Individual photographers Books
Hartmann Projects Cindy Sherman: 2016
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£22.50
Gestalten A Ranch Year
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£63.75
Kehrer Verlag What Did The Deep Sea Say
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£24.00
Kehrer Verlag Personal History
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£28.50
Kehrer Verlag Ephemeral Field Journal
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£35.20
Steidl Publishers Joel Sternfeld Nags Head
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£36.00
Thad for Arts Nabawi: Devotion in Madinah
Book SynopsisNabawi, is a record of the daily life of one of the great holy sites, and a study in humanity. All manner of expression and experience are found in the faces of the pilgrims the old and young men, women and children who are touched by the spirit of the place and by the devotion they have so faithfully expressed.
£75.00
Skira F1 Heroes: Champions and Legends in the Photos of
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£24.00
Damiani Rachel Cobb: Mistral: The Legendary Wind of
Book SynopsisMistral is a portrait of Provence seen through its legendary wind. Photographer Rachel Cobb illustrates the effects of this relentless force of nature that funnels down France’s Rhône Valley, sometimes gusting to hurricane strength. The mistral is not just a weather phenomenon: it is an integral part of the fabric of Provençal life impacting its architecture, agriculture, landscape and culture. Houses have few or no windows on the northwest, windward side and the main entrance on the southern, sheltered side. Rows of trees lining fields create windbreaks to shield crops. Artists have long been drawn to the area for the clear skies that follow a mistral. Nobody who lives or spends time in the region can escape the mistral. It is everywhere yet nowhere to be seen. How do you photograph the wind? With images of a leaf caught in flight, grapevines lashed by powerful gusts (“You can taste the wine better when there’s a mistral,” a winemaker says), a bride tangled in her veil, and even spider webs oriented to withstand the wind. Out of thin air Cobb makes us feel the unseen. Including an introduction by Bill Buford and an excerpt from Paul Auster about his life in Provence. Cobb draws from writing by Jean Giono, Frédéric Mistral and others. The book is designed by Yolanda Cuomo Design, NYC.
£28.00
Mondadori Electa Peru, Mariano Vivanco
Book SynopsisThe book features photos of interiors, private houses, and restaurants, with the common thread of decorative ceilings, Gregory Gatserelia's signature.
£71.25
Stockmans NV Borderline Paul DHaese
Book SynopsisWith Borderline, the Belgian photographer Paul D'Haese explores the coastal strip from Bray-Dunes to Le Havre. His photographs of the chaotic built-up landscape with its blind walls, parapets and fences ironically depict this coastline as a new Atlantic wall. In this, they form a masterful visual fable about the desert that can become a country that closes itself off. The images question the forms of a heterogeneous building, the sediment of human activity. In particular it offers a beautiful metaphor for an approach that invites in-depth reading rather than surface contemplation. The project obtained Le Prix de la Ministre de la Culture' - May 2021 - Musée de la Photographie, Charleroi.Text in English and French.
£27.00
Hannibal Books Ara Güler: A Play of Light and Shadow
Book SynopsisBeautiful monograph on photographer Ara Guler, aka 'The Eye of Istanbul'. Being a testament to Turkey's rich history, A Play of Light and Shadow offers a contemporary view of Guler's work while also providing the opportunity to explore iconic and unknown parts of it. With text contributions by art historian Kim Knoppers, curator and head of photography department at Istanbul Modern, Demet Yildiz Dincer, photographer and filmmaker Ahmet Polat, and Claartje van Dijk, curator and head of exhibitions at Foam in Amsterdam. Publication on the occasion of the exhibition of the same name in Foam, Amsterdam, from 22 June until 8 November 2023.
