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In this dazzling coffee table book, acclaimed scientist-photographer Anand Varma unveils a world never before seen by human eyes, achieved through the innovative techniques of today’s finest photographers.“If we hold our breath and gaze a bit more carefully at our world, we might just glimpse a few beautiful secrets hiding in plain sight,” writes Anand Varma, renowned National Geographic photographer, in this book.The long tongue of a hummingbird. The intricate shape of a butterfly pupa. The propulsive appendages of a cancer cell. These and many more phenomena appear in this astonishing book, revealing a world once invisible to the naked eye, but now revealed through the lenses of today’s most innovative photographers.Invisible Wonders explores how size and time, light and focus, can show us our world in brand new ways. From the microscopic to the cosmic, from minuscule elements to intricate life-forms, here is a surprising assortment of objects we are unable to see with own eyes. Contemporary photographers offer insight into the innovative artistry that makes these images possible, alongside Varma’s commentary what has inspired his own work.Filled with breathtaking images and examples of technical mastery, this glorious book unveils the “beautiful secrets” to be found in this world of invisible wonders.

"Strategically located on the Atlantic Ocean at the westernmost point of the continent, Senegal is well-known as an epicenter of Africa's modernities, modernisms, and liberation movements. It was also one of the countries where the daguerreotype first arrived in sub-Saharan Africa before circulating inland and across the region. At that time, Senegal did not exist as a nation state; local kingdoms were still in power and the French presence was limited to trading posts along the coast. The pioneers of photography in the 1840s were not exclusively Europeans, but also African, African-American, and Asian entrepreneurs. In the decades that followed, amateurs and professionals working in rural areas continued to explore and expand photography's possibilities. Senegal's photographic histories thrived as part of a global visual economy during and despite the colonial experience. Its works emerged as an integral part of the history of this medium, which unlike any other was a global enterprise from the very beginning. Portrait and place offers the first history of photography in this important country, from its first iterations, photographers, and patrons of the 1840s to photographers such as Oumar Ka (b. 1930) and Mama Casset (1908-1992), who were were active in the 1960s during the transition from the colonial to the postcolonial era. Giulia Paoletti presents close studies of photographs, firmly anchoring these objects, their authors, and their consumers in a global context that extends across West Africa, the Black Atlantic, and the greater Islamic community-in other words, beyond the borders of colonial empire. Based on over ten years of field and archival research in Senegal, this book features almost exclusively new, previously unpublished visual material and explores both professional and amateur artists working in a wide variety of genres, from landscape to portraiture, and in media such as daguerreotypes and glass paintings. As the first book to focus exclusively on Senegal's photographic histories, Portrait and place expands the notions of what the medium has been and can be, from a Eurocentric model to one that is decidedly-insistingly-larger and more inclusive"--

»Iwan Baan: Moments in Architecture« offers the first comprehensive overview of works created by one of the leading photographers of our time. More than 680 images from two decades document the growth of global megacities and portray buildings by prominent contemporary architects including Herzog & de Meuron, Rem Koolhaas, and Zaha Hadid, as well as traditional and informal architecture all around the world. The photographer was personally involved in the conception of this richly illustrated and beautifully made publication. It includes texts by Iwan Baan, Lisa Dabscheck, Beatrice Galilee, Marvin Heiferman, Mea Hoffmann, and Hans Ibelings.

Norwegisches Model Princessina, eingefangen von Kenneth Gjedal über eine Periode von drei Jahren.Es ist genauso einzigartig, mit ihr zu arbeiten, wie sie in diesen Fotos aussieht.Diese Veröffentluchung enthält Aktkunst, das meiste davon in schwarz und weiss.

Philip's Stargazing is the perfect practical guide for both budding and experienced astronomers.

The artist book "Marcel van Eeden - 1898" is being published to coincide with the Hans-Thoma Prize 2023. The prize-winner, Marcel van Eeden (* 1965), explores Thoma's little-known travels to the Netherlands in 1898. He reflects on Thoma's analysis of Rembrandt van Rijn or Paulus Potter, under the problematic influence of cultural theorist Julius Langbehn. Present-day gum bichromate images of the places Thoma visited alongside historical quotes by Thoma and Langbehn result in a multifaceted, critical consideration of nationalistic views on culture.

