Photographs: collections Books
Alfred A. Knopf Murakami T
Book SynopsisThe famously reclusive novelist opens his eclectic closet, showing readers his extensive and personal T-shirt collection, and providing short, frank essays that have been translated into English for the first time. Illustrations.
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Steidl Publishers The Protest Box
Book SynopsisMartin Parr’s collection of photobooks is one of the finest to have ever been assembled and The Protest Box is a box set which brings together five books from that collection as facsimile reprints. Parr has selected diverse books which each deal with the subject of protest in quite different ways. From the documentation of various protest movements to the actual book being a form of protest, all these reprints are gems within the history of photographic publishing. A few are known but many are new, even to the connoisseur of photography books. All these books are virtually impossible to locate, so these reprints will make a substantial contribution to our understanding of this sub-genre of the photobook. The box set is accompanied by a booklet which includes an introduction by Martin Parr, an essay discussing the wider context of these books by Gerry Badger, and English translations of all the texts in the books. Enrique Bostelmann América: un Viaje a traves de la injustica First published in 1970 by Siglo XXI Editores, Mexico City; Bostelmann, a Mexican photographer, journeyed through Latin America looking for examples of injustice, such as the exploitation of indigenous Indians who were forced into factories and menial jobs. Paolo Gasparini Para verte major, América Latina First published in 1972 by Siglo XXI Editores, Mexico City; Gasparini, an Italian born photographer who has lived in Caracas most of his life, traversed Latin America to document the contrast between communism and capitalism. The book also documents and uses graffiti and graphics to emphasis his polemic. Dirk Alvermann Algeria First published in 1961 in Berlin, GDR; Alvermann, a photographer originally born in West Germany, published his book about both sides of the Algerian conflict in East Berlin. The radical design was inspired by Russian film stills. Kitai Kazuo Sanrizuka First published in 1971 by Nora-Sha, Tokyo; a classic protest book which shows the huge popular uprising inspired by the proposed building of Narita airport. Paolo Mattioli and Anna Candiani Immagini del No First published in 1974 by Occhio Magico No 11, Milan; this small format book documented various protests in Italy, from the Feminist Movement to Anti-Fascism marches.
£138.75
Schirmer/Mosel Verlag GmbH Cy Twombly: Photographs IV
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£48.80
Schirmer/Mosel Verlag GmbH Jean-Baptiste Mondino: Three at Last: New
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£52.46
Verlagshaus Wurzburg Journey Through MecklenburgWestern Pomerania
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£17.95
Steidl Publishers Swiss Press Award 21 Yearbook
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£22.50
Spector Books Passengers
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£32.30
ACC Art Books Rolls-Royce Motor Cars: Making a Legend
Book Synopsis"Anyone who always wanted to know about the Rolls-Royce factory in Goodwood, it can all be found here thanks to high-quality images from photographer Mariona Vilarós, who has captured every production step in detail." — Octane Step inside a world of engineering excellence with this collection, dedicated to Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The authors were granted unique access by the Rolls-Royce company. Detailed descriptions of the manufacturing process are set against a backdrop of heritage and prestige,including an exclusive showcase of the company's manufacturing facility and a splendid gallery of Rolls-Royce cars dating back to sketches of work from the1930s. This collection includes numerous unseen photos of Sir Henry Royce driving early versions of his iconic cars. A true behind-the-scenes experience, this book introduces the reader to the Rolls-Royce master craftsmen at work.High-quality images and detailed insights reveal the process by which each caris constructed, from the 2019 Ghost Zenith back in time to the 1904 Original.Rolls-Royce opens their archive to reveal a spectacular timeline of design, providing readers with an insight into the world of those who still uphold the words of Sir Henry Royce: "Strive for perfection in everything you do". The contents list guides the reader through the complete construction of a car: Design and Customisation, Paint and Finish,Chassis Assembly, Woodwork, Leather, Testing, The Spirit of Ecstasy Hood Ornament, and more. With a glimpse at the Rolls- Royce Training Academy and a plethora of featured cars from last year to the start of the last century, this is the ultimate Rolls-Royce collectors' volume. Featured cars include the new Ghost (2020), the Phantom Tranquility (2019), Phantom Aviator Coupe (2012), the Phantom II Continental (1934), the AX201 Silver Ghost (1907), and many more.Trade Review"For fans of fantastic design, the likes of which can only inhabit an exceptional Rolls-Royce