of the music, art, and fashion scenes.
Black Halloween Makeup
Black Halloween Makeup: Gothic and Horror GuideUnleash your dark side this Halloween with the "Black Halloween Makeup: Gothic and Horror Guide"-your ultimate companion for creating hauntingly beautiful and spine-chilling looks. This comprehensive guide is designed for both beginners and seasoned makeup artists, offering step-by-step instructions that bring out the gothic and horror in your Halloween transformations.Explore a world of eerie elegance and supernatural charm as you dive into detailed tutorials that will help you embody iconic characters like "Black Widow," "Enchantress of the Dark Woods," and "Gothic Vampire Countess." Each character comes to life with precise face painting techniques and dark designs, ensuring your look is as terrifying as it is mesmerizing.High-Quality Visuals and Premium PrintEvery page of this 8.5x11-inch guide is printed on premium-quality paper, ensuring that the vibrant colors and intricate designs pop with unparalleled clarity. The stunning illustrations are not just guides-they're works of art that will inspire your creativity and elevate your makeup skills to new heights.Perfect Your Look with Detailed TutorialsWhether you're crafting the chilling gaze of "The Cursed Undead," the regal aura of "The Dark Empress," or the playful menace of the "Twisted Jester," this book provides everything you need to master these looks. From bold face painting to subtle detailing, each step is laid out with clarity, ensuring you can recreate these stunning designs with ease.Characters That CaptivateWith a selection of characters ranging from the mysterious "Shadow Enchantress" to the fierce "Inferno Demoness" and the elegant "Ethereal Gothic Bride," this book covers a wide spectrum of dark and gothic styles. Each character is designed to stand out, making you the centerpiece of any Halloween gathering or costume event.Get Started TodayWhether you're preparing for a midnight cosplay, a Halloween party, or a professional theatrical performance, this guide has everything you need to perfect your look. With easy-to-follow instructions and a format that's both practical and beautiful, "Black Halloween Makeup: Gothic and Horror Guide" is your go-to resource for creating show-stopping, darkly enchanting makeup looks.
The Lives of Lee Miller
Beautiful, bewitching, and an exceptionally good photographer, Lee Miller was one of life's adventurers. She became a Vogue cover girl in 1920s New York before embracing Paris, photography, and surrealism, and then dramatically changed her life yet again, reinventing herself as a war correspondent, notably covering the liberation of Dachau. These are but three of the many lives of Lee Miller, intimately recorded here by her son, Antony Penrose. Featuring a selection of Miller's finest work, including portraits of her friends Picasso, Tanning, and Ernst, Penrose's tribute to his mother brings to life a uniquely talented woman and the turbulent times in which she lived.
Sunset Colonies
Photographs that meditate on thevanishing place of mobile home parks in the landscape of Miami In a collectionof images that are both quiet and telling, Sunset Colonies portrays thevulnerabilities experienced by residents of South Florida's mobile homecommunities amid rapid urban transformation and the threat of economic displacement.Photographer Diego Waisman captures a fractured sense of place in Miami-area neighborhoodsthat once flourished but are now increasingly forgotten. Essays by scholars Amy Galpin, LouisHerns Marcelin, and Alpesh Kantilal Patel give context to the current situationof these trailer parks, which at first promised their occupants stability, affordable housing, and for many, a comfortable retirement. But developmentinitiatives, surging rent prices, and environmental hazards have disrupted thisdream. Waisman's images, collected over seven years, ruminate on worn corrugatedexteriors, cracked ceramic tile, and the looming construction of luxuryapartment buildings nearby. Anhomage to a way of life that is quickly slipping away, Sunset Coloniesraises urgent questions about the invisibility of mobile communities, theirhistories, and their potential futures. Waisman also emphasizes the strengthand resilience of people whose definition of home lies in the balance betweenmemory and encroaching reality. Together, the images and essays in this bookcreate a multilayered meditation on place, community, and dignity.
