Photography

In the early 1990s Collier Schorr began working on and off in Southern Germany, compiling a documentary and fictional portrait of a small town inhabited by historical apparitions. Combining the overlapping roles of war photographer, traveling...

Situated on the Wirral Peninsula, across the River Mersey from Liverpool, is the town of Birkenhead. It can trace its origins back to the twelfth century when a Benedictine priory and Mersey ferry were established here. Later, as a result of the...

Photoshop CS6 is truly amazing, but it can also be overwhelming if you're just getting started. This book makes learning Photoshop a breeze by explaining things in a friendly, conversational style - without technical jargon. After a thorough introduction...

A guide to 52 prime examples of must-see cinema, The Essentials Vol. 2. -- based on the Turner Classic Movies series -- is packed with behind-the-scenes stories, insightful commentary, moments to watch for, and hundreds of photos spotlighting films that...

Audley Through Time is a unique insight into the illustrious history of this part of the country. Reproduced in full colour, this is an exciting examination of Audley, its well-known streets and famous faces, and what they meant to the people of this...

The Fundamentals of Digital Photography explores the guiding principles of great photography through efficient and effective technique. Easy-to-follow instructions teach you how to work with a digital workflow and develop a solid understanding of...

Great fashion photography, at its best, reflects and shapes the era in which it is made. Whether you are a student, aspiring photographer, or working professional, building a fashion portfolio that aspires to this standard can be daunting. The Fashion...

Newly revised histories of photography as recorded via the photobook have added enormously to our understanding of the medium's culture, particularly in places that are often marginalized, such as Latin America and Africa. However, until now, only a...

Leominster History Tour takes the reader on an exciting journey through 800 years of the town's history. But the story of Leominster is even older than that. The town grew around the priory that was established in 660 and became the centre of an...

Today color photography is so ubiquitous that it's hard to believe there was a time when this was not the case. Color Rush: Seventy-five Years of Color Photography in America explores the developments that led us to this point, looking at the way color...

Peter Granser's photo series shows selected buildings of the Bolivian architect Freddy Mamani Silvestre in El Alto, Bolivia. Autodidact, Mamani has with his architectural practice realised more than 60 projects in El Alto since of 2005.Book...

The Polo shirt is to Ralph Lauren what Mickey Mouse is to Disney or the Empire State Building is to New York City. Whether worn with the collar popped up, open and untucked, or dressed up under a suit jacket, the Polo embodies the optimism of American...

When the new town established in East Shropshire acquired the name 'Telford' in 1968, sign boards set up on major roads entering the designated area announced, 'Telford - Birthplace of Industry'. This reflected an earlier label applied to one of the...

Artificial Intelligence meets Gettysburg. And it is a marvelous pairing.Author Patrick Brennan, a long-time student of the Civil War, published author, and an editorial advisor for The Civil War Monitor magazine, has teamed up with his technology-astute...

In Unfixed Jennifer Bajorek traces the relationship between photography and decolonial political imagination in Francophone west Africa in the years immediately leading up to and following independence from French colonial rule in 1960. Focusing on...

From the Golden Gate Bridge and the Palace of Fine Arts to Salesforce Tower and the Transbay Transit Center's elevated rooftop park, from Point Reyes and Muir Woods to Napa and Sonoma wine country, the San Francisco Bay Area has long been celebrated as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783958293991Author Orhan PamukFormat HardbackPage Count 200Imprint Steidl VerlagPublisher Steidl PublishersWeight(grams) 830g

"I thought then that Oscar was one of the best. And now, almost 40 years later, I still do!" - Graydon Carter, Editor-In-Chief, Vanity Fair. "Here are some of Mr. Abolafia's most enduring portraits of the rich and infamous [...]. Thank Oscar for...

I am just a mum who couldn't even save her child from dying, who am I to write a book about grief and grieving? My son Brett was just thirteen-years-old when he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. He was very sick and could only be...