we have the perfect holiday gift for you... Notoriously crafted by hand the authors introduce readers to the technicians, artisan, craftsmen, designers, and innovators behind the creation and evolution of these magnificent machines." -- UnnamedProject"Authors Simon Van Booy and Harvey Briggs and photographer Mariona Vilarós take an insider’s tour of the factory where each Rolls is built by hand. The 296-page book incorporates elements of the UK automaker’s heritage, including vintage design sketches and assembly line photos." -- The Awesomer"Take a change of pace to appreciate the legacy of Rolls Royce. Let's stipulate that Rolls Royce is about as far from Ferrari as it's possible to get in the luxury car world. But even though these British icons diverge from everything we love to love about Ferraris, we can honour the craftsmanship and engineering that goes into every Rolls.” -- Amici di Maranello newsletter (America NW region)“Providing an exclusive look at the company’s home in Goodwood, never-before-seen archival materials, interviews with the artisans and engineers, and profiles of some of the most decadent vehicles to ever bear the Spirit of Ecstasy.” -- Inside Hook“A new book details all the painstaking steps that go into building a Rolls-Royce…tells the stories of the people who bring some of the world’s most luxurious cars to life” -- Viju Mathew, Robb Report“Readers can expect not only a thorough exploration of the history behind Rolls-Royce, but also a deep-dive into the multitude of artisans and makers that come together to make each and every vehicle.” -- Chris Singh, Boss Hunting“We’ve got just the high-octane page-turner for you (and your coffee table). Featuring in-depth descriptions and remarkable photographs ranging from initial sketches to the finished luxury products, this new release from ACC Art Books was authorised by the British carmaker – meaning it had unfettered access, from the drawing board to drivetrain testing.” - Jonathan Wells, The Gentleman’s Journal"A new book celebrates Rolls-Royce’s singular achievements in the bespoke luxury world." - Jared Paul Stern, Maxim magazine"A new book traces the rich history and evolution of the of ultra-exclusive automaker—which is actually German-owned… celebrates the accomplishment in suitable style." - Jared Paul Stern, Maxim magazine"Anyone who always wanted to know about the Rolls-Royce factory in Goodwood, it can all be found here thanks to high-quality images from photographer Mariona Vilarós, who has captured every production step in detail." - Octane"If you're looking for the best car in the world, a sophisticated model from Goodwood is sure to be on your shortlist. Rolls-Royce Motors Cars produces impressive automobiles there and can also look back on an impressive history." - Autobuch
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MACK Pictures from Home
Book SynopsisFirst published in 1992 to wide critical acclaim, Pictures From Home is Larry Sultan's pendant to his parents. Sultan returned home to Southern California periodically in the 1980s and the decade-long sequence moves between registers, combining contemporary photographs with film stills from home movies, fragments of conversation, Sultan's own writings and other memorabilia. The result is a narrative collage in which the boundary between the documentary and the staged becomes increasingly ambiguous. Simultaneously the distance usually maintained between the photographer and his subjects also slips in an exchange of dialogue and emotion that is unique to this work. Significantly increasing the page count of the original book, this MACK design of Pictures From Home clarifies the multiplicity of voices - both textual and pictorial - in order to afford a fresh perspective of this seminal body of work. Emphasising the cinematic motion of the family's home videos, the Super-8 film stills have been newly digitised and magnified, with select scenes running full-bleed across double-page spreads. Meanwhile, Sultan's photographs of his parents as they go about their daily lives - against the quintessential backdrop of the Reagan-era American dream - are supplemented with previously unpublished images. Most significantly, the book honours Sultan as the oft-hailed 'King of Colour Photography'. "What drives me to continue this work is difficult to name. It has more to do with love than with sociology. With being a subject in the drama rather than a witness. And in the odd and jumbled process of working, everything shifts: the boundaries blur, my distance slips, the arrogance and illusion of immunity falters. I wake up in the middle of the night, stunned and anguished. These are my parents. From that simple fact, everything follows." - Larry Sultan
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ACC Art Books The Essential Marilyn Monroe: Milton H. Greene:
Book SynopsisMilton H. Greene (1922-1985), famous for his fashion photography and celebrity portraits from the golden age of Hollywood, met Marilyn Monroe on a photo shoot for Look magazine in 1953. The pair developed an instant rapport, quickly becoming close friends and ultimately business partners. In 1954, after helping her get out of her studio contract with 20th Century Fox, they created Marilyn Monroe Productions, Inc. Milton and Marilyn were much more then business partners, Marilyn became a part of the Greene family. By the time their relationship had ended in 1957, the pair had produced two feature films, in addition to more than 5,000 photographs of the iconic beauty. There was magic in Milton and Marilyn's working relationship. The trust and confidence they had in each other's capabilities was on full display in each photo. Greene passed in 1985, thinking his life's work was succumbing to the ravages of time. His eldest son, Joshua, began a journey to meticulously restore his father's legacy. A photographer himself, Joshua spent years researching ways to restore his father's photographs as well as cataloging and promoting Milton's vast body of work all over the world. As a result, Joshua established "The Archives," a company committed to the restoration and preservation of photography. After spending nearly two decades restoring his father's archive, Joshua Greene and his company are widely regarded as one of the leaders in photographic restoration and have been at the forefront of the digital imaging and large-format printing revolution. Now Joshua Greene, in conjunction with Iconic Images, presents The Essential Marilyn Monroe: Milton H. Greene, 50 Sessions. With 280 photographs, including newly scanned and restored classics, as well as images that have appeared only once in publication, Greene's Marilyn Monroe archive can finally be viewed as it was originally intended when these pictures were first produced more than 60 years ago. These classic sessions - 50 in all - cover Monroe at the height of her astonishing beauty and meteoric fame. From film-sets to the bedroom, at home and at play, Joshua has curated a lasting tribute to the work of a great photographer and his greatest muse. Poignant and powerful, joyful and stunning - these breathtaking images of an icon stand above all the rest. The Essential Marilyn Monroe: Milton H. Greene, 50 Sessions is sure to be a book that will become the platinum standard in photography monographs.
£32.00
Strandberg Publishing Under Indian Skies: 19th-Century Photographs from
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£24.00
Getty Trust Publications Some Japanese Flowers – Photographs by Kazumasa
Book SynopsisThis is a majestic collection of images from one of Japan's most important early photographers. Captivated in his youth by the new technology of photography, Kazumasa Ogawa (1860-1929) became one of the most enterprising and important early photographers, technicians, and printers in Japan. Born shortly before the Meiji era (1868-1912) and educated in both the US and Japan, Ogawa produced a range of illustrated books for the Western market. His work focused on traditional architecture, scenic views, and subjects associated with Japanese culture, such as national festivals, military tableaux, ritual customs, costumed geisha, and flowers. An original edition of Ogawa's 1896 book of hand-coloured collotype prints, titled "Some Japanese Flowers", in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, is reproduced here in its entirety. These beautiful photographs feature flowers native to Japan, such as the lotus, several varieties of chrysanthemum, lily, and morning glory, as well as garden scenes. An essay traces Ogawa's distinguished career and describes the collotype process used to produce his exquisite flower images, collected here again for the first time since the late nineteenth century.
£12.99
Trolley Books Traces of War: Survivors of the Burma and Sumatra
Book SynopsisDutch photographer Jan Banning has interviewed and photographed 24 of the survivors of the Burma and Sumatra railways. The haunting images in this book show them as they worked, naked from the waist up. The words elicit, with a matter-of-fact disinterest, the misery of their constant understanding of death.
£17.99
Koenemann.Com GmbH Morocco Spectacular Places Flexi
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£18.95
Arcadia Books Spirits of Tangier
Book SynopsisTessa Codrington first travelled to Tangier when she was nine years old. She worked as a fashion photographer in London in the sixties and seventies and continues to work as a photographer today. She spends part of each year at her home in Tangier. Jean Pascal Billaud is the international editor of the Marie Claire Group and is based in Paris.
£27.00
MACK Photography Against the Grain: Essays and Photo
Book SynopsisLong out of print, this seminal collection of essays and photographs are by artist, theorist and filmmaker, Allan Sekula. Originally published by the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design in 1984, in these essays and images Sekula sought to portray the inextricable bond between labour and material culture, drawing deeply on Marxist theory to argue passionately for a collective model of progress. Sekula taught at California Institute of Arts (CalArts) from 1985 until his death in 2013, and from that insider's position he critiqued photography and the circumstances of its production and consumption, exposing what the medium failed to represent – women, labourers, minorities and the institutional structures that reinforce cultural biases.