Jan Krickes (* 1977) Fotoserie Andauernde Heimkehr präsentiert eine komponierte Abfolge von Landschaftsaufnahmen, die - losgelöst von einer Chronologie - eine Reise jenseits einer erkennbaren physischen Route bilden. Es sind Eindrücke nicht konkreter Orte, flüchtige Impressionen von Naturstrukturen oder Lichtspielen, die auf eine ganz eigene Art die urbane Energie und Schnelligkeit der Street Photography in die Landschaftsfotografie übertragen. Die großformatige Publikation erscheint anlässlich der ersten Museumsausstellung des Künstlers im Museum Künstlerkolonie auf der Mathildenhöhe Darmstadt.

Self-staging, self-exposure, self-erasure - these are the themes that Michaela Moscouw (*1961) worked on uncompromisingly, excessively and memorably over three decades. Until the early 1980s, the Viennese artist painted abstract pictures, then she destroyed her entire oeuvre and filmed herself doing it. She thus changed medium and since then has exclusively used the means of photography. She obsessively pursued concepts and designs of an aestheticised body experience.For her self-stagings as a radical act and expression of personal emotionality, she acted like an actress rehearsing different roles, questioning gender-specific clichés and body images. She worked on the terrain of VALIE EXPORTS, Friederike Pezolds or Renate Bertlmanns.Today, Michaela Moscouw lives in seclusion in Vienna. Her works have been continuously destroyed, yet works by her have survived in public and private collections. The catalogue presents the preserved photographic work, from early large-format self-portraits in black and white to the colour images from the early 2000s.Published on the occasion of the exhibition Michaela Moscouw, Anwesend Abwesend, Francisco Carolinum, Linz from 10.02. - 14.05.2023

Fotografii cu bile de sticl¿ pentru încep¿tori, profesioni¿ti ¿i fotografi amatori curiöi.Domeniile de fotografiere nu ar putea fi mai largi. Nu exist¿ limite pentru imaginäie ¿i gândire, la fel cum nu exist¿ limite pentru creativitate. A¿adar, este firesc ca în fiecare an s¿ apar¿ noi tendin¿e în materie de fotografie pe re¿elele de socializare. În 2019, acesta a fost ¿i cazul fotografiei cu bile de sticl¿. Dintr-o dat¿, în fiecare timeline, în tot felul de blogposturi ¿i pe orice profil, au ap¿rut fotografii cu bila de sticl¿ care au atras aten¿ia fiec¿rei persoane, chiar dac¿ acea persoan¿ nu are de fapt nimic de-a face cu fotografia.Cuprinsul c¿r¿ii este urm¿torul:O introducereIstoria fotografiei cu glob de sticl¿Fotografii cu sfere de sticl¿ pentru toat¿ lumeaFotografierea în publicConcluzieAcest tip ¿i metod¿ de fotografie este pentru toat¿ lumea, motiv pentru care aceast¿ tendin¿¿ a devenit atât de mare. Nu este direct mai üoar¿, dar nici la fel de elaborat¿ ¿i dificil¿ ca multe alte tipuri de fotografie. Cu toate acestea, trebuie s¿ se r¿spund¿ la unele întreb¿ri:Este mai bine s¿ face¿i fotografii cu un aparat foto de înalt¿ calitate sau un smartphone este perfect suficient?Ce poate fi fotografiat cu lentila în prim-plan?Cum poate fi estompat armonios fundalul?Ce echipament este necesar?Prin urmare, aceast¿ carte va explica set¿rile complicate ¿i tehnice ale unui aparat de fotografiat, precum ¿i cunötin¿ele practice directe, astfel încât fotografiile remarcabile cu bila de sticl¿ s¿ fie cu adev¿rat remarcabile.

