The Shape of Nature
Acclaimed photographer David Maitland's visual exploration of the myriad structures, shapes, and patterns seen in nature It might appear at first glance that it is the chaos of the natural world that makes its beauty. But all around us are extraordinary examples of geometry which show that nature's palette is in fact applied with brushstrokes that follow strict laws and principles. The Shape of Nature reveals a wonderland of recurrent structures, shapes, and symmetries and asks how and why these came to be. Curated by form and introduced by essays linking form with function, each chapter examines exquisite examples--from a whale's bejeweled baleen to a sea cucumber's anchor-tattooed skin--captured in acclaimed photographer and scientist David Maitland's lens and words. Where other books consider the math of natural patterns, The Shape of Nature explores their biological origins and significance. Combining sublime photography with an inspiring commentary, this is both a celebration of nature's unseen masterpieces and a revelation of the principles underpinning their extraordinary creation.
Eden
Few countries in the world serve up such diverse mountain bike riding landscapes as Aotearoa New Zealand. With a labyrinth of trails that flow, challenge, and excite set against a backdrop of dramatic and surreal landscapes, New Zealand has become the "Garden of Eden" for mountain bikers.With contributions by leading photographers and professional athletes that have contributed to and documented the rise of mountain biking, Eden is a stunning collection of mountain bike photography and essays capturing the growth of this young sport in the youngest country in the world. This book is for daydreaming and inspiring bucket list adventure-making in the mountain bike paradise of New Zealand.
National Geographic: Nature 2026 Day-To-Day Calendar
Rizzoli Universe is proud to partner with National Geographic, known for its coverage of nature, travel, and science--and the world's finest photographers who document it--and to share its incomparable photo archives in a joint calendar program. From animals on land and in our oceans to stunning landscapes, National Geographic: Nature 2026 Day-to-Day Calendar offers a daily dose of the wonderful and diverse natural world. Escape to the great outdoors with breathtaking mountain views, majestic wildlife, colorful birds, and blossoming wildflowers. Printed on responsibly sourced paper and featuring gorgeous full-color photographs, this is the perfect calendar for nature lovers everywhere. Features full-color, tear-off pages Day/date reference on each page Includes all major and significant holidays Recyclable easel backer for desk or tabletop display Great as a gift for any occasion Perfect for your home or office Includes moon phases
Buried New England
New England's story and history is best on display inside its burial grounds. Exploring the customs and cultures of the region's past helps showcase the importance of New England to America over the centuries. Presidents, "witches," enslaved peoples, and all of those in between can be found from Connecticut to Maine. The landscape of these states has shifted from a sprawling wooded space to lush and ample farmland and bustling cities. Inside the graveyards, cemeteries, and burial plots, war wages between memories and time. Now four centuries deep, these memorials are fighting to survive. The punishing weather of the area and urban sprawl combine to push these memorials back into the ground to be lost forever. Through photographs we can capture these cherished lost ones and give them the chance to live on in a new way. Across New England, marble, bronze, granite, wood, and other stones stand and fight to maintain the memory of those buried below them. Through Buried New England, those lost to time have the ability to live on as remembrances.
Abandoned New Hampshire
Explores the haunting beauty and hidden stories of the state's forgotten buildings and ghostly past.Have you ever come across an abandoned house with broken windows and creeping vines as you drove through town? Or an abandoned gas station with rusty pumps out front that looks like it was once full of activity? Do you wonder what caused the doors to close or made the people walk away and never come back? Abandoned New Hampshire: Ghosts of Our Past answers some of these questions while paying homage to what has been left behind, including the memories, secrets, and discarded parts of people's history. Scattered throughout New Hampshire, you'll find decaying hotels, camps, schools, and farms. Though many of these places may seem completely forgotten, there are those who are still haunted by them. The ghosts that we leave behind in the places we once loved or hated act as the silent keepers of whatever stories are remaining within the walls. Maybe the next time you drive by a forgotten, discarded place, you'll pause and visit with the ghosts who have been keeping watch, and you'll think about all the stories they could tell.
Cemeteries of Southwest Virginia
Explores how diverse cultures, beliefs, and traditions shaped the region's unique burial practices.The cemeteries of Southwest Virginia have a fascinating combination of culture, heritage, and history. The memorials present a mix of carved art and beautifully written epithets. There are memorials to occupation, passions, beliefs, or lifelong missions placed through elaborate rituals. The customs of the Appalachian region run deep, reaching back through centuries and cultures. This is no less true in the funerary rights and cemeteries where they are laid to rest. The mountains were settled by a complex combination of ethnic groups and displaced populations that brought with them a variety of beliefs and burial rites that melted into a culture stretching the entire length of the oldest ranges.Southwest Virginia is a unique pocket of mixed ideals. From simple to elaborate memorials, they all harbor unique beauty, with some stones so weatherworn that time has forgotten their occupants. Others feature entire life stories carved from unfathomable grief. Take a stroll through some of the best current and historic examples of a place where cultures and faiths come together.
