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Book SynopsisThe definitive, full-career retrospective of the life and work of Chris Killip (1946-2020), one of the UK's most important and influential post-war documentary photographers. I didn't set out to be the photographer of the English de-Industrial Revolution. It happened all around me during the time I was photographing' Chris Killip, 2019 Grounded in sustained immersion and participation in the communities he photographed, Chris Killip's keenly observed work chronicled ordinary people's lives in stark, yet sympathetic, detail. His photographs are recognized as some of the most important visual records of 1980s Britain; as editor of this book Ken Grant reflects, they tell the story of those who had history done to them, who felt its malicious disregard and yet, like the photographer with whom they shared so much of their lives, refused to yield or look away.' Published to coincide with the first full retrospective of Killip's life and work at the Photographers' Gallery, London,Table of ContentsForeword by Brett Rogers, Director of the Photographers’ Gallery 1. Essay by Ken Grant covering: Isle of Man Graveyard of the Ships / Early years / The Manx Peasant culture / The Sea / London-New York/ The Isle of Man Book Folio Section 1: Isle of Man TT Racers Huddersfield 2. Essay by Ken Grant covering: Huddersfield, Travels of England, the North, Amber-Side Gallery, Seacoal, Askam and Skinningrove Folio Section 2: Askam Skinningrove Seacoal The Station folio Folio Section 3: Here Comes Everybody Folio Section 4: Pirelli Factory 3. Essay by Ken Grant covering: The Page and the Wall: Another Country, The Miner's Strike, The Politics of Photography, The Station, In Flagrante, British Photography from the Thatcher Years (MoMA Exhibition) Folio Section 4: North East Photographs 2 4. Essay by Ken Grant covering: Chris Killip in America, Chris Killip in Ireland (Here Comes Everybody), Storytellers, Writer, Steidl books, Zines, Cafe Royal Books (The Seaside), The Portrait, Pirelli, Shipbuilding, Revisiting the Region, The Photography of Deindustrialisation, The Last Ships, Finish

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Book SynopsisHelmut Newton (1920–2004) always showed a healthy disdain for the easy or predictable, so it’s no surprise that the SUMO was an irresistible project. The idea of a book the size of a private exhibition, with spectacular images reproduced to state-of-the-art origination and printing standards, emerged from an open, experimental dialogue between photographer and publisher. With the SUMO weighing in—boxed and shrink-wrapped—at 35.4 kg (just under 80 pounds), Newton created a landmark book that stood head and shoulders above anything previously attempted, both in terms of conceptual extravagance and technical specifications. Published in an edition of 10,000 signed and numbered copies, the SUMO sold out soon after publication and quickly multiplied its value. It now features in numerous collections around the world, including New York’s Museum of Modern Art. The legendary copy number one, signed by more than 100 of the book’s featured celebrities, broke the record for the most expensive book published in the 20th century, sold at an auction in Berlin on April 6, 2000 for 620,000 German marks—about 317,000 euros. Now, this XL edition celebrates 20 years of SUMO, the result of a project conceived by Helmut Newton some years ago. Revised by his wife June, the volume gathers 464 images and a booklet that takes us through the making-of this publishing venture—a spectacular tribute to the larger-than-life Helmut Newton, now in a friendly format.Trade Review“Fashion photography is a competitive field, but there's one art book above all that remains incredibly monumental: Helmut Newton's SUMO.” * gq-magazine.co.uk *“Cool, controversial and classic.” * Amateur Photographer *“A collector’s item if ever there was one.” * Refinery29.com *“TASCHEN reminds us what all the fuss was about with an anniversary edition of SUMO, a collection of museum-sized prints bound and elegantly packaged in a monochrome casing with one of Newton’s Giant Nudes on the cover, a hint at the arresting selection of silver, pearl and shadow-toned captures within.” * LA Weekly *“Timeless. A reference work.” * Der Standard *

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Book SynopsisCollected in this compelling volume are the many lives of Lee Miller, intimately recorded by her son, Antony Penrose, whose years of work on her photographic archives have unearthed a rich selection of her finest work, including portraits of her friends Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Max Ernst, Paul Eluard, and Joan Miró.Starting in 1927 in New York, this volume chronicles Lee Miller as she is discovered as a model by Condé Nast, hits the cover of Vogue, and is immortalized by Edward Steichen, George Hoyningen-Huene, Horst P. Horst, and other acclaimed photographers. From there, readers follow Miller to Paris where she, along with Man Ray, invented the solarization technique of photography, and where she developed into a brilliant Surrealist photographer. Finally, this account covers the later chapters of her life, when she became a war correspondent during World WarII, traveling with the Allied armies to cover the siege of Saint-Malo and the liberation of Paris, which lead to her photographs of the Dachau concentration camp that shocked the world.The Lives of Lee MillerTrade Review'Antony Penrose lovingly and entertainingly pulls together the diverse threads of his mother’s remarkable life' - The Times'A fascinating revelation of an adventurous and protean spirit' - Sunday Times'A marvellously balanced narrative' - New Yorker'Eminently readable and thoroughly enjoyable' - British Journal of PhotographyTable of Contents1. Early Years, 1907–1929 2. Photography in Surrealist Paris, 1929–1932 3. Photography in Fashionable New York, 1932–1934 4. Egypt and First Marriage, 1934–1937 5. Escape from Egypt, 1937–1939 6. ‘Grim Glory’: Wartime London, 1939–1944 7. Lee’s War, 1944–1945 8. Spinning It Out: Austria, 1945 9. The Last Waltz: Eastern Europe, 1945–1946 10. Winged Serpents: Married Life in Hampstead and Sussex, 1946–1956 11. Food, Friends and Faraway Places

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Book SynopsisGosse Bouma, who is making a name for himself in the world of art photography as a master of light, shares his unique vision of Amsterdam in his first book. In his work, Gosse works under natural conditions, shedding a new light on the city he loves so much. In A New Light on Amsterdam, Gosse takes you through the city in different atmospheres - from the misty old city centre to the morning light in Amsterdam''s beautiful parks. Iconic buildings, raucous metro stations and picturesque cityscapes: this large-format book surprises with every photo, showing a serene, sometimes melancholic Amsterdam.

