New York. Portrait of a City
From the building of the Brooklyn Bridge to immigrants arriving at Ellis Island, the slums of the Lower East Side to magnificent art deco skyscrapers, New York's remarkable rise, reinvention, and growth is not just the tale of a city, but the story of a nation. This beautiful book lays out the streets, sidewalks, culture, and crowds of the greatest city in the world--in all the greatness of its extremes, contradictions, energy, and attitude. With vistas of Central Park alongside Coney Island and the sleaze of Times Square, this city portrait champions the complexity and chaos of New York--its architecture, culture, fashion, and ethnic diversity. More than just a tribute to the metropolis and its civic, social, and photographic heritage, New York. Portrait of a City also pays homage to the indomitable spirit of those who call themselves New Yorkers: full of hope and strength, resolute in their determination to succeed among its glass and granite towers.
Brooklyn Then and Now
Pairing archive and contemporary photographs of the same location side-by-side, Brooklyn Then and Now(R) provides a visual chronicle of the borough's past, full of rich history and culture. Home to more than 2.5 million people, this book is a testament to the New York City borough which has had many faces over the course of its fascinating history.Discover the streets and buildings that have witnessed generations of immigrants, industry workers and artists: those who today keep up the traditions which have characterized Brooklyn neighborhoods for decades and contribute to this vibrant cultural nexus. Featuring sites such as: the Brooklyn Bridge, Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Brooklyn College, Coney Island, Brooklyn Paramount Theater, and more With incredible modern-day shots by award-winning photographer Evan Joseph Packed with carefully researched history full of intriguing figures, enlightening stories and public record Uncover the hidden history of this thriving, ever-changing borough in Brooklyn Then and Now.
To Be Seen
A captivating, poetic, and visual journey, Bri's debut book To Be Seen explores multiple themes relative to the human experience.She speaks of introspection, love, grief, hope, and finding yourself amongst it all. With poems and photographs meant to encourage every feeling, this is a story of reflection. It is a turbulent ride of emotions and thought-provoking perspectives. One meant to unite many common thoughts, including your own. To Be Seen is a collection expanding on many concepts we all experience throughout our lives. A lot can happen, even through shorter periods of time. Bri touches on lessons and questions which are inevitable to face. Healing people through the words and art she creates to which they relate. Viral pieces from her online presence such as "who are you, really?", "you're okay", "I wish I was the poem, not the poet", and many more are found in these pages.To Be Seen will have you wondering, relieved, grateful, and intentionally understood.
Abandoned Palaces
Built to last, built to impress, built with style and grandeur - it is all the more remarkable when the most ostentatious of buildings fall into disrepair and become ruins. From imperial residences and aristocratic estates to hotels and urban mansions, Abandoned Palaces tells the stories behind dilapidated structures from all around the world. From ancient Roman villas to the French colonial hill station in Cambodia that was one of the final refuges of the Khmer Rouge, the book charts the fascinating decline of what were once the homes and holiday resorts of the most wealthy. Ranging from crumbling hotels in the Catskill Mountains or in Mozambique to grand mansions in Taiwan, and from an unfinished Elizabethan summerhouse to a modern megalomaniac's estate too expensive ever to be completed, the reasons for the abandonment of these buildings include politics, bankruptcy, personal tragedies, natural and man-made disasters, as well as changing tastes and fashions. With 150 outstanding colour photographs exploring more than 100 hauntingly beautiful locations, Abandoned Palaces is a brilliant and moving pictorial examination of worlds we have left behind.
Nicola Brandt: The Distance Within
From German colonialism to the post-apartheid present, Brandt's photographs present new views of Namibia that intertwine its many historiesFeaturing images and video stills made over more than a decade, The Distance Within reflects on photographer Nicola Brandt's (born 1983) German and Namibian ancestry and deconstructs certain established ways of seeing Namibia. Brandt traveled the country extensively, documenting landscapes and people, structures and encounters, to reveal ensnared histories of German colonialism, National Socialism and apartheid. Markers of these histories range from the ephemeral and private, such as a dilapidated mound of stones as a roadside memorial, to official sites of remembrance and resistance, particularly for colonial atrocities. Alongside her images, Brandt assembles texts by scholars in photography, postcolonial cultures, memory and genocide studies, as well as archival material, to understand enduring blind spots. The result is an intersectional argument in favor of reclaiming suppressed Indigenous stories and identities, undoing romantic notions of whiteness and, ultimately, illuminating what has not been visible.
Youth & Beauty 2026
Todd Paris' photos open the door to a world where naked bodies becomeworks of art. Young men show themselves with all of their strength, beauty andvulnerability. They invite us into a dialogue about dreams and desires, becoming one with the artistic vision of photographer Todd Paris. The images selectedfor this calendar from his photo book "Day Dreaming" are radiant compositions madeof bodies, gestures, color and light: hymns to beauty.