999 Angels (Volume 1. Multilingual, new enhanced rough edition.)
999 AngelsStreet Portraits Photo EncyclopediaThis book contains street portraits of contemporary angels, highlighting women and young women through a stunning collection of photographs capturing their smiles, natural beauty, little dreams, expressions, and much more.For who?Particularly if you are interested in human beings or in the angels among them, then this book is for you. This is a unique book series for all who have an interest in (street) photography and portrait photo books in general.Where does the photographs come from?All photographs were taken (and edited) by Dirk Pieter. Often while visiting public celebrations and festivities s.a. New York (West Indian Day Parade), London (Notting Hill Carnival), Rotterdam (Rotterdam Unlimited) and many other places.The big question.When author started the 999 Angels art & book project years ago, the big question was..., if he would succeed to find and capture that many Angels? Well..., he succeeded. He found between all people, 999 Angels, just in the streets where you live. This quite remarkable achievement has now been bundled in three substantial volumes of the "999 Angels Encyclopedia". They contain in total 1,560 interesting and beautiful street portraits of ordinary people, which according to Dirk Pieter, are all Angels.Non pretending.The New Enhanced Rough Edition is printed on standard white book paper and each volume contains over 500 large and fascinating street portraits. All photos are black and white and have in the rough edition, an imperfect slightly rough vintage look. As print 'non pretending', but the many pages and its simplicity, give the books their own charm. As far as we know, nothing comparable exists, which makes these unique among photo books.Must have.A must-have for every photo book collector, or for anyone who would like to have the largest photo collection of street portraits & angels on earth.Multilingual.The (limited) text in these books are in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Portuguese. The main content, the photographs itself, speak the universal language of angels.On its own.Each volume stands on its own. It can be seen as part of an encyclopedia, as a book as it is, or as a work of art. About the authorDirk Pieter is a Dutch photographer who has worked in New York, Paris and London. His creative work on angels has been an extensive project of his over 10 years. Shooting primarily in black and white, the portraits in the 999 Angels project are close to photo journalism/documentary-like photography. He tends to isolate his subject if needed with postediting, but his images are imperfect, especially in the rough editions, as life is. His photographs are always portraits of real people, or in Dirk Pieter's words, true angels. His angels are not necessarily linked to time, place or environment. They could fit everywhere, like angels do.
Cone of Shame
The hard plastic post-surgery cone is every dog's worst nightmare. But in this stunning collection by celebrated photographer Winnie Au and designer Marie-Yan Morvan, it becomes an iconic statement of personality and visual wit. Each dog featured in this book models a bespoke cone made from unique materials--everything from eggshells to repurposed pool noodles to luxe suede and silk flowers. These works of art are designed to amplify the one-of-a-kind charm and self-possessed dignity that makes every dog special and charming in their own way. As hilarious as it is beautiful, Cone of Shame is a showcase of the unmatched power of dogs to inspire joy, devotion, and unconditional love.
Compose Yourself 1.1
Photographing Nudes! Prepare yourself! The composition.... A brilliant book for new & old photographers, models or people looking at exploring artistic or nude photographic or concept work. In a world of software manipulation programs, technical perfection and megapixel madness, have we forgotten the purpose of shooting? Surely story telling is the key and composition should reign supreme. "Throw away the rule book, your expensive lights and the computer for a while, stop being the same as everyone else and get back to basics. We are all being trained the same way and chasing a perfection that is laced with software manufacturers ideals and protocols. New or old to photography or nude figure work, this is the perfect book to get you started and gives some great examples and hints of what to watch out for. Featuring some of David's stunning work from the Bodyscape Series, the book shows off a number of images synonymous with his refreshing and at times raw style.
Chicago in Color
Chicago in Color offers a new minimalist and colorful perspective of Chicago.  In 2019, photographer Judit Prat Mart穩 left behind her hometown of Terrassa, a city near Barcelona, and moved to Chicago to accept a position as part of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Department at the University of Chicago. Upon arriving in Chicago, she endeavored to explore and understand Chicago from all its perspectives through her photography. Chicago in Color is the result of this exploration and a love letter to Chicago and to the people she has met in the city. The book presents a new collection of photographs taken in 32 different neighborhoods, showcasing 17 neighborhoods on the South Side. Each photo has been artfully edited to highlight a specific color or color combination, offering a new way to see the city that will inspire readers to appreciate the beauty in the small things that are present in all neighborhoods of Chicago.