£40.82
Steidl Publishers Jo Ractliffe: Photographs 1980s – now
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£63.75
Peabody Museum of Natural History, Yale University A Thousand and One Fossils: Discoveries in the
Book SynopsisA lavish volume in celebration of the astonishing fossils uncovered in Abu Dhabi’s deserts, a region once lush, green, and teeming with now-extinct animals This lavish volume celebrates the astonishing wealth of fossils uncovered in recent decades in Abu Dhabi’s desert. These prehistoric findings, around seven million years in age, record a period when the region was lush, green, and teeming with diverse mammals, all now extinct. With more than one hundred full-color photographs, including reconstructions of extinct animals, this book is both a visual delight and a unique glimpse into Arabia’s ancient past. All text in the book is presented in both English and Arabic.Distributed for the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
£40.00
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Divine New York
Book SynopsisFor the past 15 years, Michael L. Horowitz has been photographing the interiors of Manhattan's historic churches and synagogues. Though their exteriors are often unassuming and overlooked by passers-by, their interiors are spectacular, uplifting worshippers and architectural devotees alike. In this book, Horowitz takes us from Lower to Upper Manhattan, from the colourful wall paintings of Bialystocker Synagogue, to the jewel-like stained glass windows of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, to the awe-inspiring wooden ceiling of the Holy Name of Jesus and Saint Gregory the Great Parish. A lively and informative text by Elizabeth Anne Hartman tells the stories behind each of the 65 houses of worship featured. These sacred edifices reflect the hopes and aspirations of the many different communities that helped build the metropolis, expressed in numerous architectural and artistic styles. And many of these interiors bear the imprint of notable personalities in Big Apple history, from Clement MooTable of ContentsForeword 8 By Craig R. Whitney preface 10 LOWER MANHATTAN Trinity Church 89 Broadway 14 John Street United Methodist Church 44 John Street 20 St. Paul’s Chapel 209 Broadway 24 St. Peter’s Church 22 Barclay Street 28 Church of the Transfiguration 29 Mott Street 32 Eldridge Street Synagogue 12 Eldridge Street 34 Shrine Church of the Most Precious Blood 113 Baxter Street 40 St. Mary Grand 440 Grand Street 42 Bialystoker Synagogue 7–11 Bialystoker Place 46 Kehila Kedosha Janina Synagogue and Museum 280 Broome Street 50 First Roumanian American Congregation (demolished) 89–93 Rivington Street 54 Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral 263 Mulberry Street 56 SOHO, GREENWICH VILLAGE, CHELSEA St. Joseph’s Church 371 Sixth Avenue 64 St. Nicholas of Myra Orthodox Church 288 East 10th Street 68 First Presbyterian Church 12 West 12th Street 72 Grace Church 802 Broadway 76 Church of St. Francis Xavier 46 West 16th Street 80 St. George’s Church 209 East 16th Street 84 St. Peter's Episcopal Church 346 West 20th Street 88 MIDTOWN WEST St. John the Baptist 213 West 30th Street 94 Church of St. Francis of Assisi 135 West 31st Street 98 Shrine and Parish Church of the Holy Innocents 128 West 37th Street 102 Holy Cross Church 329 West 42nd Street 106 Church of St. Mary the Virgin 145 West 46th Street 110 Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 457 West 51st Street 116 St. Thomas Church 1 West 53rd Street 120 Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church 7 West 55th Street 126 MIDTOWN EAST Calvary Church 277 Park Avenue South 132 Our Lady of the Scapular (closed) 151 East 28th Street 136 St. Patrick’s Cathedral 625 Fifth Avenue 140 St. Bartholomew’s Church 325 Park Avenue 150 Central Synagogue 652 Lexington Avenue 156 UPPER WEST SIDE Church of St. Paul the Apostle 405 West 59th Street 164 Congregation Shearith Israel 8 West 70th Street 168 Church of the Blessed Sacrament 152 West 71st Street 172 West End Collegiate Church 245 West 77th Street 176 First Baptist Church 265 West 79th Street 178 Holy Trinity Catholic Church 213 West 82nd Street 182 Congregation Rodeph Sholom 7 West 83rd Street 186 B’nai Jeshurun 257 West 88th Street 190 Advent Lutheran Church 2504 Broadway 194 Holy Name of Jesus 207 West 96th Street 198 Ansche Chesed 251 West 100th Street 202 Church of the Ascension 221 West 107th Street 272 206 Cathedral of St. John the Divine 1047 Amsterdam Avenue 208 UPPER EAST SIDE Central Presbyterian Church 593 Park Avenue 218 Temple Emanu-El 1 East 65th Street 220 Church of St. Vincent Ferrer 869 Lexington Avenue 226 Park East Synagogue 163 East 67th Street 230 St. John the Martyr (demolished) 250 East 72nd Street 234 Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church 921 Madison Avenue 236 Church of the Resurrection 119 East 74th Street 240 Archdiocesan Cathedral of the Holy Trinity 337 East 74th Street 242 St. Jean Baptiste Church 184 East 76th Street 246 Church of St. Monica 413 East 79th Street 250 St. Stephen of Hungary (closed) 414 East 82nd Street 254 Church of St. Ignatius Loyola 980 Park Avenue 256 St. Elizabeth of Hungary (closed) 211 East 83rd Street 260 Church of the Heavenly Rest 1085 Fifth Avenue 264 Our Lady of Good Counsel 230 East 90th Street 268 HARLEM Salem United Methodist Church 211 West 129th Street 274 All Saints Church (closed) 47 East 129th Street 278 Mother African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church 140–6 West 137th Street 282 Abyssinian Baptist Church 132 Odell Clark Place 286 Church of the Intercession 550 West 155th Street 290 Acknowledgments 296 Recomm ended Reading 297 Index 298 Photo Credits 304