Amazing Gardens
From the gardens of the Palace of Versailles to Beatrix Potter's garden in the Lake District, from Monet's garden in France to the Tivoli Gardens in Rome, from the Japanese garden in Portland, Oregon, to city gardens in Tokyo, Amazing Gardens is a wide-ranging celebration of all types of gardens around the globe. Including formal French gardens and English landscape gardens, famous botanical gardens and little-known curiosities, Iranian and Persian gardens, grand, country house gardens and inner-city gardens, Zen gardens, strolling Japanese gardens and Chinese gardens, medicinal gardens and one poison garden, knot gardens and Roman gardens, the book explores a huge variety of the approaches and uses of gardening around the world over millennia. In telling the stories of these places, the book touches on the lives of the people who worked in them, designed them and owned them - people such as Prince Charles, Capability Brown, Gertrude Jekyll, Edith Wharton and Agatha Christie. Illustrated with more than 200 outstanding colour photographs and expert captions, Amazing Gardens not only champions the splendour of the world's most magnificent gardens but also reveals many fascinating stories about the history of these places and the people who created them.
Nothing to Hide. Young Men from Slovakia 2026
Natural, unstaged and beautifully unpolished: this is what makes thephotography of Phil Dlab something special. Born in Slovakia and raised inCanada, Dlab returned to the country of his birth and made its young men thefocus of his photography. His pictures capture the essence of masculinity atits purest and most authentic. Dlab's models are athletic but not glamorous, appealing but not pretentious. His photos are full of sunlight and candor andinvite us to see not just beautiful bodies, but men who are open and fearlessenough to show them. This calendar brings men to life who truly have "Nothingto Hide."
The Men of Raging Stallion 2026
RagingStallion is a major gay film studio and one of the world's largest producers ofgay entertainment films. With decades of expertise, they know their businessvery well -- and they've amassed an incredible stable of stallions! Thiscalendar has the most masculine men from Raging Stallion: a real hunky stud forevery month of the year. All your favorites in one calendar!
Men 2026
Gruenholtz'smen have the quality of myth: they are masculine but mysterious, powerful butsensual. His black-and-white images project a world unto itself, turningeveryday actions into something timeless, artistic and distinctive. Hissubjects aren't just beautiful men, but icons of masculinity. For lovers of themale form, there could be no more fitting way to celebrate the months of theyear than with the acclaimed photo artist Gruenholtz and his mesmerizing men.
Young Men of Germany 2026
Here comes the2026 safe-for-work calendar of TeeJott's "Young Men of Germany"! Thephoto artist and specialist for young male models has a special talent to spotgorgeous young men in public places. He captures his models in a natural, respectful way and is known for his high-quality photo calendars andphotobooks. The twelve beautiful photos in black and white are erotic, yettasteful and alluring. TeeJott has chosen to live, reside and mainly work inthe City of Cologne, in the west of Germany; here he finds most of his modelson the streets of Cologne - the true "Young Men of Germany".
What the F Stop
Learn Photography with a smile.This is not your typical "click here, set this" how-to book. It's a conversation. A theatrical, sometimes sideways, often laugh-out-loud and occasionally scratch-your-head stroll through the art of seeing.Framed and seasoned by tales, reflections, and a colourful cast of references, you'll discover what truly matters in photography: understanding and feeling. And yes, camera settings too. Mostly, however, telling stories and painting with light.No photos, no graphs, just vivid images painted with words, humour, and insight. If you love to learn with a smile, and you're ready to make the technical second nature rather than second-guessing, this is for you.Guided by award-winning stage performer, photographer, and storyteller Stephan Bollinger, a man with a weakness for metaphors and iced caramel lattes.This is not a manual.It's a novel with vision.What does this all mean?Rather than focusing solely on camera settings, this book helps you understand how photography truly works, from light and contrast to composition, colour, and emotion.It's a journey. Through chapters that range from theatrical tales to playful deep dives into aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, readers begin to see the world differently. No quizzes on histograms, but a renewed appreciation for shadow, space, and the language of light.In a book without images, readers create more vivid pictures in their minds than any how-to guide ever could.Readers will explore topics such as: Seeing the light (really seeing it)The history of photography. As a musicalComposition, and why rules are meant to be brokenColour, emotion, and how to make people feelThe Exposure Triangle (sung in harmony)The beauty of limitations and storytellingEditing, culling, delivering, and letting goThis is a book about learning, yes, and we certainly give all the fancy buttons on our cameras a flick, twist, and turn. Mostly, however, we focus on understanding 'why' and 'when' we would do so. Confidently. Intentionally. And with heart.Whether you're starting out, returning after a break, or seeking a fresh perspective, this book is your friendly, occasionally cheeky, utterly passionate companion.And yes, it also makes a rather lovely gift - not just because of the easily misunderstood title.