Madagascar is regarded as a jewel of nature, where due to its isolated location away from all continents, a unique flora and fauna was able to develop with numerous species that are found nowhere else in the world. This includes an amazing and unique variety of butterflies - and especially moths, which are systematically presented here for the first time in detail with over 1,000 photos. All displayed animals were photographed alive, as they were captured at night by Armin Dett with the help of a light trap and then released.In cooperation with leading collections and scientists they were identified and assigned, their genus families characterized and described. The book not only make you marvel at nature's amazing creativeness through the stunning photos, but also provides an identification guide and is a valuable research tool. Furthermore, it is an important record of the current time, as climate change and habitat destruction due to clearing and population growth threaten this natural paradise in the Indian Ocean.

"Conversation with My Other Me" is a photo art book by Danish photographer René Riis featuring a series of multi-photograph portraits.A unique cabinet of mirrors created specifically for this purpose captures one-of-a-kind portraits of various individuals: a mixture of prominent public figures, among them dancers, politicians, actors and sporting personalities, as well as unknowns with a charismatic presence.What makes these multi-photographs so extraordinary is that the person is portrayed from five different angles. In addition, in front of the mirrors, the subjects develop a personal and unique dynamic with themselves. It is, after all, a highly unusual experience to see oneself from so many different perspectives simultaneously.

"Character Arc", the documentary photo series by Pascal Haas (b. 1976), features a collection of portraits of Berlin-based actors. The photos, taken between 2021 and 2023, depict the actors personally, in the park or on the street-outside of their roles, away from the stage and the set. The serene black-and-white analogue portraits show the artists as approachable, free from any artifice. In this way, the images reveal both their strength and their vulnerability, reflecting the uncertainties of the modern age. The rhythm of the series is based on the seasons, as can be discerned from the light, the clothes they are wearing, and the natural surroundings.Actors: Leonie Benesch, Pit Bukowski, Marie Burchard, Marlene Burow, Luka Dimic, Maren Eggert, Mala Emde, Michelangelo Fortuzzi, Luisa-Céline Gaffron, Franz Hartwig, Jacob Matschenz, Wanja Mues, Johannes Nussbaum, Rick Okon, Valerie Pachner, Anneke Kim Sarnau, Daniel Sträßer, Sabin Tambrea, Mina Tander, Lena Urzendowsky, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Luise Wolfram

"It is a sign of wisdom to negotiate instead of fighting" spoke H¿ Chí Minh, Vietnamese revolutionary and politician. He died in 1969 during the Vietnam War and did not live to see the withdrawal of the American invaders and the reunification of his homeland. As prime minister and president until his death, he determined the destiny of his country, whose people affectionately called him Uncle H¿. Influenced by deep Marxist-Leninist convictions, he became a worldwide symbol of the striving for self-determination. Even today, gratitude for this is omnipresent in the Vietnamese population. The book is a collection of selected quotes from H¿ Chí Minh juxtaposed with Michael Herman's expressive photographs of modern Vietnam.

Dana Hard (1950 - 1980) Inspirado en una historia realDedicado a los cantantes y músicos que no llegaron a ser conocidos.IntroducciónMis padres me contaron esta historia, fueron testigos presenciales de buena parte de ella. Tomaron gran cantidad de fotografías, grabaron al menos cincuenta horas en audio con entrevistas a los integrantes de la banda narrando sus vidas y filmaron otra buena cantidad en VHS, mayormente con sus viajes, ensayos y conciertos.Al terminar su trabajo de forma tan abrupta, tuvieron que entregar todo el material recopilado, incluyendo sus notas manuales sin aviso previo. No pudieron hacer copias, no se lo esperaron. Y lamentablemente, nada de esto se hizo público hasta la fecha.Quien se apoderó de todos estos documentos valiosos, tal vez viva en la actualidad, igual que algunos músicos y personal técnico. Pero no pude ubicarlos, y por lo que sé, después de aquella inesperada tragedia, todo se vino abajo. Perdieron a la persona más querida e importante del grupo, que finalmente provocó el quiebre y la disolución del mismo.Dana Hard, fue la banda de rock más importante de ese entonces y brilló en todo su esplendor durante su pequeña gira en el año 1980. N. del A.: La historia de Gino y Dana trasciende el tiempo. Trata sobre el amor, la pasión, y la muerte. Me han comentado: «Es una historia triste, tristísima, pero al final es la que le da sentido a todo lo demás». El libro cuenta con 26 capítulos, transcurren entre 1950 y 1980; el epílogo del mismo, 30 años después.