How to Become a Wedding Planner
Dream of turning your passion for weddings into a successful career? Whether you're an aspiring planner or a seasoned professional looking to refine your skills, this definitive guide, written by an industry expert, Zubair Abdul Waheed, with 7,000+ global weddings and events under his belt, gives you the blueprint to succeed in this niche.What You'll learn From this Book: 1) Master the Fundamentals: Understand the roles of planners, coordinators, and designers, and how to position yourself in the competitive wedding industry.2) Client & Budget Management: Learn to negotiate contracts, set pricing, and handle unrealistic expectations while keeping clients happy.3) Vendor Secrets: Build reliable vendor networks, avoid costly mistakes, and create win-win partnerships.4) Logistics & Crisis Control: From timeline creation to handling last-minute disasters (like missing performers or monsoons!), gain foolproof strategies.5) Indian & Global Trends: Adapt to cultural nuances, luxury demands, and emerging trends like intimate weddings and AI-powered planning.6) Real-World Case Studies: Dive into actual wedding stories, both triumphs and failures, to avoid common pitfalls.
Lunar 2026 Wall Calendar
Each glow-in-the-dark page of Lunar 2026 Wall Calendar showcases extraordinary photographs of the lunar surface, lunar phenomena, and the moon against spectacular earthly landscapes while illuminating the phases of the moon for every day of the year. Printed with special luminescent ink, 365 glow-in-the-dark moons let you track the phases of the moon throughout the year. Expert captions describe features of the lunar surface, local cosmic phenomena such as eclipses and occultations, and our moon's special relationship to the Earth and other celestial bodies. Moon phases in glow-in-the-dark ink Bonus spread for September-December 2025 Generous grids for adding appointments and reminders Major official world holidays Opens to 12 inches x 24 inches
Debbie Fleming Caffery: The Shadows
"Debbie Fleming Caffery's (born 1948) images can be seen as articles of faith. The relentless insistence of subject and symbol in these images is assuredly their greatest strength. This vigor results from a tension that can be both visual and emotional. In this marshy no-man's-land between description and illusion, her photographs serve as an able guide to truths that are better sensed than seen." --John Lawrence"The subject matter of Debbie Fleming Caffery's new work shifts from the mysterious and hard life of the Louisiana sugar culture to that of foreign imagery. The style of her photography remains the same. Light is never allowed to blind us to the darkness of human existence and its inexorable limitations. But neither is darkness allowed to swallow the bitter sweet moments of disclosure. She has found the spiritual, together with its enemies." --James R. Watson
A Sunrise Continuum
A Sunrise Continuum - Wynnum Manly Mornings, is a decade long photographic study of dawn along Brisbane's bayside - from Wynnum Creek to Manly Boat Harbour. Sequenced as a continuum rather that a timeline, the images follow changing light across familiar landmarks, glassy reflections, birds in flight, and back-lit silhouettes.Made on daily walks, runs and paddles with fellow 'sunrisers', this book celebrates the energising, grounding ritual of greeting the sea at first light. A special mid-book sequence captures the Super Blue Moon of 30 August 2023.Many photographs first appeared on Instagram @eatmysilverbeet with #joyeachmoment.May these photos bring a little early morning magic to you.
Critical Photojournalism
An essential introduction to the complexities of visual representation, this book offers a critical new framework for understanding and practicing photojournalism in a global digital context.Critical Photojournalism guides readers through a variety of ethical, technical, and business skills, plus the mental health, self-care, and safety considerations necessary to thrive in the field. Drawing on their extensive industry and teaching experience, the authors provide real-world advice on how to navigate the demands of the profession whilst addressing the impact that photojournalism has on society and ways that photojournalists can mitigate harm. Consideration is given to understanding and disrupting implicit bias and power structures in newsrooms, as well as issues around access, working in breaking news environments, and balancing informed consent with varying media laws around the world. In accessible language, this book highlights the importance of collaboration and community engagement in contemporary photojournalism and encourages students to adopt a decolonial approach to their work. Readers will learn to balance the needs for accuracy and thoughtfulness with the priorities of a global, social media engaged audience.This is a key textbook for those seeking a nuanced introduction to visual journalism and/or a fresh approach to their craft.This book is supported by a website which can be accessed at criticalphotojournalism.com. The website includes a full-length bonus chapter on Video & Photojournalism, interviews with professional visual journalists, further tips and tools, and a glossary of key terms.
