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![I AM - Celebrating the Perfect Imperfect (Hardcover): Angelika Buettner](//media.loot.co.za/images/x80/516041312080179215.jpg) |
I AM
- Celebrating the Perfect Imperfect
(Hardcover)
Angelika Buettner; Designed by Dagny Emiliani; Edited by Patty Labozzo; Photographs by Angelika Buettner; Interview by Karen Williams
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This new photographic study continues the series begun by Tricia
Veasey with her Geese and Mallards books in 1988. The excellent
color photos of these interesting varieties of waterfowl in their
natural settings provide study material for bird enthusiasts,
artists and all manner of hobbyists who need factual visual
material in their work.
Long before Glenn Miller made the world-famous "Chattanooga Choo
Choo" an American icon, Chattanooga was already a bustling railroad
community. By the beginning of the 20th century, passenger trains
overwhelmed Chattanooga's two railroad depots and a larger station
was needed. The solution was Terminal Station, which rivaled most
Southern depots in size, expense, and aesthetic beauty. Providing
transportation to cities throughout the country, the terminal made
its mark as the gateway for rail from the agricultural south to the
industrial north. Following its closure, the terminal was reopened
as a renowned hotel and entertainment complex in 1973, becoming one
of Chattanooga's many exciting attractions. Images of Rail:
Chattanooga's Terminal Station follows the history of this depot in
both stories and photographs.
![This Is Mars (Hardcover): Alfred S. McEwen, Francis Rocard, Xavier Barral, Nicolas Mangold, Sebastien Girard](//media.loot.co.za/images/x80/296689432913179215.jpg) |
This Is Mars
(Hardcover)
Alfred S. McEwen, Francis Rocard, Xavier Barral, Nicolas Mangold, Sebastien Girard
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This Is Mars offers a thrilling visual experience of the surface of
the red planet. The multi-award-winning French editor and designer
Xavier Barral has chosen and composed photographic frames, drawn
from the comprehensive photographic map of Mars made by the U.S.
observation satellite MRO (Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter), to revel
in the wonder of Mars. What Yann Arthus-Bertrand did with a light
aircraft for The Earth from the Air , Barral does for Mars-by
scouring tens of thousands of gigabytes of satellite photographs
available from NASA, seeking out the most distinct images of the
planet's surface. The result is visionary-a great science book, a
unique artist's book, and a stunning object. The photographs are
accompanied by an introduction from research scientist Alfred S.
McEwen, principle investigator of the HiRISE telescope; an essay by
astrophysicist Francis Rocard, who explains the story of Mars's
origins and its evolution; and a timeline by geophysicist Nicolas
Mangold, who demystifies some of Mars's geological history. Now
available as a mid-sized, accessibly priced edition, This Is Mars
will excite lovers of great photobooks, and everyone curious about
the universe and beyond.
*A Financial Times Book of the Year* 'The first time I opened What
Artists Wear, I gasped with pleasure. Imagine it as a kind of punk
cousin to John Berger's Ways of Seeing, liberally illustrated with
the most astonishing images of artists, decked out in finery or
rags ... It transported me to somewhere glamorous, exciting, even
revolutionary' Olivia Laing, Guardian Most of us live our lives in
our clothes without realizing their power. But in the hands of
artists, garments reveal themselves. They are pure tools of
expression, storytelling, resistance and creativity: canvases on
which to show who we really are. In What Artists Wear, style
luminary Charlie Porter takes us on an invigorating, eye-opening
journey through the iconic outfits worn by artists, in the studio,
on stage, at work, at home and at play. From Yves Klein's spotless
tailoring to the kaleidoscopic costumes of Yayoi Kusama and Cindy
Sherman; from Andy Warhol's signature denim to Charlotte Prodger's
casualwear, Porter's roving eye picks out the magical, revealing
details in the clothes he encounters, weaving together a new way of
understanding artists, and of dressing ourselves. Part love letter,
part guide to chic, and featuring generous photographic spreads,
What Artists Wear is both a manual and a manifesto, a radical,
gleeful, inspiration to see the world anew-and find greater
pleasure and possibility in the clothes we all wear.
