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Freya Najade captures moments of unexpected beauty and curious encounters in east London''s abundant Hackney Marshes. Focussing on the intricate balance of the wildlife and people who find freedom in the open fields and riverbanks, these visually arresting images - many taken during the confined days of the pandemic - remind us of the hidden poetry in the city''s landscapes. From young bathers escaping lockdown to patches of overgrown woodland, Najade embraces the natural exuberance of these wilder spaces while mourning the damage we do to them.

Kai is excited to share what the world looks like through her eyes in the most colorful way possible. ​The young photographer carefully chose each picture to give you a peek into her vivid life. ​This photostory book is for kids and adults of all ages!

An Ode to the Intelligence of the Human Body...I didn't know this book wanted to be a book. This began as the seed of a curious idea. A desire to create space for people to express themselves without limitations, and a calling to witness this process through my camera lens. What has emerged is a passionate combination of photography, poetry, embodied wisdom, storytelling, and holistic awareness for connecting to the emotional body.When people are given a safe space, time, and permission to express themselves authentically and without judgment, amazing things can happen. Liberation is experienced, freedom is found, perspectives are shifted, pain is melted; a trust between the body and those that inhabit that body is reinforced.This book is a representation of this process.

In his series of paintings 'Environmental Catastrophes Top Ten And Other Abominations' Rubsamen pokes fun at our need to make lists and hierarchies to codify the bad and the good. If we Google 'Worst man-made environmental disasters in history' the screen fills with sites offering lists. If we toggle the images button on the top of the page, the lists become images. Finding a commemorative image of an ecological disaster, an environmental tragedy or a moral trauma involves a set of priorities both aesthetic as well as pragmatic. The image must carry the message and it must have the potential of timelessness. The image must be beautiful as well as horrific. In this important book Rubsamen and Skarli investigate, pictorially and theoretically, the new complexity evolving in the relationship between nationalism, cosmopolitanism, and globalization in the rituals of commemoration.

Busch provides an all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the highly-affordable APS-C format Canon EOS R10, which includes the most-requested features. From selecting the best autofocus mode, shutter speed, f/stop and flash capability, to advanced shooting techniques, Busch provides a thorough grounding in the elements of superior photography as you master your camera's operation! The introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics before you dive right in to exploring creative filters, resolution and exposure that will have you using your camera like a pro. -- adapted from back cover

Gas, Food, and Lodging is a series of paintings by Glen Rubsamen from 2020. The book includes 19 color illustrations from this series and an essay explaining the social and political implications of the works by Iván Aimé Valenciano. In these works, Valenciano explains, "Chain store signage is juxtaposed with telecommunications apparatus and vestiges of roadside architecture and vegetation. These disparate compositional elements fuse into a personal, local, and heterogeneous intimacy that is then re-embedded in the indigenous structure of the landscape. Rubsamen's paintings address the subterfuge of cultural imperialism and its local adaptation; they depict moments of systemic conflict: standardization, efficiency, calculability, predictability, the chaos of historic neglect and natural decay. The paintings are infused with an apocalyptic calm, as if caught in the temporary stillness of a hurricane's eye. They suggest a global post-pandemic society that roams about in cars looking for quick nutrition and the temporary safety of chain stores, motels, and gas stations. Gas, Food, and Lodging becomes a mantra of identity, a comfort zone, the way nationality used to be..."

A photographic tapestry of our diverse planet

The “intimate and expansive” (Time) memoir of “one of the most important artists working in the world today” (Financial Times), telling a remarkable history of China over the last hundred years while also illuminating his artistic process   “Poignant . . . An illuminating through-line emerges in the many parallels Ai traces between his life and his father’s.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editors’ Choice)   ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Time, BookPage, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews   Once a close associate of Mao Zedong and the nation’s most celebrated poet, Ai Weiwei’s father, Ai Qing, was branded a rightist during the Cultural Revolution, and he and his family were banished to a desolate place known as “Little Siberia,” where Ai Qing was sentenced to hard labor cleaning public toilets. Ai Weiwei recounts his childhood in exile, and his difficult decision to leave his family to study art in America, where he befriended Allen Ginsberg and was inspired by Andy Warhol and the artworks of Marcel Duchamp. With candor and wit, he details his return to China and his rise from artistic unknown to art world superstar and international human rights activist—and how his work has been shaped by living under a totalitarian regime. Ai Weiwei’s sculptures and installations have been viewed by millions around the globe, and his architectural achievements include helping to design the iconic Bird’s Nest Olympic Stadium in Beijing. His political activism has long made him a target of the Chinese authorities, which culminated in months of secret detention without charge in 2011. Here, for the first time, Ai Weiwei explores the origins of his exceptional creativity and passionate political beliefs through his life story and that of his father, whose creativity was stifled.At once ambitious and intimate, Ai Weiwei’s 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows offers a deep understanding of the myriad forces that have shaped modern China, and serves as a timely reminder of the urgent need to protect freedom of expression.

