Photography and photographs Books
Hoxton Mini Press Brutalist Plants
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£17.00
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 *
£999.99
Penguin Books Ltd The Power of Women
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£23.80
Pinter & Martin Ltd. Manhood: The Bare Reality
Book Synopsis100 men bare all in a collection of photographs and interviews about manhood and ‘manhood’. These days we are all less bound by gender and traditional roles, but is there more confusion about what being a man means? From veteran to vicar, from porn addict to prostate cancer survivor, men from all walks of life share honest reflections about their bodies, sexuality, relationships, fatherhood, work and health in this pioneering and unique book. Just as Bare Reality: 100 women, their breasts, their stories presented the un-airbrushed truth about breasts for women, Manhood: The Bare Reality shows us the spectrum of ‘normal’, revealing men’s penises and bodies in all their diversity and glory, dispelling body image anxiety and myths. Sensitive and compassionate, Manhood will surprise you and reassure you. It may even make you reconsider what you think you know about men, their bodies and masculinity.
£18.75
Thames & Hudson Ltd William Wegman Being Human
Book SynopsisThe ultimate collection of William Wegman's Weimaraner photographs, in an accessibly priced format, with over 250 brilliant and witty images from across five decades.Table of ContentsIntroduction by William A. Ewing • Man’s Best Friend, William Wegman • William Wegman in conversation with William A. Ewing • People Like Us • Nudes • Cubists • Masquerade • Terrain • Zoo • Mode • Sit! • Pageant • Hallucinations • Designs • Stay!
£17.06
Dewi Lewis Publishing From Our House To Your House
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£10.44
Quarto Publishing PLC The Photography Storytelling Workshop
Book SynopsisDon’t just take a picture, make it. Using a proven five-step process – Pitch, Prepare, Shoot, Edit and Deliver – readers will develop the same successful, reliable working methods that earn influence and delight audiences, regardless of what genre you’re working in. Trade Review"A road map to creating evocative images." * Publishers Weekly *“Should be studied by every novice photographer hoping to turn their photographed images into truly memorable story telling.” * Midwest Book Review *“The Photography Storytelling Workshop is a well conceived and structured book, with an easy-to-navigate design and a good balance between text and images. A wise buy for any photographer seeking to hone their craft.” * Digital Camera Magazine *"This is an inspiring book that takes a fresh approach to developing your photography projects. The writing is snappy and the ideas are clearly presented and attractively laid-out, allowing Beales' energy and enthusiasm for telling stories with photography to shine through." * Black & White Photography *"Thanks for the inspiration Finn. His new book is such a useful resource no matter what level of creative you are." * Hello Emilie *“Finn’s book is an excellent resource – if you’re looking for the next step in your photography, having this on your shelf is a great place to start.” -- Dan Rubin"A five-star masterpiece that takes photographers beyond the basics of beginner photography and teaches you how to tell a story with your images – and get paid for it...If you’ve ever had ambitions to create narrative imagery, this is the best photo book you can buy." * Camera Jabber *Table of ContentsForeword Introduction The Power of Images Sparking the Imagination Where to Start? What You Will Need Gear: SLR Gear: Phone AppsExercise: Image Editing on a SmartphoneStorytelling 101 What is a Story? Location Character EventProject: Capture an Environmental Protrait The Importance of Shot Types Shot Types: Extreme and Long Shot Types: Medium and Medium Close Shot Types: Close-Up and CutawaysProject: One Subject, Ten Ways Creating a Body of WorkProject: Everyday CinematicStep 1: Pitch Website Instagram Ask the Right Questions The Creative CallProject: Develop a Treatment Pricing Selling the EstimateStep 2: Prepare Developing a Mood Board Mood-boarding for Colour Combining Colour Palettes Developing Your Own Colour Palette for Image GradingExercise: Making the Grade Project: Edit Like a Painter The Location Recce Mission ControlStep 3: Shoot Meeting Your Subjects See the Light Types of SunlightProject: Capturing Mystery: Shooting Silhouettes Camera Settings Shooting with Prime lensesExercise: Phone Portraits Shooting Technique: RembrandtExercise: Rembrandt Lighting Shooting Technique: CatchlightsExercise: Experimenting with Catchlights Shooting Technique: 50 & Stitch (the Brenizer Method)Exercise: Stitching Shooting Technique: Beginner Panning ShotExercise: Panning with a Smart PhoneProject: Keep Moving: Motion Blur Shooting Technique: Advanced Tracking ShotExercise: Tracking Shooting Technique: CinematicProject: Dreamlike Scenes with Lens Flare Shooting Technique: Dirty ForegroundStep 4: Edit Save Time! Organise Your Images Making Your Selects Lightroom CollectionsExercise: Making Collections Grading: Basic AdjustmentsProject: Shoot with Film to Influence Your Grade Introducing Film Grain and EffectsExercise: Adding Light Leaks Building a Story Backup, Backup, BackupStep 5: Deliver File Formats SharpeningProject: Finalising Your File Delivering Your SelectsIndex There is No Finish Line