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Book SynopsisTracing a career of more than thirty years, this celebration of the prodigiously talented Dutch photographer includes vibrantly colored portraiture, landscapes, still lifes, abstract compositions and fashion editorials. From her early African-inspired work to her more recent experiments in interventionist techniques, Viviane Sassen has gained international acclaim for her striking, dynamic images that explore a range of themes and subjects-from identity, gender, and the body, to race, fashion, and the environment. This retrospective book brings together both well- and lesser-known works and includes pieces from her recent series, "Paint Studies," in which early photographs are reimagined with ink and painterly marks, and "Venus and Mercury", a collection of exquisite photomontages based on the history of the Palace of Versailles. An introductory essay and interview with the artist combine with additional illuminating texts to make this the definitive overview of an important and ever-evolving photographer.

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Book SynopsisJulian Lennon reveals some of his favourite fine art photos from his travels around the world in stunning new book - from a majestic horse in Uruguay to an enchanting shot of Princess Charlene. Daily MailPhotography as a creative force: Julian Lennon''s outstanding first photo book: Internationally acclaimed artist Julian Lennon demonstrates his innate gifts as a versatile fine art photographer in this new illuminating photography book, which features visually stunning images that span over two decades from his unique life. With this first photography book, he provides a compilation that reflects the multi-layered dimensions of his creativity and curiosity for the world around him.Authentic street art, captivating landscapes a coffee table book in a class of its own: Music, photography, philanthropy: Many hearts beat within Julian Lennon. This stunning first photography book is impressive proof that the es

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Book SynopsisTrade ReviewCoffee Table Pick! “Whether you’re a denizen or a stranger to the Big Apple’s streets, these gorgeous shots … will make you feel the magic.” * People Magazine *"Walk With Me" is a lovely reminder for us all to slow down and be more reflective. Linger for moment and admire the flowers in a window box, the history of a street, or the door of a West Fourth Street brownstone. These small discoveries, these photo-worthy moments, especially in one's own hometown, offer us a bit of balance in a fast-paced world.” * The East Hampton Star *“Features more than 200 photos of some of the often-overlooked spots that make NYC so beautiful, from it parks and cafes to building facades.” * Serendipity Magazine *“ a wonderful new photobook … reveals the beauty of NYC in all seasons.” * The New Yorker Life *“To all my displaced New Yorkers, or just New York lovers, run and get this book by @skaufman4050-her photography is incredible and she captures the city in such a special way.” * Olivia Brock, Interior Designer *“This is the most gorgeous coffee table book ever. Her photography is stunning and she does such a beautiful job capturing both iconic buildings and hidden gems in NYC. This book makes for an absolutely perfect gift!” * Fran Hauser, Author and Entrepreneur *“This is for anyone who wants to walk around New York and discover beautiful neighborhoods.” * Laurie Collins, Digital Creator @dccitygirl *“Another must-have: a new book showcasing the beauty of New York through the lens of Susan Kaufman.” * Noel Y. Calingasan, Digital Creator @nyclovesnyc *“A gorgeous love letter to NYC.” * Peter Som, Creative Director *"I will be using this book to find all of the most beautiful facades in NYC!” * Melissa Male, Digital Creator @melissamale *“Please do check out Walk With Me: New York, her imagery is perfection!” * Paula Sutton, Author and Digital Creator@hillhousevintage *“From one Sunday stroll addicted New Yorker to another, get this book!” * Michael Ausiello, President & Editorial Director TVLine.com *When my friend Susan left her career as a high-powered magazine editor (she was most recently the editor-in-chief of People Style Watch), she quickly made her hobby of walking around New York City and taking photos with her iPhone into a wildly successful Instagram account and a whole new career! I am so excited to announce that her recently launched beautiful book, Walk with Me New York became an instant best seller is so much fun to read, and makes the perfect gift. * Andrea Linett, Author & Blogger *An absolutely enchanting guide. Even after living in New York City for years, I found new places to go and saw familiar things in magical ways. Susan Kaufman’s eye and taste are exquisite. * Delia Ephron, author of Left on Tenth. *

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Book SynopsisA new edition of one of the most important and genre-defining photobooks of the twentieth century. The Decisive Moment (Images à la Sauvette in French) is one of the greatest photography books ever published. It brings together photographic material from the first twenty years of Henri Cartier-Bresson's career. Images à la Sauvette was published in 1952 by Verve, with an original cover by Matisse. It was the result of a collaboration between the photographer, the famous art critic and publisher Tériade, and the painter, at the peak of his career. The American version, published the same year by Simon and Schuster, was the first to introduce the now-famous expression decisive moment. The book, which reveals the intrinsic duality of Henri Cartier-Bresson's work, the combination of intimate interpretation with documentary observation, received tremendous critical acclaim within the art world and is considered a bible for photographers, in the words of photographer Robert Capa. It remains an essential reference for photographers to this day. The original book, now out of print, has become a collector's item. The Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson sought to make this classic photography book accessible again, in a smaller and practical format, at an affordable price. The latest print features the same material as the original 1952 edition, and is accompanied by a comprehensive study of the book's making, its enduring popularity and the considerations behind its title, written by Clément Chéroux, Director of the Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson.

