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THE ENCHANTING NEW NOVEL BY THE AUTHOR OF THE 2022 WATERSTONES
SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE YEAR, THE FAIR BOTANISTS.
______________________________________________ You wouldn't suspect
it, but scandalous secrets are being kept on Blythswood Square...
1846. Glasgow is a city on the cusp of great social change, but
behind the curtains, neighbours are watching, and rumours of
improper behaviour spread like wildfire on the respectable
Blythswood Square. When Charlotte Nicholl discovers that the
fortune she has been bequeathed by her father is tied up in a
secret collection of erotic art, she is faced with a terrible
dilemma: sell it and risk shaming her family's good name or lose
her home. An encounter with Ellory McHale, a talented working-class
photographer newly arrived in Glasgow, leads Charlotte to hope she
has found not only someone who might help her, but also an unlikely
friend. Yet Ellory is hiding secrets of her own - secrets that
become harder to conceal as she finds herself drawn into
Charlotte's world. As the truth begins to catch up with both women,
will it destroy everything they've fought to build - or set them
both free? PRAISE FOR THE FAIR BOTANISTS: 'Sheridan creates an
evocative, enjoyable portrait of two women determined to lead
independent lives' SUNDAY TIMES 'Completely enchanting and
fascinating . . . a rollicking and immensely readable tale'
SCOTSMAN 'Lush, seductive and scandalous, this is a gorgeous read'
DAILY MAIL 'A cracking good read' VAL MCDERMID 'Dazzling, original,
full of wonderful characters' KATIE FFORDE 'What a beautiful,
immersive gem of historical fiction' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 'An absolute
treat for fans of historical fiction and rich storytelling' RED
This truly global and visually stunning compendium showcases
some of the most breath-taking pieces of street art and graffiti
from around the world. Since its genesis on the East Coast of the
United States in the late 1960s, street art has travelled to nearly
every corner of the globe, morphing into highly ornate and vibrant
new styles. This unique atlas is the first truly geographical
survey of urban art, revised and updated in 2023 to include new
voices, increased female representation and cities emerging as
street art hubs. Featuring specially commissioned works from major
graffiti and street art practitioners, it offers you an insider’s
view of the urban landscape as the artists themselves experience
it. Organized geographically, by continent and by city – from New
York, Los Angeles and Montreal in North America, through Mexico
City and Buenos Aires in Latin America, to London, Berlin and
Madrid in Europe, Sydney and Auckland in the Pacific, as well as
brand new chapters covering Africa and Asia – it profiles more
than 100 of today’s most important artists and features over 700
astonishing artworks. This beautifully illustrated book, produced
with the help of many of the artists it features, dispels the idea
of such art as a thoughtless defacement of pristine surfaces, and
instead celebrates it as a contemporary and highly creative
inscription upon the skin of the built environment.
Glasgow, 1846, the second city of the British Empire is expanding
rapidly and Ellory McHale, a working class woman receives an
unexpected bequest which allows her to leave her job as junior
assistant to a famous male photographer in Edinburgh to set up
Glasgow's first professional photography studio, in a glass-roofed
top floor within sight of the Clyde. There, Ellory crosses paths
with wealthy heiress Annis Buchanan, and the two strike up a
friendship based on a mutual understanding of what it means to be a
woman trying to carve out her own path in a man's world. While
Annis must fend off the advances of her cousin Forbes, who is
determined to inherit the Buchanan fortune by hook or by crook,
Ellory ventures into the dark underbelly of the city, using
Glasgow's most famous performers as models in early erotic
photography. But in a city where reputations can be destroyed at
the drop of a hat, can both Annis and Ellory build lives on their
own terms - especially when dark secrets are brought to light?
