Photography and photographs Books
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Worn
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Association of Dress Historians Book of the Year Award, 2021Beautifully written, entirely accessible, poignant and profound Amy de la HayeIn a culture preoccupied with newness and a fashion system largely predicated upon it, what is the significance of worn clothes and why do they have the power to affect us so deeply? How are relationships to clothing produced and maintained through the embodied practices of wearing, maintenance and repair? Through a focus upon a single garment, the shoe, this book calls on readers to reconsider the value of the marks of wear at a time when fast fashion reigns supreme and interest in damaged, or worn, garments quietly increases. Bringing together anthropological and psychoanalytic theory with practices of handmaking, wearing, and photography, this book asks what is the embodied experience of wearing and the affect of the worn?Beautifully illustrated in full color throughout, Worn is Trade ReviewIn a culture and fashion system that continues to be preoccupied with newness, the publication of Dr Ellen Sampson’s book Worn could not be more poignant ... this research succeeds beautifully in its aim of returning the body and everyday practices of wear to the center of our relationships with clothing. * Fashion Theory *An innovative work on the physical and psychological traces left by shoes on the human body. * Revue Critique (Bloomsbury Translation) *Perhaps more than any other media, worn dress can offer insights into lives lived and shoes, which over time alter to echo the contours of our feet, can be particularly redolent with meaning. Ellen Sampson’s exploration is beautifully written, entirely accessible, poignant and profound. It will resonate with us all. * Amy de la Haye, London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, UK *Ellen Sampson‘s evocative and thoughtful book eloquently explores the transformative relationships between ourselves and what we wear. Using shoes as an entry point into this larger discussion, Sampson’s investigation of this entanglement is a joy to read. * Elizabeth Semmelhack, The Bata Shoe Museum, Canada *Sampson’s outstanding book explores the entanglements of object, subject, thing and theory with confident yet insightful deftness. This perceptive and timely exploration of the embodied, worn experiences around garments offers important methodological thinking that will help transform future fashion research. * Hilary Davidson, dress and textiles historian and curator, Honorary Associate, University of Sydney, Australia *Ellen Sampson’s book takes us on a powerful journey, helping us think through our physical and psychic entanglements with the worn, used clothing that forms the bulk of our own wardrobes. Using a practice-based approach, Sampson helps us creatively understand how objects “touch” us, challenging traditional views of fashion as commodity culture. * Alison Matthews David, Ryerson University, Canada *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Preface Introduction Wearing Diary 1 Chapter 1: New Shoes: Objects of fantasy, Objects of desire Wearing Diary 2 Chapter 2: Wearing and being worn Wearing Diary 3 Chapter 3: The dressed body in motion Wearing Diary 4 Chapter 4: The Cleaved Garment: the maker, the wearer, and the 'me and not me' of fashion practice Wearing Diary 5 Chapter 5: The Empty Shoe: Imprint, memory, and the marks of experience Wearing Diary 6 Chapter 6: Encounters and affects: garments, and the memory nexus Wearing Diary 7 Chapter 7: Worn: Imprint, attachment, and the affective encounter Afterword References Notes Index
£21.84
Amberley Publishing Dorset in Pictures
Book SynopsisA stunning collection of images from photographer Matthew Pinner revealing the beauty of Dorset in all its many faces.
£16.19
Amberley Publishing Britains Railways from the Air
Book SynopsisExplore a selection of stunning photographs documenting the variety of Britain's railways from the air.Trade Review'The reproduction throughout is excellent, and the complete absence of white space lets the pictures dominate – just as they should. It really is a stunning compilation that should provide plenty of inspiration to anyone with an interest in drone photography or for someone just getting started.' -- Railways Illustrated Magazine, February 2024'For the quality of the imagery alone, this book is worth adding to your collection.' -- Rail Express Magazine, January 2024
£16.19
Amberley Publishing Londons Riverside in Photographs
Book SynopsisA stunning collection of photographs along the banks of the River Thames through London from Hampton Court to the Thames Barrier.Trade Review'It's a book that would appeal to anyone with a love of London and good photography. Very giftable.' -- Londonist, January 2024
£17.09
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Great War Illustrated 1916
Book SynopsisA unique insight into the events of the Great War 1916.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Red Baron
Book SynopsisA consolidation of all the recorded images of the Red Baron, gathered here in an effort to tell his extraordinary story in pictures.
£13.49
Orion Publishing Co A Shadow on the Lens
Book SynopsisA stifling, atmospheric gothic crime novel with a unique protagonist and killer twist - for fans of The Woman in Black, The Silent Companions and Little Strangers.Trade ReviewA sparkling debut from a name to watch. Hurcom expertly weaves a tale of claustrophobic suspicion set in a Welsh village a few miles from Cardiff - but so inward-looking and insular you might as well be in another world. This is top notch historical crime fiction, with a dash of the supernatural. A gorgeous book and a riveting tale. * David Young *An intriguing debut. * The Times *A promising debut - gothic, claustrophobic and wonderfully dark. * Guardian *Wonderfully dark and creepy...I find it hard to believe this is Hurcom's first novel. It's creepy, disturbing, eerie, dark, spine-chilling and macabre in every way that a Gothic thriller should be. It will make you uneasy - but you won't want to put it down. There is a clever and quite brilliant final twist * Crime Review *
£8.54
Amberley Publishing Londons Hidden Burial Grounds
Book SynopsisUncovers the dark secrets of London's lost and forgotten burial places.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing More Yorkshire in Photographs
Book SynopsisThis unique collection of photographs immediately shows why Yorkshire is one of Britainâs best-loved destinations.
£17.09
Amberley Publishing Devon in Photographs
Book SynopsisA stunning collection of images showcasing Devon in all its glory, which capture the essence of the county.
£17.09
Amberley Publishing 50 Gems of East Kent
Book SynopsisThis beautifully photographed selection of fifty of the region's most precious assets shows what makes East Kent such a popular destination.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Gloucestershire in Photographs
Book SynopsisA stunning collection of images showcasing Gloucestershire in all its glory, which capture the essence of the county.