Dieses Buch gibt eine kleine Übersicht über das umfangreiche fotografische Schaffen des Künstlers. Die hier ausgewählten Bilder leben nicht nur durch ihre Ausdruckskraft, sondern ebenso durch die kleinen Details, die man beim genauen Betrachten findet.Aufgenommen wurden sie auf den verschiedenen Reisen durch Europa und Nordafrika, seit den Jahr 2000.Für diesen Bildband wurden die ersten Aufnahmen noch einmal digital so überarbeitet, dass von dem ursprünglichen Ausdrucks der Bilder nichts verloren geht.Kommen Sie mit und lassen Sie sich von den einstigen Zeitzeugen und Augenblicken verzaubern!

Kohlearbeiter*innen, in dem Moment, in dem sie ihre Kündigung erhalten; Gruppenfotos der letzten Schicht, bevor Arbeiter*innen ihr eigenes Werk demontieren; selbstbewusste Blicke in die Kamera von Kohlefrauen bis zur No-Future-Generation der 2000er-Jahre. Von 1982 bis 2006 begleitete die Fotografin Christina Glanz aus nächster Nähe die teils dramatischen Transformationsprozesse in der Niederlausitz.Erstmals zeigen die fotografischen Serien von Christina Glanz - darunter bislang nie gezeigte Aufnahmen - die heute fast vollständig verschwundenen Lauchhammer Kohle- und Brikettfabriken. Begleitet von einer Einführung von Katalin Krasznahorkai, einem Essay von Sonia Voss und von Stimmen aus den Gesprächen, die Christina Glanz mit Kohlefrauen nach der Wende führte, zeichnet diese Publikation eine Kartografie von Selbstermächtigung, Stärke und Widerstand der Akteur*innen in der Zeit des Übergangs in eine neue Welt.CHRISTINA GLANZ (*1946, Eichsfeld, Thüringen) studierte Architektur in Dresden und an der Kunsthochschule Berlin Weißensee. Ab 1973 arbeitete sie im staatlichen Büro für Städtebau in Berlin und war u. a. mit der Planung des Stadtteils Marzahn betraut. 1976 begann sie zu fotografieren und trat 1979 eine Aspirantur in Architektur/Fotografie an der Kunsthochschule Berlin Weißensee an. 1982 wurde sie in den Verband Bildender Künstler der DDR (VBK) aufgenommen und arbeitete seitdem als freischaffende Fotografin.

Tief in der Geschichte verwurzelt und doch unentwegt innovativ - London ist eine Stadt spannender Kontraste. Das Buch zeigt Fotografien aus Archiven aller Art , die einen visuellen Stadtplan ergeben - historisch und aktuell. Bilder der vielfältigen Bevölkerung, Straßen und Plätzen werden durch kulturelle Querverweise und informative Essays ergänzt.

A leading Mexican architect's photographic panorama of the past century's greatest buildings This beautifully designed volume offers an architect's portrait of modern and contemporary architecture. Through the lens of Alfonso Lopéz Baz (born 1947), cofounder of the leading Mexican firm Grupo LBC Arquitectos, great buildings by some of the past century's finest architects are depicted with engaging and exquisite compositional drama. Lopéz Baz's photographs are accompanied by phrases and thoughts from prominent architects that reflect on architecture and life.Featured architects include: Tadao Ando, Luis Barragán, Marcel Breuer, David Chipperfield, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Frederick P. Dinkelberg, Charles Eames, Antón García-Abril, Frank Gehry, Giles Gilbert Scott, Teodoro González de León, Herzog & De Meuron, Alberto Kalach, Kisho Kurokawa, Javier García Lascuráin, Daniel Libeskind, Frank Lloyd Wright, Richard Meier, Oscar Niemeyer, Enrique Norten, Jean Nouvel, Juan O'Gorman, Renzo Piano, Eero Saarinen, SANAA, Álvaro Siza, Kenzo Tange, TEN Arquitectos, José Villagrán García and Rafael Viñoly.