Living Love
Living Love is the 2nd volume of a work of text and photos by Joy Brisbane - the first being Spirit Connection. Both of these books were written during the Covid-19 pandemic of 2020. Living Love brings to the reader a way to embrace love within self, and in all of its forms, at a time when there is so much grief across our planet.
Canon EOS M50 Mark II Camera User Guide
If you've just unboxed your Canon EOS M50 Mark II or you've had it sitting in a drawer because it feels too complicated to use-you're not alone.You probably bought this camera with excitement. Maybe it was for capturing beautiful memories, upgrading your travel photography, documenting your life on video, or even launching a YouTube channel. You wanted pro-level quality in a small, approachable package and you chose the right camera. The M50 Mark II can do all of that and more.But then, reality hit.You opened the Canon instruction manual and were instantly overwhelmed by hundreds of pages of technical jargon, cryptic icons, and settings that make no sense. You just want to know how to take a great picture or shoot a video without the stress. You searched YouTube for answers, only to be flooded by fast-talking tutorials that assume you already know what "aperture," "ISO," and "frame rate" mean.If that sounds like you, this book was made for you.This guide speaks your language not a photographer's textbook. We've stripped away the confusion and built a beginner-first, visually rich, step-by-step companion to help you feel confident with your Canon EOS M50 Mark II from the very first shot.Whether you're: A senior learning photography for the first timeA parent capturing family memoriesA vlogger or content creator starting your journeyOr just a frustrated beginner tired of Googling how your camera works...You'll find clear, friendly explanations, real-world photo examples, and practical cheat sheets that show you exactly what to do without needing a tech degree.This isn't a recycled copy of Canon's manual. It's a hands-on, human-first field guide that covers what people really want to know: How to take your first great photo without understanding photographyHow to focus, shoot, and adjust settings visually, not theoreticallyHow to record high-quality video and audio for YouTube or family momentsHow to avoid blurry images, confusing menus, and settings that ruin your shotsHow to confidently use modes, buttons, autofocus, lenses, and flashHow to transfer, edit, and share your photos with easeHow to stop feeling lost and start enjoying your cameraEvery chapter was written with one goal: to remove frustration and replace it with confidence.
Winfried Bullinger: Pastoralist Homes
An archive of a disappearing African architectural heritage, captured by the realist, reverent eye of BullingerSince 2008, German photographer Winfried Bullinger (born 1965) has traveled around Eastern and Central Africa, capturing the vernacular architecture of these regions. In this physical archive of his long-term project, Bullinger portrays a diverse array of African pastoralists' homes, including tents, open dwellings and huts. Despite their variety, the structures are all made from materials available directly on site; they are radically efficient and sustainable.Implementing a silver-gelatin technique, Bullinger shoots with a large-format camera and honors the capricious natural light of day. Although he captures few inhabitants in his images, Bullinger records their many traces. Indeed, his photographs are born from a dialogue with the inhabitants and reveal architecture as a direct response, refined over centuries, to a people's specific environment and culture. Bullinger's conscientious formal and interpersonal decisions culminate in this valuable record of rapidly disappearing African architectural heritage.
Ken Narula and Rammy Narula: Lost and Found
Two brothers' self-reflective photography journeys: one an amateur and one a professionalContaining two distinct, back-to-back series by brothers Ken and Rammy Narula, Lost and Found encapsulates their shared love for photography, yet demonstrates a compelling duality in style and subject matter.
Study of Photography in Latin America
In this book Nathanial Gardner provides an insider's perspective to the study of photography in Latin America. He begins with a carefully structured introduction that lays out his unique methodology for the book, which features over eighty photographs and the insights from sixteen prominent Latin American photography scholars and historians, including Boris Kossoy, John Mraz, and Ana Mauad. The work reflects the advances and developments of the study of photography throughout Latin America with certain emphasis on Brazil and Mexico. The author further underlines the role of important institutions and builds context by discussing influential theories and key texts that currently guide the discipline. The Study of Photography in Latin America is critical to all who want to expand their current knowledge of the subject and engage more robustly with its experts.