Drone Aesthetics
Drone Aesthetics: War, Culture, Ecology is a collection of essays by interdisciplinary scholars and multimedia artists that addresses the contested landscape of drone development and drone use. Offering new ideas and arguments about the technology, logics, and systems with which drones are intertwined, this collection scrutinises how the aesthetics of drones are fundamental to its ethics; how drone aesthetics are impacting the way we relate to one another and to the human and more-than-human worlds; and how drones are altering our relationships to life and death. With contributions by Michele Barker, Antoine Bousquet, Kathryn Brimblecombe-fox, Edgar Gomez Cruz, Joseph DeLappe, Jack Faber, Adam Fish, Caren Kaplan, Amy Gaeta, Sophia Goodfriend, Mitch Goodwin, Anna Munster, Tom Sear, J.D. Schnepf, Yanai Toister, Simon M. Taylor, Madelene Veber.
Black in Fashion
A stunning and comprehensive look at the indelible contribution of Black designers, models, scene-makers, and stylists to fashion history, from "the bible of fashion"--WWD. Black in Fashion is a celebration of Black voices in fashion as captured by Women's Wear Daily contributors and photographers since the publication's inception in 1910. WWD is showcased here with more than 375 black-and-white and color photographs, illustrations, and articles from its massive archive. The book, written by Tonya Blazio-Licorish and Tara Donaldson, explores the contributions of trailblazing designers like Stephen Burrows and Virgil Abloh, whose philosophy inspired a new generation to interact with fashion differently; pioneering models like Naomi Sims, who in 1969 at age twenty-one launched Naomi Inc., a cosmetics company catering to Black women; and celebrities and multi-hyphenates like Josephine Baker, whose approach to fashion in the 1920s single-handedly changed and challenged the influence of Black culture on a global scale. In-depth profiles on Black creatives throughout the fashion world--and on key topics such as the Black is Beautiful movement--punctuate the lavish pages as well, in addition to original interviews with notables and a foreword from acclaimed American designer Tracy Reese. Black in Fashion is an incomparable celebration of Black fashion from the ultimate voice of authority. Curated from the expansive archives of the legendary WWD, this visually stunning and groundbreaking work unveils the remarkable legacy of Black trailblazers whose style and vision have left an indelible mark on the fashion industry.Perfect for those looking for fashion books, fashion coffee table books, or Black history books, Black in Fashion is a must-have for fashion and history enthusiasts alike.
Coreen Simpson: A Monograph
The second title in Aperture's Vision & Justice Book Series, created and coedited by Drs. Sarah Lewis, Leigh Raiford, and Deborah Willis, showcases the luminous, wide-ranging contributions of an essential artist.Coreen Simpson--photographer, writer, jeweler--has done it all. Working for publications such as Essence, Unique New York, and The Village Voice, from the late 1970s onward, Simpson covered New York's art and fashion scenes, producing portraits of a wide range of Black artists, literary figures, and celebrities. Her iconic jewelry, the Black Cameo, has been worn by everyone from the model Iman to civil-rights leader Rosa Parks.This long-awaited volume, Simpson's first, features her celebrated B-Boys series--portraits of young people coming of age during the early years of hip-hop--as well as her experiments with collage and other formal interventions. An assortment of essays and an extended interview offer powerful reflections on Simpson's unique blend of portraiture, sartorial politics, and her riveting story of an intrepid life in journalism, art, and fashion.
New York City 1985
Eric Haze: Nobody has captured the nuances of New York City better than Matt Weber, with an unerringly honest eye for the human experience and the spaces that frame it. Always living in the moment, Matt's focus ranges from the empty, lonely streets of a sleeping city to tender, intimate moments caught in the air, as well as private and public rage exposed in the myriad of ways that such close proximity to each can breed.1985 is classic Weber. Capturing New York without pretense, and with love and attention to the small yet extremely significant moments in a city that never sleeps.Matt Weber has been shooting the streets of New York for the past 40 years, many of his images taken while running fares in his New York City taxi cab. His camera captures New York without pretense and with the love and attention that only a native could afford. Each image documenting the small yet extremely significant moments in the life of a city that never sleeps. 1985 is a compellingly curated collection of colour images from a decade of incomparable change, both gritty and intimidating. An authentic look at daily life from someone who has consistently been 'in the right place, at the right time'. His images are both timely and timeless and tell the stories of real life in the Big Apple in unfiltered and honest detail.