£15.29
Amberley Publishing The Worlds Last Steam Locomotives in Industry The
Book SynopsisA stunning collection of rare photographs documenting the last years of industrial steam around the world.
£16.99
Amberley Publishing Oxfordshire in Photographs
Book SynopsisA stunning collection of images showcasing Oxfordshire in all its glory, capturing the essence of the county.
£16.19
Amberley Publishing East Anglia in Photographs
Book SynopsisA stunning collection of images showcasing East Anglia in all its glory, which capture the essence of the region.
£16.19
Amberley Publishing Staffordshire in Photographs
Book SynopsisA superb collection of images showcasing the scenic splendour, intrinsic character and contrasting landscapes of Staffordshire throughout the seasons.
£16.19
Amberley Publishing Wiltshire in Photographs
Book SynopsisA stunning collection of images showcasing the scenic splendour, intrinsic character and contrasting treasures of Wiltshire throughout the seasons.
£16.19
Amberley Publishing Manchester Salford in Photographs
Book SynopsisA stunning collection of images showcasing the contrasting architecture and urban splendour of Manchester and Salford.
£16.19
Headline Publishing Group Last Seen Alone
Book Synopsis ''Wow, this is an absolutely brilliant and hot crime read. I loved the characters and how real it all feels'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader reviewIf you love Karen Rose, Melinda Leigh and Lisa Gardner, you''ll be gripped by Laura Griffin!With her signature breathless pacing and suspenseful twists and turns, ''Laura Griffin never fails to put me on the edge of my seat'' (USA TODAY).''I love smart, sophisticated, fast-moving romantic thrillers and Laura Griffin writes them brilliantly'' JAYNE ANN KRENTZ''A pulse-pounding romantic thriller'' Publishers Weekly.............................................................................................A missing victim. A merciless killer.Up-and-coming attorney Leigh Larson fights for victims of sexual extortion, harassment, and online abuse. She''s laser-focused on her career and not
£10.44
Duke University Press Surrealism at Play
Book SynopsisSusan Laxton writes a new history of surrealism in which she traces the centrality of play to the movement and its ongoing legacy, showing how its emphasis on chance provided the means to refashion artistic practice and everyday experience.Trade Review"This volume adds another layer of interpretation and visual analysis to the mass of recent scholarship on surrealism during its heyday. . . . Recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty." -- W. S. Bradley * Choice *"Surrealism at Play is a major contribution to the study of surrealism: Laxton balances a close reading of artwork with theoretical analysis. Every art school and college that covers surrealism in its curriculum and every museum with surrealist works in its collection should acquire this work." -- Stephen Bury * ARLIS/NA Reviews *"This book, without doubt, will take its rightful place alongside the best works in art history and literary criticism. Very well written, extensively researched, and breaking new ground in the understanding of surrealism." -- Robert Maddox-Harle * Leonardo Reviews *"Surrealism at Play passionately traces how a particular art movement envisioned and articulated its own transformative potential. . . . Laxton helps us understand the Surrealists’ insistence on irrationality not as a sport, but rather as an attempt to engage in the political debates of their time." -- Ela Bittencourt * Hyperallergic *"Laxton’s project is a major accomplishment, matching extensive imagination with scholarly rigor." -- Natalie Dupêcher * CAA Reviews *“Laxton’s elegantly written book engages with the topical question of play and points to future research on avant-garde and contemporary art along ludic critical lines.” -- Xiaofan Amy Li * French Studies *“Laxton’s sharp, well-informed, and incisive study offers a rich exploration of the serious business of surrealist play.” -- Johanna Malt * Modernism/modernity *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations ix Acknowledgments xv Introduction. A Modern Critical Ludic 1 1. Blur 29 2. Drift 72 3. System 137 4. Pun 185 5. Postlude 246 Notes 273 Bibliography 331 Index 351
£71.25
University of Toronto Press Art of Captivity Arte del Cautiverio
Book SynopsisThis bilingual photography book investigates the complexities of today’s war on drugs by examining the art and architecture of Guatemala City’s Pentecostal drug rehabilitation centers.Table of ContentsList of Images / Lista de imagenes Acknowledgments / Agradecimientos Introduction / Introducción 1. Façade / Fachada 2. Captivity / Cautiverio 3. Freedom / Libertad 4. Art / Arte Conclusion / Conclusión Works Consulted / Obras consultados
£19.79
Pen & Sword Books Ltd M65 Atomic Cannon: Rare Photographs from Wartime
Book SynopsisThrough historic photos, this volume traces the development, production and deployment of this iconic piece of military equipment from the drawing boards to the Cold War battlefields of Europe.
£14.39
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Moon: A Beginner's Guide to Lunar Features
Book SynopsisA practical guide aimed at beginners interested in learning about the Moon and how to image our closest satellite neighbour. The book contains the complete photographic process including equipment, settings, capture techniques, stacking and image processing, each of which is vitally important to producing a good image. The information is laid out in a visual and easy-to-understand format so that even the dark art of image processing will not seem quite so daunting. There are many high-quality colour photos of the Moon to help you learn about different lunar features and a list of 100 lunar targets identified as a challenge for you to find. All the targets have been captured by the author who provides a brief description of each feature and where it is located on the lunar surface. You will be surprised to discover the fine level of lunar detail which you can see from your back garden and once you start imaging, you will realise there is more to the Moon than meets the eye.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Hitler's Panther Tank Battalions, 1943-1945: Rare
Book SynopsisFrom July 1943 to the Nazis' final defeat in May 1945 the Panther main battle tank and its variants were the mainstay of Germany's armoured forces. This superbly engineered fighting vehicle offered a lethal combination of firepower, mobility and protection. As this classic Images of War series title reveals, the Panther saw non-stop fighting on the Eastern, Western and Italian fronts. Using rare and often unpublished contemporary photographs with full captions and authoritative text, it provides a comprehensive coverage of elite Panther battalions in action. The book traces the development of the Panther, for example into tank hunter (Panzerjager), and also covers the other supporting vehicles that formed part of the Panther battalions' establishment. These included armoured recovery, Bergepanther, halftracks, Sd.kfz.2 Kettenrad, gun tractors and communications vehicles.