£40.00
Monacelli Press Emerald Drifters
Book SynopsisPhotographer and writer Cig Harvey's new work is a poetic, richly saturated exploration of life through pigment
£33.24
Phaidon Press Ltd Robert Mapplethorpe
Book SynopsisA revised and updated edition of the most comprehensive survey published of Mapplethorpe's photography Robert Mapplethorpe was one of the twentieth century's most important and influential artists, known for his groundbreaking and provocative work. He studied painting, drawing, and sculpture in Brooklyn in the 1960s and started taking photographs when he acquired a Polaroid camera in 1970. This comprehensive monograph is an overview of the artist's black-and-white photography of floral still lifes, nudes, selfportraits, and portraits, among other subjects—and also includes a selection of his color images.Trade Review'A wide survey of the boundary-pushing artist's work, including his erotica, infamous floral images and portraits of his lifelong companion Patti Smith – who has written a poem for the book.' – Sunday Times STYLE'He was a rebel, an artist, a provocateur and a genius whose work transcends time.' – Royal Photographic Society (RPS)'If you are a fan of classic photography and want the ultimate collection this is a fantastic book ... it's a beautiful thing.' – Amateur Photographer 'Arthur C. Danto explores Mapplethorpe’s unique vision in [a] brilliantly insightful essay.' – Hedge Magazine
£93.75
Phaidon Press Ltd American Surfaces: Revised & Expanded Edition
Book SynopsisAn updated edition of Shore's groundbreaking book, now with previously unpublished photographs and a new introduction Stephen Shore's images from his travels across America in 1972-73 are considered the benchmark for documenting the extraordinary in the ordinary and continue to influence photographers today. The original edition of American Surfaces, published by Phaidon in 2005, brought together 320 photographs sequenced in the order in which they were originally documented. Now, in the age of Instagram and nearly 50 years after Shore embarked on his cross-country journey, this revised and expanded edition will bring this seminal work back into focus.Trade Review"Numbed by Instagram? Might we suggest a flick through this coffee-table tome as a welcome distraction... His photographs sing of freedom and come with a side serving of a seemingly utopian Americana past – think white picket fences and short stack pancakes. Sometimes all it takes is a picture of a shiny muscle car outside a Texaco gas station." —The Sunday Times STYLE"A chronicler of ordinary life in the 70s."—The Observer New Review"Shore has now added yet more work to this updated volume... seminal."—Robb Report"In Shore's world, the very act of photographing an object makes that object a point of interest, and within that point of interest lies an inherent beauty."—Amateur Photographer
£39.96
Actes Sud Ground Noise
Book SynopsisIn electrical and electronic systems, a ground noise is a sound interference, a stray noise considered as disturbance. Like a flying insect trapped in a lamp, it is a continuous rustle, a vibration that seeks to escape. Its presence is considered annoying, therefore one usually seeks to get rid of it. Insects and arthropods trigger atavistic reactions in us. Even dead and pinned under glass, a spider will be able to frighten, even for a moment, an adult human being. Admittedly, we have somehow tamed our fears towards them, through admiration (“the incredible work of ants”, “the beauty of butterflies”) or recognition (“the bees, our so useful nurturers”), but this teeming fauna remains nonetheless mysterious, obscure, even unsettling. This work is extended by a conversation between Céline Clanet and eco-acoustician Jérôme Sueur, a specialist of the “melody of insects”.
£23.80
Kerber Christof Verlag Lisa Röing Baer
£32.30
Kerber Christof Verlag Susanne Walström
£32.00
Kerber Christof Verlag Jonas Dahlström
£28.80
Kerber Christof Verlag Sandro Livio Straube
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£33.60
Kerber Verlag Xu Yong
£37.50
Steidl Publishers Angela Grauerholz La femme 100 tetes The Hundred Headless Woman
£52.50
Gestalten Masters of Street Art
£93.75
Yale University Press Fortune of the Spirit Robert Bergman
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£45.00
Getty Trust Publications Hippolyte Bayard and the Invention of Photography
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£49.50
Bokforlaget Max Strom Cooper & Gorfer: Between These Folded Walls,
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£24.00
Hatje Cantz Frank Kunert: Wunderland
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.
£16.20
Damiani Toiletpaper Magazine 20
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.