This book explores what used to be the old London Transport's highest-numbered block of routes. It shows a potted history of each route accompanied by a list of points served and one or two pictures of the kind of bus that can be found in service today. With over 190 photos, this book presents an up-to-date snapshot of the London bus scene in 2021.

In just under 25 years, double-deck buses in the UK have undergone a transformation. Every double-decker in service today is a low-floor bus offering easy access to everyone. It covers all the operators that run them. The story is told for the first time, on a model-by-model basis, with many images, which show the buses throughout the UK.

The WR diesel hydraulic locomotives have always exercised a special fascination for the modern traction enthusiast. One of the most interesting aspects of their history was the wide variety of different color schemes they appeared in. With over 150 images, it is an invaluable reference for all fans of the glory days of diesel locomotives.

The West Coast Main Line has historically been Britain's most important trunk route, giving it a rich and interesting history, not just in terms of motive power and rolling stock, but also in the politics of its construction and operation. With over 110 images, this volume gives an all-encompassing history of locomotive haulage on the WCML.

The Czech Republic and Slovakia emerged independent in 1993. Having once been a single country, with a single national railway operator, the change was significant, although both countries, and their railways, still have a lot in common. Across three decades, with over 140 photos, this book explores the history and railways of both countries.

This book is two things in one: A helpful do-it-yourself manual that shares Richard T. Edwards' proven tips from a longtime career as a freelance writer ... and a memoir of that same writer's experiences, a photojournalist's journey that began during the Vietnam War. Edwards breaks out the different markets for selling your words and photos, offers writing tips, and shares four freelance business tools you can't work without (and they're not what you may think).

Sarah Malakoffs großformatige Farbfotografien erkunden häusliche Innenräume - als Zuflucht vor der Außenwelt, aber auch als deren Nachahmung. In "Personal History" richtet sie ihre Aufmerksamkeit auf Objekte, die in US-amerikanischen Wohnräumen als Verweise auf Kultur, Geschichte und Ideologie präsentiert werden. Seien es Darstellungen historischer Figuren, Ereignisse oder Bauten - die Besitztümer offenbaren die Sehnsucht nach einer Verbindung zur Vergangenheit und zur Welt als Ganzes. Oft unterstreichen die Sammlungen und ihre Objekte die privilegierte Macht, die der Akt des Sammelns impliziert. Die Souvenirs treten - mal amüsant, mal verstörend - in Beziehung zu den übrigen Besitztümern und zur umgebenden Architektur; sie schwanken unbehaglich zwischen Heldentum und Kitsch, Patriotismus und Kolonialismus. Malakoff ist Associate Professor an der University of Massachusetts Dartmouth und lebt in Boston.

"Love from Manenberg" richtet den Blick auf das Leben im südafrikanischen Manenberg, insbesondere auf die Erfahrungen von Frauen und ihren Kindern. Das Werk schafft Raum für komplexe Narrative, die von den Medien ignoriert werden, und zeigt, wie Familien in die Zukunft blicken, wie sie Freude, Kummer und Alltagswirklichkeit eines Lebens in einer von Bandenkriminalität geplagten Gemeinschaft tragen. Sarah Stacke fotografierte Manenberg, eine Wohnsiedlung in Kapstadt, erstmals im Juni 2011. Über zehn Jahre haben die Frauen der Familien Lottering, Pietersen und Adams ihr Leben mit ihr geteilt, ihr Einblick in die Struktur, Eintracht und Tröstlichkeit ihres Zuhauses gewährt. Der Buchtitel spiegelt die Liebe, die diese Frauen verkörpern, beschreibt aber auch die Beziehungen, die zwischen ihnen und der Fotografin entstanden sind. Mittlerweile sind ihre Leben miteinander verwoben.