£13.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Allied Armies in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1945:
Book SynopsisThe Italian campaign was one of the most debated of the Second World War, splitting the American and British allies, and causing great disharmony. After the fall of Rome and the surrender of Italy, the invasion of Normandy led to the Italian campaign becoming a sideshow as the D-Day Dodgers' fought their way through Italy to the Alps against a grinding defence and extreme weather. In a sequence of 200 wartime photographs Simon Forty sums up the major events of the conflict - from the landings on Sicily to the crossing of the Po. Commanded first by Sir Harold Alexander and then Mark Clark, the Allied armies (US Fifth and British Eighth) drew men not only from Britain, the United States, France and Poland but from all over the Commonwealth - from Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand and South Africa - as well as such other countries as Brazil, Czechoslovakia, Greece and Palestine. The devastation caused by the war in the cities, towns and countryside is part of the story, but perhaps the most powerful impression is made by the faces of the soldiers themselves as they look out from the Italian front of so long ago.
£13.49
Ebury Publishing Dogs at Home
Book SynopsisA house without a dog is not a home. Meet Gaspard the Dalmatian who hates the London rain but loves a good sing along to The Antiques Roadshow; jet-setting Rufus and Marni, two wire-haired dachshunds who can often be found sniffing out vintage finds in Brooklyn’s flea markets; or Jack Russell Ollie who enjoys the views of the Eiffel Tower from his gorgeous Parisian apartment. Featuring big dogs, small dogs, countless rescue dogs and even a few champions, these stunning photographs celebrate the joyful, cherished, chaotic, but never dull life that’s lived with dogs. Each image perfectly capturing that unique relationship between us humans and our beloved pets.
£15.29
John Murray Press Kiki Man Ray: Art, Love and Rivalry in 1920s
Book Synopsis***One of The New Yorker's Best Books of 2022******One of The New York Time's 100 Notable Books of 2022***'Exuberantly entertaining' NYT Book Review'Mark Braude's writing and subject make this book irresistible, as was Kiki herself.' Jim Jarmusch'A delightful, marvelously readable, meticulously-researched romp of a book, Kiki Man Ray brings to life not just the kaleidoscopically talented Kiki herself, but the endlessly fascinating Montparnasse milieu over which she reigned.' Whitney Scharer, author of THE AGE OF LIGHTThough many have never heard her name, Alice Prin - Kiki de Montparnasse - was the icon of 1920s Paris. She captivated as a ground-breaking nightclub performer, wrote a bestselling memoir, sold out exhibitions of her paintings, and shared drinks and ideas with the likes of Pablo Picasso, Peggy Guggenheim, and Marcel Duchamp. She also shepherded along the career of a then-unknown American photographer: Man Ray.Following Kiki in the years between 1921 and 1929, when she lived and worked with Man Ray, Kiki Man Ray charts their complicated entanglement and reveals how Man Ray - always the unabashed careerist - went on to become one of the most famous photographers of the twentieth century, enjoying wealth and prestige, while Kiki's legacy was lost.But this isn't a story of an overbearing male genius and his defeated muse. During the 1920s it was Kiki, not Man Ray, who was the brighter of the two rising stars and a powerful figure among the close-knit community of models, painters, writers and café wastrels who made their homes in gritty Montparnasse. Following the couple as they created art, struggled for power and competed for fame, Kiki Man Ray illuminates for the first time Kiki's seminal influence on the culture of 1920s Paris, and challenges ideas about artists and muses, and the lines separating the two.'Kiki de Montparnasse was more than a muse - she was a vivacious, independent woman whose talent and magnetism helped make Paris the center of the art world in the 1920s. In Mark Braude's riveting cultural history, the Queen of Montparnasse rises again. This is a lively and compassionate tribute to the chanteuse, model, and portraitist who held center stage in her life, and who inspired some of the finest Surrealist art of the twentieth century.' Heather Clark, author of Pulitzer Prize-finalist Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia PlathTrade ReviewA lively study of [Kiki de Montparnasse] who exemplified [a] cocktail of high spirits and a heedless self-destruction. * The Times *[Kiki is] a vibrant force in a colorful world - and the heart of Braude's history. A rich, affectionate look at bohemian Paris. * Kirkus Reviews *Mark Braude focuses on Kiki de Montparnasse and Man Ray . . . immersing the reader in a world where everyone was pushing their creativity in unimaginable directions. * The Spectator *Exuberantly entertaining . . . A riveting glimpse into the absinthe-fuelled Parisian jazz age * Lady Magazine *Finally, a detailed and entertaining account of Alice Prin, aka Kiki de Montparnasse, and her artistic and romantic relationship with Man Ray. Best known as a popular (and usually nude) artists' model, Kiki was a singer and performer, a painter, a writer, and the central female instigator for the avant-garde demimonde of Paris in the 1920s. Mark Braude's writing and subject make this book irresistible, as was Kiki herself. * Jim Jarmusch *The frank, lively voice that comes through in Kiki's vignettes makes a cornerstone for the case, which Braude renews, that she was far more than Man Ray's party-girl companion - that it was, in fact, her vitality, her connectedness in artistic networks, and her intuitive understanding of his creative process that hoisted Man Ray on to the highway to fame. * The Telegraph *Kiki de Montparnasse was more than a muse - she was a vivacious, independent woman whose talent and magnetism helped make Paris the center of the art world in the 1920s. In Mark Braude's riveting cultural history, the Queen of Montparnasse rises again. This is a lively and compassionate tribute to the chanteuse, model, and portraitist who held center stage in her life, and who inspired some of the finest Surrealist art of the twentieth century. * Heather Clark, author of Pulitzer Prize–finalist RED