£15.29
Amber Books Abandoned Palaces
Book SynopsisBuilt to last, built to impress, built with style and grandeur ? it is all the more remarkable when the most ostentatious of buildings fall into disrepair and become ruins. From imperial residences and aristocratic estates to hotels and urban mansions, Abandoned Palaces tells the stories behind dilapidated structures from all around the world. From ancient Roman villas to the French colonial hill station in Cambodia that was one of the final refuges of the Khmer Rouge, the book charts the fascinating decline of what were once the homes and holiday resorts of the most wealthy. Ranging from crumbling hotels in the Catskill Mountains or in Mozambique to grand mansions in Taiwan, and from an unfinished Elizabethan summerhouse to a modern megalomaniac?s estate too expensive ever to be completed, the reasons for the abandonment of these buildings include politics, bankruptcy, personal tragedies, natural and man-made disasters, as well as changing tastes and fashions. With 150 outstanding colour photographs exploring more than 100 hauntingly beautiful locations, Abandoned Palaces is a brilliant and moving pictorial examination of worlds we have left behind. Over 150 superb colour photographs Expert text explains the stories behind 100 palaces, hotels, estates and mansions Wide selection of grand buildings from all around the world
£16.99
White Star Publishers Beautiful Islands
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£22.49
Penguin Putnam Inc Yes We Did Photos and BehindtheScenes Stories
Book SynopsisEight years in the White House went by so fast. That's why I'm so grateful that Lawrence was there to capture them. I hope you enjoy his work as much as I do.--From the foreword by Barack ObamaWhen Lawrence Jackson took the job as White House photographer in early 2009, he knew he'd have a front row seat to history. What he didn't expect was the deep personal connection he would feel, as a fellow African American, with the President of the United States.Yes We Did is filled with Lawrence's intimate photographs and reflections, as well as first-person recollections from President Obama, everyday citizens, and notable personalities including Bono, Stephen Curry, Valerie Jarrett, Admiral Mike Mullen, and others. The book is a celebration of the most inclusive and representative White House in history - where in between momentous and pivotal decisions, the President and First Lady opened the doors of the People's House to schoolkids, athletes, senior cit
£14.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RSPB How to Photograph Garden Birds
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWhatever your equipment, these tips will help readers produce stunning images, and even learn a little trickery to take pictures to the next level. * Countryman *This masterclass from photographer and writer Mark will help you capture the perfect shot of your favourite birds, regardless of experience, equipment or space. * RSPB Magazine *If you want to develop your techniques and enjoy inspiring photography then don't miss RSPB How to Photograph Garden Birds. * Outdoor Photography *This super practical masterclass [is] packed with inspiring images. -- Margaret Bartlett * BBC Countryfile *Table of ContentsIntroduction Where in the world are you shooting? Food and feeders What not to take Working the light and the weather Backgrounds (and foregrounds) Essential (and non-essential) equipment Composition The basic set-up: bird on a perch Birds with other props Birds on the ground Birds in flight Wide-angle close-ups Woodpecker & nutchatch special Reflecting pool Careful observation and chance encounters Spot the mistakes Getting creative
£17.09
MagCirc Solutions Boys Boys Boys
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£21.25
Thames and Hudson Ltd In the Moment
£40.00
Dewi Lewis Publishing Black Country Stories
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£27.00
Trope Pub Co People Reading
£28.58
New Heroes & Pioneers The Weekender Paperback Edition
Book SynopsisPhotographer Toby Mitchell returns with his Weekender, this time taking readers on a visual journey through the heart of Scandinavia-specifically, the vibrant and captivating city of Copenhagen. In this beautifully curated volume, Mitchell offers a blend of iconic landmarks, charming streets, hidden gems, and lesser-known locales.