Now in its seventh edition, View Camera Technique is a unique, comprehensive book that presents clearly and precisely the features, operations and applications of view cameras. It details camera movements, image formation, exposure control, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911306801Author John AlinderFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Dewi Lewis PublishingPublisher Dewi Lewis PublishingWeight(grams) 1406g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911306085Author Giacomo BrunelliFormat HardbackPage Count 72Imprint Dewi Lewis PublishingPublisher Dewi Lewis PublishingWeight(grams) 746g

The Native America issue, edited in collaboration with the artist Wendy Red Star, considers the wide-ranging work of photographers and lens-based artists who are posing challenging questions about land rights, narratives of identity and heritage, and...

Abundantly illustrated with frames and sequences, Video Art offers a history of the medium seen through the perspectives of its early practitioners, through the vast array of conceptual, political, personal and lyrical installations of the 80s and 90s to...

Fashion and etiquette have taken a hit over these past fifteen months. With most of us staying home during the coronavirus pandemic, looking and behaving stylishly hasn't been a top priority. Now, as we emerge from lockdown, style expert Haya Maraka has...

Through engaging interviews, testimonials, and anecdotes from photographers, curators, printers, and colleagues, Object Lesson: On the Influence of Richard Benson pays homage to a legendary figure whose name is synonymous with the evolving history and...

Instant Love is a how-to guide for shooting jaw-droppingly gorgeous Polaroid (and other instant camera) pictures. In authoritative yet friendly text, Polaroid Notes author Jenifer Altman and two of her cohorts from the vibrant Polaroid community offer a...

Ten years of research and the discovery of long-forgotten letters and photos enabled Patricia Albers to bring new recognition to this talented, intelligent, and independent photographer whose life embodied the cultural and political values of many...

Sometimes seeing is more difficult for the student of art than believing. Taylor, in a book that has sold more than 300,000 copies since its original publication in 1957, has helped two generations of art students "learn to look." This handy guide to the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904563013Author Stanley GreeneFormat HardbackPage Count 220Imprint Trolley BooksPublisher Trolley Books

50 Lessons to Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright presents the work and imaginings of this beloved architect in an accessible and compelling form. Here we may glean insight from an American master and find inspiration for the thoughtful design of our own homes...

Underwater photography is a challenging discipline. To capture an underwater world of glorious colours, extraordinary creatures and mysterious depths, you must have confidence in your diving abilities and be very comfortable with your camera. This...

Cappellificio Cervo is to the world of millinery what the analog camera is to the world of photography: a place of return to fine art and inimitable craftsmanship. It is the artistic integrity of this historic institution dating back to 1897, that...

The north Wales seaside resort of Llandudno attracts visitors in their droves, but examine its past a little deeper and you will find an exciting history dating back centuries. From its earliest days as a series of ancient settlements on the slopes of...

From 1939 to 1945 a generation of German men sacrificed their youth for the wrong cause and then rejoined a society that wanted to forget the horrors of war. These men grew old with the inward silence of the defeated, in a country where their children...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783958297555Author Mona KuhnFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Steidl VerlagPublisher Steidl PublishersWeight(grams) 1300g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781734587333Author Brandon JohnsonFormat HardbackPage Count 96Imprint Almighty & Insane BooksPublisher Almighty & Insane Books

From bicycles to mailboxes to giant watermelons to horses, there isn't really anything that Maddie won't stand on with grace and patience. This beautiful dog, her strange pastime and the gorgeous photography have made this a surprise viral hit online...

Celebrate the majesty of America's natural wilderness with this special paperback edition honoring the 100th anniversary of Grand Canyon National Park--the perfect gift for nature lovers and photography enthusiasts alike.In The Grand Canyon and the...

Colchester Memories is an evocative collection of reminiscences recording life in Colchester during the early to mid-twentieth century. The memories have been transcribed from recorded interviews and appear here in the contributors' own words. Various...