£13.50
Abrams Gunner Stahl Portraits
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£16.99
Taschen GmbH Edward S. Curtis. The North American Indian.
Book SynopsisThrough more than 700 photos across 20 portfolios, Edward S. Curtis artfully preserves North America's indigenous heritage, inviting us to embrace the diversity of traditions, revive forgotten narratives, and nurture a spirit of peaceful coexistence.
£88.40
Five Continents Editions Seeds
Book SynopsisFrench photographer Paul Starosta unveils the artistic splendour of seeds in 200 closeup photographs. From jewels to sculptures, these tiny wonders hide the vast potential of life.
£32.40
Abrams Gray Malin Coastal
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£28.00
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd Elliott Erwitt’s New York
Book SynopsisThere are many coffee table books dedicated to New York, but certainly none like this one. With New York, the photography legend Elliott Erwitt pays a monochromatic tribute to his hometown metropolis, creating a photo book that can unquestionably be classified as a work with historical significance. The native Parisian immigrated to the USA in 1939 and settled in the Big Apple in 1948. Since then, the camera has been his constant companion as he wandered through the streets of the global city. In this revised edition, Erwitt presents compelling black and white photographs spanning his entire career. On 16 new pages, readers are given a first-time glimpse into previously unreleased images from the 1950s and 60s, allowing them to immerse themselves in a New York of days long past. A touch of nostalgia is guaranteed. The photo book perfectly reflects New York and its soul. Celebrities stand alongside everyday New Yorkers, everyday moments shape contemporary history in a cheerful and sometimes slightly quirky manner, characteristic of Erwitt's work. It's no wonder he is considered one of the best street photographers in the world. His images are not only vivid and authentic, but are also characterised by a special irony derived from the everyday situations they originate from. This photo book is enjoyable to look at time and time again, always offering fresh surprises. New York is the perfect book for those who can't get enough of this impressive megacity. Even die-hard fans of the metropolis will discover previously undiscovered facets of the city here. For all admirers of Elliott Erwitt's photographic art, this photo book is a must-have for their home collection. Text in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish.
£31.96
Trolley Books Siân Davey The Garden
Book SynopsisFollowing a 15 year career as a psychotherapist in private practice, British photographer Sian Davey launched a career in photography in 2014, drawing on her experiences as a psychotherapist and mother to inform her practice. Her work is an investigation of the psychological landscapes of both herself and those around her. Her family and community are central to her work. Davey studied Fine Art painting (Bath Academy of Fine Art, 1985) and Social Policy (University of Brighton, 1990) Humanistic Psychotherapy (1995) and more recently, photography (MA 2014 and MFA 2016 at Plymouth University).
£40.00
Circa Press Boudoir
Book SynopsisIfa Brand never felt satisfied as a model. The dissatisfaction stemmed from not being able to represent her true identity: 'I fell “between styles”: alternative but not alternative enough; fetish but not in a typical sense. I also disliked photographers telling me how I should look, pose, behave; telling me no to red lips, no to precious lingerie and all the things I loved.’ In 2017, she decided to go her own way. She saw photography as an opportunity to be her own creative director, to follow her own storylines, and to explore her own vision of sensuality, eroticism and fetish. Hers is a quest for personal empowerment through the art of self-portraiture: ‘I find it very important to present a strong, independent woman. There needs to be an element of being untouchable. The message to the viewer is: yes you can look but solely on my terms.’
£45.00
Taschen GmbH Rainer W. Schlegelmilch. Porsche Racing Moments
Book SynopsisIt's not just flashing, snarling Porsche cars that racing photographer Rainer W. Schlegelmilch captures in these shots from 1963 to 1988 though his zoom effect lifts them dramatically off the page. It's his story over the years, it's the reality of the track, drivers' conversations, mechanics' dirty hands. Feel the vibrations and smell the oil!