COMET: THE SHORT LIFE AND BLAZING ART OF SYLVIA PLATH *Kiki Man Ray is a thoroughly researched and gracefully written life of the (until now) underestimated model, performer, painter, actress, and influencer known as Kiki de Montparnasse. Mark Braude's biography brings her out of the wings and sets her firmly center stage in this evocative portrait of artistic life in the Paris of the 1920s. * Carolyn Burke, author of FOURSOME and LEE MILLER *A delightful, marvelously readable, meticulously researched romp of a book, Kiki Man Ray brings to life not just the kaleidoscopically talented Kiki herself, but the endlessly fascinating Montparnasse milieu over which she reigned. -- Whitney Scharer, author of THE AGE OF LIGHTMan Ray captured 1920s Paris in his photographs, especially those of a singular muse: Kiki de Montparnasse, a hostess, a celebrity, a cabaret performer, a woman whose bawdy, heartfelt songs were the pulse of Paris. Mark Braude turns the tables - and the lens - and gives us a unique portrait: Man Ray from the perspective of that celebrated muse and her ephemeral art of performance. * Tilar J. Mazzeo, New York Times bestselling author of THE HOTEL ON PLACE VENDÔME: LIFE, DEATH, AND BETRAYAL AT THE HOTEL RITZ IN PARIS *Kiki de Montparnasse - model, muse, artist - is the sole realist in a room of Surrealists. Unafraid of contradiction, she lived the fast life in the stillness of a pose, the intimacy of a public dream. Beautifully written, with a light touch and a wise eye, Mark Braude's Kiki Man Ray arranges the elements of Kiki's life, letting radiant patterns emerge. * Alexander Nemerov, author of FIERCE POISE: HELEN FRANKENTHALER AND 1950S NEW YORK *Exquisitely crafted . . . [S]harp and succinct . . . Kiki Man Ray rescues its protagonist from the dustbin of history and advocates eloquently for the vitality and importance of the world she helped to forge. * HAMILTON CAIN, Wall Street Journal *If the only 'Kiki de Montparnasse' you are aware of is a lingerie brand, please check out this top-notch, highly readable nonfiction from cultural historian Mark Braude right now. * CAT AUER, A.V. Club *[An] affectionate biography . . . As irresistible as it is overdue. * Chicago Review of Books *Mark Braude's exuberantly entertaining biography sets out to rebalance the much-told story of Left Bank Paris, in which Kiki - model, memoirist and muse - is usually cast as a bit player. * The New York Times *[A] heady romp through the galleries and nightclubs of interwar France * Vogue *I loved Mark Braude's entertaining dual-biography . . . Kiki entranced the American Surrealist Man Ray, and the book charts their tempetuous relationship. * Lady Magazine *2022 Bookshelf Christmas Special - The Lady's Pick of the Year's BEST BOOKS* *'Mark Braude's spirited and thoroughly researched account brings [Kiki] to life, highlighting her belligerent nature and generous spirit, as well as her activities as an artist and writer . . . Braude's colourful evocation captures the heady atmosphere of a Paris still traumatized by the First World War' * TLS *
£17.00
powerHouse Books,U.S. Our Voices, Our Streets: American Protests
Book SynopsisA collection of images covering a decade of American expression that began with the inauguration of George W. Bush and ends with the Occupy Wall Street phenomenon.
£35.99
Lantern Books,US The Animals are Leaving Us
Book SynopsisFor four years, from January 2017 to January 2021, writer and publisher Martin Rowe documented the state of the United States and the world-using the verse form of ottava rima. In June 2019, he dedicated thirty of those verses to two compelling and distressing photographs of animals in extremis taken by Canadian photojournalist Jo-Anne McArthur. Now expanded to include more verses and more of McArthur''s stunning images, THE ANIMALS ARE LEAVING US forms a testament to the particular moments in the lives and deaths of individual creatures, and a requiem for the many billions of animals who are subject to the cruel whims of our species, and who are vanishing from the wild places of the Earth.
£17.09
Rocky Nook 47 Things You Need to Know About Your Canon EOS
Book SynopsisIf you’re a passionate photographer and eager to deploy all the creative options built into your Canon EOS Rebel T6, these 47 picture-taking principles are exactly what you need to take your work to the next level. With friendly mentor David Busch as your guide, you’ll quickly learn nearly four dozen easy, useful techniques for getting the most from your camera. You’ll learn: How to Take Great Portraits with Your Rebel Three Ways to Conquer Low Light Secrets of Dynamic Action Shots Key Principles for Beautiful Landscape Photographs 47 Things to Know About Your Canon EOS Rebel T6: David Busch's Guide to Taking Better Pictures teaches you how to shoot great images while mastering tools that let you freeze action (or add creative blur); use focus to place the center of attention on your subject; or add an artistic look using the T6’s built-in Creative Filters and Picture Styles.In this book, which is divided into 8 chapters that include 47 lessons, photo guru David Busch teaches you exactly how to apply your camera’s features imaginatively in a variety of situations.Written in the author’s friendly and approachable style, and illustrated with examples that clearly show how each technique can help your photography, 47 Things to Know About Your Canon EOS Rebel T6: David Busch's Guide to Taking Better Pictures is designed to be an effective, fast, and fun way to learn how to use your camera, and use it well. Read an entire chapter, or browse topics that catch your eye one at a time, you quickly learn how to create amazing images with your Rebel.
£15.75
Blurb I'm John Writing John Things: Personlized Gift
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£34.16
A Public Space Capital
Book SynopsisA photographic journey behind the opaque storefronts of shuttered retail spaces, and their magical worlds of compositions and modern ruins.In Capital, Mark Hage reframes the story of gentrification, and in photographic portraits of shuttered retail spaces captures the hidden soul of the city. Exploring the accidental compositions that emerge in the built environment, he invites us to view an alternative to increasingly over-mediated spaces in photographs of what is abandoned, altered, left behind, gutted.