Robert Frank: Mary’s Book
Frank's artist's book and love letter for his first wife exemplifies the poetic, virtuosic approach to photobooks that would come to define his storied careerCalled "a poet with a camera" by Edward Steichen, Robert Frank (1924-2019) was one of many artists who searched for creative freedom in postwar Paris. It was while he was living in the city in 1949 that Frank produced a seminal volume in his oeuvre: a rare, personal photobook made for his then-girlfriend, artist Mary Frank (n矇e Lockspeiser). In Mary's Book, the photographer chronicled his time in the city with his poetic, insightful and inquisitive eye, and experimented for the first time with combining text and image. This singular object proved an important bookmaking exercise for Frank, and remains as evidence of his maturing artistic vision, which led to one of the most influential photobooks of the 20th century, The Americans (1958).Mary's Book reproduces this love letter in full for the first time, accompanied by insightful essays from leading scholars. This facsimile clothbound volume, inscribed "this is for you" in Frank's handwriting, re-creates the series of unbound pages nestled within one another, filled with handwritten notes and hand-cut prints. Readers can experience the Paris of the late 1940s through the visual harmonies of Robert Frank.
Black Chronicles
These striking studio portraits, curated and brought together following ten years of research championed by Autograph, constitute the most comprehensive collection of nineteenth-century photography depicting the Black subject in the Victorian era, including some of the earliest known images of Black people photographed in Britain.The historically marginalized lives of both ordinary and prominent Black figures of African, Afro-Caribbean, South Asian, and mixed heritage are seen through a prism of curatorial advocacy and experimental scholarly assemblage. Black Chronicles features high quality reproductions of plate negatives, cartes de visite, and cabinet cards, many of which were buried deep in various private and public archives including the Hulton Archive's remarkable London Stereoscopic Company collection, unseen for decades. These photographs are linked with imperial and colonial narratives through newly commissioned essays and rare lecture transcripts, in-conversation and text interventions by Caroline Bressey, Henry Louis Gates Jr., Paul Gilroy, Stuart Hall, M. Neelika Jayawardane, Lola Jaye, Ren矇e Mussai and Val Wilmer, and an afterword by Mark Sealy.Built upon groundbreaking, in-depth new research, Black Chronicles opens up photographic archives to expand and enrich photography's complex cultural histories and subjectivities, offering an essential insight into the visual politics of race, representation and difference in the Victorian era by addressing this crucial missing chapter.Introduction and texts by Ren矇e Mussai, foreword by Henry Louis Gates Jr., text by Paul Gilroy, text by Stuart Hall, text by Caroline Bressey, text by Lola Jaye, text by M. Neelika Jayawardane, afterword by Mark Sealy, text by Val Wilmer.Published by Thames & Hudson in partnership with Autograph.
Awesome Birds of Costa Rica
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Costa Rica through the lens of bird watching, photography, and sightseeing in this must-have guide for nature enthusiasts. "Awesome Birds of Costa Rica: A Beautiful Collection" offers an in-depth exploration of the best bird-watching spots in Costa Rica, showcasing its diverse and colorful bird species, from the humming bird to the vibrant toucan. Whether you're an avid birder or a photographer looking to capture the perfect shot, this book is designed to elevate your experience.Each photograph in this book comes with detailed information about the location where it was taken, helping you discover hidden gems for bird watching across Costa Rica. Photographers will appreciate the inclusion of camera settings for each image, providing useful insights into how to capture stunning wildlife photos. Whether you're a professional photographer or a hobbyist, these settings will help you master the art of bird photography in diverse lighting and weather conditions.This guide not only highlights Costa Rica's incredible biodiversity but also serves as a practical handbook for anyone interested in wildlife photography and birding. It's your ultimate companion for exploring Costa Rica's natural wonders.Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey through Costa Rica's rich landscapes, teeming with life, and capture memories that last a lifetime.
Leica Camera Made Easy
There's a special kind of magic that happens when you hold a Leica in your hands. It's not just a camera, it's a masterpiece of precision, passion, and purpose. Whether this is your very first Leica or you're finally ready to unlock its full potential, congratulations! you're about to step into a world where photography becomes more than just a skill. It becomes an art form.This guide was written for you.The beginner who's never picked up a "real" camera.The everyday explorer who's tired of complicated manuals.The dreamer who wants to take photos that don't just capture life, but feel like life.And yes, we'll make every step easy.There's a reason Leica is the gold standard for legendary photographers around the world. From war correspondents and fashion icons to street artists and nature enthusiasts, Leica has captured some of the most iconic images in human history.But Leica isn't just famous for its legacy. It's famous for how it makes you feel.This book will guide you through everything else from simple settings and composition tricks to advanced techniques and video shooting. By the end, you'll not only know how to use your Leica... you'll feel like a photographer.So let's begin!Let's make magic, one frame at a time.