£85.00
Elemental Music Records Jazz Images By William Claxton
Book Synopsis"The photographs of William Claxton define the essence of cool." - Jason Ankeny (AllMusic) "Claxton's innovative choices and airy style, which he called 'jazz for your eyes', worked sublimely to document and promote the rise of trumpeter and singer Chet Baker, especially." - Howard Mandel Born in Pasadena, California, photographer William Claxton (1927-2008) is best known for his dozens of splendid portraits of jazz stars (especially those of Chet Baker, of whom he made the first professional photos) and Hollywood stars (such as his friend Steve McQueen). In 1952, while shooting Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker at the Haig Club, he met Richard Bock, founder of Pacific Jazz, who quickly hired him as art director and house photographer. During his time at the label, Claxton snapped and designed album covers at a rate of roughly one per week, in the process establishing the visual identity of the West Coast jazz movement. Where previous jazz photographers captured their subjects in the dark, smoky environs of nightclubs, Claxton capitalised on the sun and surf of southern California, posing artists in unorthodox outdoor settings to represent a new era in the music's continued evolution. Claxton's images graced the covers of numerous music albums, and his work regularly appeared in such magazines as Life, Paris Match and Vogue. Claxton wrote 13 books, held dozens of exhibitions of his photographs around the world, and won numerous photography awards. This book presents a selection of more than 150 superb images by the great photographer. Among the multiple artists portrayed are Louis Armstrong, Chet Baker, Art Blakey, Clifford Brown, Dave Brubeck, Ray Charles, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Stan Getz, Billie Holiday, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Wes Montgomery, Lee Morgan, Art Pepper, Sonny Rollins, Dinah Washington, and Muddy Waters. Text in English, with an introduction in English, French and Spanish.
£35.99
Thames & Hudson Ltd Henri CartierBresson Paris Revisited
Book SynopsisExplores the key role Paris played in Cartier-Bresson's artistic career, and the way he looked at the city he lived in and loved.Trade Review'Delightful … a startlingly poignant insight into the French capital in wartime' - The Times, Photography Books of the Year 2021Table of Contents1. 1929-1934: The Beginnings • 2. 1935-1939: The Time of Work Engagement • 1944: The Liberation of Paris • 1944-1994: 20th-Century People • 1951-1966: A Surveyor of life • May 1968 • 1968-1985: After Magnum • 1974-1994: A Return to Drawing
£36.00
Museum of Modern Art Our Selves: Photographs by Women Artists
Book SynopsisHow have women artists used photography as a tool of resistance? Our Selves explores the connections between photography, feminism, civil rights, Indigenous sovereignty and queer liberationSpanning more than 100 years of photography, the works in Our Selves range from a turn-of-the-century photograph of racially segregated education in the United States, by Frances Benjamin Johnston, to a contemporary portrait celebrating Indigenous art forms, by the Chemehuevi artist Cara Romero.As the title of this volume suggests, Our Selves affirms the creative and political agency of women artists. A critical essay by curator Roxana Marcoci asks the question ?What is a Feminist Picture?? and reconsiders the art-historical canon through works by Claude Cahun, Tina Modotti, Carrie Mae Weems, Catherine Opie and Hulleah J. Tsinhnahjinnie, among others. Twelve focused essays by emerging scholars explore themes such as identity and gender, the relationship between educational systems and power, and the ways in which women artists have reframed our received ideas about womanhood.Published in conjunction with a groundbreaking exhibition of photographs by women artists?drawn exclusively from MoMA''s collection, thanks to a transformative gift of photographs from Helen Kornblum in 2021?this richly illustrated catalog features more than 100 color and black-and-white plates. As we continue to aspire to equity and diversity, Our Selves contributes vital insights into figures too often relegated to the margins of our cultural imagination.
