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Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs
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Lee Miller
(Hardcover)
Ami Bouhassane; Series edited by Katy Norris; Edited by Rebeka Cohen; Designed by Nicky Barneby
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R305
Discovery Miles 3 050
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South Africa’s scenic mountain routes offer travellers easy
passages into the rugged splendour of wild and remote areas where
nature reigns supreme. Many still follow ancient animal migration
routes; others are modern engineering masterpieces that challenge
gravity. South Africa’s Favourite Passes & Poorts provides a
detailed guide to more than 80 of the best-loved ones and is packed
with information to enrich readers’ driving experience, from fauna
and flora to the personalities behind the passes. Activities
highlighted in each area include hiking trails, mountain-biking
tracks and 4x4 routes. Each chapter ends with tips on where to eat
and stay, from bush camps and selfcatering cottages to luxury
lodges and hospitable guesthouses. Many passes can be done as
drives or weekend trips en route to some of South Africa’s most
popular holiday destinations; driving others is an adventure in
itself. Full-colour maps assist in travel planning, and the routes
and points of interest are well illustrated with colour
photographs. Marion Whitehead became a passionate pass chaser when
she worked as a tour guide in the Garden Route and Little Karoo. An
author and travel photojournalist now based in the Eastern Cape,
she loves roaming the countryside, driven by a nagging curiosity to
see what’s around the next bend!
"Both an homage and a final warning highlighting some of the
treasures we stand to lose forever, Last of Their Kind is a
powerful record of nature's splendour and fragility." - Outdoor
Photography There are exactly two black rhinos left in the world, a
subspecies of the white rhino, the very last of their kind. In this
deeply poignant tribute, photographer Joachim Schmeisser presents
these rhinos as well as other wild animals in the Amboseli National
Park in Kenya, where Maasai tribespeople ensure that nobody
endangers them. With his breathtaking black-and-white images,
Schmeisser brings us up close to these extraordinary and endangered
creatures, creating a powerful document of nature's splendour and
fragility. Text in English and German.
At the heart of Southeast Asia, the kingdom of Thailand is full of
diversity, created by its long history and successive kingdoms.
Renowned for food, beaches, friendly people and a relaxed
lifestyle, Thailand shows just how much there is to explore. With
40,000 temples throughout the country and 97 per cent of the
population being Theravada Buddhists, the religion pervades
everyday life. From the sophistication of modern Bangkok to the
ruins of the ancient Hindu temples at Prasat Hin Phimai and Muang
Tham, from the beaches of Koh Samui and Cha-am to the mountains of
Chiang Mai to verdant national parks such as Kaeng Krachan,
Thailand tours the country's most interesting destinations, region
by region. Each region of Thailand is very different, from the
mountainous north and northeast, to the historic sites of Sukhothai
and Ayutthaya in the centre, and glorious beaches in the east, west
and south. Thailand is a biodiversity hotspot and the national
parks are a lesser-known delight. Featuring street markets and
floating markets, riding an elephant to travelling by tuk-tuk,
idyllic beaches to ancient cities and historic temples, Thailand is
packed with more than 200 spectacular photographs.
"Francis Wolff's images of musicians at work are so relaxed and
intimate that they capture the spirit not just of the moment but
also the era." - Herbie Hancock One of the most renowned Jazz
photographers of all time, Francis Wolff (1907-1971) was essential
to the success of the Blue Note record label. Born Jakob Franz
Wolff in Berlin, Germany, he soon became a Jazz enthusiast, despite
the government ban placed on this type of music after 1933. In
1939, Wolff, a Jew, left Berlin where he had worked as a commercial
photographer, and established himself in New York. He began working
there with his childhood friend Alfred Lion, who had co-founded
Blue Note Records with Max Margulis. The latter soon dropped out of
his involvement in the company, and Wolff joined Lion in running
it. Wolff took thousands of photographs during the Blue Note
recording sessions and rehearsals. His highly personal visual
concept would be forever associated with both Blue Note and jazz as
a whole. This book compiles more than 150 Francis Wolff photos of
jazz stars, most of which are published here for the very first
time. Among the many artists portrayed are Art Blakey, Tina Brooks,
Clifford Brown, Donald Byrd, Don Cherry, Ornette Coleman, John
Coltrane, Miles Davis, Dexter Gordon, Grant Green, Herbie Hancock,
Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Elvin Jones, Thelonious Monk, Lee
Morgan, Bud Powell, Sonny Rollins, and Wayne Shorter. It also
includes a special introduction by Grammy Award Winning music
historian and jazz critic Ashley Kahn. Text in English, with an
introduction in English, French and Spanish.