£12.34
Microcosm Publishing Self Taught
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£19.12
The Cooking Lab Food & Drink: Modernist Cuisine Photography
Book SynopsisTake a deep dive into Modernist Cuisine founder and photographer Nathan Myhrvold's ever-evolving fascination with food in his new book Food & Drink: Modernist Cuisine Photography. This beautiful photo book features over 200 vibrant images showcasing food in new and surprising ways. Myhrvold uses cutting-edge photography techniques that combine custom-built cameras and robotics with creativity, endless curiosity, and the willingness to get drenched with wine on occasion. The results are blueberries shot to appear like boulders, condiments exploding out of cannons, and wine catapulted to create the perfect splash. This collection of Myhrvold's images is organized into thematic sections focused on core elements of his food photography and comes packaged in a new shelf-friendly trim size with a slipcase. Over 20 full-spread panoramic images measuring 27" x 10.315" display high-quality printing. From an aerial shot of the gentle carved shapes in a wheat field after harvest to the magnified view of the colorful corona of a tomato seed, Food & Drink features imagery not found in Myhrvold's previous photography book. This gorgeous coffee table book captures stunning details of the foods and drinks we love from a fresh, playful perspective.
£63.96
The Mercier Press Ltd This is Cork: An Aerial Journey
Book Synopsis‘These incredible photos show my home place of Cork in all its glory and bring back warm memories.’ - Ronan O' Gara, Irish former Rugby Union Player and current Coach, La Rochelle. 'Magic happens when a photographer loves and captures the subject matter so brilliantly that it evokes far deeper emotions.’ - Ross Lewis, Michelin star–awarded chef and co-owner of Chapter One Restaurant. ‘Dennis Horgan has nailed it with this amazing book, which not only shows where we are from, but who we are.’ - Donncha O’Callaghan, Broadcaster and former Munster, Ireland and British & Irish Lions Rugby Union player. ‘This is Cork - An Aerial Journey, showcases our beautiful city and county from a unique perspective, allowing us to experience a bird's-eye view of the streetscapes and countryside that surround us, and is a visual record of the continuing evolution of our man-made heritage.’ - Ann Doherty, CEO, Cork City Council. This mesmerizing photography book unveils brand-new images from a breathtaking journey through the heart and soul of Cork. From historic buildings, charming streetscapes, and bustling maritime and sporting life to the rugged coastal scenery, iconic lighthouses, and hidden gems of picturesque islands that make Cork truly unique, all captured through extraordinary aerial photography taken from heights of 1,000 to 5,000 feet. Exclusively photographed from a light aircraft the book features dramatic shots of Fastnet Rock and Baltimore Lifeboat. Enjoy breathtaking views from Cape Clear's peaceful shores to the rugged terrain of Dursey Island and the vibrant streets of Cork City. See the Irish Coast Guard R117 helicopter in action along with RNLI and land-based Coast Guard cliff rescue units, and gain a bird's eye view of Cork's farmlands and county towns. This book will take you on a journey through Cork that you'll never forget. This is Cork: An Aerial Journey is a perfect gift for anyone who loves aerial photography, and stunning landscapes, or simply wants to experience the beauty of Cork from a new perspective.Trade ReviewThis is Cork - An Aerial Journey, showcases our beautiful city and county from a unique perspective, allowing us to experience a bird's-eye view of the streetscapes and countryside that surround us, and is a visual record of the continuing evolution of our man-made heritage.’ -- Ann Doherty
£24.64
Liverpool University Press Home/Land: Women, Citizenship, Photographies
Book SynopsisHome/Land: Women, Citizenship, Photographies is an extensive compendium of texts and images, combining scholarly, creative and critical writing on photography with new work in photography. The contributions to the compendium range from academic essays on fine art and documentary photographies to photo-essays, community-based and pedagogical photographic projects, personal testimonies, creative writing, activist interventions and accounts of participatory action research using photography. Home/Land is global in its reach, exploring women’s lives in Britain and other European nations, the United States, Canada, the Middle East, South Africa, Asia and Australia. Bringing together texts and images produced by an international group of feminist scholars, activists, artists and educators, the book demonstrates how women have used photographic practices to find places for themselves as citizens, denizens, exiles or guests, within or beyond the nation as currently conceived, and, in so doing, how they actively produce new and different forms of identity, community and belonging.Trade ReviewReviews 'This book emerged from the Lens of Empowerment project, a highly creative and intellectual initiative consisting of an international research network and conference (2009–12). The project’s engagements of “lens-based power” were inspired by photography’s ubiquity and the artistic potential of passport photos, holiday Polaroids, advertising, and documentary film. The authors of Home/Land: Women, Citizenship, Photographies dispel the negative stereotypes ascribed to the figure of globalization by portraying the experiences of women who have confronted the “settled, contested and lost” conditions of home and nation.'Jane Chin Davidson, College Art Association'Home/Land: Women, Citizenship, Photographiesinterrogates the ways in which women both use and interpret photography in order to engage with histories, geographies and processes of representation related to home and land, with a particular focus on the concepts of women and citizenship. While the terms home and land are often linked together, their conjunction in the title signifies an increasingly fractured relationship. It is this disjuncture that the book seeks to explore.'Roberta McGrath, Visual Studies'Challenging the ‘objective voice of reason’ associated with academic writing, the editors suggest a need for new feminist approaches to lens-based practices on the part of artists and scholars.'The Burlington'This volume will prove valuable to anyone engaged with photographies, feminist art histories, South African visual studies, memory studies or issues in the humanities or social sciences of migration and citizenship.'Irene Bronner, De ArteTable of ContentsIntroduction: Home, Land, Homeland and Home/Land Marsha Meskimmon and Marion Arnold Section I: Terrain Chapter 1: Contested Terrains: In Search of a Place