£17.85
Aperture The Lives of Images, Vol I: Repetition,
Book SynopsisThe Lives of Images, edited by Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa, is a series of readers designed for those interested in the ways images function within a wider set of cultural practices. Volume I of the series, Repetition, Reproduction, Circulation, addresses the multiple life cycles of the image—its modes of dispersion, reception, consumption, and aggregation—and the significance of technological reproduction for contemporary forms of social, cultural, and political life. Volume I of the series, Repetition, Reproduction, Circulation, addresses the multiple life cycles of the image—its modes of dispersion, reception, consumption, and aggregation—and the significance of technological reproduction for contemporary forms of social, cultural, and political life. The image is considered both a tool for liberation and a means of repression within the evolving structures of modern life. The essays consider the implications of the nature and effect of the reproducible image on the categories, shapes, and aims of contemporary art and society. Further grounded by two interviews with practitioners in the field, Repetition, Reproduction, Circulation promises to be an accessible, rigorous, and timely resource for all students, educators, and practitioners of photography.
£14.96
Reel Art Press Black Ivy: A Revolt In Style
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£31.96
Amberley Publishing Scotland in Photographs
Book SynopsisA stunning collection of images showcasing Scotland in all its glory.Trade Review‘This fine collection of photographs from Shahbaz captures perfectly the unique visual gifts of my homeland, and makes my heart ache to return home and reacquaint myself with these special places.’ -- Brian Cox
£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
Hoxton Mini Press Sunday Best: The many faces of London's religions
Book SynopsisA photographer's celebration of London s cultural and religious diversity.
£15.26
Atlantic Publishing, Croxley Green London: The Great Transformation 1860–1920
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£40.00
Poursuite editions ARN Pocket Vol.1
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£20.90
Rocky Nook Nikon Z50 II Pocket Guide
£12.75
Workman Publishing Kinfolk Wilderness
Book SynopsisDiscover the joy of the great outdoors and the pleasures of slow travel with Kinfolk Wilderness. Whatever your pace or purpose, the stories within will provide you with a fresh perspective on what it means to be "outdoorsy," whether that means trekking from hut to hut in New Zealand, saddling up at a Patagonian ranch or simply taking a moment for mindfulness amid the pristine peaks of Bhutan. Featuring vibrant photography, practical guidance and thoughtful reflections on land stewardship, Kinfolk Wilderness brings together inspiring itineraries from five continents that promise adventure, inspire awe and spark a deeper connection to the landscape. You'll find entry points into bucolic European idylls from Denmark to Romania, discover new hiking trails through the ancient hills of Iraqi Kurdistan and learn how to stargaze in the haunting dark-sky deserts of California. Guided by the belief that travel is as much a state of mind as an action or itinerary, Kinfolk celebrates a way of exploring our world that not only fosters thoughtful perspectives on the places we visit but also deepens our relationship with home once the journey is over.
£30.40
National Portrait Gallery Publications The Face Magazine
Book SynopsisThe Face Magazine will celebrate The Face's most iconic portraits from 19802004. Explore its role in the evolution of style photography and its international and enduring impact on visual culture. Ground-breaking British youth culture and style magazine The Face established the careers of a generation of photographers, journalists, designers, and models. Known for its distinctive, radical and of-the-minute design and its unflinching attitude, the magazine originally focused on music but branched into fashion and culture more widely, as well as encompassing political and social commentary. Initially running from 19802004, its strong inclusive stance, bold design and experimental approaches to photography feel fresh and relevant today. The Face Magazine will celebrate the magazine's most iconic portraits including Kate Moss, Annie Lennox, Kurt Cobain, Iggy Pop, Snoop Dogg, David Bowie, Ewan McGregor, Madness, The Sex Pistols, and Kylie Minogue. It will feature the voices of some of the key contributors to the original magazine and celebrate the ongoing legacy of the magazine's imagery in British art, design and culture. It will showcase striking and iconic portrait photographs from the likes of Miles Aldridge, Elaine Constantine, Corrine Day, David LaChapelle and Juergen Teller, alongside selected covers and spreads from the original print magazine.
£36.00
Thames & Hudson Ltd Helmut Newton Photofile
Book SynopsisFrom his early work for Vogue to his portraits of the rich and famous, Helmut Newton (1920-2004) conveyed a unique vision of a wealthy and glamorous world that often shocks but never ceases to fascinate. This book presents about sixty of his instantly recognizable shots of haute couture and the beau monde.Table of ContentsIntroduction by Karl Lagerfeld • Sixty reproductions • Helmut Newton by Helmut Newton • Bibliography
£11.69
Anness Publishing An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Locomotives
Book SynopsisA detailed history of locomotive technology and the trains of the world, with 700 photographs.