Canon EOS Rebel T7 User Guide
So, you've just unboxed your Canon EOS Rebel T7 sleek, powerful, and full of possibilities. But let's be honest: if you're anything like most new camera owners, the buttons feel intimidating, the manual feels overwhelming, and you're not quite sure where to begin.That's exactly why this book exists.Why This Guide?The Canon EOS Rebel T7 is one of the most beginner-friendly DSLR cameras ever made but if you've held it in your hands and felt a bit overwhelmed by the buttons, settings, and unfamiliar terms, you're not alone.This guide was created for real people not just photographers or tech enthusiasts. Whether you're holding a DSLR for the first time or returning after years away, this book is your simple, stress-free path to confidence. No overcomplicated language. No unnecessary theory. Just what you actually need to start shooting incredible photos today.You don't need to know everything to take great pictures. You just need someone to walk you through the right things at the right time. That's exactly what this guide does.Who This Book Is ForThis book is designed for: Beginners who want to understand their Rebel T7 without flipping through a boring manualSeniors or less tech-savvy users who want things explained in plain EnglishHobbyists and casual shooters who want to improve their skills and take better photosParents, travelers, bloggers, or small business owners who want high-quality images without hiring a proAnyone switching from smartphones and curious about unlocking the power of a DSLRIf you've ever said, "I just want to take great pictures without the tech headaches," then this guide is for you.You'll go from wondering "How do I even use this camera?" to proudly saying "I took that!"
Paolo Roversi
Arriving in Paris from Ravenna in 1973, Paolo Roversi produced his first series of photographs in 1977, which were immediately picked up by the fashion press. From then on, he devoted himself to fashion photography, working for the greatest designers and for the most prestigious magazines, simultaneously occupying a position both at the heart of the fashion world and far from its ephemeral trends.Ultimately in search of pure beauty, Roversi creates timeless and mysterious work, which is shaped by his choice of studio and use of large format and Polaroid cameras. At the heart of his photography are his close relationships with fashion designers and models, most famously with Yohji Yamamoto, as well as Romeo Gigli, Rei Kawakubo, and Dior. These fruitful collaborations have allowed Roversi to continuously challenge and renew his practice.
A Companion to Latin American Photography
How can photography enrich our knowledge of Latin America? Photography provides unique insights into Latin America. It acts as a witness, agent, and archive - containing a wealth of knowledge about the continent, its social classes, and its multiple ethnicities. This companion introduces the reader to the role that photography plays in Latin America, offers ways in which it can be studied, and reveals how this medium can promote a deeper awareness of the region. It reviews the history of photography in Latin America; ways in which the technology transmits distinctive information; the influence of specific photographers and their relationships with patrons, mentors, and students; the role of institutions in promoting photography; and the developing Latin American canon. The Companion to Latin American Photography also explores how the medium can shape Latin American narratives and cultural identities; assert or question power; serve as testimony and memory; and represent and empower women, children and youth, as well as marginalized groups such as the disappeared. The study is intended not only to provide an overview of Latin American photography (including dozens of images from a vast array of photographers over the past two centuries), it also discusses innovative work taking place there. Above all, this book can be viewed as a guide to the ways in which photography can enhance and expand a viewer's knowledge of Latin America.
Master Photography Composition
Do your photos often feel flat, cluttered, or just "off"? You might be missing the secret ingredient that turns a good photo into a great one: composition.Master Photography Composition is your easy-to-use reference guide for understanding the 15 most essential rules of composition-designed specifically for beginner photographers. Whether you're using a DSLR, mirrorless camera, or even your smartphone, this book shows you how to frame, balance, and arrange elements in your image to create photos that wow.Packed with clear explanations and practical advice, this book breaks down the art of visual storytelling into simple steps anyone can follow. You don't need a photography degree or years of experience-just a willingness to learn and a passion for capturing the world around you.You'll discover how to: Apply 15 time-tested composition techniques that instantly improve your photosUse leading lines, framing, symmetry, and perspective to guide the viewer's eyeUnderstand the rule of thirds, golden ratio, and other powerful layout toolsChoose the best angle and subject placement for impactAvoid common mistakes that make photos look unbalanced or clutteredDevelop your creative eye and see photographic opportunities everywhereThis is not a technical manual overloaded with jargon-it's a straightforward, practical, and inspiring resource that helps you build confidence in your photography, one composition rule at a time.Whether you're photographing landscapes, people, animals, or everyday scenes, this guide will help you make stronger visual choices and take photos that people notice.Why you'll love this book: ✔ Beginner-friendly explanations written in clear, accessible language ✔ Helpful tips and examples you can use right away ✔ Designed as a reference guide-keep it handy while you shoot ✔ Applicable to all camera types, from smartphones to DSLRs ✔ Ideal for hobbyists, students, travellers, and anyone wanting to take better picturesPhotography is more than just pressing a button-it's about learning to see.This book helps you do exactly that.Ready to create stronger, more meaningful photographs?With Master Photography Composition, you'll learn how to make every shot count-and feel proud of the photos you take.�� Grab your copy today and start composing with confidence!