The art of HR Giger (1940-2014), Swiss-born creator of the legendary monster in Ridley Scott's movie Alien, is currently experiencing a renaissance and is featured in exhibitions as well as in magazines around the globe. This lavish large-format volume offers never-before-seen insights into Giger's private house and garden, both of which are populated by biomechanical sculptures, airbrush paintings, Alien furniture, objects, prints, and self-portraits. French photographer Camille Vivier-best known for her work for Stella McCartney and Cartier-enjoyed exclusive access to the artist's Zurich home and studio for this book, where she worked on her own as well as with models in a series of photo sessions. Vivier's around 200 photographs form an atmospheric tribute to the arguably most distinguished representative of Fantastic Realism. In addition to images of Giger's studio and his life-size sculptures, Vivier has also documented some hundred objects and artworks, as well as his famous Alien-style garden railroad. An essay by French publicist Farbrice Paineu places HR Giger's art in the wider context of pop culture and the genre of horror movies.

Licht fällt durch ein löchriges Blatt, ein Netz feinster, verzweigter Adern wird sichtbar. Eine Zitrone gleicht einem porösen Stein. Eine Frucht hüllt sich in zarte Fäden. Blütenblätter wellen sich zu erotischen Gebilden. Glattes verwandelt sich in vielfach Gefaltetes. Vergänglichkeit zeigt sich malerisch in phantasievollen Farben und mit einem ungeahnten Formenreichtum.Auch Herlinde Koelbls neue Arbeit ist eine Art Feldforschung, aber dieses Mal sind keine Menschen zu sehen. In Metamorphosen geht es um Schönheit. Eine andere Schönheit, die man nur erkennt, wenn man aufmerksam ist und so genau hinsieht wie die Fotografin. Die entsteht, weil alles Lebende sich ständig wandelt, immerzu in einen neuen, faszinierenden Seinszustand eintritt, für den Herlinde Koelbl uns die Augen öffnet.

This book explores a uniquely Roman type of building, the palazzina-a four- or five-story residential structure of the most meticulous design, built during the Italian economic miracle between the 1950s and '70s. A Beautiful Game focuses on the extraordinarily imaginative entrances of these buildings.Over many years, Heiner Thofern photographed palazzine during his evening wanderings throughout the north and west districts of Rome. It was the intricately conceived and constructed entrances, realized mostly through collaborations between architects and artists, that particularly caught his eye. Beautiful Games reveals the varied treasures of Thofern's photographic archive, a rich collection that allows us to examine the particular sense of play and passion for beauty that shapes this era of Italian creativity, a delight in la bella figura, and a desire to constantly reinvent the possibilities of design and architecture.

This is an amazing collection of real life Kinbaku performances originally filmed by Bob Bentley in London and Tokyo. It features internationally famous Kinbaku performers and models including: Kazami Ranki Akira Naka Gestalta Midori Kinoko Hajime Osada Steve Esinem Nawashi Murakawa Nina Russ Gorgone Iroha Shizuki Zahara Clover Wykd Dave And many others...

"e;Haunting, enchanting, and forensically observed... a tender, anthropological elegy, it will stay with you long after you finish it."e; Sophie Dahl "e;An archive of nature and artifice in which every word shimmers with kaleidoscopic brilliance."e; Nancy Campbell "e;Annabel Dover's writing is a delight: inquisitive, keen-eyed, alive with colour and texture; she has the rare ability to make details sing."e; Laura Barton "e;An alchemist, Annabel Dover transmutes the minutiae of life into poetry."e; Heidi JamesDescription - "e;I had just gotten away from it all, by which I mean all those ordinary, boring things like skyscrapers, cigar-smoking industrialists, linoleum, plastics, television, westerns and marihuana. I had either seen or heard about them. Whether they are good or bad is beside the point..."e;A nameless graphic designer is haunted by the concentration camp in which he was once interned. Obsessed with his past, as well as Italy's present 'economic miracle', he retreats to a rural villa where he decorates the rooms with "e;arrows, signs, advertisements"e;; invents a new, purposefully incomprehensible typeface; and attempts to devise a marketing campaign for stones. Upon finally returning to Milan life becomes even more unbalanced. He loses his job and acquires a mistress whom he soon confuses both with his wife and the memory of the young, Czech woman he abandoned at the end of the war. Known primarily as a screenwriter for Michelangelo Antonioni, Federico Fellini and Andrei Tarkovsky among many others, Tonino Guerra also wrote poetry and fiction. Reissued to mark the centenary of his birth, and with a new introduction by acclaimed cultural critic Michael Bracewell, Equilibrium remains a relevant, powerful, and intensely visual account of a broken but (post-)modern man.

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