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Book SynopsisFind Your Frame is a creative workshop with everything you always wanted to know from street photography master Craig Whitehead. Trade Review"This is the best photo book I’ve read all year...Buy a copy of Find Your Frame, read it, and then experience this genre for yourself; It might move you out of your comfort zone. Who knows, it could change your photography and maybe your life." * Joe Farace, photographer and writer *Table of Contents Foreword Street your way Find your tribe Make kit count Get out there Limber up Scope the scene Don’t be shy Spot one-offs See in retrospect Own your shot Contrast to intrigue Mix up perspective Follow the light Abstract the world Know your patch Be a sharp critic Let your images shine Pop the Insta bubble Stay curious Index

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Book SynopsisIn 1941, Ansel Adams photographed America''s national parks for a series of murals that would celebrate the country''s natural heritage. Because of the escalation of World War II, the project was suspended after less than a year, but not before Adams had produced these images, which illustrate both his early innovations and the shape of his later, legendary career as America''s foremost landscape photographer. The invitation to photograph the nation''s parklands was the perfect assignment for Adams, as it allowed him to express his deepest convictions as artist, conservationist, and citizen. These stunning photographs of the natural geysers and terraces in Yellowstone, the rocks and ravines in the Grand Canyon, the winding rivers and majestic mountains in Glacier and Grand Teton national parks, the mysterious Carlsbad Caverns, the architecture of ancient Indian villages, and many other evocative views of the American West demonstrate the genius of Adams'' technical and aesthetic inventiveness. In these glorious, seminal images we see the inspired reverence for the wilderness that has made Ansel Adams'' work an enduring influence on environmentalism as well as art.

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Book Synopsis A celebrated return of Robert Frank’s seminal photobook, The Americans, to Aperture’s catalog—one of the most important bodies of photographic work ever made.In the nearly seven decades since its publication in France in 1958, and in the United States in 1959, Robert Frank’s The Americans has become one of the most influential and enduring works of American photography. Through eighty-three photographs taken across the country, Frank unveiled an America that had gone previously unacknowledged—confronting its people with an underbelly of racial inequality, corruption and injustice, and the stark reality of the American Dream. Frank’s point of view—at once startling and tenacious—is imbued with humanity and lyricism, painting a poignant and incomparable portrait of the nation at a turning point in history.This edition of The A

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Book Synopsis"A perfect storm! Spellbinding photo book by 'the pope of bad weather photography' shows the beauty of the world when the sun isn't shining, from rainy Scotland to wintry New York." — The Daily Mail When a bad weather front piles up in front of a big city, Christophe Jacrot is certainly not far away. The French photographer specifically looks for rain and snow to capture his atmospheric snapshots. The bad weather conditions give the motifs special lighting conditions. Jacrot's subjects could come from film noir, but they are deliberately in colour. For more than a decade, the name Christophe Jacrot has been associated with the photography of landscapes (urban or natural) determined by the weather. In his work, weather conditions are always extreme: the city is seen through a windowpane dripping with rain or a curtain of snow. His images capture the beauty of megacities transfigured by the weather with perfection and poetry. In his eyes, "there are two ways of photographing the world: capturing its horror or sublimating it". In view of his nature photography, it quickly becomes clear which he prefers. Text in English and German.Trade ReviewWatch an interview with photographer Christophe Jacrot on Meteo a la carte YouTube as he explains his photography work and shoots. - Meteo a la carte YouTube"A perfect storm! Spellbinding photo book by 'the pope of bad weather photography' shows the beauty of the world when the sun isn't shining, from rainy Scotland to wintry New York." - Daily Mail"There’s no such thing as bad weather, so the saying goes – only the wrong clothing. While most of us would be happy to put up with some discomfort en route to capturing a scintillating scenic view, going outdoors specifically to take photos of appalling weather conditions is surely not a major motivation. However, this was the raison d’etre of the French photographer Christophe Jacrot for his latest book, Lost in the Beauty of Bad Weather." - Digital Camera World

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Book SynopsisAfter his last book Escapes, Stefan Bogner returns to the Alps with this illustrated book. This time not only did he photograph particular routes, but he looked for the ideal tour through the Alps: 3 countries, 14 passes - the perfect little escape for 4 days. Different from Bogner s photographs in Escapes or Curves, where he just presents dreamlike empty streets, Porsche Drive focuses on the journey in Porsche models such as Porsche 906, Porsche 911, Porsche 918 and more. Stefan Bogner drives his own Porsche 911 1970 ST. Apart from Bogner's photographs, Porsche Drive offers information on each route and height profile. Thus you can follow Bogner's itinerary on a long weekend.Trade ReviewPhotographer Stefan Bogner has produced the impossible: a most epic set of Porsche road trip pictures for his immensely cool new book Porsche Drive--Jared Paul Stern "Petrolicious.com, January 22, 2016 "