The first career survey on a leading chronicler of the American SouthExamining the deep emotional relationship between people and place, Louisiana-based photographer Debbie Fleming Caffery (born 1948) is recognized as a leading chronicler of the American South. Her shadowy, blurred, black-and-white images thoughtfully reveal shared human experience‿childhood, spirituality, labor‿and ultimately bring darkness to light. Debbie Fleming Caffery: Come to Light immortalizes in book form the artist‿s first major career retrospective presented at the New Orleans Museum of Art. The publication is her most comprehensive to date, showcasing projects produced in the American South and West, as well as in France and Mexico, and is the first to feature all series from across the course of her career.

An unprecedented delve into the dazzling, inventive and long-overlooked Surrealist photograms and poetry of Anneliese HagerThis publication introduces the untold story of German artist and poet Anneliese Hager. Active from the 1930s to the 1960s, Hager began her photographic experimentation in Germany during the Nazi censure of modern art. Her preferred medium was the cameraless photograph, or photogram-an image made by placing objects directly on (or in close proximity to) a light-sensitive surface and exposing the assembled material to light. In its final form, a photogram is a one-of-a-kind work that reverses light and dark: the longer the paper is covered, and hence unexposed, the brighter the covered parts will be, and vice versa. Hager called these bright areas "white shadows."Hager's photograms offer a more inclusive history of the medium, synthesizing the technique's 20th-century avant-garde trajectory (best known in the work of László Moholy-Nagy and Man Ray) and its 19th-century prehistories in the realm of science and in practices such as the making of silhouettes, collage and textile arts-pursuits often coded feminine. In 1945, all Hager's existing artwork was destroyed in the bombing of Dresden during World War II. This book offers an unprecedented reconstruction of her development and postwar creation of otherworldly, Surrealist visions in photograms and poems, a selection of which appear here in English for the first time. For Hager, the photogram was significant for its provocative tonal inversions and surprising chance effects, but also for what emerges from the dark. Anneliese Hager (1904-97) was a German Surrealist poet, translator and photo artist. She began making photographs in Berlin in the 1920s, and from 1935 began to experiment with photograms. Hager also made the first German translations of French authors such as Apollinaire, Breton, Char, Jarry, Lautréamont and Yourcenar.

Above and Across Chicago captures the stunning beauty of Chicago as seen from the sky. Showcasing the city's diverse architecture, iconic shoreline, bustling streets, and natural scenery, the images capture Chicago's unique personality and charm. Multiple photographers have contributed their unique perspectives to create a contemporary portrayal of the Windy City, captured in all weather conditions—rain, fog, snow, and sun. Through a series of breathtaking images, readers are invited to explore the city's iconic landmarks, including Willis Tower, the Hancock Building, and Navy Pier, as well as lesser-known corners of the city that are equally captivating. Above and Across Chicago features stunning aerial shots that offer a bird's-eye view of the city, capturing its vast expanse and urban landscape in an entirely new light. With its striking visuals and thoughtful commentary, this photography book is a must-have for anyone who loves Chicago or wants to experience its beauty from a new perspective. Featured photographers include: Adam Pearson, Alberto Santiago, Alex Sheyn, Cocu Liu, Daniel Moreno, Daniel Schindler, David Sowa, Dominika Brzykcy, Jason Lumsden, Kwe Bentum, Lichao Liu, Max Leitner, Nick Crawford, Sonja Weiss, Terry Maday.

Did you know the stonefish is the most venomous fish species to swim in our oceans? Better not get too close--it has 13 dorsal fin spines that release deadly toxins when the fish gets into threatening situations. In Sharks & Underwater Predators, you'll learn about the dwarf lantern shark, which is so small it can fit in the palm of your hand; the whale shark, which grows up to 40 feet in length and is the largest known fish species in the oceans today; the great white shark, the oceans' top predator and capable of chewing up dolphins and seals with its 300 teeth; and much more.

There are thousands of ruined castles, abbeys, churches, ancient sites, houses, and mills spread around the island of Ireland, and this book offers you a substantial taste of the most intriguing of these. In Abandoned Ireland, discover Athassel Abbey on the banks of the River Suir and the largest medieval priory in Ireland; marvel at the imposing Carrigogunnell Castle, destroyed during the second siege of Limerick in 1691; explore Carrigglas Manor, a turreted fairytale exterior with a bloody history; and wander the ruins of Rinn Dúin ("fortified headland") overlooking the River Shannon, a key military and trading town fought over by Norman barons and Irish chieftains.