![Elon (Paperback): Don Bolden](//media.loot.co.za/images/x80/142138766913179215.jpg) |
Elon
(Paperback)
Don Bolden
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Chester's vibrant history is uniquely captured in this collection
of photographs, postcards and lantern slides from the late
Victorian and Edwardian eras, showing how time has brought changes
to Chester's streets and recalling memorable events and
celebrations. Rare glimpses of everyday life at school, work and
play are accompanied by detailed and informative captions
explaining the story behind the scenes. This book captures the
historical spirit and charm of a city that embraces the past and
looks towards the future, and is sure to appeal to residents and
visitors alike.
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Dwyane
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Dwyane Wade
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For the 50th anniversary of the Pride March comes a visual
celebration of the diverse, vibrant, and exuberant attendees of New
York City's Pride. This gorgeous bright book honors the colorful
celebrants of the New York City Pride March and Dyke March,
capturing the faces that bring the rainbows and liveliness Pride
shines with today. Through joyful portraits of two hundred LGBTQ+
community members and allies from New York City's WorldPride, this
is a resplendent one-of-a-kind volume, a portal to the spirit,
sequins, and sexual liberty of the weekend, a keepsake tribute to
the power of love over hate, and a meaningful touchstone,
immortalizing the effervescence, excitement, and positive energy of
those who attend.
"Ballet inspires me. Human beings have the capacity to express
themselves through many art forms, but when it comes to dance - and
especially classical modern ballet - I am always amazed by that
unbelievably elevated form of expression. It's so precise and so
incredibly skilled; I admire that enormously." - Photographer and
filmmaker Erwin Olaf "The fact that the photographer is looking
through the camera lens means they have a different perspective
from looking directly at the figure. That is voyeuristic. The
camera can do something that the audience member can't: zooming in
for a close-up." - Choreographer Hans van Manen The grand master of
Dutch dance, Hans van Manen, celebrates his 90th birthday this
year. That has given rise to international celebrations by leading
ballet companies with the Hans van Manen festival from 8 to 29 June
2022, the exclusive publication Dance in Close-Up and the
exhibition of the same name in Galerie Ron Mandos in Amsterdam from
19 June to 17 July 2022. From the 1970s to the 1990s, Hans van
Manen was not only one of the world's leading choreographers, but
also an internationally acclaimed photographer. It was during this
period that the then very young photographer Erwin Olaf met the
famed artist, who immediately took him under his wing and
introduced him to the world of the visual arts and studio
photography. This book celebrates their 40 years of friendship,
with a photo series in which Van Manen directs moments from his
choreographic career, recorded with the utmost precision by Erwin
Olaf. With text contributions from the authors Nina Siegal and
Michael James Gardner.
Now available in Paperback. Get up close and personal with the
world's best street photographers as they capture the drama of
everyday life at 1/125 of a second. Prowl pavements and back
alleys, encountering comic absurdities, small acts of kindness and
scenes of unexpected beauty; let your eye be caught by a witty
billboard, a woman dressed as an angel, a businessman sprinting
through the crowd: the human carnival is in town and the streets
are alive. Street Photography Now presents 46 contemporary
image-makers noted for their candid depictions of everyday life.
Included are Magnum masters such as Bruce Gilden, Martin Parr and
Alex Webb, along with an international cast of emerging
photographers whose individual biographies illuminate the stories
behind their pictures of New York, Tokyo, Delhi or Dakar. Four
thought-provoking essays and a global conversation between leading
street photographers explore the compelling and often controversial
issues in the genre. A select bibliography and a resource section
for aspiring street photographers complete the book.
A beautiful gift for beginner and seasoned stargazers alike From
the number one Astronomy publisher, a beautiful astrophotography
book, showcasing the most spectacular space photography, taken from
locations across the globe. Marvel at the wonders of the universe
captured by the most talented astrophotographers. A perfect gift
for all interested in exploring the mysteries of our solar system
and beyond. Be captivated by 140 winning and shortlisted images
from the 2020 Insight Investment Astronomy Photographer of the Year
competition, hosted by the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. These
awe-inspiring images are submitted in several categories: aurorae,
galaxies, our Moon, our Sun, people and space, planets, comets and
asteroids, skyscapes, stars and nebulae and a young competitor
category. Each image is accompanied by caption, photographer,
location and technical details. There is also a location map
showing the origin of all images and a visual appendix of all
images. The judges are from an expert panel of distinguished
astronomy experts. The Exhibition The National Maritime Museum
hosts an exhibition of the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of
the Year competition, showcasing these incredible images of the
sky. www.rmg.co.uk/astrophoto
The last three decades of the twentieth century saw dramatic
changes in the bus industry with deregulation of bus services
nationally in October 1986 in the provincial areas. Visually London
seemed to stay the same with the buses still operating in the
customary red liveries which all cherished from childhood. This
book sets out to show how the vehicles moved forward from the
traditional layout of rear platform and open half cab to the
introduction of one man buses with their front entrances. The
effects of deregulation are shown with dynamic colour schemes
especially with the Bexleybus blue and cream colour scheme. With
the passing of years we progress to the now familiar single deck
buses, and also cover various other transport experiments.