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Book SynopsisBeth Moon''s fourteen-year quest to photograph ancient trees has taken her across the United States, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Some of her subjects grow in isolation, on remote mountainsides, private estates, or nature preserves; others maintain a proud, though often precarious, existence in the midst of civilization. All, however, share a mysterious beauty perfected by age and the power to connect us to a sense of time and nature much greater than ourselves. It is this beauty, and this power, that Moon captures in her remarkable photographs.This handsome volume presents nearly seventy of Moon''s finest tree portraits as full-page duotone plates. The pictured trees include the tangled, hollow-trunked yews - some more than a thousand years old - that grow in English churchyards; the baobabs of Madagascar, called ''upside-down trees'' because of the curious disproportion of their giant trunks and modest branches; and the fantastical dragon''s-blood trees, red-sapped and umbrella-shaped, that grow only on the island of Socotra, off the Horn of Africa.Moon''s narrative captions describe the natural and cultural history of each individual tree, while Todd Forrest, vice president for horticulture and living collections at The New York Botanical Garden, provides a concise introduction to the biology and preservation of ancient trees. An essay by the critic Steven Brown defines Moon''s unique place in a tradition of tree photography extending from William Henry Fox Talbot to Sally Mann, and explores the challenges and potential of the tree as a subject for art.Trade Review“Beth Moon’s stunning images capture the power and mystery of the world’s remaining ancient trees… Beth’s portraits will surely inspire many to help those working to save these magnificent trees.” - Dr. Jane Goodall“Moon wields time as a tool. She typically photographs a tree over many sessions, ideally over several days... The platinum lends a luminous quality to the leaves—an echo of their function, to eat sunlight—and a leaden, indestructible weight to the trunks.” - Robert Moor, Sierra“Showcases towering redwoods, broccoli-shaped baobabs and gnarled trunks growing out of ancient temples.” - The Wall Street Journal“Ancient Trees: Portraits of Time is well named. One cannot look at Beth Moon's images of gnarled, overgrown trees and not feel the intrinsic gravity of time.” - Printers Row Journal, Chicago Tribune“In our age of mass species extinctions, we never know from where, if anywhere, consolation may come. Try looking at Beth Moon's new book, Ancient Trees: Portraits of Time.” - San Francisco Chronicle“Full of strangest and most magnificent trees ever.” - The Telegraph“[Moon] creates magical images that in their blacks and whites, silvers and grays, capture the marvel of arboreal forms and textures… [a] jewel of a book.” - Booklist, Starred Review“Trees are notoriously hard to photograph, but Moon captures their individuality with reverent portrayal. . . these are lavish, awe-inspiring pictures. . . Crossing with ease between realms of natural history and art, this will appeal to all with even the mildest horticultural or photographic interests.” - Library Journal“A project with weight and lasting beauty. . . Ancient Trees provides the kind of thorough and thoughtful portrait that each of these majestic long-lived survivors deserves.” - Christian Science MonitorBeth Moon will be in the upcoming HBO documentary "Trees & Other Entanglements" which premieres on 12/12/23 in the USA. - HBO on YouTube trailerTable of ContentsIntroduction Beth Moon 7 Adapted to Endure: The Form and Function of Ancient Trees Todd Forrest 9 Plates Great Britain 17 United States 42 Israel 54 Socotra 56 Southern Africa 63 Cambodia 76 Captions 80 Eternity in Present Tense: Beth Moon and the Art of the Tree Steven Brown 97 Acknowledgements 101 Index of Trees 103

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Book SynopsisPhotographer of excellence, and among the most appreciated in the contemporary art scene, the Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf (1959) is to be considered one of the greatest interpreters of modern portrait photography: he is known all over the world for a photographic style dominated by mysterious and contemplative atmospheres, for his mise en scène and theatrical compositions. In his shots Olaf weaves complex and dramatic narratives. His works are striking in their strangeness, their will to provoke, their sense of solitude and restlessness: they catch glimpses of truth, which reveal the imperfection and the fictitious nature of an apparently perfect world. This rich catalogue represents a journey through the artist's entire production, offering a complete overview of his work: from the beginning with Chessmen, the series that made him internationally famous, awarded at the Young European Photographer competition in 1988, up to the recent Palm Springs project (2018). The volume includes a critical text by Walter Guadagnini and a conversation with the artist. Text in English and Italian.

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Book SynopsisAndy Warhol was a relentless chronicler of life and its encounters. Carrying a Polaroid camera from the late 1950s until his death in 1987, he amassed a huge collection of instant pictures of friends, lovers, patrons, the famous, the obscure, the scenic, the fashionable, and himself. Created in collaboration with the Andy Warhol Foundation, this book features more than hundred of these instant photos.Portraits of celebrities such as Mick Jagger, Alfred Hitchcock, Jack Nicholson, Yves Saint Laurent, Pelé, Debbie Harry are included alongside images of Warhol’s entourage and high life, landscapes, and still lifes. Often raw and impromptu, the Polaroids document Warhol’s era like Instagram captures our own, offering a unique record of the life, world, and vision behind the Pop Art maestro and modernist giant.© The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc.Trade Review“Free from likes, filters and double taps, a look into Warhol’s Polaroid series takes us beyond the screens of Instagram and into his very own visual diary.” * CNN Style *

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Book SynopsisThere is an astonishing world just waiting to be photographed underwater. With marine biologist Dr Alexander Mustard as your guide you can learn all you need to know to explore the amazing creatures and landscapes that lie beneath the surface. From information about diving equipment and cameras, to crucial advice on understanding and controlling light underwater, this book provides all the background you need before you take the plunge. Topics covered include wide-angle light, macro lighting, ambient light and macro techniques. All this is illustrated, of course, with stunning images of the weird and wonderful animals and sights he has encountered beneath the waves.

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Book SynopsisThe new edition of the classic Iconic New York surprises with an even larger format, and previously unpublished photographs of the world-famous metropolis on the Hudson River. Christopher Bliss, is a true New Yorker, and who else could depict this great city in a more authentic way? Because there is so much more to the probably most famous city on the U.S. East Coast than the Empire State Building, Times Square and the Statue of Liberty. It is the hidden squares and buildings in Manhattan, Brooklyn or Queens that reflect the city's culture, everyday life and attitude to life. Bliss knows them all and has photographed them all. The photo artist's work, compiled over many years, is exhibited in several galleries and is installed as a permanent exhibition at the Museum of New York City. For all USA lovers and fans of New York, this coffee-table book is a must-have in the bookcase. Discover the city's landmarks, get to know the people who live there, and get an idea of the turbulent life in the megacity. Text in English and German.

