The Arctic
Winner, 2024 Photographer of the Year, International Photography Awards Winner, 2025 Book of the Year, Tokyo International Foto Awards 2024 NEW YORK TIMES and NEW YORK POST HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE PICKS With his unrivaled photography taken over 20 years of expeditions, including to the North Pole, Copeland transports us to the Arctic to share the heart of the polar cap as never before seen. The Arctic is one of the last true wildernesses on the planet, and its demise should ring the alarm for lower latitudes. Copeland's multifaceted background--not only a polar explorer, award-winning photographer, and established author and journalist but also a dedicated environmental advocate--offers us a unique vantage point from which to appreciate this lonely spot. Although the vision presented in these pages may be poetic, the book's aims are pragmatic--to inspire and help foster a transformation toward a sustainable future. The Arctic: A Darker Shade of White is a gateway into Copeland's intrepid journeys as he takes us along and unveils some regions of the globe that had rarely--if ever--seen a footprint before. It is an intimate and visually arresting ode to the human pursuit of exploration inside Nature's most remote and otherworldly theater.
Luxor Illustrated, Revised and Updated
A full-color guide to the monuments and landscape of Upper Egypt, now fully revised and updated by leading Egyptologist Aidan Didson Luxor stands on the site of ancient Thebes, Egypt's opulent New Kingdom capital. It encompasses the spectacular temples of Luxor and Karnak on the east bank of the Nile, and on the west bank the vast necropolis, which includes the Colossi of Memnon, the famed Ramesseum, Queen Hatshepsut's magnificent funerary temple, and the Valley of the Kings, riddled with royal tombs, among them the fabled resting place of Tutankhamun. The splendor and profusion of pharaonic monuments at Luxor justifies its reputation as the greatest outdoor museum in the world. Reaching beyond Luxor, this book also covers all the major sites of Upper Egypt, including Abydos, Dendera, Esna, Edfu, and Kom Ombo. Special attention is given to Aswan, one of the most beautiful places in Egypt, with its nearby island temple of Isis at Philae. The climax of this informed and richly illustrated book comes with the remarkable temples at Abu Simbel, with their colossal figures of Ramesses II and his lovely wife Nefertari cut from the living rock. This edition, now fully revised and updated by leading Egyptologist Aidan Dodson, and presented in a brand new design and easily portable format, is the perfect companion for visitors to Upper Egypt's famed sites and monuments.
The Screen Will Not Fill The Void
Drawings by Donna Coleman with poetic responses by Garry Barker. Expressive images alongside imaginative writing.
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 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 Surface of Things
The first major history of photography from coastal East Africa The ports of the Swahili coast--Zanzibar and Mombasa among them--have long been dynamic centers of trade where diverse peoples, ideas, and materials converge. With the arrival of photography in the mid-nineteenth century, these predominantly Muslim coastal communities cultivated and transformed the medium. The Surface of Things examines the complex maritime dynamics that shaped the photography of coastal Africa, exploring the pleasure and power of beautiful things and the ways people and their pictures transcended the boundaries of the colonial world. Immersing readers in the globally interconnected networks of eastern Africa's port cities, Prita Meier demonstrates how photographs are not static images but mobile objects with remarkable shape-shifting qualities. Beginning with the earliest photographs introduced through seaborne commerce, the medium's integration into the cultural landscape was swift. Photographs functioned as objects of decoration, good taste, and cosmopolitanism, but were also used by local elites and foreigners to coerce and objectify enslaved people. Meier uncovers the oppressive agenda behind postcards and other popular images while describing African strategies of subversion and rebellion, revealing the performative authority that individuals exerted over their photographic likenesses. Featuring more than two hundred images published here for the first time, The Surface of Things repositions the continent's islands and archipelagos at the center of global photographic histories and shows how the people of the African Indian Ocean world experienced photography as a force of both oppression and freedom.