England's Military Heritage from the Air
England's Military Heritage from the Air presents the story of the country's rich military heritage using photographs from the Aerofilms Collection. Covering over 6,000 years, it reflects the changing threats faced by England from enemies without, and conflicts within. The book covers everything from hillforts to aircraft carriers and includes the castles, battle sites, ships and aircraft that have witnessed the changing character of warfare. Ending with how victory and sacrifice are commemorated and remembered, England's Military Heritage from the Air is a tribute to the courage, skill and endurance of the people who have suffered yet prevailed.
Kembra Pfahler
Iconic rockstar and performance artist Kembra Pfahler's life in pictures. Original New York City icon Pfahler has terrorized and tantalized audiences since her arrival in the Lower East Side in the early 1980s. Originally associated with the Cinema of Transgression, Pfahler supported her films with work at an independent porn studio. In the 1990s, she launched The Voluptuous Horror of Karen Black, a rock band associated with Kiss, Alice Cooper, and White Zombie. Nude and covered in paint, with blackened teeth and bouffant hair, Pfahler developed a reputation for wild performance that reached far beyond the Lower East Side. Elements of Kabuki theater, surfing, bugs, and giant sharks from her legendary shows were later repurposed for performance art. Beginning in the early 2000s, Pfahler titillated gallery-goers with openings featuring dozens of painted women, butt-prints, and performances involving endurance and strength. With galleries including Real Fine Art, Deitch Projects, and The Hole, Pfahler created a visual lexicon incorporating occult imagery, bondage, and challenging forms of femininity. Through teaching, activism, and performance art, Pfahler serves as a mentor to students, and in recent years, a muse to designers including Rick Owens, Casey Cadwallader, and Alessandro Michele. Collecting four decades of ephemera, performance documentation, road pictures, and more, the book celebrates Pfahler as a countercultural star.
Picturing the Border
A compilation of Latinx photography from the US-Mexico border that foregrounds the complexity and struggle of Latinx borderland communities in the face of widespread fearmongering The US-Mexico border has undergone dramatic changes over the past six decades, becoming increasingly industrialized, urbanized, and militarized, especially in the aftermath of 9/11 and the War on Terror. Mainstream and conservative news coverage has often reinforced or exacerbated such developments, characterizing the border as out of control and describing migrants in derogatory terms, in the process fueling xenophobic sentiment. A foil to this reductive and dehumanizing narrative, this presentation of Latinx photography offers more nuanced portrayals of life in the borderlands. Ranging from the 1970s to the 2020s, images by Louis Carlos Bernal, Graciela Iturbide, and Laura Aguilar, as well as emerging artists such as Ada Trillo, Guadalupe Rosales, and Miguel Fern獺ndez de Castro display alternative photographic vocabularies with regard to place, identity, and race. With subject matter spanning from intimate domestic portraits and youth counterculture to border crossings and clashes involving Border Patrol, this richly illustrated volume also features scholarly essays and new work by fronteriza poet Natalie Scenters-Zapico, providing a timely new perspective on life in this fraught and misunderstood region. Distributed for The Cleveland Museum of Art Exhibition Schedule: The Cleveland Museum of Art (July 21, 2024-January 5, 2025)
David Lachapelle. Good News
TASCHEN presents Lost + Found and Good News, the latest and final publications from artist David LaChapelle. The books are the fourth and fifth installments of LaChapelle's five-book anthology, which began with LaChapelle Land (1996), continued with Hotel LaChapelle (1999), and followed by Heaven to Hell (2006).Good News follows David LaChapelle's creative renaissance as he surrenders to contemplations of mortality, moving beyond the material world in a quest for paradise. Featuring a monumental curation of images, it is a sublime and arresting new body of work that attempts to photograph that which can't be photographed. It represents the final chapter to LaChapelle's narrative in a collection of books that have captivated a generation of viewers across the globe.Good News features: Pamela Anderson, Lana Del Rey, Sharon Gault, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Paris Jackson, David LaChapelle, Amanda Lepore, Miriam Makeba, Sergei Polunin, Tupac Shakur, Elizabeth Taylor, and many more...Lost + Found and Good News are sold separately.