From War to Creativity
From War to Creativity: A Journey of Healing Through the LensBy Wadih MoussaFrom War to Creativity: A Journey of Healing Through the Lens is a deeply personal exploration of creativity, healing, and transformation through the art of photography. This book is a reflection on how photography can serve as a powerful tool for growth and self-discovery.The story is anchored by the author's experiences, with one chapter dedicated to his journey growing up in a war-torn country. However, the focus is on the universal themes of resilience, personal development, and the healing power of creative expression. Through stunning visuals and thought-provoking reflections, the book invites readers to consider how they too can use creativity to navigate life's challenges.This book does not offer technical photography lessons or tips but instead showcases the profound impact photography can have on personal growth and well-being. It also shares lessons the author has learned along the way about how to engage with social media in a meaningful, intentional way-finding joy in the creative process while avoiding the noise that often distracts from true connection. Whether you're a photographer or someone seeking inspiration through art, From War to Creativity encourages you to embrace your own creative journey, find meaning, and express yourself with confidence.
Susan Ressler Photographs
Covering more than a half century of dramatic social and political change, Ressler's Photographs is an important document that, through vivid images and an engaging narrative, provides insight and meaning to the complex world we live in today. Global in scope, but with a focus on the Americas, the book begins in the tumultuous 1960s just one year after the Summer of Love (1967), when the author was a young college student who photographed the counterculture, street life on New York City's gritty Lower East Side, and icons such as Andy Warhol and later Nina Simone, among others. The book then catapults us into a First Nation reserve in Quebec, Canada, as we follow Ressler's trajectory from novice ethnographic image-maker to mature photographic artist--a career that parallels and comments on the growth of financial empires and consumerism as well as shifting trends in photography itself.Susan Ressler Photographs: 50 Years, No End In Sight is an impressive retrospective that traces over fifty years of artistic development. It includes six major bodies of photographic work introduced in her own words, complemented by two interpretive essays: one by Eve Schillo on Ressler's California work, and the other an afterword by Mark Rice. Although some of the images appear in Ressler's previous Daylight monographs (Executive Order and Dreaming California), many are published here for the first time. These include "At Owner's Risk" (her Canadian First Nation photographs), "From Analog to Digital" (an account of photography's transition from analog film to digital media), and "Beyond Borders" (work from Europe, Asia, and Israel). The book ends with "American Stories," including South America and the export of US culture abroad, before Ressler comes home to Taos, New Mexico, where she lives and continues to make photographs today.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II User Guide
Unleash the Power of the Canon EOS R5 Mark II, even If you've never held a camera before.Whether you're a total beginner, a hobbyist ready to level up, or a working creative switching to Canon's most advanced mirrorless system, this guide is your fast track to mastering the Canon EOS R5 Mark II without the overwhelming jargon or guesswork.The EOS R5 Mark II isn't just a camera. It's a hybrid powerhouse packed with cutting-edge technology 45MP stills, mind-blowing 8K video, AI-powered autofocus, and next-gen image stabilization. But let's be honest: with great power comes a steep learning curve. That's where this book comes in.What This Book Does Differently?Forget dense manuals and confusing YouTube rabbit holes. This guide was built with YOU in mind, the real-world user who wants to shoot better, faster, and smarter. It simplifies everything, from unboxing to pro-level control, and walks you through every button, mode, and menu with clear explanations and real-life examples.The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is the most advanced tool Canon has ever built but it's your vision, skill, and workflow that bring it to life. This book makes sure you can capture stunning photos and cinematic video, no matter your starting point.If you're ready to ditch the guesswork and start creating like a pro, this guide is your new favorite camera companion.
Descriptive Catalogue Of Photographs Of North American Indians
Step into a world long forgotten with "Descriptive Catalogue of Photographs of North American Indians" by William Henry Jackson a mesmerizing journey through time, now revived after decades out of print. This rare gem, republished by Alpha Editions, is not just a book; it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, meticulously restored for today's and future generations. Immerse yourself in the vivid imagery and rich history of North America's indigenous peoples, captured through the lens of one of the 19th century's most renowned photographers. Jackson's work offers an unparalleled glimpse into the lives, traditions, and landscapes of Native American tribes, making this edition a unique and invaluable resource for historians, photography enthusiasts, and lovers of classic literature alike. This beautifully restored edition is more than a reprint; it's a testament to the enduring legacy of a culture and a celebration of the artistry that brings it to life. Whether you're a casual reader or a dedicated collector, this book promises to captivate your imagination and enrich your understanding of a pivotal era in American history. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of the past, lovingly preserved for the future.