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Book SynopsisSebastião Salgado’s masterpiece Genesis is the result of an epic eight-year expedition to rediscover the mountains, deserts, and oceans, the animals and peoples that have so far escaped the imprint of modern society—the land and life of a still pristine planet. The Genesis project, along with the Salgados’ Instituto Terra, is dedicated to showing the beauty of our planet, reversing the damage done to it, and preserving it for the future. On over 30 trips—by foot, light aircraft, boats, canoes, and even balloons, through extreme temperatures and in sometimes dangerous conditions—Salgado has created a collection of images showing us nature, animals, and indigenous peoples in such intense beauty it takes our breath away. The reach is truly global. Through Salgado’s lens, one discovers the animal species and volcanoes of the Galápagos; the penguins, sea lions, cormorants, and whales of the South Atlantic; Brazilian alligators and jaguars; and African lions, leopards, and elephants. We travel over icebergs in the Antarctic, the volcanoes of Central Africa, the ravines of the Grand Canyon, and the glaciers of Alaska. We encounter the Stone Age Korowai people of West Papua, nomadic Dinka cattle farmers in Sudan, Nenets and their reindeer herds in the Arctic Circle, as well as the Mentawai jungle communities on islands west of Sumatra. In characteristic monochrome, Salgado’s painterly notes are perfectly tuned to these sublime scenes, capturing sweeping aerial panoramas as much as the most intricate details and textures, from a reptilian skin to the fur coat of the Nenet people of northern Siberia. The exquisitely reproduced images are arranged not by theme but rather conceived as a journey around the globe, immersing them in Salgado’s vision of the Earth’s mesmerizing scale, order, and beauty.Trade Review“Salgado delivers another masterpiece.” * The Independent *“A true book for the ages.” * TIME *“GENESIS honors its biblical antecedent… there could be no more powerful reminder of all that we stand to lose.” * The New York Times *“GENESIS... a biblical title that suits the majesty of his subjects and offers the work as a beautifully articulated prayer for preservation and respect.” * The Los Angeles Times *“...a tribute to the diversity of planet earth.” * The Wall Street Journal *“GENESIS will further cement Salgado’s reputation as one if the most significant photographers of his age.” * The Daily Telegraph *

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Book SynopsisFrom its origins in China and Scandinavia, the sport of skiing has come a long way to attract daring athletes, tourists and locals on winter holiday, the chic and wealthy leisure class, and international royalty. On the technical side, pioneering innovators developed cutting-edge equipment that, over the years, has grown skiing to become a fiercely competitive spectator sport while, on the cultural side, the exciting and well-groomed stars of the ski world and jetsetter destinations have come to define a distinctive and popular global culture and aspirational lifestyle. The Stylish Life: Skiing is a nostalgic and spectacular journey through alpine history and beyond, including this singularly unique sport's founders, superstars, influence on design and entertainment, and the evolution of its resorts, fashion, equipment, and much more.

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Book SynopsisA rocky coast along the Sea of Japan; an immense plain of rice fields in the snow; Mount Fuji towering over misty wooded hills; silent temples devoid of people but brimming with Buddhist deities; a Torii gate mysteriously emerging from moving clouds and water—these are a few images from this remarkable collection of photographs by Michael Kenna, whose black-and-white work is highly renowned. Forms of Japan, brilliantly designed by Yvonne Meyer-Lohr, is organized into chapters simply titled, “Sea,” “Land,” “Trees,” “Spirit,” and “Sky.” The quietly evocative photographs, often paired with classic haiku poems of Basho, Buson, Issa and others, provide a contemplative portrait of a country better-known for its energy and industry. Gorgeously reproduced to convey the enormous subtleties that exist in Michael Kenna’s traditional black-and-white silver prints, the photographs in this book include both well-known and previously unpublished images from all corners of Japan: Hokkaido, Honshu, Kyushu, Okinawa and Shikoku.

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Book SynopsisThe American photographer Francesca Woodman (1958–1981) created a body of fascinating photographic works in a few intense years before her premature death. Her oeuvre has been the object of numerous in-depth studies and major exhibitions in recent years, and her photographs have inspired artists all over the world. Woodman’s photographs explore gender, representation, sexuality and body. Her production includes several self-portraits, using herself and her friends as models. The figures are often placed behind furniture and other interior elements; occasionally, the images are blurred in such a way that their identity is hidden from the viewer. The intimate nature of the subject matter is enhanced by the small formats. Woodman worked in unusual settings such as derelict buildings, using mirrors and glass to evoke surrealist and occasionally claustrophobic moods. Moderna Museet will present some hundred photographs by Francesca Woodman, with a selection from the series and themes she explored. The exhibition is produced by Moderna Museet in association with Betty and George Woodman and the Estate of Francesca Woodman. Alongside this exhibition, Moderna Museet will present a compilation of photography from the same period from its collection, to show Francesca Woodman in context and expand the perspective on her oeuvre to the public.

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Book SynopsisA photographic exploration of the post-war modernist architecture of London. This collection of unique and evocative photography of Brutalist architecture by Simon Phipps casts the city in a new light. Arranged by inner London Borough, BRUTAL LONDON takes in famous examples such as the Trellick Tower, the Brunswick Centre and the Alexandra Road Estate, as well as lesser known housing and municipal spaces. It serves as an introduction to buildings the reader may see every day, an invitation to look differently, a challenge to look up afresh, or to seek out celebrated Brutalism across the capital. The book's portable size and maps for each borough make it useful and practical; while the design, by leading agency A Practice for Everyday Life, echoes the aesthetic of Brutalist architecture with rough textured edges and fonts inspired by the site maps of modernist estates. Finalist for the British Book Design and Production Awards 2017, Photographic Books, Art / Architecture Monographs.Trade Review'Brutalism is back in vogue... Now we've come to love the iconic, it's time to explore further deeper.' -Londonist; 'Endlessly dip-in-able' Journal of the London Society