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LEGARE STREET PR Cottage Building in cob pisé Chalk Clay
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LIGHTNING SOURCE INC Distress for Control
Book SynopsisRevealing the unseen... This thought-provoking photographic essay unfolds against the backdrop of the "greatest private equity deal of all time." It examines its far-reaching impact - how it enriched three billionaires, cost 2,500 people their jobs, and exposed the unsettling intersection of sexual abuse and high art.
£15.00
LEGARE STREET PR Public Baths and WashHouses
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teNeues Publishing UK Ltd WildLOVE
Book SynopsisPedro Jarque Krebs presents WildLOVE, his long-awaited second major photo book. With his colourful photography of wild animals, he occupies a special place in wildlife photography. One of the world''s most awarded wildlife photographers captures the animals with his camera in a humorous and almost human way. In this way, he builds up an intimate relationship with each animal: WildLOVE. Pedro Jarque Krebs aims to showcase the beauty and diversity of wildlife while also raising awareness about the issues and fragility of the animal world.Text in English and German.
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LEGARE STREET PR Aeroplane Construction
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Skira Hannah Villiger: Amaze Me
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Octopus Publishing Ltd. The Crown in Vogue. Deluxe Edition
Book Synopsis''What a fabulous book - a must for any royal watcher! It''s elegant, stylish and gloriously illustrated. I didn''t want it to end. I loved the original and innovative approach to the subject, and the new insights I gained. I cannot recommend it highly enough.'' Alison Weir''Vogue, like the royal family, has been through many evolutions of its own, and to view Her Majesty''s life though the record of our pages is truly a document of history.'' - Edward Enninful, Editor-in-Chief of British VogueFive monarchs (crowned and uncrowned); one abdication; one royal investiture; a jewel box of jubilees and many, many royal marriages... British Vogue has borne witness to a century of royal history. As another reign begins, The Crown in Vogue is the magazine''s ''special royal salute'' to the House of Windsor. Vogue''s first star photographer, Cecil Beaton, was entranced by the House of Windsor and the admiration was mutual. A younger star photographer, Antony Armstrong Jones, left Vogue to marry the Queen''s sister and returned as Lord Snowdon. The Queen''s cousin, Vogue''s Lord Lichfield proved an insightful photographer of royal style along with many of Vogue''s fashion photographers including Horst, Norman Parkinson and David Bailey. With visual treasures from Vogue''s unrivalled archive and contributions through the decades from the most perceptive of royal commentators - from Evelyn Waugh to Zadie Smith - The Crown in Vogue is the definitive, authoritative portrait of Queen Elizabeth II''s magnificent reign - and of royalty in the modern age.
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Imhof Verlag Calcutta
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Scheidegger und Spiess AG, Verlag HR Giger by Camille Vivier
Book SynopsisThe art of HR Giger (1940–2014), Swiss-born creator of the legendary monster in Ridley Scott's movie Alien, is currently experiencing a renaissance and is featured in exhibitions as well as in magazines around the globe. This lavish large-format volume offers never-before-seen insights into Giger's private house and garden, both of which are populated by biomechanical sculptures, airbrush paintings, Alien furniture, objects, prints, and self-portraits. French photographer Camille Vivier—best known for her work for Stella McCartney and Cartier—enjoyed exclusive access to the artist’s Zurich home and studio for this book, where she worked on her own as well as with models in a series of photo sessions. Vivier’s around 200 photographs form an atmospheric tribute to the arguably most distinguished representative of Fantastic Realism. In addition to images of Giger’s studio and his life-size sculptures, Vivier has also documented some hundred objects and artworks, as well as his famous Alien-style garden railroad. An essay by French publicist Farbrice Paineu places HR Giger’s art in the wider context of pop culture and the genre of horror movies. Text in English and German.