Ireland's Islands
Take a photographic journey around Ireland's coast and explore the landscape, history, heritage and wildlife of the offshore islands. Photographers Carsten Krieger and Richard Creagh have a deep love for and knowledge of these special places. From rugged cliffs thronged with seabirds to tranquil bays, and from quiet strands to bustling villages, their words and images bring to life the uniqueness of these small, sea-locked worlds.Over 200 magnificent colour photographs ofSherkin Island * Cape Clear * Bere Island * Dursey Island * The Skelligs * Valentia The Blaskets * Aran Islands * Inishbofin * Inishturk * Caher * Clare Island * Achill Arranmore * Tory Island * Rathlin * Dalkey Island * Ireland's Eye * The Saltees'a sumptuous book in which the magnificent colour photographs speak for themselves' Books Ireland on Ireland's Coast
Photobook Conversations
Candid yet profound meditations on photobook publishing from artists, editors, designers and critics working within the disciplinePublished by acclaimed magazine 1000 Words, twice winner of Photography Magazine of the Year at the Lucie Awards, Photobook Conversations foregrounds discussions on a range of positions, practices and politics that shape contemporary photography and publishing. Editors Ana Casas Broda, Anshika Varma and Duncan Wooldridge provide the same set of questions to each interviewee, creating a kaleidoscope of responses. Among the organizations whose activities and ambitions are represented within this volume are MACK, Hydra + Fotograf穩a, Offset Projects, Self Publish Be Happy, Goliga and the Nepal Picture Library. Speaking with hope and humility, the concerns expressed by those who work with the photobook form vary from approaches to editing and sequencing images to questions around the audience and market for photobooks and models for better ecosystems.Contributors include: Valentina Abenavoli, Daniel Boetker-Smith, Miguel Del Castillo, Bruno Ceschel, Yumi Goto, Hans Gremmen, NayanTara Gurung Kakshapati, Sohrab Hura, Andrea Josch, Luis Ju獺rez, Sanjay Kak, Aneta Kowalczyk, Anastasiia Leonova, Buen Lugar, Raymond Meeks, Paul Ninson, Ivan Vartanian.
Words From the Heart
Words From The Heart: Palavras de Cora癟瓊o is a soul-stirring collection of poetry that speaks to the depths of love, care, and cherished memories. Maria Laudalina Sousa weaves words with heartfelt emotion, capturing moments of joy, longing, and reflection through beautifully crafted verses.With a blend of tenderness and passion, this bilingual collection takes readers on a journey through the essence of human connection. Whether reminiscing about the past, embracing the present, or dreaming of the future, this book invites you to pause, feel, and find meaning in the beauty of words.Words From The Heart is a celebration of poetry's power to touch the soul, an intimate invitation to experience love and life through the eyes of a poet.
Digital Expressions of the Self(ie)
The book examines the social and cultural role of selfies in India and its diaspora.
Ed Ruscha's Streets of Los Angeles
Through analysis of Ed Ruscha's visionary Streets of Los Angeles Archive, this volume provides new understandings of his artistic practice, the history of L.A., and the innovative role of technology in the archive. In 1966, Ed Ruscha drove a car rigged with a motorized camera to capture Los Angeles' most iconic street: Sunset Boulevard. He created a time capsule of its famed facades, beginning a sixty-year-long commitment to documenting the changing urban landscape of postwar Los Angeles. The Streets of Los Angeles project that comprises these photographs is likely the most comprehensive artistic record of any city, with over 900,000 images of major thoroughfares. Ruscha's photographs constitute an unparalleled visual chronicle of both iconic and everyday sites in L.A., including popular music venues, neighborhood restaurants, and billboards promoting Hollywood's latest blockbusters. In this volume, scholars from disciplines such as urban planning, cultural geography, architecture, art history, and musicology explore the Streets of Los Angeles Archive as a rich repository for analyzing Ruscha's practice and the city's visual culture. Using his photographs and new data visualizations, the authors consider what it means to interpret an archive mostly accessible through digital technologies, and they demonstrate how histories of art have been indelibly reshaped since the advent of the information age in the 1960s. This publication was created using Quire(TM), a multiformat publishing tool from Getty. The free online edition of this open-access publication is available at www.getty.edu/publications/ruscha/ and includes video, data visualizations, and zoomable illustrations. Free PDF and EPUB downloads of the book are also available.