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Tulsa
(Paperback)
Larry Clark
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R668
R554
Discovery Miles 5 540
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When it first appeared in 1971, Larry Clark's groundbreaking book
Tulsa sparked immediate controversy across the nation. Its graphic
depictions of sex, violence, and drug abuse in the youth culture of
Oklahoma were acclaimed by critics for stripping bare the myth that
Middle America had been immune to the social convulsions that
rocked America in the 1960s. The raw, haunting images taken in
1963, 1968, and 1971 document a youth culture progressively
overwhelmed by self-destruction -- and are as moving and disturbing
today as when they first appeared. Originally published in a
limited paperback version and republished in 1983 as a limited
hardcover edition commissioned by the author, rare-book dealers
sell copies of this book for more than a thousand dollars. Now in
both hardcover and paperback editions from Grove Press, this
seminal work of photographic art and social history is once again
available to the general public.
Inspired by the podcast Dear Multi-Hyphenate, this book explores
how to be a multi-hypenate - an artist with multiple proficiencies
- in the entertainment industry. Answers questions about individual
mission-driven entrepreneurship in the Theatre industry. Each
chapter features an interview with a notable theatre artist.
This Is South Africa, now updated in a new edition, takes the reader on a journey of discovery through this spectacular land. It showcases the country’s breathtaking natural splendours and incomporable array of flora and fauna, its pulsating cities, the warmth of its people and the intriguing mix of its many cultures.
This superb book features more than 300 vivid new photographs, supported by a detailed introduction and informative captions.
The strange cries heard at night in a dilapidated penitentiary, the
glimpse of a `White Lady' floating through a graveyard, the face at
the window in a room that has been locked for decades - stories of
hauntings never cease to intrigue us. From palaces to prisons, from
an 11th century chateau in France to 'The Island of the Dolls' in
Mexico City, Haunted Places features the world's most fascinating
spooky locations. Some hauntings are recent, others are ancient,
but all the stories are striking: from the deceased monks who pace
the boundaries of a ruined former priory, to the lift operator in a
Canadian hotel still working his shift decades after he died, to
the infamous Vlad the Impaler, who haunts a Romanian castle where
he was imprisoned for seven years. With tales of the `Mad Old
Woman' who searches Highgate cemetery in London for the children
she supposedly murdered to strange laughter heard at night, from
apparitions to floating orbs to radios suddenly changing station,
Haunted Places features 150 outstanding photographs of haunted
sites. Each eerie photograph is accompanied by a caption explaining
the story of the haunting, from tragic accidents to brutal murders,
from executions to disease and other sorrowful endings.
Skins by Gavin Watson is arguably the single most important record
of '70s skinhead culture in Britain. Rightly celebrated as a true
classic of photobook publishing, the book is now reissued in a
high-quality new edition under close supervision from the
photographer. The scores of black and white shots offer a
fascinating glimpse into a skinhead community that was
multi-cultural, tightly knit and, above all else, fiercely proud of
its look. These are classic photographs of historical value. "What
makes Gavin's photos so special is that when you look at them,
there's clearly trust from the subject towards the photographer, so
it feels like you're in the photo rather than just observing." -
Shane Meadows (Director of award-winning film This Is England). The
book, described by The Times as "a modern classic", forms an
important visual record of its time and has attained cult status in
the genre, alongside works by other eminent photographers such as
Derek Ridgers and Nick Knight. "Arguably one of the best and most
important books about youth fashion and culture ever published." -
Vice Magazine
As featured in Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, The A.V. Club,
Consequence, Mashable, Mental Floss, Book Riot and more! "Weird Al"
Yankovic continues as one of our most beloved comedians, actors,
and musicians. A skilled accordion player and lyricist, the
California native not only crafts meticulous parodies, but also
creates hilarious originals and pop culture-themed polkas. Now in
his fifth decade of recording and performing, Al has maintained a
career that has outlasted many of the artists that he has
lampooned. Since 1980, Al's drummer Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz has been
by his side, photographing and documenting his career. Jon has
taken more than 20,000 images of Al in his element: on tour, in the
studio, on video sets, and backstage. Lights, Camera, Accordion!
presents over 300 images of Al, culled from Jon's personal
collection of color photography, all restored from the original
negatives. This exhaustive volume represents the 25 years that Jon
shot Al on 35mm color film, from 1981 to 2006, before switching to
digital photography. Jon additionally provides previously unheard
stories and anecdotes throughout. From "Eat It" and "Like a
Surgeon" to later classics such as "Smells Like Nirvana," "Amish
Paradise," and the Star Wars parody "The Saga Begins," Lights,
Camera, Accordion! showcases a body of work that spans ten albums,
five Grammys, and nearly 2,000 concerts to millions of fans - and
is packed with the weirdness and fun that always surrounds the
undisputed king of comedic music.
