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Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs > Individual photographers
This book is a vivid photographic record of daily life in Istanbul
from the 1940s to the 1980s. Captured through the unerring lens of
the award winning Ara Guler, the 'Eye of Istanbul', it reflects the
city's melancholy aesthetic as it oscillates between tradition and
modernity. Guler's remarkable duotone photographs are accompanied
by evocative commentaries from Orhan Pamuk, another leading figure
in Turkish culture. Both writer and photographer each held in their
youth the ambition of becoming a painter. Here, each in his own way
paints a brushless picture of his hometown and captures, through
image and word, its very soul.
The Theatre of Apparitions is a highly anticipated body of work by
one of the most original image-makers of our times, whose
remarkable artistic trajectory spans the past 40 years. This book
is the culmination of his ongoing study of the connections between
photography, drawing, the mind and the body. Created between the
years 2004 and 2008, these 90-odd black-and-white images encourage
viewers to delve deep into the darkest part of their psyches. The
images in this new monograph were inspired by the simple act of
drawing on windows - a practice that Ballen observed first-hand in
many communities. From there, he started to experiment using
different spray paints on glass and then `drawing on' or removing
the paint with a sharp object to let natural light through.
Finally, he photographed the results with a macro lens using
black-and-white film. These black, dimensionless spaces effectively
operate as canvases onto which Ballen projects pictorially his
thoughts and emotions, creating, in effect, a theatre of the mind.
The plates are separated into seven chapters or `acts', with each
one introduced by a text written by Ballen himself. Carving out a
realm that is both earthly and otherworldly, physical and
spiritual, his work transcends all traditional concepts of
photography.
The first sightings of newly discovered work from Saul Leiter's
abundant archive of colour slides. Now widely acclaimed as one of
the world's greatest photographers, Saul Leiter (1923-2013)
remained relatively unsung until he was rediscovered by curators
and critics in his early 80s, and his work has been drastically
re-evaluated over the last two decades. Leiter's images evoked the
flow and rhythm of life on the mid-century streets of New York in
luminous colour at a time when his contemporaries were shooting in
black and white. His complex and impressionistic photographs are as
much about evoking an atmosphere as nailing the decisive moment.
Saul Leiter was born in Pittsburgh and moved to New York City in
1946. He pioneered a painterly approach to colour photography
starting in the late 1940s and produced covers for fashion
magazines such as Esquire and Harper's Bazaar before largely
withdrawing from public attention in the 1980s. The publication in
2006 of his first monograph, Early Color, inspired an avid
'rediscovery' of Leiter's work by contemporary audiences. His
studio in New York's East Village, where he lived from 1952 until
his death in 2013, is now the home of the Saul Leiter Foundation.
The Foundation has begun a full-scale survey and organization of
his more than 80,000 works, with the aim of compiling the
'complete' archive. This volume contains works discovered through
this process, specifically colour slides, never before published or
seen by the public. Meticulously curated by Margit Erb and Michael
Parillo of the Saul Leiter Foundation and supported by texts that
explain how Leiter built the slide archive and how it is now being
explored, catalogued and restored, this new monograph will be a
must-have for photography fans worldwide.
Angus Stewart has spent 10 years backstage with London's burlesque
community, getting to know the performers and documenting their
shared world to create what he calls 'a family album'. From the
beginning, his focus was on the personalities, rather than the
performances. He deliberately eschews the 'big reveal'. Instead,
his photographs capture the friendships, the laughter and the
camaraderie that characterise the burlesque scene. We are
introduced to a thriving community that values dedication and
loyalty, and where the exotic is always laced with humour; and we
hear from performers Rara Avis, Belle de Beauvoir, Cerise Rei, Lady
Cheek, Lady May, Lynn Ruth Miller and Vixen Victoire. Burlesque can
be provocative, it can be political, and it can be serious. But it
can also be a lot of fun. 'I discovered that while some performers
earn a living from burlesque, most have other jobs - anything from
seamstresses to doctors, to company directors. This huge melting
pot of professional experience, coupled with a variety of reasons
for wanting to perform, means that personal development is
encouraged. It's an incredibly supportive community, and I wanted
to try to capture that spirit.' - Angus Stewart
This is the collection of interviews with artists developed in two
phases; first researched from 1988-92 and published in "Cv
Journal"; then as an anthology, "Interviews with the Artists:
Elements of Discourse", (editions in 1993/1996/2001/2007). A second
phase was researched from January to July 2010, published as
"Interviews-Artists: Volume Two". "I-A V3" is published in
September 2011. "Cv/VAR 50" publishes an interview with the artist
Helen Chadwick recorded at her Beck Road studio in 1989. It
explores the body-action-photographic works distilled in
installations such as "Ego Geometria Sum" and "Of Mutability", and
the cromalin prints of 1989: "Viral Landscapes".
The definitive photographic celebration of 70 years of Ferrari's
production cars, by the world's foremost Ferrari photography
archive. Also including the key stats and stories behind more than
150 cars. Celebrate the performance, design and beauty of the
prancing horse in these breathtaking photographs, captured by
specialist Ferrari photographers, Maggi & Maggi. More than 300
jaw-dropping images covering over 150 cars from across Ferrari's
history – from the 125 S of 1947 and the era-defining 250 GTO to
the notorious F40 and the Enzo – sit alongside detailed technical
specifications and fascinating text telling the story behind each
model by renowned Ferrari expert Stuart Codling. With some of the
most beautiful, powerful and expensive cars in the world, this
elegant collection is a stunning reminder of the enduring appeal of
Ferrari. The MAGGI & MAGGI archive is the world's foremost
collection of Ferrari photography. The culmination of a forty-year
project to photograph every Ferrari model, it houses close to
100,000 images. This book showcases the very best of the archive.