Called Home Berni Searle Chapter 2: Unsettling: The photographic work of Sue Ford and Anne Ferran Helen Ennis Chapter 3: Embodying Otherness Karen Frostig Chapter 4: Myth, trauma and memory in the Angolan landscapes of Jo Ratcliffe Liese van der Watt Chapter 5: The Story of a South African Farm: Vlakplaas photographed by Gillian Edelstein, Jo Ractliffe and Renzske Scholtz Svea Josephy Chapter 6: Loughborough International Artists’ Residency: Three responses to place Jean Brundrit, Sarah Ciurysek, Nina Mangalanayagam Chapter 7: Conspicuous Consumption: photographs of pleasure and loss, personal and public, in an Australian snowfield Denise Ferris Section II: Dwelling Chapter 8: A place-called-home Suze Adams Chapter 9: Be/longing and the suburban dreamscape Rosy Martin Chapter 10: Photography, Building and Dwelling: Fiona Tan’s Empty House Kathryn Brown Chapter 11: The Archaeological Spaces of Photography: Portrayals of Nineteenth-Century Iranian Women in the Images of Yassaman Ameri Staci Scheiwiller Chapter 12: home. not home. (bayt. laysa bayt.) Andrea Shaker Chapter 13 Another Way of Telling: Tracey Derrick’s EarthWorks: The Lives of Farm Labourers in the Swartland Michael Godby Chapter 14: Kitchen Accounts Mo White Section III: Migrating Chapter 15: Hélène Amouzou: Citizenship through Photography Danielle Leenaerts Chapter 16: Where are you from? A ‘Lost White Tribe’ – the Eurasians of Sri Lanka Menika v. d. Poorten Chapter 17: Against erasure: dance-writing with the Russian ballerina Anna Robenne Astrid von Rosen Chapter 18: Books on a White Background Aliza Levi Chapter 19: There is no place like home. Explorations of a dislocated self and its home in Emily Jacir’s Where We Come From /(Im)mobility Clara Zarza Chapter 20: On Reflection: spatial and metaphoric encounters with home and land, here and there, now and then Marion Arnold Section IV: Locating Chapter 21: As a woman, my country is... : On imag(in)ed communities and the heresy of becoming-denizen Marsha Meskimmon Chapter 22: Speaking out towards full citizenship: strategies of representing complex lesbian identities through photovoice projects in South Africa Jean Brundrit Chapter 23: Women’s Citizenship and Identity in Stó:lō Territory: a collective essay from the University of the Fraser Valley’s Lens Project (British Columbia, Canada) Stephanie Gould, Jacqueline Nolte, Shirley Hardman, Sarah Ciurysek with Jessica Bennett, Andrea Smith, Jennifer Janik Chapter 24: Dis-locating the colony: Utopia, dystopia and heterotopia in Svea Josephy’s Twin Towns Lize van Robbroeck Chapter 25: Whither the Roots? Photographing the Erased Home Nicky Bird Chapter 26: ‘Know me! But, remember that this is only part of who I am’: a participatory photo research project with migrant women sex workers in inner-city Johannesburg, South Africa Elsa Oliveira and Jo Vearey Chapter 27: Making Waves on International Women’s Day: Cameroonian Women’s Dynamism Florence Ayisi Post-script: Afterword Home-Land (one hyphenated word as a figure) Notes on Contributors List of Illustrations
£109.50
GMC Publications Vest Pocket Kodak & The First World War, The
Book SynopsisLaunched in April 1912, the Vest Pocket Kodak was one of the world's first compact cameras. About the height and width of today's iPhone, it was small enough to fit into the pocket of a waistcoat (the American Vest) and allowed the soldiers to record their experiences of the trenches. The images they preserved offer us a remarkably personal viewpoint, and create a fascinating link between the camera and the conflict. The first half of the book sets the technology and timeline of the camera against those of the war. The second half presents a commemorative album of images taken with the camera, a remarkable record of a lost generation, and a tragic reflection of the manufacturer's advertising by-line: Kodak pictures never let you forget.
£7.59
Octopus Publishing Group Night Sky Photography: From First Principles to
Book SynopsisWhen the night sky transforms terrestrial landscapes into otherworldly works of art, you need to know the professional techniques for capturing your own nocturnal masterpieces. This complete course combines the classic beauty of landscapes with the vast, exotic universe of astrophotography, using tried-and-tested methods that guarantee stellar results. You'll learn what gear you need and how to make the most of it; clever tricks for squeezing out every drop of image quality from a pitch-black scene; and straightforward post-production workflows to create compelling compositions of the cosmos.
£21.59
Octopus Publishing Group In Camera: How to Get Perfect Pictures Straight
Book SynopsisWith amazing low-light capabilities, incredible definition, intelligent autofocus and a host of other features, digital cameras have now become so powerful that they have left their users behind. Most photographers can take competent shots in a range of conditions, or fix imperfect exposures in Photoshop or Lightroom, but very few have the skill to push their cameras to the limit and capture the perfect shot, under all conditions, with no post-processing required.In Camera is the perfect way to take your photography to that level; to master your camera, understand light, exposure and composition, and make amazing photographs, whatever your camera, without cheating after the event. One hundred of Gordon's beautiful photos are given with his own expert commentary; full settings and camera details are included, and a host of tips and tricks let photographers of any level learn something from every example. The shots are taken with a wide range of cameras, and the emphasis is on getting results by improving your own skills, not wasting money on expensive equipment.
£18.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Complete Beginner's Photography Course: A
Book Synopsis'If you've just bought your first camera...this inspiring book is just what you need' - Black and White Photography While digital cameras and smartphones have made photography more accessible than ever, knowing exactly how to take skilful, stunning photos isn't so straightforward. In this essential book for every amateur photographer, photography writer Ben Hawkins uses his extensive experience to deliver a unique modular system of learning. Covering all of the key genres, a range of diverse projects will teach every essential skill, technique and technical competency, while also offering inspiration and delivering beautiful images for your first portfolio.- Master every skill, technique and camera setting essential for great photography.- Learn at your own pace through a difficulty-rated modular system that increases in challenge as your competency grows.- Get to grips with every genre of photography from landscapes to portraits and nature to reportage.