£72.25
Actes Sud Homo détritus
Book SynopsisToday, waste management – especially plastic – on a global scale is more worrying than ever. The Democratic Republic of Congo stands among countries most affected by the lack of accountability of manufacturers relocating and outsourcing huge landfills on its soil. Ranked as the 8th poorest population in the world despite their country’s immense mineral wealth, the Congolese people is overrun by garbage left by goods produced with their own resources and labor but yet designed for others. A folk-art movement was born from the junkyards of Kinshasa. Dressed in masks and costumes made from rubbish, a generation of street children and artists from Kinshasa's Academy of Fine Arts have come together to create “Ndaku ya la vie est belle”. Founded in 2015 by visual artist Eddy Ekete, this art collective brings together 25 creators who draw their inspiration from ancestral clothing arts to stand against the ecological disaster their country suffers. To amplify their struggle and celebrate their craft, Stéphan Gladieu creates a series of totemic portraits merging documentary photography with artistic practice. In a live studio set up on the streets of Kinshasa, he highlights the militant artists’ surrealist silhouettes and vibrant creations. Introduced by novelist Wilfried N'sondé, these portraits tell a story of creative talent passed on despite the attacks of consumerism.
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George Dian Balan The World As It Once Was
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Alfred A. Knopf Freud at Work Lucian Freud in Conversation with
Book SynopsisA rare glimpse into the life of one of the most celebrated—and most private—artists working today. Though in his eighties, this great figurative artist continues to paint with undiminished energy and discipline.In 120 revealing black-and-white and color photographs taken in Lucian Freud’s London studio, and in a fascinating in-depth interview, we come to understand the stages of the artist’s work and the intensity of his interaction with his subjects—whether fellow artist David Hockney, the Queen of England, or performance artist Leigh Bowery, among others. Two remarkable photographers have been recording Freud at work over the past twenty years . The artist, uncharacteristically, allowed Bruce Bernard, the acclaimed picture editor, to photograph him in the studio, especially during the years he was working with Bowery as his model. Following Bernard’s death in 2000, David Dawson, the painter’s assistant, began phot
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Phoenix Carib Limited Visions of St Lucia
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£27.00
The History Press Ltd Concorde An Icon in the News
Book SynopsisThe story of Concorde, told through the camera lens of the media, from construction to final flight
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Cannibal/Hannibal Publishers Blinked Myself Awake
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£46.80
MP-AMM American Mathematical Mathematicians
Book SynopsisOffers a remarkable collection of ninety-two photographic portraits, featuring a selection of the most impressive mathematicians of our time. Acclaimed photographer Mariana Cook captures the exuberance and passion of these brilliant thinkers. The superb images are accompanied by autobiographical texts.Trade ReviewMathematicians, An Outer View of the Inner World, is an irresistible book. It consists of ninety-two positively stunning portraits by Mariana Cook (evidently the last pupil (or protégé) of Ansel Adams) accompanied by brief introspective essays by her subjects on the facing pages...The choice of subjects is outstanding; almost everyone in the mathematical world has met or corresponded with at least some of these representative scholars, and many among the latter are household words. So it is that the personal reflections accompanying the marvelous photographic portraits more often than not come across as chats with friends...This is much more than a coffee-table book." - Michael Berg, MAA ReviewTable of Contents Preface by Mariana Cook Introduction by Robert Clifford Gunning Mathematicians: Portraits Afterword by Brandon Fradd List of Mathematicians
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Chronicle Books Seasons of the Moon
Book SynopsisFrom Strawberry to Dragon, Harvest to Storm, the full moon is known by many names around the world and across the seasons, and each name has a story behind it. This beautiful photographic celebration of our closest celestial neighbor captures the visual wonder and the connection we feel to the moon. Including three dozen folk names and short evocative explanations drawn from Native American, Inuit, Celtic, medieval English, Hindu, Chinese, Japanese, and pagan cultures, Seasons of the Moon presents an inspired visual pairing for each, taken in the month the folk name represents. Featuring a poetic moon die-cut cover, this portrait of our eternal fascination with the moon is a welcome companion as we look to the sky throughout the seasons.