Lonely LA
Lonely LA: Echoes of SilenceExperience the haunting mystery of a city transformed in Lonely LA: Echoes of Silence, a powerful photographic journey through an empty Los Angeles during the early days of the pandemic.Lonely LA: Echoes of Silence captures the surreal and poignant moments of a deserted downtown Los Angeles, reflecting the profound impact of the COVID-19 lockdown. This collection of over 80 dramatic black-and-white images, accompanied by evocative poems and Jerry Fleury's story of spending the first days of the lockdown in downtown LA capturing the heart of a city silenced by unprecedented times.In the heart of Los Angeles, the bustling streets fell silent, revealing a side of the city rarely seen. Through the lens of Jerry Fleury, every photograph tells a story of resilience, solitude, and the quiet beauty found in unexpected places. The narrative weaves through empty landmarks, desolate streets, and the small details that often go unnoticed, creating a deeply moving portrayal of urban stillness.What sets Lonely LA: Echoes of Silence apart is its unique blend of visual artistry and poetic storytelling. Fans of urban photography and reflective literature will be captivated by the stunning imagery and heartfelt words that bring the silent streets to life.Perfect for readers who appreciate photography, poetry, and the exploration of urban landscapes, Lonely LA: Echoes of Silence offers a thought-provoking journey through a city in pause, resonating with residents of Los Angeles and people living in big cities worldwide.Written by acclaimed photographer and storyteller, Jerry Fleury, this book continues his tradition of capturing moments that speak to the soul and leave a lasting impression.Dive into the world of Lonely LA: Echoes of Silence today and experience a story that will stay with you long after the last page is turned.
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.
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.
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.
The Photographer's Logbook Notebook
Keep track of your best work! This practical Log Book provides the basics of photography both manual and/or digital. It also offers helpful tips and ideas for everyday use. This essential carry along resource offers general and project specific log forms and focuses on keeping track of your goals./.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coty's Adventures
Coty's Adventures: The Treasure, is the first book of the Coty's Adventures series, children's stories where the protagonist is Coty, a lively young little dolphin. In this volume, Coty embarks on an adventure with her friends in search of treasure, making new discoveries along the way, and in the end learning one of life's great lessons. This children's story seeks to be a support for parents and educators in the teaching of values about family and friendship. The author is passionate about English writing, travel and sea life. The illustrations of the book come from canvas acrylic paintings by the artist Joseline C獺ceres, who uses her artwork to create the digital images of the story. The original paintings are part of the "Under water scenes" collection, exhibited in several online platforms, in 2017 at the visual art complex Chitrakala Parishath, in Bangalore, India and in 2019, in her solo "Mar y tierra. Traveler's delights: Rincones del Mundo" in Dominican Republic, Caribbean Island.The e-book version is available in English and Spanish at Amazon. 2017 First publication in Spanish (c)2023 clever fox publicationAll rights reserved (c)Author: Tejveer Rathore Illustrations: Joseline C獺ceresNo part of this book may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without the written permission of the authors.
As I Found It. My Mother's House
A poignant study of memory, dementia, and aging parentsAmerican photographer, writer, and teacher Russell Hart offers a highly focused visual essay about memory and the ways in which dementia destroys identity and personal history. The book's images are also an intimate study, through idiosyncratic objects and their settings, of an aging parent. The author created the photographs in his mother's house of over forty years after cognitive decline made it impossible for her to stay. Some of the images show the home's interiors as he emptied it out for sale. Others are close-ups of the hundreds of boxed arrangements of objects assembled by his mother, a hoarder, for both practical and sentimental purposes. Yet the book's narrative is sparing, leaving room for viewers to find evocations of their own experience, of caring for struggling family members and preserving a lifetime's memories.
Explore the Sweet Nature of Sugarloaf Mountain
A photo account of a unique mountain lying amid the rolling Piedmont not far from Washington, DC, including exploration of the Sugarloaf Mountain trails and overlooks as well as attractions surrounding the mountain, such as a historic inn, a prize winning winery, antiques, water lilies, and a log cabin you can rent.
The Lives of Others
Four decades of superb American Street Photography by Leica photographer James CarrollCaptured over the course of more than forty years on streets across the USA, James Carroll's photographs present a unique collection of historic AmericanaDriven by a need to preserve memory--of his own experiences and those of others--and what curator and contributing writer Sean Corcoran describes as "his yearning to see, know, and understand," Carroll explores the impermanence of human lives and relationships.The images take us back and forth from a documentary approach to a more subjective realm, in which the author imagines new scenarios in chance encounters, while still commenting on the American scene.The majority of the black-and-white photographs in The Lives of Others were made with a Leica M3. Most of the images are published here for the first time.