An ancient land with a turbulent past and haunting landscape, Scotland's material culture stretches back to the time of ancient Roman incursions and includes Viking raids, wars with England, and clan wars that still stir the blood today. In Abandoned Scotland, discover the ramshackle sanatorium of Glen O'Dee Hospital; see the rusting, neglected rides and rollercoasters of the Loudoun Castle Theme Park; quake at the site of New Slains Castle, said to be haunted by soldiers and mermaids; and venture underground into the massive labyrinth of Cults Limestone Mine.

Essays and meditations on iPhone photography, artist residencies, mortality and more from the acclaimed New England photographer and educatorA memoir and meditation on the history of photography from one of New England's most respected photographers, Rose Marasco (born 1948), this volume features short personal writings on topics ranging from artist residencies and iPhone photography to the early death of her father and includes selections from several bodies of work across Marasco's long career. Lucy Lippard's foreword situates Marasco as a key feminist voice among practitioners of vernacular photography. Marasco is now a widely exhibited photographer with works in many museum collections, who has also spent decades as a beloved and highly regarded teacher of photography. Her keen eye and generous voice offer an important perspective on how photography can shape a lifetime.

Experience the creation of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune like never before with this startling collection of photography by Chiabella James.From the cliffs of Norway to the deserts of Jordan, unit photographer Chiabella James was on set to capture every moment of Dune, director Denis Villeneuve’s Oscar-nominated sci-fi epic based on Frank Herbert’s classic novel. Curated from thousands of stills shot throughout the filming of Dune, this deluxe volume compiles the most compelling photos to form a remarkable visual journey that fully captures the unique spirit of the production. Encompassing the epic vistas witnessed on location shoots, through to candid moments between Villeneuve and key cast members including Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Zendaya, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, and Jason Momoa, this book also features a foreword by executive producer Tanya Lapointe (The Art and Soul of Dune), a preface by Ferguson, and an afterword by Brian Herbert. DAZZLING IMAGES: Curated from thousands of photos shot throughout the filming of Dune, this visually stunning compilation features the most remarkable photos from the set, including the epic vistas of location shoots. BEHIND-THE-SCENES CONTENT: Witness candid moments between director Denis Villeneuve and key cast members, including Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Zendaya, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, and Jason Momoa, plus never-before-seen photos from the set. THE IDEAL COLLECTOR’S ITEM: Dune Part One: The Photography is the quintessential collectible for fans of director Denis Villeneuve and film enthusiasts everywhere. COMPLETE YOUR DUNE FILM COLLECTION: Dune Part One: The Photography is the perfect companion volume to the gorgeous Insight Editions book The Art and Soul of Dune.

How photographers from Nan Goldin to Leigh Ledare have portrayed intimacy and eros between themselves and their subjectsA New York Times Book Review 2023 holiday gift guide pick Love Songs brings together series dating from 1952 to 2022 by established and emerging contemporary photographers that explore love, desire and intimacy in all their complex and contradictory ways. Among the major series reproduced here are Nan Goldin's seminal 1986 photobook The Ballad of Sexual Dependency; Nobuyoshi Araki's Sentimental Journey (1969) and Winter Journey (1989-90), which present the beginning and end of the relationship with his wife Yoko, from their honeymoon to her death; RongRong&inri's tender and poetical Polaroid series Personal Letters (2000); and Leigh Ledare's Double Bind (2010), a complex account of a love triangle between himself, his ex-wife and her new husband. These and the other series in Love Songs together make a portrait of love in all its risk, complexity, sensuality and tenderness.Photographers include: Nobuyoshi Araki, Motoyuki Daifu, Nan Goldin, Emmet Gowin, René Groebli, Hervé Guibert, Sheree Hovsepian, Clifford Prince King, Leigh Ledare, Lin Zhipeng, Sally Mann, RongRong&inri, Collier Schorr, Hideka Tonomura and Karla Hiraldo Voleau.