£21.25
Octopus Publishing Group The School of Photography: Beginner's Guide
Book SynopsisThe School of Photography: Beginner's Guide will take the beginner photographer to an advanced level in no time and fill any gaps in photography knowledge that may be holding you back from reaching your full potential. You'll be able to use your camera confidently in all the manual modes and apply the knowledge gained to any situation. The book will make you feel completely confident and ensure your shots stack up against any professional-looking photography.It's for people who want to take photography more seriously and will suit beginners, keen enthusiasts or anyone looking to make photography their profession. This book will put an end to any confusion, while giving you accurate and thorough knowledge in photography.Topics covered include:- Camera kits and equipment- Working in manual settings- Composition- Apertures and depth of field- Shutter speeds- Night photography
£16.99
Quercus Publishing Hebrides
Book SynopsisTHE PERFECT COMPANION TO PETER MAY'S LEWIS TRILOGY, AND A PHOTOGRAPHIC JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEBRIDEAN ISLANDS.The landscape of the Outer Hebrides, with its stark cliffs, ghostly mists and lonely beaches, has become a definitive character of Peter May's Lewis trilogy. In Hebrides, readers will accompany him on an odyssey in prose and images, through a history of the Vikings' 'Long Island' and his own deep personal connection with the islands that influenced his bestselling work.Travelling as if alongside his protagonist Fin Macleod, he describes the island life - as bewitching as it is treacherous - his encounter with the bird-hunters of Sula Sgeir, the savage seas of Ness and the churches of Eriskay. With extracts from the trilogy and specially commissioned photographs, this book places his writing and characters within the land that gave them form.Couldn't get enough of the Lewis trilogy and its extraordinary setting? Check out Peter May's latest bestseller, Coffin Road, in which the million-selling master of crime brings murder back to the Outer Hebrides.Trade ReviewOver 100 5-star Amazon reader reviews, and counting! -- QuercusTable of ContentsIntroduction. A Geological History of the Outer Hebrides. A People History of the Outer Hebrides. My History with the Outer Hebrides. The Blackhouse. The Lewis Man. The Chessmen. A View From Behind the Lens. Index.
£23.75
Octopus Publishing Group The Atlas of Abandoned Places
Book Synopsis'A remarkable collection of wonders...Lavishly produced, cleverly curated and elegantly scripted, it takes us to some of the strangest places on Earth, and offers us a peep through the keyhole.' The Spectator The globe is littered with forgotten monuments, their beauty matched only by the secrets of their past.A glorious palace lies abandoned by a fallen dictator. A grand monument to communism sits forgotten atop a mountain. Two never-launched space shuttles slowly crumble, left to rot in the middle of the desert. Explore these and many more of the world's lost wonders in this atlas like no other.With remarkable stories, bespoke maps and stunning photography of fifty forsaken sites, The Atlas of Abandoned Places travels the world beneath the surface; the sites with stories to tell, the ones you won't find in any guidebook.Award-winning travel writer Oliver Smith is your guide on a long-lost path, shining a light on the places that the world forgot.Locations featured in the book include:Europe: Maunsell Forts, Aldwych Station, Paris Catacombs, La Petite Ceinture, Craco, Teufelsberg, Beelitz-Heilstätten, Red Star Train Graveyard, Pyramiden, Salpa Line, Buzludzha Monument, Pripyat, Wolf's Lair, Project Riese, Sarajevo Bobsleigh Track, Albanian Bunkers, Rummu QuarryThe Americas & the Carribean: New Bedford Orpheum Theatre, City Hall Station, Bodie, The Boneyards of Western USA, Bannerman Castle, Palace of Sans Souci, Montserrat Exclusion Zone, Ciudad Perdida, Humberstone and Santa Laura, Uyuni Train Cemetery, FordlândiaThe Middle East & the Caucasus: Kayaköy, Burj Al Babas, Varosha, Tskaltubo, Palaces of SaddamAsia: Ryugyong Hotel, Buran at Baikonur, Mo'ynoq Ship Graveyard, Aniva Lighthouse, Hô' Thuy Tiên Waterpark, Fukushima Red Zone, HashimaOceania: Wittenoom, Wrecks of Homebush Bay, Port Arthur, MS World Discoverer, Second World Remains of Papua New GuineaAfrica: Shipwrecks of the Skeleton Coast, Kolmanskop, Mobutu's Gbadolite, Mos Espa, São Martinho dos Tigres
£19.00
Vintage Publishing Camera Lucida: Vintage Design Edition
Book SynopsisBarthes investigation into the meaning of photographs is a seminal work of twentieth-century critical theory. This is a special Vintage Design Edition, with fold-out cover and stunning photography throughout. Examining themes of presence and absence, these reflections on photography begin as an investigation into the nature of photographs – their content, their pull on the viewer, their intimacy. Then, as Barthes contemplates a photograph of his mother as a child, the book becomes an exposition of his own mind. He was grieving for his mother at the time of writing. Strikingly personal, yet one of the most important early academic works on photography, Camera Lucida remains essential reading for anyone interested in the power of images.‘Effortlessly, as if in passing, his reflections on photography raise questions and doubts which will permanently affect the vision of the reader’ GuardianTrade ReviewOf all his works it is the most accessible in language and the most revealing about the author. And effortlessly, as if in passing, his reflections on photography raise questions and doubts which will permanently affect the vision of the reader * Guardian *Roland Barthes' final book - less a critical essay than a suite of valedictory meditations - is his most beautiful, and most painful * Observer *Profoundly shaped the way the medium is regarded * Guardian *I am moved by the sense of discovery in Camera Lucida, by the glimpse of a return to a lost world * New Society *
£10.44
Ebury Publishing Abandoned: The most beautiful and forgotten
Book SynopsisThe places time forgot - stunning, eerie and atmospheric photographs of the most breathtaking abandoned places from around the world. A stunning gift package perfect for those interested in photography, history and the world around us. 'A book that makes you think' -- ***** Reader review'Beautiful' -- ***** Reader review'Spectacular photos' -- ***** Reader review'Stunning' -- ***** Reader review*********************************************************************From the magical empty theatres of Detroit to the lost playgrounds of Chernobyl, there are places across the globe that were once a hub of activity, but are now abandoned and in decay.With nature creeping in and reclaiming these spots, we are left with eerie crumbling ruins and breathtaking views that offer us a window into the past and capture our imagination. Abandoned showcases the very best photographs from around the world documenting this phenomenon. We see a disused stadium in the Czech Republic, a train wreck in the North Carolina mountains, factories in Hungary, a Welsh mental asylum and warehouses in Belgium, all depicted beautifully and sensitively. More immersive than a museum and more human that a lecture, abandoned photography has given the world an exciting way to look at our history and the places we have long neglected.Compiled and curated by photographer and former urban explorer, Mathew Growcoot.