Iwan Baan: Rome - Las Vegas
Inverting Learning from Las Vegas to build a new dialogue between two of the world's most opulent citiesWhen architects Denise Scott Brown and Robert Venturi published Learning from Las Vegas in 1972, they revolutionized architecture by claiming that the lessons the American desert town had to offer equaled those of the Eternal City. "Las Vegas is to the Strip what Rome is to the Piazza," they declared. Organized to mark the 50th anniversary of this landmark publication, Rome - Las Vegas creates a dialogue between these two cities through specially commissioned images by renowned Dutch architectural photographer Iwan Baan (born 1975). This project inverts the directive to look "from Rome to Las Vegas" and instead frames Las Vegas as the model for Rome. Beyond the obvious Italianate designs of Caesars Palace, Baan's photographs survey the entirety of the Strip to create an all-encompassing dialogue between these two cities--one young and compact, the other ancient and sprawling, yet both indelibly marked by wealth, opulence and power. These images question whether we can regard architecture without moral judgment--which Scott Brown and Venturi suggested for studying Las Vegas--in the ecological and social contexts of the 21st century.
Gregory Crewdson
Filled with meticulously constructed photographs that blur the boundaries between reality and imagination, this sumptuously produced retrospective features more than thirty years of work by one of America's most influential photographers. For more than three decades, Gregory Crewdson has been luring viewers into the worlds of his cinematic, highly detailed, and assiduously crafted photographs. This retrospective catalog features images from nine series that represent a broad chronological spectrum of Crewdson's oeuvre.Included are selections from Twilight, the eerie and often darkly humorous photographs inspired by Stephen Spielberg's Close Encounters of the Third Kind; Beneath the Roses, which illuminates townscapes, forest clearings and broad, desolate streets with unsettling clarity; the black and white images of Sanctuary, shot on location at the legendary Cinecittà studios on the outskirts of Rome; Cathedral of the Pines, a paean to the beauty and tragedy of a gritty western Massachusetts town; and Eveningside, in which moments of alienation and wonder occur within the confines of quotidian life. With highest quality reproductions, paper changes, and incisive essays by photography expert Walter Moser and other esteemed art historians, this exhibition catalog reveals why Crewdson's powerful, elegiac and painterly photos draw comparisons to old master painting, staged photography and auteur cinema.
Fortune of the Spirit
A career-spanning examination of the work of Robert Bergman and its place within the history of American art This unprecedented retrospective offers a detailed analysis of Robert Bergman's psychologically penetrating art across the breadth of his career. Shaped by the vocabulary of painting as much as photography, Bergman's often wrenching, beautifully evocative photographs tumble headlong into the emotional, physical, and mental struggles of living, challenging us to look deeply within ourselves and to reconsider how we relate to strangers. Long heralded by luminaries across different disciplines--including the author Toni Morrison, art historian Meyer Schapiro, and social activist Peter Gabel--Bergman's images offer a counterpoint to contemporary society's preoccupations with identity, division, and complaint. Introducing the underground legend to a new generation, this volume presents the first full survey of Bergman's work from the mid-1960s to the present, including many previously unpublished images, and essays from art historians, artists, and academics that contextualize the circumstances of Bergman's life and work and examine how his pictorial representations resonate with the human experience. Distributed for the Amon Carter Museum of American Art Exhibition Schedule: Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, TX (May 18-August 3, 2025)
Connoisseurs & Academies
Photographic venture into the grand architectural settings of museums, stately homes, and academiesKaren Knorr's photographic series Connoisseurs & Academies induce a kaleidoscope of memories: Photographed between 1986 and 2005 with an analog camera, her images let us venture into the intricate world of the history of museums and stately homes, of objects, paintings, connoisseurship, and the structures of academies. The use of animals as an allegorical motif is today embedded in Knorr's practice, but they first appear in Connoisseurs, where a chimpanzee becomes the Genius of the Place. Karen Knorr's (b. 1954) works are in the collections of the Tate and Victoria & Albert Museum, London, Mus矇e d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris and Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, SFMOMA, San Francisco, National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) in Bangalore, among others.