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The Ward
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Gideon Mendel
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A contemplative photographic journey by Jeffrey Ringer. During his
30 years as a commercial photographer and creative director,
Jeffrey has photographed and compiled beautiful photos. With each
image, Jeffrey and Jennifer have included contemplative prose with
mindful and healing meditations in this beautiful hard cover book.
At the northern entrance to Prince Albert in the Great Karoo lies Northend, a neighbourhood home to a special group of people. They have a very special way of communicating with others through their stories, which indicate an inherent joy of life. However, judging by their environment and circumstances, it is clear that they have experienced many hardship, and for an outsider it is an enriching experience to meet them.
Every picture in Slow Down Look Again tells a story and is supported by explanatory text. These enable the reader to gain insight into the past and the present of this unique neighbourhood and its residents.
The joy and sorrows of the residents of Northend - as well as their scant earthly possessions - are illustrated through Louis Botha?s excellent choice of photographic backgrounds. And yet the absolute neatness of their homes illustrates a certain pride - poverty without dilapidation. The intimacy of the photographs ultimately leaves the reader enriched. We become witnesses not only to the extraordinary character of a close-knit community, but also of its trusting relationship with the person whom they have allowed to tell their story.
Louis Botha was born in Bloemfontein in 1955 and grew up on a small-holding north-east of Pretoria. After school he studied finance and followed a career in the Financial Services Industry. At the age of 40, and encouraged by his wife he pursued his hobby more seriously. He?s held several exhibitions and lives in Prince Albert.
A new edition of the bestselling Every Picture Tells a Story from
one of the greatest photographers of the last 60 years, Terry
O'Neill. This updated edition includes 32 additional pages of new
stories behind some of the O'Neill's most iconic images. From the
morning he spent with Faye Dunaway at the pool in Beverly Hills, to
walking around Vegas with Sean Connery dressed as James Bond, a
chance encounter with Bruce Springsteen on the Sunset Strip, to
taking Jean Shrimpton to a doll hospital - these are the stories
behind the images as only Terry O'Neill can reveal. "I was walking
up the Miami Beach boardwalk to the Fontainebleau Hotel where
Sinatra was staying... I just reached out with the letter in my
hand and he took it. He opened it, read it... turned to his
security men and said, "this kid's with me." I never found out what
Ava said to him in that letter. From that moment on, I was part of
his inner circle." - Terry O'Neill From The Beatles to the Rolling
Stones, Terry O'Neill fast became the photographer of the 1960s.
Having an eye - and ear - for music and musicians, he instinctively
knew what bands to focus on. And they in turn trusted him. "I
remember sitting in a pub with the Beatles and the Stones. We were
just hanging-out and talking about what we'd do next, after all of
this was over. By this, we meant the fame, being the 'new kids of
the moment'. Usually, this sort of celebrity doesn't last. Little
did we know that 60 years later, we'd still be at it." Music led
O'Neill to Hollywood and working with stars resulted not only in to
memorable moments but long-lasting friendships. He travelled with
Frank Sinatra. Took Raquel Welch to the beach. Went in the ring
with Ali. Put The Who in a cage. O'Neill captured many of the most
unforgettable faces from the frontline of fame, and his photographs
exude his own brand of serene simplicity, intimate behind-the-scene
moments and the rare quality of trust between photographer and
subject. The list of people Terry O'Neill has worked with over the
past 60 years is a Who's Who in celebrity; from film to music,
sports to politics. Terry O'Neill: Every Picture Tells a Story is
like going through a walking tour of memory by a man who has seen,
met and photographed them all.
‘Look beyond the obvious. Street photography is what you make
it’. Craig Whitehead’s shots of the streets are unique – his
sense of colour, composition, storytelling and timing have earned
him a hugely dedicated following. But how does he consistently take
such special images, and what are the key creative takeaways to
bring to your own photography? Find Your Frame is Whitehead’s
personal how-to guide to a craft he has spent many years honing.
Across 20 short, sharp lessons, he reveals his secrets, his tips,
his creative approach, his sources of inspiration, and his way of
seeing, shooting and anticipating the streets. Illustrated
throughout with example images, and full of creative wisdom and
advice, this is the start of your journey toward better street
photography and a more creative way of visual thinking.
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Poise and Pose
(Hardcover)
Stephen Glass; Illustrated by Colin Gordon; Yahya El-Droubie
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Beirut born and based visual artist and creative director Eli
Rezkallah founded the visual arts magazine Plastik in 2009. It was
unlike anything that had been produced in the Middle East
previously, with photographs of drag queens, nudity, bold colour,
dramatic staging, and cutting edge visual stories by himself and
other artists. In addition to the magazine, Plastik is now a
studio, a gallery, and a social media presence. This book is a
best-of celebration of Eli Rezkallah's work from Plastik, capturing
his accessible, provocative, and socially astute work in a single
volume. "Plastik's gift to the world is beauty, colour, magic and
imagination. The gift is more important today than ever before."
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