Critical Photojournalism
An essential introduction to the complexities of visual representation, this book offers a critical new framework for understanding and practicing photojournalism in a global digital context.Critical Photojournalism guides readers through a variety of ethical, technical, and business skills, plus the mental health, self-care, and safety considerations necessary to thrive in the field. Drawing on their extensive industry and teaching experience, the authors provide real-world advice on how to navigate the demands of the profession whilst addressing the impact that photojournalism has on society and ways that photojournalists can mitigate harm. Consideration is given to understanding and disrupting implicit bias and power structures in newsrooms, as well as issues around access, working in breaking news environments, and balancing informed consent with varying media laws around the world. In accessible language, this book highlights the importance of collaboration and community engagement in contemporary photojournalism and encourages students to adopt a decolonial approach to their work. Readers will learn to balance the needs for accuracy and thoughtfulness with the priorities of a global, social media engaged audience.This is a key textbook for those seeking a nuanced introduction to visual journalism and/or a fresh approach to their craft.This book is supported by a website which can be accessed at criticalphotojournalism.com. The website includes a full-length bonus chapter on Video & Photojournalism, interviews with professional visual journalists, further tips and tools, and a glossary of key terms.
Walk the Earth
This spectacularly produced volume is a heartfelt tribute to the majesty of elephants, offering an intimate glimpse into the lives of these gentle giants in their wild African habitats. Renowned for his evocative animal portraits, Federico Veronesi brings a profound sensitivity and reverence to his elephant subjects, capturing the strength, wisdom, and quiet resilience that make these creatures enduring symbols of the untamed wilderness. His personal reflections, woven throughout the book, deepen the experience, expressing awe, respect, and hope for elephants and the landscapes they inhabit. The full-page images, many extending over a single spread, show the tuskers pachyderms roaming watering holes, dry lake beds, sweeping savannahs, and remote valleys, often framed by towering mountains or shimmering horizons. In South and East African locations such as Amboseli, Liwonde, the Mana Pools, and the Chyulu Hills, Veronesi describes waiting anxiously to capture moments of quiet majesty--a tusker silhouetted against a sunset, a matriarch leading her herd across a parched landscape, or a lone bull standing sentinel beneath a dramatic sky. Veronesi calls these elephants the "last witnesses of a world before humans took over the earth." His images evoke this sense of eternity, capturing not just the animals' grandeur, but also their vulnerability in a rapidly changing world. With luxurious paper, rich printing, and elegant binding, this extraordinary volume invites readers to walk beside these giants, feel the pulse of the wild, and share in the hope for the future of elephants and the wilderness they call home.
Closing the Book - The Art of Emotions
Closing the Book - The Art of Emotions is a deeply personal and creative exploration of the human emotional experience. Through a blend of powerful prose, poetic reflections, and original photography, Monya Maxwell walks us through the messy, beautiful process of transformation-facing shadows, releasing old identities, and reclaiming inner peace.Each chapter offers a unique insight into emotions like loneliness, burnout, shame, and vulnerability-without judgement or sugarcoating. This book isn't about fixing yourself. It's about feeling fully, trusting your intuition, and choosing a new path with compassion and courage.Whether you've lived through emotional trauma, lost your way in toxic relationships, or simply want to connect with your authentic self, Closing the Book is a companion for your journey back to wholeness. Honest, hopeful, and healing-this is the art of emotional evolution.
A Sunrise Continuum
A Sunrise Continuum - Wynnum Manly Mornings, is a decade long photographic study of dawn along Brisbane's bayside - from Wynnum Creek to Manly Boat Harbour. Sequenced as a continuum rather that a timeline, the images follow changing light across familiar landmarks, glassy reflections, birds in flight, and back-lit silhouettes.Made on daily walks, runs and paddles with fellow 'sunrisers', this book celebrates the energising, grounding ritual of greeting the sea at first light. A special mid-book sequence captures the Super Blue Moon of 30 August 2023.Many photographs first appeared on Instagram @eatmysilverbeet with #joyeachmoment.May these photos bring a little early morning magic to you.