Paris... so familiar and yet surprising. In pastel shades and
dazzling details like the palette of French Impressionism, Serge
Ramelli presents a unique and personal photo homage to the City of
Lights. With romance and history in her blood, Paris shows her
tender side as never seen before. Only Paris offers the inimitable
stage that can turn every photo into a film still. In its
architectural splendor, its wealth of churches, palaces, parks, and
grand boulevards, the city is peerless in its beauty and allure.
Add to that a long, rich, and influential history, and this coveted
capital is art in its purest form. From the Eiffel Tower and the
Louvre, to Montmartre and Saint-Germain-des-Pres, the traces of
painters and photographers and echoes of actors and movie directors
can be found all over the city. In this exquisite Paris photo book,
Serge Ramelli pays tribute to this unique legacy of art and
culture, capturing the city's poetic flair. As in vintage
postcards, with glowing street lights or only certain details in
colour in a black and white panorama, Ramelli accentuates
particular picture elements to create a modern, 3D effect, while
retaining a close connection to Parisian history. Vivid in one's
memory or perhaps imagination, Ramelli collects rapturous moments
with his camera - a brilliant firework display in front of the
Eiffel Tower or the sight of the Pont Neuf amidst freshly fallen
snow. In the beguiling blue hour, or a nuit (the magical light at
sunrise and sunset), the photographer shows a kaleidoscope along
the Seine that will delight all who have lived and loved in Paris.
Text in English, German and French.
A unique book showing Cambridge in the late 1960s from different
angles. Striking, previously unpublished photographs show famous
buildings as well as the river and backstreets and some of the
small towns, villages and countryside nearby. Students and
distinguished members of staff are here, with builders, shoppers in
the market, and men from the gasworks. This was a time of 'demos',
protests and disruption to established, maybe complacent, academic
traditions. The author draws on archive sources to illustrate
'official' concerns at that time with, for example, major worries
about overreactions triggering widespread unrest. However, he also
draws on personal recollections as a Cambridge student, together
with anecdotes from others and further archive material to suggest
that most students were far more interested in the quality of meals
they were served, and the state of the showers. Cambridge students
from any generation, and anyone else who knows the city, will find
themselves entertained and challenged. But the book's appeal goes
further: there are amusing reflections on moving from the north of
England to Cambridge almost half a half century ago, and on student
life in post-war Britain; the eye-catching photographs will have
widespread appeal.
Ilan Godfrey is the winner of the 2013 Ernest Cole Photographic
Award. Legacy of the Mine is a visual narrative of untold stories,
exploring the consequences of mining on South Africa's land and
people. The objective was to reveal through the lens the forgotten
communities that the mining industry has left behind. Godfrey's
subjects become symbols of the struggle for environmental and
social justice in the country. The 'legacy' of mining is apparent
in many ways - through land rendered unfit for alternative uses,
public health crises, land and water pollution, and the impact of
historical labour exploitation on family structures. Unveiling
these stories through investigative fieldwork across the country,
Godfrey delves deeper into the effects of the mine on local
communities. Godfrey's inspiration was not defined by statistical
or scientific evidence. Rather, it was the product of personal
experience, investigation and knowledge gained through long hours
of travel along potholed roads, across vast landscapes dotted with
townships and mining communities across South Africa.
Step into the history of Palm Beach, Florida, from 1900 to the
1960s through 421 color images. See the Breakers Hotel, Everglades
Club, and present-day marvels the Flagler Museum and Donald Trumps
Mar-a-Lago. Learn its evolution into a winter resort for such
notable families as the Kennedys, Rockefellers, and Vanderbilts.
This is a keepsake that tourists and residents alike will treasure.
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