£13.50
Hoxton Mini Press A Very Vintage Christmas
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£17.06
The Edge of the Woods Meet Us and Eat Us
Book SynopsisMeet Us and Eat Us: Food plants from around the world celebrates biodiversity through poetry, prose, and fine art photography. Giving plants voice and agency, it introduces their family relationships, geographical origin, history of use and travel, and cultural significance in a playful and scientifically rigorous exploration.
£25.31
Gestalten The William Goldberg Way
£40.00
Damiani Joan Liftin Water for Tears
Book SynopsisJoan Liftin's third monograph, Water for Tears , is a lyrical memoir. The book is about family and trips, about running away and coming back, short texts and photographs about pleasure in the newness of everyday life. There are layered images from everywhere, like the blind woman feeling her way by a timeworn splattered wall in Mexico or the teenage boys posing with a head of Reagan in the Soviet Union in 1988, while the darkest ones are from the American South's brutality during the struggle of the Civil Rights Movement. Her observations are mysterious, sensuous and often very funny. At the heart of the book is a tender farewell to her life with Charlie, Magnum photographer Charles Harbutt. There are no captions or dates, except in the back of the book, but you know where you are - you are with Joan.
£27.20
Rocky Nook Morpho: Hands and Feet
Book SynopsisIn Morpho: Hands and Feet, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella presents a unique approach to learning to draw the human body. In this book, Lauricella focuses exclusively on the hands and feet--arguably the most popular and, to some, the most difficult shapes of the body to draw successfully. Breaking the subject matter down into the underlying sk
£11.69
Hoxton Mini Press Barbican Residents
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£19.51
Steidl Publishers Bryan Adams Hear the World
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£32.00
State University of New York Press Rethinking Jewish History and Memory Through
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£78.75
Faber & Faber Nina Simones Gum
Book SynopsisTHE TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLERA GUARDIAN, TELEGRAPH, THE TIMES, IRISH TIMES, SUNDAY EXPRESS, ROUGH TRADE, MOJO, CLASH, ROLLING STONE, UNCUT BOOK OF THE YEARFrom award-winning musician and composer Warren Ellis comes the unexpected and inspiring story of a piece of chewing gum. FEATURING AN INTRODUCTION BY NICK CAVEI hadn't opened the towel that contained her gum since 2013. The last person to touch it was Nina Simone, her saliva and fingerprints unsullied. The idea that it was still in her towel was something I had drawn strength from. I thought each time I opened it some of Nina Simone's spirit would vanish. In many ways that thought was more important than the gum itself.On Thursday 1 July, 1999, Dr Nina Simone gave a rare performance as part of Nick Cave''s Meltdown Festival. After the show, in a state of awe, Warre
£17.00
Rocky Nook Morpho Muscled Bodies: Anatomy for Artists
Book SynopsisThis book presents a simplified and practical vision of the muscular functions of the human body to help you in your drawing studies, encouraging both accuracy and movement.Bodybuilder athletes offer us an ideal repertoire of shapes and proportions for the representation of the superheroes and superheroines we find in comic books, animated films, cinema, and video games. This book is for those who are interested in the design, modeling, and animation of such characters, whether they're mythical, realistic, or fantastic.Geared toward artists of all levels—from beginners through professionals—this handy, pocket-sized book will help spark your imagination and creativity.Morpho is also crafted to be easily referenced in your sketching journey featuring an “exposed” binding style. This is intentional, as it is designed to help the book lay flat as you draw.