Norfolk's Fragile Coast is a photographic journey from the unstable
and spectacular cliffs of Sidestrand to the fossil rich beaches of
East and West Runton, to bird reserves, marshes, expanses of sand,
through the sailing and vacation areas of the Burnhams to the
bleakness of Snettisham on the Wash. Claire Davies has captured
this diversity, zooming in on the tiniest bird and out to the wild
and spectacular expanses of coastline. This photographic project -
mostly carried out through the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 - not only
captures a constantly changing landscape with beautiful imagery -
spectacular cliffs, fossil rich beaches, marshes, seascapes, birds,
flora and fauna, parkland and countryside - but along with the
accompanying narrative and diary notes, establishes an important
record of a coast in all its variety at a moment of exceptional and
unique timing.
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Faces of Mallorca features fifty-nine locals from the island and
authentically captures people's hopes, dreams and aspirations. It
showcases the diverse culture and the rich heritage of the past and
shows how its people adapt to a bright new future. Whether you love
beautiful photography, moving stories or just love Mallorca, Faces
of Mallorca transports you into the lives of people in this sunny,
warm climate. * Big book format * Full color photography * Foreword
by Toni Nadal * Texts by Mark Julian Edwards and Stephanie Schulz *
Photography by Mark Julian Edwards
Louis, a self trained photorapher , grew up on a smallholding
north east of Pretoria in South Africa. Louis qualified in the
field of commerce and followed a corporate career in a large
financial services organisation . At the age of 40, Louis started
to take photography, his hobby for many years, more seriously.
He enrolled for varies courses and did a lot of self studying on
the subject. Louis discovered the value of photography as a
medium to communicate without words and how to paint
stories with light. He became passionate about photographing
remote landscapes, places and ordinary people. Over the last
20 years, Louis has participated in several solo and group
exhibitions. He exhibits permanently in Price Albert, his
hometown, and shares his passion for photography with others
during workshops .
Platinum Jubilee edition 'Full of gems ... Angela Kelly is a jewel
in the crown' Daily Telegraph 'Entertaining and beautifully
illustrated' The Sunday Times 'For real intel, [The Crown] can't
come close to The Other Side of the Coin by Angela Kelly' The New
York Times 'When Angela Kelly and The Queen are together, laughter
echoes through the corridors of Buckingham Palace.' Angela worked
with The Queen and walked the corridors of the Royal Household for
twenty-eight years, initially as Her Majesty's Senior Dresser and
then latterly as Her Majesty's Personal Advisor, Curator, Wardrobe
and In-house Designer. As the first person in history to hold this
title, she shared a uniquely close working relationship with The
Queen. Her Majesty personally gave Angela her blessing to share
their extraordinary bond with the world. Whether it was preparing
for a formal occasion or brightening Her Majesty's day with a
playful joke, Angela's priority was to serve and support. Sharing
never-before-seen photographs - many from Angela's own private
collection - and charming anecdotes of their time spent together,
this revealing book provides memorable insights into what it was
like to work closely with The Queen, to curate her wardrobe and to
discover a true and lasting connection along the way. Revised and
updated to mark The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, this special edition
of The Other Side of the Coin contains chapters covering the Royal
Household's isolation during the pandemic, Angela's own devotion to
service to keep the monarch safe, and the light and laughter that
was shared behind closed doors, even in the darkest moments.
Where Giants Meet is a high quality 216 page hard cover coffee
table book (28cm wide and 25 cm in height) by Gerhard Steenkamp.
This contains over 200 soul capturing portraits of the Kalahari
region and its wildlife photographed by Gerhard Steenkamp during
the period, January 2012 till January 2018. Over 400 days,
thousands of hours in the field and 250 000 km’s in the Kalahari
region, results are compiled in this book with short stories that
accompany most of the images. If interested in the beauty of nature
and wildlife, photography on the highest level, this is a must for
the collection.
India, Living in an Ornate World explores as to why India is so
rich in colour and ornamentation and why it has such a diversity of
culture and architecture. There is still a large part of the
population who prefer to continue living their traditional life in
old-world settings. Their buildings reflect their long artistic and
creative history. This can be seen in all levels of society. A
modest dwelling in India can give as much an indication of this as
can a palace. The lives of people in streets tend to be lived in
public. The street is the extension of the house. A large part of
this life is carried out on the streets and is often shared with
many different animals due to the Hindu love of them. The
photographs in this book aimed to catch many of these scenes.