Catherine Opie: Genre / Gender / Portraiture
Nearly four decades of work from the photographer who redefined the expression of gender in contemporary queer portraitureA leading voice in contemporary photography, Catherine Opie has been known for her portraits of the queer scene in California since the late 1980s. A fundamental element of Opie's work is the observation of different gender performances through a critical revision of the genre of portraiture. Her photography emphasizes how portraiture has the power to both reinforce and deconstruct conventional and binary expressions of gender. The title of this publication and the MASP exhibition it accompanies is based on the double meaning of the word g礙nero in Portuguese, meaning both "gender" and "genre."For her first solo show in Brazil, Opie enters into dialogue with the tradition of the portrait--a way of representing the human figure that dates to the 15th century in the West--producing an archive of diverse presentations of gender and sexuality. Around 60 photographs from her most iconic series are displayed alongside a selection of around 15 emblematic portraits from MASP's collection. Strongly marked by figuration and the formal constraint of portraiture, the juxtaposition of these works accentuates the dialogues, tensions and reformulations that Opie's photographic oeuvre proposes.Catherine Opie was born in Ohio in 1961 and is currently a professor of photography and the chair of the art department at UCLA. Opie's work has been exhibited extensively throughout the United States, Europe and Japan. She has had solo exhibitions of her work at the Walker Art Center, Minneapolis; St. Louis Art Museum; Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, among many others.
Aurelio Amendola for Michelangelo
Aurelio Amendola's digital photography of iconic sculptures, offering an immersive experience of Buonarrotiani masterpieces. Accompanies 'The Primacy of Informal' exhibition held at Rifugio Digitale in Italy from 13 November 2024 to 5 January 2025. In a completely unexpected way, Aurelio Amendola, a world-renowned photographer, goes beyond his consolidated practice of printing on paper to take up the challenge of the contemporary medium par excellence, digital, exhibiting his shots dedicated to Michelangelo on the screens of Rifugio Digitale. The gallery that hosted the exhibition draws its identity from its origin: an anti-aircraft bunker built in Florence during the Second World War to protect the neighborhood from bombing. The redevelopment of the tunnel has given rise to a space that welcomes artistic expressions of all kinds, with a strong look towards the future and a strong predilection for everything that moves in the digital field. Antonio Natali, together with the photographer from Pistoia, selected these images, curating the exhibition and the volume, inviting us to pay attention to something completely different from the canonical iconography to which we are accustomed. In fact, we are presented with an iconic Michelangelo.
Adirondack Solitude
Solitude is hard to find these days, and harder still to capture in an image. But that's just what award-winning photographer Russ Hartung does in his photographs of the majestic peaks and intimate views of the Adirondack wilderness. Adirondack Solitude explores the feeling of being on top of a mountain before sunrise and watching the light change over landscapes of unbroken wilderness; the serenity of drifting across a misty lake in a kayak and hearing a loon's echoing call in the distance; the chorus of enveloping rain from a sudden thunderstorm while on the trail, and the answering symphony of peepers along the shore heard from the warmth of a tent in the evening. And it's the vicarious feeling Hartung shares when he sees someone paddling slowly across a shrouded lake in the fog or a lone figure staring off towards the horizon from atop a rocky outcrop at the end of a hard climb. Whether it's a wide-open view at the top of a High Peak or the miniature world brimming over in a hidden rock pool, both the towering and the tiny inspire this sort of awe-inspiring connectedness.Adirondack Solitude will give readers the key to peaceful and meditative presence among the Adirondacks no matter where they are.
Yves Saint Laurent and Photography
Yves Saint Laurent and his designs, as captured by the greatest photographers of the 20th centuryYves Saint Laurent collaborated with some of the greatest photographers of the 20th century. For over four decades, until the closing of his fashion house in 2002, Saint Laurent and his creations were captured by cutting-edge photographers - including such legends as Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, David Bailey, Helmut Newton, William Klein, Sarah Moon, Annie Leibovitz, Paolo Roversi, and Juergen Teller - resulting in iconic pictures that helped shape his own image as well as that of his brand.Yves Saint Laurent and Photography shines new light on the world of the genius couturier, tracing both the course of fashion and the history of 20th-century photography. This beautifully designed book features an astonishing range of imagery: breathtaking fashion photographs of subjects such as Audrey Hepburn, Catherine Deneuve, Naomi Campbell, and Kate Moss; portraits of Saint Laurent; and never-before-seen archival documents, all packaged in a luxe oversized volume.
Raymond Depardon: Desert
The African desert in black and white as seen by Raymond Depardon through 60 years of reportage, photography series and film shootsSince his first assignment as a young photojournalist in Algeria in 1960, Raymond Depardon (born 1942), now a member of Magnum Photos, has felt a deep and intimate attachment to the Sahara Desert and the region's inhabitants. His photographic and cinematographic eye was particularly drawn to the different cultural events in Chad, from its civil war to Oueddei's accession to power and the filming of Un homme sans l'Occident (2002). His reports also took him on the road with Tuareg refugees in Mali and Paris-Dakar pilots in Libya and Niger; and he crossed all of these countries and more to produce his films Empty Quarter (1984) and La Captive du d矇sert (1989). Spanning 11 countries in total, Desert is the ultimate tribute to the people and landscapes that have accompanied Depardon's career for over 60 years.