Water Prints
WATER PRINTS is an archive of experiments testing the interaction of prints with water, and varied painting and paper folding techniques. These liquid methodologies, developed around the creation of monoprints, were initially planned as samples for the 'liquid memories' workshop and resulting publication 'liquid memories to read with water '(published May 2022). Whilst that collective photobook work responded to the group's challenge of photographing / remembering with water, this publication Water Prints differs in the way it privileges paula's more personal process. The term 'water prints' is mobilised to designate a way of altering the photographic surface via concrete intersections of the materialities of photoprints and tainted water. The selection of water prints guides us into the realms of water and its archival time, exploring the liquid entanglements of water, place, photography and memory.Submitting historical photographs and documents collected around the zone of Pasteleira Reservoir (around the Douro river, Portugal) to multiple watery treatments, shows us, on the one hand, the way water is mobilised towards historical constructs that define territorial power; On the other hand, water's material mobility equals the nonlinear flow of time, suggesting why our memories may appear to us in the shape of watery places and phenomena.
Gates of Greenwich
Synopsis: This book was a co-operative effort of three generations of the same family and a 27-year resident of Greenwich, Connecticut. The idea for this book originated when Patricia (the resident) was giving Thelma, Cheryl, and Kim (3 generations) a driving tour of the Greenwich area. One of us said, "This tour should be called Gates of Greenwich" ... and that is how this lovely coffee table book was conceived! Kim, Thelma, and Cheryl, worked together in choosing the photos for this book and worked as a "think tank" for this publication.Autobiography: Thelma Nichols Geary "Gigi"(Great Grandma Geary) wrote the poetry for this book and was very involved with the photo selection and placement. Cheryl Geary Schultz (Thelma's daughter) and Kimberly Lynn Schultz (Cheryl's daughter) did the photography for this book and worked with Thelma on the poetry. Patricia Munson Duncan is a 27 years resident of Greenwich, Connecticut, a place she loves. She was the 'tour guide' and located the gates and gateways shown in this book.
Gates of Greenwich
Synopsis: This book was a co-operative effort of three generations of the same family and a 27-year resident of Greenwich, Connecticut. The idea for this book originated when Patricia (the resident) was giving Thelma, Cheryl, and Kim (3 generations) a driving tour of the Greenwich area. One of us said, "This tour should be called Gates of Greenwich" ... and that is how this lovely coffee table book was conceived! Kim, Thelma, and Cheryl, worked together in choosing the photos for this book and worked as a "think tank" for this publication.Autobiography: Thelma Nichols Geary "Gigi"(Great Grandma Geary) wrote the poetry for this book and was very involved with the photo selection and placement. Cheryl Geary Schultz (Thelma's daughter) and Kimberly Lynn Schultz (Cheryl's daughter) did the photography for this book and worked with Thelma on the poetry. Patricia Munson Duncan is a 27 years resident of Greenwich, Connecticut, a place she loves. She was the 'tour guide' and located the gates and gateways shown in this book.
Marvin E. Newman
In 1952, after becoming one of the first-ever recipients of a Master of Science degree in Photography at Chicago's Institute of Design, native New Yorker Marvin E. Newman returned to his hometown. Like many artists before, he set about chronicling the city. Unlike his predecessors, Newman chose color photography as the preeminent medium for capturing the people and energy of New York, and its emergence in the 1950s as the self-proclaimed "Greatest City in the World."Lauded by the likes of Eastman House, MoMA, and the International Center of Photography, Newman's images remained, up until now, largely undiscovered beyond a prestigious collector and gallery circle. After featuring Newman in New York: Portrait of a City, TASCHEN now presents the artist's first career monograph including some 170 pictures from the late 1940s through the early 1980s, previously available in a Collector's Edition. Newman passed away in 2023 at the age of 95.From Times Square to Wall Street, from Broadway to Little Italy, Newman's vivid, original tableaux offer fresh perspectives on familiar New York landmarks but, above all, a unique sense for life in the city and for the drama and extremities that weld New York to so many hearts. Beyond New York, Newman applies the same flawless technique and humanist sensibility to other locations across the United States including Chicago, Kansas, a vintage 1950s circus; a legalized brothel in Reno, Nevada; Las Vegas; Alaska; and groovy 1960s California; as well as top shots from his sports photography portfolio featuring icons such as Cassius Clay and Pele織.Newman, who is represented by the prestigious Howard Greenberg Gallery, was long overdue a monograph. With an essay by critic and scholar Lyle Rexer, this first chronological retrospective offers due recognition to an outstanding talent, providing memorable images that leave their mark on the eye and the soul.