£28.00
Blurring Books Lifeguard Towers: Miami
Book SynopsisNYC-based photographer Tommy Kwak brings Miami Beach to lifeAfter the destruction of Hurricane Andrew on Miami Beach in 1992, the lifeguard towers were commissioned to be redesigned in vibrant fashion to uplift the spirits of the town. In the tradition of the Becher's water tower series, this book of Tommy Kwak's photographs methodically examines the 30+ iconic towers that have become symbols of South Florida's revitalization. This award-winning series of photographs utilizes similar framing and long exposures to produce minimal sky and sea backdrops in order to highlight the traits of each tower, inviting the reader to appreciate and compare the electric color palettes and eccentric forms. This body of work shows Tommy's distinct approach recognizable by the composition of the pictures, sophisticated usage of the angles, and manipulation of light, shadow, and colors. Tommy's style of photography celebrates a kind of ephemeral beauty, and at the same time transforms these entities into more graphic forms, bringing a fresh perspective on the lifeguard towers of Miami Beach.
£14.24
Anthology Editions Epicly Laterd
Book SynopsisThe best of the celebrated blog Epicly Later’d, Patrick O’Dell’s intimate photo-diary dedicated to documenting the adventure and mayhem of the 2000s NYC skate/music/downtown scene.In 2004, well before the advent of social media as a global phenomenon, photographer Patrick O’Dell launched the celebrated blog Epicly Later’d. Dedicated to documenting the adventure and mayhem of the NYC skate/music/downtown scene, the site distinguished itself with its offhand wit, its irreverent cast of characters, and an intimate photo-diary format years ahead of its time. Nearly two decades later, the impact of O’Dell’s work can be appreciated in full: its influence is now apparent across photo, art, and skate culture, and the original photographs still astonish. Compiled by O’Dell and editor Jesse Pearson, Epicly Later’d collects the best of the blog
£34.20
Getty Trust Publications Robert Mapplethorpe - The Archive
Book SynopsisCelebrated photographer Robert Mapplethorpe challenged the limits of censorship and conformity, com- bining technical and formal mastery with unexpected, often provocative content that secured his place in history. Mapplethorpe's artistic vision helped shape the social and cultural fabric of the 1970s and 80s and, following his death in 1989 from AIDS, informed the political landscape of the 1990s. His photographic works continue to resonate with audiences all over the world. Throughout his career, Mapplethorpe preserved studio files and art from every period and vein of his production, including student work, jewelry, sculptures, and commercial assignments. The resulting archive is fascinating and astonishing. With over four hundred illustrations, this volume surveys a virtually unknown resource that sheds new light on the artist's motivations, connections, business acumen, and tal- ent as a curator and collector.Trade Review"[This book] surveys a virtually unknown resource that sheds new lights on the artist's motivations, connections, business acumen, and talent as a curator and collector."--Artlyst "This eclectic and visually stimulating book constitutes an important study of the artist's work and enduring influence."--Publishers Weekly
£47.50
Chronicle Books Why Drag
Book SynopsisFor over a decade, Magnus Hastings has been photographing the world''s greatest drag superstars and asking each of them a simple question: Why drag? The result is this mesmerizing volume in which the queens strut their stuff and reflect on their shared passion through a mixture of quips and philosophizing. Subjects include icons of reality TV and underground drag royalty, and photographs range from the divine to the trashy. Featuring the likes of Bianca Del Rio and Courtney Act, this collection is a beautiful celebration of drag as an art form and an exhilarating exploration of what drag means to its greatest artists.
£28.00
Rizzoli International Publications Dustin Pitman Walk Wild Side
Book SynopsisDustin Pittman amassed an archive of 100,000 photographs chronicling the untamed corners of New York City s after-hours nightlife, from shadowy underground haunts to prestigious galleries and clubs. This 'wish I was there' book unveils the vibrant pop culture scene of New York during the 1970s and 80s.