This is not a guidebook in the broadest sense but a
travelogue/memoir, colourfully illustrated with photographs for
personal reflection and visual appreciation. Art is not limited to
museums and galleries. It is everywhere if you just look and listen
to the deepest recesses of your heart - wherein lies your own
canvas. From a gloomy mindset of abjection to one full of hope and
faith, this is an intimate account of a journey to a forgotten
place of vastness and simplicity, a place of magnificence where
nature and wildlife reign and inhabitants - forever grateful to the
sacredness of the sanctuary - practice sustainable living in
harmony. The author sees for the first time in her heart and soul,
the abundance and blessings unconditionally endowed to all living
creatures, while learning the true meaning of patience, compassion
and humility. Through this engaging inner journey, readers join the
adventure as Rosa recounts her inner landscape of the mind, the joy
and sorrow and the universal themes of love and fear.
With the rise of feminism, women photographers conquered the
mainstream, with an increasingly commodified art world now viewing
them simply as photographers and not merely a novelty or
subcategory. Some women combined their photography practice with
video, installations and other media, while others used the camera
as a tool for questioning the concept of imagemaking itself, or for
opening a fruitiful dialogue with subjects, instead of imposing an
outside viewpoint. A rising awareness of environmental concerns
went hand in hand with the issues of globalization and diversity.
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True Russia
(Hardcover)
Alexander Petrosyan
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R910
R721
Discovery Miles 7 210
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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
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Soviet Bus Stops
(Hardcover)
Christopher Herwig, Fuel; Edited by Damon Murray, Stephen Sorrell
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R707
R611
Discovery Miles 6 110
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"Aperture" magazine was founded in 1952 by the photographers Ansel
Adams, Minor White, Barbara Morgan and Dorothea Lange, and the
photography historians Beaumont and Nancy Newhall. These
individuals wished to foster the development and appreciation of
the photographic medium. Today the magazine maintains the founders'
spirit, presenting a diversity of historical work, photojournalism
and portfolios by emerging photographers, thematic articles, as
well as interviews with important figures at work today. "Aperture"
has published the work of many iconic and emerging artists from
Diane Arbus, William Eggleston, Nan Goldin, and James Welling to
Walead Beshty, Sara VanDerBeek, and JH Engstrom. The magazine has
also showcased the writings of leading writers and curators in the
field including Vince Aletti, Geoffrey Batchen, Charlotte Cotton,
Greil Marcus and Luc Sante, among many others.
"Patrick's work offers a mesmerising journey around the world in
search of the divine, offering a timeless portrait of people living
on the fringe, creating life on their own terms." - i-D For more
than 25 years, French photographer Patrick Cariou has traveled to
far out places around the globe, documenting people living on the
fringes of society and making a way for themselves. Whether
photographing surfers, gypsies, Rastafarians, or rude boys of
Kingston, Cariou celebrates his subjects as they are: peoples of
the earth who meet the struggles of life with honor, dignity, and
joy. Bringing together works from his groundbreaking monographs
including Surfers, Yes Rasta, Trenchtown Love, and Gypsies, Works
1985-2005 takes us on a scenic journey around the world, offering
an intimate and captivating look at cultures that distance
themselves from the blessings and curses of modernism. Given access
to these hermetic realms, Cariou presents a fascinating portrait of
resistance in a multiplicity of forms. The landscape plays a vital
role in Cariou's work, revealing how people live shapes their
identity and destiny in equal part. Whether following the waves,
living in the mountains, or surviving urban and rural poverty,
Cariou's subjects reval the importance of preserving one's native
culture at a time of Western cultural hegemony. The spirit of pride
and defiance comes alive in his work; each of the peoples portrayed
have found a way to survive despite the brutality facing them and
the earth alike.
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