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Book SynopsisHarry Gruyaert was one of the European photographers to explore the creative potential of colour in the 1970s and 1980s. This book brings together his work, including images from his renowned 1972 series TV Shots and the later Made in Belgium, in one beautifully produced volume.Trade Review'The images gathered together in a new book of his photographs are full of quiet, even banal moments. But they are transformed by Gruyaert’s eye, an eye that can find beauty in a raincloud, flaking paint or a string of lightbulbs' - The Herald, Glasgow

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Book SynopsisThe fifth book in the hugely popular series celebrates the captivating women who inspired Slim Aarons's greatest work

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Book SynopsisSomething strange is going on in the photographs by Frank Kunert (*1963 in Frankfurt am Main): the table set for two has been so cleverly built around a corner that neither of the diners has to see the other, yet they can both watch their own television. Or a desk has a built-in bed for the much-desired office nap. And the outdoor toilet is located further away than one might hope for in an emergency—namely, on the moon. Kunert, a model builder and photographer, creates images of this kind in weeks of painstaking attention to detail, lending expression to the grotesque outgrowths of civilized life that is as humorous and exhilarating as it is profound. The ambivalence between tragedy and humor piques the artist time and again and permeates his surreal-looking visual worlds in an inexhaustible variety of ways. Melancholy and skewed wit are closely related in this wonderland of absurdities—surprising and thought provoking.

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Book SynopsisThe first sightings of newly discovered work from Saul Leiterâs abundant archive of colour slides. Now widely acclaimed as one of the worldâs greatest photographers, Saul Leiter (1923â2013) remained relatively unsung until he was rediscovered by curators and critics in his early 80s, and his work has been drastically re-evaluated over the last two decades. Leiterâs images evoked the flow and rhythm of life on the mid-century streets of New York in luminous colour at a time when his contemporaries were shooting in black and white. His complex and impressionistic photographs are as much about evoking an atmosphere as nailing the decisive moment. Saul Leiter was born in Pittsburgh and moved to New York City in 1946. He pioneered a painterly approach to colour photography starting in the late 1940s and produced covers for fashion magazines such as Esquire and Harperâs Bazaar before largely withdrawing from public attention in the 1980s. The publication in 2006 of his first monoTrade Review'The photographs display [Leiter’s] eye for the poetry and texture of the mundane movements of the city: a couple kissing on a rain-dampened bench, glossy taxis waiting in the street, a flash of a red dress' - Financial Times (How To Spend It)'For those with an interest in street photography, this is an absolute must' - Amateur Photographer

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Book SynopsisSebastião Salgado’s haunting black-and-white photographs from the GENESIS project record landscapes and people unchanged in the devastating onslaught of modern society and development. Salgado calls GENESIS “my love letter to the planet.”

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Book SynopsisElliott Erwitt was one of the greatest of his profession. His photographs have shaped the visual history of the 20th century and continue to have an impact in the 21st century. Although Erwitt''s work spans several decades and continents as well as numerous themes, it is always instantly recognisable. His spontaneous and original visions speak of true artistry without ever appearing artificial.For this collection, Erwitt himself selected the photographs that he considers to be his best. Anyone leafing through this carefully edited retrospective will be filled with a nostalgic mood, a sense of wonder - and an enduring feeling for the richness of life.Text in English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.

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Book Synopsis"This modern, refreshing examination of today’s American cowboys and cowgirls is something people will want to revisit time and time." — Yahoo “...captures the pioneering spirit of modern cowboys and cowgirls, turning the camera on high-stakes rodeos, hard-working ranchers and horseback rides across stunning desert landscapes.” – Ailbhe Macmahon, Daily Mail "Cowboys may be innately photogenic, but French photographer Anouk Krantz has succeeded in capturing their lives and surroundings like no other." —Graphius Magazine Having earned wide acclaim for her bestselling Wild Horses of Cumberland Island (2017) and West: The American Cowboy (2019), this new collection of work that is American Cowboys is Anouk’s strongest work yet. Join Anouk Masson Krantz in her solo journey across America where she reveals the intimate lives and families of this private, elusive icon of our American West. Through her lens Anouk showcases an incredible journey from an outsider’s perspective into the private world of the American cowboy. Real people and real stories — a remarkable and inspiring story of people coming together to share their lives and celebrate the nation’s cowboy culture. This book is a must-have title among Anouk’s fine collections of photographs. Anouk’s work has been exhibited in galleries and museums across America. She is renowned for her large-scale contemporary photography and her use of white space that defines her elegant, minimalistic style.Trade Review“Titled American Cowboys, the book captures the pioneering spirit of modern cowboys and cowgirls, turning the camera on high-stakes rodeos, hard-working ranchers and horseback rides across stunning desert landscapes.” - Ailbhe Macmahon, Daily Mail"A French photographer captures the modern cowboys of the American West." - Inside Hook"So this book is full of black and white photographs done by @anoukmassonkrantz. There are even little segments of some of the people she photographed too with their stories." - @marijka_dam, Instagram"Anouk Masson Krantz has created an intimate set of images showing that the cowboy, his family, his life and his world is doing just fine - thriving, actually, and continuing to evolve with each new generation." - Bill Reynolds, Western HorsemanPosted on Instagram stories by Influencer Jessie Jarvis. - Instagram"Cowboys may be innately photogenic, but French photographer Anouk Krantz has succeeded in capturing their lives and surroundings like no other." - Graphius Magazine"In a stunning new book called American Cowboys, photographer Anouk Masson Krantz takes us inside...and captures not only the diversity of the profession but also the communities that keep the spirit of these hardworking men and women alive." - The Pioneer Woman"Give your ranch some love this holiday season with some of these incredibly chic and unique home accessories." - Cowboys & Indians"“American Cowboys” features an in-depth, photographic study of this often overlooked, misunderstood world, from the families immersed in the culture to the hard work and labour of ranching and rodeos." - The Daily Beast"This modern, refreshing examination of today’s American cowboys and cowgirls is something people will want to revisit time and time." - YahooAnouk Krantz photograph in American Cowboys won the Western Horseman's' Best Photography in their first annual "Best Of" awards 2022. - Western HorsemanInterview with photographer and author Anouk Masson Krantz; article and podcast - The Candid Frame podcastPosted on Instagram stories by Influencer ShaleyHam. - InstagramTable of ContentsArtist’s Statement Foreword - Taylor Sheridan Reflections from the Frontier - Anouk Masson Krantz These United States - Anouk Masson Krantz Acknowledgments Image Plate List

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Book Synopsisthe 1992 classic, finally back in print with new material.