If you want to make it beyond Instagram as a photographer you have
to give a solid listen to the ideas, tips and overall mindset that
Finn shares in this workshop. @alexstrohl Don't just take a
picture, make photos that move people. Storytelling is a gift to
photographers, letting you weave together characters, events,
locations and subjects into a work of beauty greater than the sum
of its parts. There are as many stories to tell as pictures to
take, but there are also tried-and-tested methods you can adopt to
help improve your photography and streamline your workflow. In this
beginner-to-pro workshop, award-winning photographer and influencer
Finn Beales teaches enthusiasts and aspiring professionals how to
master every element of the photographer's process. By following
his five-step course - Pitch, Prepare, Shoot, Edit and Deliver -
you will develop the same successful, reliable working methods that
earn influence and delight audiences, regardless of what genre
you're working in. Create intrigue, pull in your audience and tell
richer, more rounded stories using your DSLR camera. Want to craft
a shoot from start to finish? All the essentials are covered, from
building a story into your creative, shoot preparation, the
necessary gear and props, working with mood-boards and call sheets,
compositional balance, and directing models, right through to post
production, editing and file delivery. Discover within: What
equipment you'll need, when and why; The secret to key shots and
essential techniques; Plot devices to help you craft your
narrative; Step-by-step DSLR projects to perfect your skills;
Effortlessly capture events, landscapes, portraits, interiors and
experiences; How to edit better and be different; Extra exercises
to improve your smartphone photography. Compose for impact. Stand
out through story.
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.
It was love at first sight. We drove up the long track, pulled into
the yard, and wow! What a view. I did the drawings myself, the
maximum we were told (in those days) about what one could get away
with in terms of planning permission. A local architect did the
formal drawings and submitted them for planning permission. I did
not intend to do the work myself, it simply happened by
circumstance. I put the groundwork out to tender to six
contractors. Only one bothered to reply and the quotation was
astronomic. The steelwork looked very complicated, but I went to
the structural engineer's office in Gloucester to chat about it. I
asked: 'It looks complicated, but could I do this myself?' Peter
Rowntree was very reassuring. 'It looks complicated because you are
looking at it in its entirety. Let me show you this corner here.'
And he then explained how the steels fitted together and how one
wired them up. After a quarter of an hour, he summarised by saying
'Yes, you could do it.' And I did! Working only on Saturdays, and
even then, not every Saturday, it took me seven years to complete
it to a point where we could move into the extension. I was
extremely sad to leave Hydefield and putting this book together has
been cathartic. I was tremendously proud of what I managed to build
and have wanted to produce this photo book to bring back the
memories of every little achievement.
Russell "Russ" Melcher came to Europe and photographed the
superstars of the time, either during their visits to Paris and
France or accompanied them on worldwide trips. He witnessed many
world events from film festivals to terrorist attacks. Among the
portrayed were royal families like the Windsors, Grace Kelly &
the Monegasques, as well as film legends like Romy Schneider, Alain
Delon, Burt Lancaster, Erol Flynn, Alfred Hitchcock, Sofia Loren,
Brigitte Bardot, and music legends like Frank Sinatra, Elvis
Presley, Harry Belafonte, and Yves Montand. In addition, there were
political greats such as Charles DeGaulle, Fidel Castro, Nikita
Khrushchev, the Shah of Persia, American presidents, and many more.
Later Russ Melcher became director of the legendary photo agency
MAGNUM and worked with photo legends Robert Capa, Henry
Cartier-Bresson, Ian Berry, Bruce Davidson, Elliott Erwitt, to name
a few. This large-format photo book is about the stories behind the
images and personalities. Entertaining, humorous, but also
profound, Russ describes his way to the perfect photo, his
individual perspective, up to the importance of photographic
storytelling of this 'Golden Age of Photojournalism'. Russ Melcher
is an important witness to that time, but also an American
entertainer in Paris who encouraged his protagonists to do things
that few photographers could manage, a true and trusted partner to
the stars of that era through the ages. The book is organised
according to the two decades and Russell's encounters with the
stars of the time. Text in English and German.
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