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Spectormag GbR ScienceFiction A NonHistory of Plants
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Unicorn Publishing Group Monemvasia: People. Place. Presence.
Book SynopsisMonemvasia has a powerful visual and emotive separation from the world. The ‘Castro’ or fortress is set on a rock in the southern Peloponnese of the Aegean Sea, joined by a causeway to the Greek mainland. Inhabitants are further isolated behind the fortified walls, with only one gateway into the Castro. From the 6th century AD it has played a significant role in Byzantine and Mediterranean history. The unique environment determined how the community evolved through periods of social change. The photographic collection spans over a century, from 1890 until the present day, and alongside historic and contemporary quotations, provides a graphic description of Monemvasian society throughout its recent history. It is an illustration of how a community, living in unique, physical and historical surroundings, may flourish and recreate within itself a strong bond of solidarity, pride and continuity. This interaction determines the pattern of the book. It is a journey, on a physical and emotional level, through Monemvasia. The chapters move through the public spaces and activities into the private experiences of family life.Trade Review"This wonderful book of photographs, compiled by Ann Eldridge… captures the magic that is Monemvasia. It’s a handsome and hefty book that would grace any coffee-table, and be the ideal gift for anyone interested in Greece, in history, in photography… With several essays about Monemvasia, as well as the remarkable photos, this beautiful book should definitely be on the shopping list for anyone with any remote interested in Greece. And if you haven’t yet been to Monemvasia, it will tempt you to go" Greece Travel Secrets
£23.75
Steidl Publishers David Goldblatt: Some Afrikaners Photographed
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Great Plains Publications Ltd More Abandoned Manitoba: Rivers, Rails and Ruins
Book SynopsisForeword by The Honourable Gary A. Filmon, Premier of Manitoba (1988 – 1999) Gordon Goldsborough returns with more compelling abandoned sites from across Manitoba. Armed with a drone and a deep curiosity about local history, Gordon had more stories to share than could fit into one book. Adventure into abandoned quarries, dance halls, hospitals and more!Trade ReviewWINNER - Book Of The Year, Manitoba Book Awards 2019
£23.70
Koenemann.Com GmbH Thailand Spectacular Places Flexi
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£19.45
L'Artiere Napoli: Anders Petersen
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£48.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Found Photography Photofile
Book SynopsisA side effect of the rise of photography as a popular art form has been the accumulation of a huge body of images whose photographers and subjects remain unknown. This book presents a selection of these mysterious and highly collectable images.Trade Review'Touching, shocking, comical and banal snapshots to ignite your imagination' - Tatler
£10.40
The History Press Ltd Heathrow in Photographs
Book SynopsisFrom canvas tents to Terminal 6 – charting the history of Heathrow Airport in photographs
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The History Press Ltd East and North Eastern Steam Former LNER
Book SynopsisShowcasing the changing scene of locomotive power across the former LNER territories from Newcastle to North London
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Chris Andrews/Oxford Picture Library Guernsey Sark and Herm
Book SynopsisShows colour images of the life on and coast line of the Channel Islands of Guernsey, Sark & Herm.
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Amberley Publishing 50 Gems of Northumberland
Book SynopsisThis beautifully photographed selection of fifty of the county's most precious assets shows what makes Northumberland great.
£14.39
Aperture Between the Eyes: Essays on Photography and
Book SynopsisDavid Levi Strauss is a writer whose visual and intellectual sensibilities are both acute and expansive. His trenchant writings on photography and photographers have been collected for this volume from a broad range of magazines, including Aperture, Artforum and The Nation. In Between the Eyes: Essays on Photography and Politics, Strauss tackles subjects as diverse as “Photography and Propaganda,” the imagery of dreams, Sebastiao Salgado's epic social documents and the deeply personal photographic revelations of Francesca Woodman. The timely issue of photographic legitimacy is addressed in the essay “Photography and Belief,” and in “The Highest Degree of Illusion,” Strauss discusses the media frenzy surrounding the events of September 11. As our world is shaped more and more by images and their slipperiness, what he calls a media “pandemonium” in its root meaning of “the place of all howling demons,” we need a mind and voice like Levi Strauss' to bring clarity to our vision.
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