£46.40
Merrell Publishers Ltd Hunting with Eagles: In the Realm of the
Book SynopsisKazakh nomads have been grazing their livestock near the Altai Mountains in western Mongolia for many hundreds of years. Here, in this desolate landscape, where temperatures plummet to minus 40 degrees Celsius in winter, live the last of the men who use eagles to hunt on horseback. Rugged, formidable, proud, the golden eagles share the same qualities as the men with whom they ride. Only the toughest survive here. Fascinated by the special bond that develops between hunter and eagle, award-winning photographer Palani Mohan has spent the last few years documenting the burkitshi, as the hunters are known in Kazakh. As Mohan explains in his introduction to a collection of breathtaking duotone images, this is a culture under threat. There are no more than 50 to 60 'true' hunters left, and each winter claims a few more. Having taken a pup from the nest, given it pride of place in their home and trained it, all hunters describe the eagle as part of their family. With its massive wingspan, sharp eyesight and powerful, flesh-tearing beak and talons, the golden eagle is the perfect predator. Its usual prey, fox, provides a welcome meal for the hunter's family, while the pelt can be made into warm clothing. Mohan's photographs of the stark landscape, the isolation of the hunt, and most of all the trusting relationship between man and bird, convey the huge importance that the eagle plays in the lives of the last remaining Kazakh hunters. This is an enthralling, timely record of these noble men and their majestic eagles in an unforgiving part of the planet. AUTHOR: Indian born, Australian raised Palani Mohan is an award-winning photographer whose work has been featured in many international publications, including National Geographic, Stern, Geo, the New York Times, Timeand Newsweek. He has previously published four books, including 'Hidden Faces of India' (2002) and 'Vanishing Giants: Elephants of Asia' (2008). He currently lives in Hong Kong. SELLING POINTS: . Stunning duotone images document the unique relationship between the hunters and their eagles . A captivating, sensitive appreciation of a little-known and now threatened way of life . Will appeal to anyone interested in disappearing cultures and to lovers of travel and nature photography 85 duotone photos, 1 mapTable of ContentsIntroduction; Hunting with Eagles; Acknowledgements
£25.50
teNeues Publishing UK Ltd It's Not About Me: A Retrospective
Book SynopsisIf Sir Elton John wrote the Foreword and director John Waters wrote the Afterword, then we’re surely dealing with a major talent. In this 400-page retrospective, award-winning photographer Greg Gorman presents the finest shots of his half-century in Hollywood. Throughout his star-studded portfolio entitled, It’s Not About Me, you’ll find the likes of Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp at the beginning of their careers, as well as the iconic posters Gorman created for films such as Scarface and Tootsie, record covers for David Bowie, and magazine covers for Andy Warhol.Trade Review"Greg Gorman is a celebrity and portrait photographer with numerous iconic images to his credit. He does not “shoot anything that can’t talk back” to him." - PetaPixel
£52.50
Getty Trust Publications Herb Ritts – L.A Style
Book SynopsisThis is a stunning collection of photographs - many never before published - celebrating the remarkable talent of Herb Ritts. "Herb Ritts" traces the life and career of the iconic photographer through a compelling selection of both renowned and previously unpublished, photographs and two insightful essays. Herb Ritts (1952-2002) was a Los Angeles-based photographer who established an international reputation for distinctive images of fashion models, nudes, and celebrity portraits. During the 1980s and 1990s, Ritts was sought out by leading fashion designers such as Armani, Gianfranco Ferre, Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Valentino, and Versace, as well as magazine editors from "GQ", "Rolling Stone", and "Vanity Fair", among others, to lend glamour to their products and layouts. Largely self-taught, Ritts developed his own style, one that often made use of the California light and landscape and helped to separate his work from his New York-based peers. From the late 1970s until his untimely death from AIDS in 2002, Ritts' ability to create photographs that successfully bridged the gap between art and commerce was not only a testament to the power of his imagination and technical skill, but also marked the synergistic union between art, popular culture, and business that followed in the wake of the Pop Art movement of the 1960s and 1970s.
£52.25
Imperial War Museum Tim Hetherington
Book SynopsisTim Hetherington highlights 50 photographs by the award-winning conflict photographer Tim Hetherington. Featuring seminal photography of his time in Liberia (2003-2006), Afghanistan (2007-2008) and Libya (2011) alongside unseen moments, this book showcases his important work as both a conflict photographer and humanitarian innovator.
£11.69