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Book SynopsisGathering some of Alex Webbs most iconic images, many of which were taken in the far corners of the earth, this title brings a fresh perspective to his extensive catalogue. It provides the examination to date of this modern masters prolific, thirty-year career.Trade Review'Colour-bright, intriguingly composed wonders, full of life and awe' - Harper’s Bazaar'The first book to truly explore Webb’s 30-year career in depth … a thorough exploration of Webb’s work and well worth its price tag' - Amateur Photographer'Shows how Webb’s images find humour, sadness, politics and beauty on every corner' - Metro'An extraordinary collection of images … Webb is a sympathetic observer whose work presents an entire world-view' - Time Out'Beautifully laid-out sequences with full-page reproductions of Webb’s remarkable, multi-layered and astutely composed photographs steeped in light and shadow and saturated with colour … a visual banquet' - The Art Newspaper'An epic and stunning picture book from one of the world's best photojournalists' - Traveller

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Book Synopsis"...Immerse yourself in this selection of spellbinding shots from his latest book, The World." —Food & Travel Michael Poliza is more than a seasoned globetrotter who has travelled through almost 170 countries. He is also a collector of the world, always on the lookout for breathtaking landscapes, remote regions, and intact nature reserves. With his camera ever on hand, Poliza does not only want to experience the beauty of the planet, but also to make it accessible to all. In his two great books, Africa and Eyes over Africa, as well as his single volumes on South Africa, Kenya, and Namibia, Poliza opened our eyes to the diversity of the African continent. In AntArctic, the WWF ambassador created a sensitive double portrait of the polar regions. And in his characteristic aerial photographs, he even opened up new perspectives on well-known places like Mallorca. In this trade edition of The World, Poliza opens his digital treasure chest to reveal previously unpublished images from all seven continents. Like a true photographic world tour, we travel with him to Australia and New Zealand, to Vietnam and Myanmar, to the west of the USA and north to Canada, to the Galapagos Islands and Bolivia, across the Antarctic and the many lands of Africa. No matter how different the regions he explores, the photographer always captures extraordinary images, instilling both the beauty of our planet and an urgent need to protect the natural world. Text in English and German.

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Book Synopsis"Haunting photographs" - The Wall Street Journal. "Henk van Rensbergen is a hero for urban explorers around the world" - Flanders Today. "As an airline pilot, Belgian-born Henk Van Rensbergen was used to travelling the world. But he found a great way to supersize that passion: hunting for the most wonderful, secret, haunting abandoned places" - CNN. While his crew is resting at the pool, pilot and photographer Henk van Rensbergen explores deserted city palaces, overgrown factories or desolate areas of nature, finding beauty in the decay. This engaging book of photographs, a revised edition with new material, lets us wander through abandoned places, including Abkhazia, a break-away region bordering Georgia and Russia and the newest must-visit for every urban explorer.Trade Review"Haunting photographs" - The Wall Street Journal; "Henk van Rensbergen is a hero for urban explorers around the world" - Flanders Today; "As an airline pilot, Belgian-born Henk Van Rensbergen was used to travelling the world. But he found a great way to supersize that passion: hunting for the most wonderful, secret, haunting abandoned places" - CNN.

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Book SynopsisToiletpaper is an artists’ magazine created and produced by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari, born out of a passion or obsession they both cultivate: images. The magazine contains no text; each picture springs from an idea, often simple, and through a complex orchestration of people it becomes the materialization of the artists’ mental outbursts. Since the first issue, in June 2010, Toiletpaper has created a world that displays ambiguous narratives and a troubling imagination. It combines the vernacular of commercial photography with twisted narrative tableaux and surrealistic imagery. The result is a publication that is itself a work of art, which, through its accessible form as a magazine, and through its wide distribution, challenges the limits of the contemporary art economy.

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Book Synopsis"Swiss explorer and photographer Stefan Forster admits that he is no stranger to dodging alligators and hiking for weeks in pursuit of the perfect photo. And an impressive new photobook shows that his efforts pay off handsomely." — Sarah Holt, Mail Online "This tome is a potential classic in the making and a masterclass in how straightforward landscape imagery should be done." — Amateur Photographer "Stunning pictures...luminous images..." — Examiner "Unbelievable...just amazing..." — WGN TV Chicago Captured in vivid colour and magnificent quality, the unique moments that photographer Stefan Forster discovers in out-of-the-way places in nature take place on adventurous backcountry trips far from civilisation, with Forster lugging up to 80 pounds in camera gear and camping equipment. With enormous enthusiasm and prepared for anything, he often hikes through remote areas for weeks at a time on his search for the extraordinary. He has taken long solo kayak expeditions along Greenland’s west coast, hopped from island to island in Micronesia, and slogged through the swamps of Louisiana and Texas to find the area’s most beautiful cypress trees, dodging alligators all the while. The results are unique and fascinating photos. This book presents this young photographer’s most beautiful experiences to date, including everything from rare rainstorms in the world’s driest desert and the Northern Lights shimmering through icebergs to spectacular shots of the Rocky Mountains. Forster was one of the first photographers to use state-of-the-art quadcopter drones, giving his pictures fresh, new perspectives. Stefan Forster published some of these aerial shots for the first time in Above the World – Earth Through a Drone’s Eye, released by teNeues in September 2016. The following locations are included in the book: Switzerland Iceland Greenland Antarctica Peninsula Utah Colorado South Dakota Louisiana Washington Namibia Westcoast, Scotland Uganda New Zealand Seychelles La Gomera Tasmania Philippines Australia Indonesia Text in English, French and German.Trade Review"Swiss explorer and photographer Stefan Forster admits that he is no stranger to dodging alligators and hiking for weeks in pursuit of the perfect photo. And an impressive new photobook shows that his efforts pay off handsomely." - Sarah Holt, Mail Online"This tome is a potential classic in the making and a masterclass in how straightforward landscape imagery should be done." - Amateur Photographer"These are beautifully presented in Chasing Light, which will appeal to anyone who loves spectacular landscape photography." - Outdoor Photography"Stunning pictures...luminous images..." - Examiner"Unbelievable...just amazing..." - WGN TV ChicagoTable of ContentsIntroduction Forests and Trees Sand Dunes and Deserts Ice and Snow Canyons, Cliffs, and Volcanoes Mountains The World from Above Rivers, Lakes and Coasts Night Lights - Aurora Borealis World Map Index