£11.69
Rizzoli International Publications Pamella Roland
Book SynopsisA glittering debut monograph celebrating twenty years of glamorous cocktail dresses, red carpet–ready frocks, and evening gowns by internationally renowned American fashion designer Pamella Roland.No Hollywood red carpet is ever without an A-list celebrity wearing one of Pamella Roland’s signature megawatt dresses that never fail to catch the light of a camera. Since the American fashion designer’s debut eveningwear couture collection at New York Fashion Week in 2002, Roland has been a perennial favorite for women and celebrities alike who aren’t afraid of being in the spotlight.Each page of this dazzling debut book features the opulent, sophisticated, and undeniably feminine cocktail dresses, evening gowns, and luxurious women’s resort wear that have made Roland a mainstay in the closets of everyone from Hollywood starlets to customers outside the fashion centers of New York and Los Angeles. Colorful, eye-catching photographs revealTrade Review"If you’re searching for the stars, look no further. Pamella Roland: Dressing for the Spotlight has all the glitz and glam burning at the core of the City of Angels. Having dressed Hollywood’s brightest and boldest from Paris Hilton to Vanessa Williams, the American designer is no stranger to inducing vestiary hypnosis among spectators. Oscillating between L.A., New York, and more mysterious, distant destinations, Pamella Roland: Dressing for the Spotlight reflects the empowerment that’s woven into the elegance of her designs. In this deep dive into Roland’s creative process, you’ll find sketches and inspirational references. Unforgettable, too, are the striking photographs that conjure breathtaking red-carpet moments. Merely turn this volume’s massive pages and the alchemy of the designer’s creations generates an aura of opulence that moves from page to psyche." —V MAGAZINE
£52.50
Girl Friday Productions Lived Through That: '90s Musicians Today
Book SynopsisThe 90s live on in this edgy offstage glimpse of the indie musical artists that shaped a decade.The music of the 1990s shaped more than one generation. It was the music Generation X came of age listening to and the songs millennials cut their teeth on. In Lived Through That, professional photographer and music enthusiast Mike Hipple shares intimate and unique photographic portraits of dozens of the greatest artists from the ''90s. Accompanied by in-depth interviews throughout, this behind-the-scenes image-driven collection reveals details of each musician's time in the limelight as well as where life has taken them. Their words and images are open, honest, inspiring, and personal, offering profound and humorous memories and gems of wisdom that will resonate with fans and music lovers alike.From Nirvana's Krist Novoselic to indie icon Tanya Donelly to Arrested Development's Speech, the portraits and stories featured in Lived Through That cover a wide range of rock, rap, and alternative stars. Whether they were chart-toppers or underground sensations, the artists in Hipple's epic collection tell the story and reawaken the songs of a pivotal era.
£16.49
Orion Publishing Co Bystander: A History of Street Photography
Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors explore and discuss the development of one of the most interesting and dynamic of photographic genres. Hailed as a landmark work when it was first published in 1994, Bystander is widely regarded by street photographers as the ‘bible’ of street photography. It covers an incredible array of talent, from the unknowns of the late 19th century to the acknowledged masters of the 20th, such as Atget, Stieglitz, Strand, Cartier-Bresson, Brassai, Kertesz, Frank, Arbus, Winogrand and Levitt to name just a few. In this new and fully revised edition, the story of street photography is brought up to date with a re-evaluation of some historical material, the inclusion of more contemporary photographers and a discussion of the ongoing rise of digital photography.
£40.00
Octopus Publishing Group Cult Sneakers
£40.00
GOST Books Las Pelilargas
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£42.75
Hoxton Mini Press Benidorm
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£28.00
GOST Books The Fumes of Mars
£42.75
Triglyph Books Old Homes, New Life: The resurgence of the
Book SynopsisThis book is a sumptuously produced journey around twelve privately owned country houses, asking what it is like to live in such places today. What role do they play in the twenty-first century? For many years after the Second World War, the country house was struggling. Now a new generation of young owners, often with children, has taken over. They're finding innovative ways to live in these ancient, fragile and poetic places. While they treasure the history and beauty of the houses, they're also adapting and enhancing them for a modern era. Old Homes, New Life is a behind-the-scenes account of today's aristocracy, as they reinvent the country house way of life. Each family does this in its own way, maintaining the tradition of individualism, even eccentricity, which is so much associated with country houses. Dylan Thomas's superb yet intimate photographs capture both the inhabitants of these houses and the spaces they occupy - from State dining to family kitchen, walled garden to attic. This feast for the eyes is accompanied by an equally mouth-watering text by Clive Aslet, based on interviews with family members and his long experience of the subject through his years as Editor of Country Life. The result is an exclusive tour of a dozen spectacular homes.Table of ContentsIntroduction Locations Madresfield Court Loseley Park Helmingham Hall Burton Agnes Hutton-In-The-Forest Doddington Hall Broughton Castle Hopetoun House Firle Place Grimsthorpe Castle Powderham Castle Inveraray Castle The Homes Behind the Lens Acknowledgements The Publisher Colophon
£47.50
Prestel Ernst Haas: New York in Color, 1952-1962
Book SynopsisErnst Haas’s color works reveal the photographer’s remarkable genius and remind us on every page why we love New York. When Haas moved from Vienna to New York City in 1951, he left behind a war-torn continent and a career producing black-and-white images. For Haas, the new medium of color photography was the only way to capture a city pulsing with energy and humanity. These images demonstrate Haas’s tremendous virtuosity and confidence with Kodachrome film and the technical challenges of color printing. Unparalleled in their depth and richness of color, brimming with lyricism and dramatic tension, these images reveal a photographer at the height of his career.
£31.99
Reel Art Press Marilyn Manson By Perou: 21 Years in Hell
Book SynopsisOn-stage and behind-the-scenes portraits giving a rare insight into Manson's world.
£39.96