Exciting and Fun Pet Photography
Capture the spirit of your pet with every photo-no fancy camera or experience required!Whether you're using a smartphone or DSLR, Exciting and Fun Pet Photography will teach you how to take heartwarming, frame-worthy photos of your furry family members. Written in an easy, conversational style for all ages-this book is your guide to photographing pets with joy, patience, and personality.Inside you'll learn: How to photograph pets at home, in parks, and during playtimeSimple camera settings and lighting tips (without the tech talk!)Tricks to keep pets engaged and capture their unique expressionsHow to edit photos for wow-factor results-even if you've never used PhotoshopNo stress. No fluff. Just fun, easy steps and real-life advice from a professional pet photographer who knows how to make tails wag and humans smile.Perfect for pet parents, hobby photographers, and anyone who wants to create lasting memories with their animal companions
Blind Corners
"Blind Corners is a book every photographer should own." -- W. Scott Olsen, Frames For many years, photographer Michael Collins had wondered what exactly it was that he found so mysterious about photography. In this series of linked pieces, Collins offers a reappraisal of humble--and often ubiquitous--photographic genres that he believes are worthy of greater understanding. From restoring abandoned photos, whose subjects are lost to time, to a quotidian history of the studio portrait; from tracing the origins of the panorama within the wider field of art history to an experiment in photographic portraiture using gorillas, Collins reveals what it is about photography that continues to fascinate us.
Back in Ibiza
Back in Ibiza 1998 - 2003 is photographer Dean Chalkley's epic collection of club images from the peak of Ibiza's glory days. Dean Chalkley has been taking compelling cultural photographs since the mid 1990s and his work with the likes of Oasis, Idris Elba and Amy Winehouse is widely celebrated. At the tail end of the '90s, Chalkley found himself in Ibiza, the capital of the clubbing world. For many, the turn of the millennium represents the peak of club life, when clubbers would lose themselves for days in the often-surreal abandon of their favorite Spanish party haven. Working for Mixmag, the biggest dance-music magazine in the world, Chalkley amassed a vast archive of images from this unrivaled golden era in the island's near-history. Back in Ibiza 1998 - 2003 offers a thrilling deep-dive through those images, illustrating the unfiltered and sometimes unhinged club scene from a world before Snapchat and TikTok reels. This unique collection is essential viewing for partygoers and clubbing fans, a joy to behold, and a nostalgic reminder of what a real party can look like.
Seydou Ke簿ta: A Tactile Lens
This lavishly illustrated book offers a comprehensive overview of the work of the great Malian photographer Seydou Ke簿ta, one of the most important portraitists of the 20th centuryPublished with Brooklyn Museum. Seydou Ke簿ta's photographs capture Malian culture during an era of radical transformation. As a commercial portrait photographer, Ke簿ta had a remarkable ability to draw out tactile details and emotions from his subjects, creating strikingly intimate portraits that have resonated with audiences across geographic and cultural borders. In 1948, Ke簿ta opened one of the city's first photography studios. Located in Bamako-Coura, the city's colonial center, the studio attracted clientele from across the country and West Africa. Ke簿ta offered bold, patterned backdrops and props--including cars, Vespas and European clothing and accessories--that allowed sitters to explore new ways of fashioning the self before the camera's lens.This groundbreaking publication, which accompanies an exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum, draws from across Ke簿ta's rich oeuvre--spanning iconic portraits and rarely seen vintage prints to never-before-shown negatives--to explore the social and political realities of the period. The catalog was informed and enriched by contributions from the Ke簿ta family, including their generous loan of negatives from the family archive and oral histories. Richly illustrated and supported with texts from leading scholars and writers, this book is the essential volume on Seydou Ke簿ta.Born in Bamako, Mali, Seydou Ke簿ta (1921/23-2001) spent his youth working as a carpenter, following in the footsteps of his father. He shifted his focus to photography after receiving a Kodak Brownie Flash camera as a gift from his uncle in 1935. Between 1948 and 1963, Ke簿ta photographed thousands of Malians and West Africans, becoming widely recognized across the region. In the early 1990s, his work reached Western viewers, cementing Ke簿ta as one of the premier studio photographers of 20th-century Africa--a peer of August Sander, Irving Penn and Richard Avedon.
Charming England
Discover England in a fresh light: A travel coffee-table book showcasing charming streets, villages, castles, and parks. Immerse yourself in the dining, drinking, and shopping scenes at locals' favorite spots from London to the countryside - whether it's cozy pubs, tea rooms, or shops. Dive into the authentic atmosphere of England with stunning photos and rediscover the magic of your favorite landscapes anytime. Discover England like in a picture book with our fascinating illustrated travel book! Immerse yourself in the charming streets, medieval towns and authentic fishing villages that make up England's charm. From bustling London to picturesque villages like the Cotswolds, where time seems to stand still and tradition is still alive. Experience the locals' favorite places, from cozy pubs and traditional tea houses to charming bookstores and secret stores. Our enchanting photos capture the authentic atmosphere of Good Old England and will enchant you. With a lovingly illustrated map, practical information and entertaining travel stories, we offer you the perfect companion for your trip.Immerse yourself in the old English hospitality and atmosphere and let yourself be seduced by England in all its beauty!
