Photography

The first comprehensive consideration of Life magazine's groundbreaking and influential contribution to the history of photography From the Great Depression to the Vietnam War, the vast majority of the photographs printed and consumed in the United...

The 'Warzone Collective' began in 1984 in the city of Belfast, Northern Ireland when a few local punks decided to consolidate their efforts and get their own venue, practice & social space. In 1986 the Collective opened its first premises in Belfast...

The first in our SNAP Music photography series. Having started out shooting Spandau Ballet in the early Eighties, Neil s numerous commissions from record companies and the music press saw him work with most of the headline acts of the Eighties and...

The sixties, seventies and eighties were decades of great change. Many towns and cities were redeveloped with projects that dramatically affected the character of the place. People's shopping habits were altered as supermarkets took over from traditional...

Before they became two of America's most iconic pop artists, Andy Warhol and Robert Indiana were young aspiring creatives, living in New York. There, they met and befriended William John Kennedy, who would take some of the first photographs of these...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781576879313Author Joseph RodriguezFormat HardbackPage Count 132Imprint powerHouse Books,U.S.Publisher powerHouse Books,U.S.

Made in Dublin winner of Photography category in the British Design and Production Awards'A singular new vision and an original contribution to the development of street photography' Martin Parr Focused on D1, Dublin's city centre, Eamonn Doyle's three...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783958297937Author Gilles PeressFormat PaperbackPage Count 904Imprint Steidl VerlagPublisher Steidl PublishersWeight(grams) 2400g

Eddo Hartmann's new photographic project focuses on one of the first 'sacrifice zones' created by governments in the late modern era for the secret production, testing and maintenance of nuclear and chemical weapons of all kinds. The residents of these...

In the 1800s, Aberdour, a sleepy village on the Firth of Forth, was revived when it was 'discovered' as a retreat for sea-bathing and restful holidays. When day-trippers in their hundreds spilled out of excursion steamers, it wasn't so peaceful. As a...

Aberdeen City Centre History Tour is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this famous old port city. This new book guides us through the streets and alleyways, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how they've changed over the...

This illustrated history portrays one of England's finest cities. It provides a nostalgic look at Coventry's past and highlights the special character of some of its most important historic sites. The photographs are taken from the Historic England...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783958299085Author Dayanita SinghFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Steidl VerlagPublisher Steidl PublishersWeight(grams) 640g

"Sue Flood is one of the elite wildlife photographers working today. Just turn over a few pages of this breath-taking book and you will see what I mean." - Michael Palin Emperor: The Perfect Penguin is a celebration of one of the world's most...

The Institutions of the European Union is the key text for anyone wishing to understand the functions, powers, and composition of the EU's institutions. Written and edited by a team of leading international experts, the text offers a comprehensive...

Hailed by the poet and architectural historian Sir John Betjeman as "a genius at photography", Edwin Smith (1912 - 1971) was one of Britain's foremost photographers. At the time of his death he was widely regarded as without peer in his sensitive...

Redditch is historically known because of the success of its needle, fishing tackle and cycle factories. Unfortunately most of the old factories have been demolished. This has been coupled with the massive urban transformation undergone by Redditch...

The Waverley Route ran from Edinburgh, through the Scottish Borders, to Carlisle. Opening in 1862, the line was closed in 1969 as a result of the Beeching Report; feelings ran so high when it closed that there were protests which delayed the last...

In Selfie Aesthetics Nicole Erin Morse examines how trans feminine artists use selfies and self-representational art to explore transition, selfhood, and relationality. Morse contends that rather than being understood as shallow emblems of a narcissistic...

Edinburgh isn't like other cities. Certainly, it has underground rail tunnels and hidden passageways - but also a legend of an 'Underground City' - many parts of which are on display to the public. Not only is Edinburgh's 'Underground City' large and...

Home to the first recorded town in Britain, Essex has a vast wealth of history. However, historical accounts of the county have tended to focus on the major settlements and have left large parts unexplored. Through the work of the Portable Antiquities...

In Wedding Storyteller, Volume 2: Wedding Case Studies, Workflow, and Editing, photographer and bestselling author Roberto Valenzuela uses wedding case studies extensively to cover in detail the entire wedding storyteller skill components program that he...

As the sixth Immersion laureate, a French-American Photographic Commission established by the Fondation d'entreprise Hermes, Raymond Meeks took up residence in northern France during the summer of 2022. The work created over the course of this residency...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780870709692Author Quentin BajacFormat HardbackPage Count 367Imprint Museum of Modern ArtPublisher Museum of Modern Art

Barnstaple History Tour offers a fascinating insight into the history of this town in North Devon. Authors Elizabeth Hammett and Denise Holton guide us around its well-known streets and buildings, showing how its famous landmarks used to look and how...

The market town of Altrincham, historically a part of Cheshire but now part of the metropolitan borough of Trafford, has a rich history. The name Altrincham is derived from Old English, meaning the homestead of Aldhere's people. The Roman road to Chester...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780914992Author Vicki MastertonFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780861525072Author Frank StarkFormat HardbackPage Count 164Imprint AcairPublisher AcairDimensions(mm) 270mm * 260mm * 23mm

East Lothian, a unitary authority area including the old county of Haddingtonshire, is one of Scotland's most historic places - John Knox was born in Haddington in the early years of the sixteenth century; important links were forged with the Low...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316458214Author Pete SouzaFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint VoraciousPublisher VoraciousWeight(grams) 699gDimensions(mm) 221mm * 165mm * 15mm

The history of the Medway Towns is synonymous with the large-scale military industrial complex that was centred on the dockyard, military barracks and various fortifications. This has, over many years, provided employment for the people of Chatham and...

Encompassing a wide range of subjects, the ten masterful essays gathered here may at first appear unrelated to one another. In truth, Giorgio Agamben's latest book is a mosaic of his most pressing concerns. Take a step backward after reading it from...

It is a beautifully illustrated celebration of the images of Eliot Porter, and their role in the origins of the environmental conservation. Known for his exquisite images of birds and landscape, Eliot Porter (1901-1990) was a pioneer in the use of colour...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781576878521Author Helen LevittFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint powerHouse Books,U.S.Publisher powerHouse Books,U.S.

Falkirk is a small town with a big history. Its strategic location, at the crossroads of lowland Scotland, contributed to its key role in Scotland's history. The Romans were the first to make a significant mark on the district, William Wallace and Bonnie...

The largest county in England, Yorkshire encompasses modern cities, industrial heritage, historic towns and villages, wide landscapes of hill and moorland, fertile agricultural regions, a long and unspoiled coastline, and much more, in which the people...

Owing its name to the famous battle, Waterloo is nearly two centuries old. Growing inland from an attractive seafront, it has retained its character and most of its buildings during that time. It has attracted the attention of photographers who have left...

Ireland's finest photographer in the 20th century, Fr Frank Browne repeatedly visited County Wicklow across almost half a century. Over that time, he had the opportunity to capture images of this part of the country as it underwent change and yet,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910089071Author Gill LoatsFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Tangent BooksPublisher Tangent BooksWeight(grams) 300gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 245mm * 10mm

This is a superbly illustrated look at the evolution of the photographic work of Ed Ruscha - the quintessential Los Angeles artist. Los-Angeles based contemporary artist Ed Ruscha is celebrated for his paintings, drawings, prints, and artist's books,...