£13.49
David & Charles Dogs just wanna have FUN!: Picture this: Dogs at
Book SynopsisThere are many books that celebrate our canine friends, but few so colourfully and evocatively demonstrate the sheer enjoyment they experience just from being a dog. The photographs in this book are not about the bond between us and our canine companions, the results of dog training, or the ever-expanding canine wardrobe. Rather, the focus is on how dogs behave when they are freed from everyday constraints, and can indulge their natural instincts. The unsung heroes here are the owners, who, after ensuring that their beloved best friend would be safe, let him or her run free to interact with others for the photoshoot. The resultant images showcase pure doggie delight - as the expressions on the dogs' faces demonstrate! Whether chasing balls or other dogs, mud-bathing, swimming, or rolling, this is a joyous celebration of dogs simply enjoying themselves!Trade ReviewWow, what a wonderful book. A hardback from publisher Hubble & Hattie stuffed full of beautiful photo's of dogs playing and having fun. On every page there is a beautiful quality photo, but not a standard pet portrait, but dogs jumping into water, splashing and shaking their heads, rolling in mud and playing chase. Vibrant stunning pictures which demonstrate a dog's total commitment to having a wonderful life. Cheryl Murphy, the author, is a professional photographer and has done many formal studio shoots of people's pets in her work, but wanted to explore some natural behaviour and photograph this in an uninhibited environment. This excellent quality publication would be a superb gift for a budding pet photographer and dog lover as well. - Dog Training Weekly. Colourful and evocative photographs in this book are not about the bond between us and our canine companions, but the results of dog training, or the ever-expanding canine wardrobe. Rather, the focus of the book is on how dogs behave when they are freed rom everyday constraints, and can indulge their natural instincts. The unsung heroes here are the pet parents, who, after ensuring that their beloved best friend would be safe, let them run free to interact with others for the photoshoot. The resultant images showcase pure doggie delight - as the expressions on the dogs' faces demonstrate! Author Cheryl Murphy is a professional photographer based in Beverley, East Yorkshire and she explores photographing dogs in a natural environment, with no constraints on their behaviour. - Dogs & Pups, Cats & Kittens. The dogs in this photography book aren't posing, they're simply enjoying life. Pictured during playtime, they haven't a care in the world and this project celebrates their natural zest for life and individual personalities. Inspired by her late Golden Retriever, Tilly, photographer and author Cheryl Murphy decided to explore photographing dogs in a natural environment with no constraints on their behaviour. Having been a dog owner for many years, she's well aware of the individual traits and characteristics our pets have. This book makes for an ideal gift and coffee table read to flick through. There are plenty of pictures to giggle over, and Cheryl's dog Nellie's facial expressions are particularly hilarious. - Dogs Monthly. Thanks to the indisputable growth of Instagram and Snapchat, together with our unwavering devotion to pursuing all things cute and canine, it's difficult to pick up your smartphone without drowning in waves of Pugs in pirate outfits or Bulldogs in bikinis. And so the latest publication from ethical publishers Hubble and Hattie makes a refreshing and welcome change. The book contains 97 pages of full colour photographs, and there's not an uncomfortable animal in sight. Images of Chihuahuas in teacups have been replaced with wonderful pictures which demonstrate the natural beauty and fun-loving spirit of our canine companions. Author Cheryl Murphy, a professional photographer, was keen to capture this spirit, which is so often suppressed; how often do we truly let our dogs behave like dogs? Moreover, how often do we actually stop and appreciate the wonders of their body language and the incredible variation between breeds? In short, canine fans will enjoy 'Dogs just wanna have FUN!', a book which achieves its aim of showcasing dogs behaving naturally, free of clothes and cues, and having great fun in the process. - Grace Clarke. Brilliantly illustrated, this book is suitable for the admiring child and the most elderly adult. It captures action photographs of dogs being dogs. All shapes, sizes and types are seen having fun, thoroughly enjoying the realities of life. The photographs express the true personalities we love in this diverse species. - APDT UK. An ideal Christmas present for any dog lover that will guarantee to a frown upside down. The Kennel ClubTable of ContentsIntroduction Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Speed training- Dogs running and interacting in a game Chapter 2 Aquacise-Dogs enjoying everything watery incorporating seaside shots, rivers and streams Chapter 3 Glorious mud- Photographs showing irresistible lure of anything dirty Chapter 4 Ball games-Incorporating interaction with a dog's favourite prop, the ball Chapter 5 Poser's paradise- A selection of shots capturing dogs surveying their surroundings with natural backdrops Chapter 6 Tribute to Tilly- Photographs celebrating the life of Tilly who inspired this book idea Rogues gallery
£11.69
O'Brien Press Ltd Causeway Coastal Route
Book SynopsisBelfast to Derry is one of the world’s greatest road trips. Travelling around the spectacular Causeway Coast is ranked among the world’s five greatest road trips. This book features a selection of the stunning sights and places along the causeway coast. From the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge to the Giant’s Causeway, from the Bushmills Distillery to the Dunluce Castle. This beautiful and engaging book is filled with photographs of famous sites as well as hidden gems.Trade Reviewstunning sights and places along the causeway coast … beautiful and engaging book * Ireland's Own Magazine *lovely book … stunning … ideal travelling companion or coffee table book * Campervan Tales *a useful handbook for anyone exploring the Belfast to Derry coast and hinterland … there is much to learn even for those familiar with the route * Travel Extra Magazine *
£11.39
Key Publishing Ltd West Coast Main Line Locomotive Haulage
Book SynopsisThe West Coast Main Line, which runs from London Euston to Glasgow Central with branches to Manchester, Birmingham and Liverpool, has historically been Britain's most important trunk route, giving it a rich and interesting history, not just in terms of motive power and rolling stock, but also when considering the politics of its construction and operation. This book gives a flavour of the many varieties of locomotives and other rolling stock that have operated over the West Coast Main Line, including details of its creation and operation. Utilising maps and drawings, useful information on line speeds and gradients is also provided. With over 110 images, this volume gives an all-encompassing history of locomotive haulage on the West Coast Main Line.
£14.39