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Book SynopsisThis new paperback edition features 'No Less a Woman', the breast cancer awareness campaign with Stella McCartney. 100 women bravely share un-airbrushed photographs of their breasts alongside honest, courageous, powerful and humorous stories about their breasts and their lives. Women from all walks of life took part, aged from 19 to 101, sized AAA to K, from Buddhist nun to burlesque dancer. Their perspectives and experiences are revealing and profoundly moving. Intimate, visually refreshing, maybe even surprising, Bare Reality will make you reconsider how you think and feel about your own body, and those of the women in your life.

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Book Synopsis"Stunning images in fine art photobook capture the 'strength and dignity' of America's cowboys and their breathtaking Wild West home." – Daily Mail “Titled American Cowboys, the book captures the pioneering spirit of modern cowboys and cowgirls, turning the camera on high-stakes rodeos, hard-working ranchers and horseback rides across stunning desert landscapes.” – Daily Mail The ranching communities in the heartland of the great American West may be a long way from New York City, but renowned photographer Anouk Masson Krantz has been drawn back time and time again to explore this largely unfamiliar and overlooked part of the world. In West: The American Cowboy, Anouk revisits this enduring iconic symbol of America's pioneering spirit. Set out in a stunning large-format book, the pages within inspire with a fresh and contemporary perspective of the American West. Along with the cowboy's ranching traditions comes a life built around the core values and faith that are central to their integrity. Long admired for their strength, relentless work ethic, and humble values, the forgotten American cowboy is alive and well, and has never stood in such stark contrast to the rapidly changing nation that surrounds them. Earning wide acclaim for her incredible fine art work exhibited in galleries and published in the bestselling Wild Horses of Cumberland Island (2017), also by IMAGES, West: The American Cowboy is another artful, intimate study of the American character and their sense of place, and is a unique collection of works brought together by this award-winning photographer and storyteller. Also available by Anouk Krantz: Wild Horses of Cumberland Island ISBN 9781864708851Trade Review'A unique collection from an award-winning photographer and storyteller, the book is an artful, intimate study of American character and sense of place.'-- The Independent'In this oversize ode to the American West, French photographer Anouk Masson Krantz captures the expansiveness of the frontier as well as the rodeo cowboys, ranchers, country-music singers, and cattle that call it home — all in expressive black-and-white.' -- New York Magazine.’The iconic symbol of America’s pioneering spirit captured in a series of lavish fine art pictures: Jaw-dropping images of the Wild West’s cowboys and epic landscapes.’ -- Sarah Holt, Daily Mail"Her quest was not to glorify well-known ranches or big-name cowboys but to show the hard work of the West and the people who do it… whose experiences and encounters are chronicled in this handsome volume of 137 striking black-and-white images" -- Cowboys and Indians: The Premier Magazine of the West"‘West: The American Cowboy' explores, in black and white, the enduring iconic symbol of our country’s pioneering spirit. She also focused her lens on the wide-open spaces in a largely overlooked part of the world." -- Alice Garbarini Hurley, Aspire Design and HomeInterview with photographer and author Anouk Masson Krantz; article and podcast - The Candid Frame podcastTop 10 Best West Reviews In 2023: West reaches number 2 - Facts Chronicle

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Book SynopsisThe photographer and filmmaker Bruce Weber is associated with a wide array of imagery: humanist portraits of artists, actors, and athletes; fashion spreads charged with emotion, irreverence, and nostalgia; lyrical tributes to eroticism and an arcadian vision of the American landscape. All these things—and golden retrievers, too. Since the very beginning, Weber has been accompanied on his travels by a pack of these benevolent canines, who have populated his photographs for fashion campaigns, prominent magazines, and the pages of his personal scrapbooks in equal measure. The Golden Retriever Photographic Society is Weber’s first career-spanning collection of these photographs, one he describes as his most personal. In the introduction to the monograph, Weber remarks, “People sometimes say to me, ‘In my next life, I want to come back as one of your dogs.’” Paging through this volume, we understand the sentiment. For five decades, these golden retrievers have been foils for Weber’s imagination, storybook characters in the expansive life he has created with wife, Nan Bush. This book celebrates the human-animal bond, illuminating how connection to one’s pets can fuel creativity, provide companionship, and foster an abundance of joy.Trade Review“Leafing through this book, it’s clear why canines are considered man’s best friend. From puppies in top hats to a dog perched on an elephant, these photos capture the exuberance of Golden Retrievers.” * The Daily Mail *“[A] loving and personal tome.” * robbreport.com *“Working on this book has been a very moving experience, looking back over 50-some years of photographing dogs and thinking about what that’s meant to my life.” * Bruce Weber *

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