The Photography Shelf
British Columbia
Jean Barman
Harbour Publi****ng
P.O. Box 219, Madeira Park, BC, V0N 2H0
9781550174465, $49.95, www (dot) harbourpubli****ng (dot) com
"The best place on earth," is the phrase used by author Jean Barman to
describe British Columbia. "British Columbia: Spirit of the People" is
a complete and comprehensive history of the region through
photography. Starting with the first Native Americans who set foot
upon the soil approximately twenty thousand years ago, all the way to
the twenty-first century, "British Columbia" features a wealth of
breathtaking, full color photographs scattered throughout, "British
Columbia: Spirit of the People" is highly recommended for community
library photography collections and for any seeking a fresh type of
coffee table book.
The Art of Black and White Photography
Torsten Andreas Hoffman
Rocky Nook
26 W. Mission St., #3, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
9781933952277, $44.95, www (dot) rockynook (dot) com
Black and White is not dead =96 it has its advantages over the world of
color. "The Art of Black and White Photography: Techniques for
Creating Superb Images in a Digital Workflow" is a complete and
comprehensive guide to the craft of taking photos in the style of
black and white. Chapters discuss when black and white should be used
rather than color, how to avoid the cliches so often associated with
black and white, applying new technology to improve an old art, and
much more. For anyone enthusiastic about photography, "The Art of
Black and White Photography: Techniques for Creating Superb Images in
a Digital Workflow" is a must-have.
The Photograph: Composition and Color Design
Harald Mante
Rocky Nook
26 West Mission Street #3, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
9781933952260, $49.95 www (dot) rockynook (dot) com
Harald Mante is one of the most renowned teachers of photography in
Germany: here he explains elements of visual design in photographs for
intermediate students and practicing photographers who want to add
artistic elements to their results. Chapters cover what strengthens
photos, where 'art' comes into play, and how design affects how a
viewer sees an image. A text suitable for college-level art and
photography collections as well as for classroom assignment.
Minimalist Lighting
Kirk Tuck
Amherst Media
Box 586, Buffalo, NY 14226
9781584282303, $34.95 www (dot) amherstmedia (dot) com
Photographers who shoot on location with traditional studio lighting
equipment may spend more time packing equipment than designing
beautiful light, but photographer author Kirk Tuck has discovered a
better method, using small computerized battery-powered flash units
and light accessories to achieve the same results. MINIMALIST LIGHTING
is a revolutionary title and a 'must have' for any serious photography
library or practicing photographer's reference set. It provides all
the ins and outs of acquiring and using such equipment.
Heat
Roger Camp
Charta Books Ltd.
c/o Golen West College
15744 Golden West Street, PO Box 2748
Huntington Beach, CA 92647-2748
8881586789, $27.95, www (dot) chartaarbooks (dot) it
Anyone who has ever subscribed to cable television but not to adult
film channels has seen the field distortion screens that block clear
transmissions of those adult movies. Roger Camp (a professor and
director of photography at Golden West College, Huntington Beach,
California) has compiled a series of amazing full color photographs of
those transmission distortions in "Heat". Enhanced with a brief but
informative foreword by Roger Camp, "Heat" was published in Italy
commensurate with professional quality standards of photographic
reproduction and printing. The resulting images comprising this
outstanding and highly recommended compendium of unusual visual
imaging are surreal abstractions that are as fascinating as they are
provocative.
Amherst Media
Box 586, Buffalo, NY 14226
www (dot) amherstmedia (dot) com
Acclaimed children's ****trait photographer Sandy Puc' covers all
facets of producing a 'kid care' system to produce engaging,
professional photos of kids of all ages. From designing a kid-friendly
studio and using pre-session consultations to working with kids of all
ages to draw them out, THE SANDY PUC' GUIDE TO CHILDREN'S ****TRAIT
PHOTOGRAPHY (9781584282341, $34.95) offers up a host of tips and
tricks of the trade and is perfect for any who would open their own
studio. Kathleen Hawkins' GUIDE TO SALES AND MARKETING FOR
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS (9781584282327, $34.95) is a tip pick for
any photographer who would profit from efforts. From developing a
solid marketing plan and using sales skills to determining ways to
reach clients and using relation****p marketing to boost efforts, this
blends solid business strategy with applications specific to
professional photographers, making it a top pick for any career or
photography library alike. Dr. Glenn Rand's FILM & DIGITAL TECHNIQUES
FOR ZONE SYSTEM PHOTOGRAPHY (9781584282273, $34.95) tells how to take
control of photographic results using the Zone System which emphasizes
black and white photography and is based on the techniques of Ansel
Adams. This is an unusual systematic approach which offers tips for
using the system, identifying its place in typical workflows, and
honing techniques for using with the Zone System. Photography
libraries catering to practicing professionals and neo-professionals
need this.
Uncovered: Photographs by Thomas Allen
Thomas Allen, photographer
Aperture
547 West 27th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10001
9781597110532, $24.95 www (dot) aperture (dot) org
The debut monograph of photography artists Thomas Allen, Uncovered:
Photographs by Thomas Allen presents surprisingly lascivious images
from pulp paperbacks of bygone decades, constructed into humorous and
witty scenes (utilizing no digital aftereffects at all!). For example,
in "Thirst" a ***y woman reaches her hand toward a man with a bottle
on an adjacent volume, while in "Teeter" a man losing his balance is
about to hit a precariously stacked set of paperbacks. A board book
with a die-cut cover, Uncovered lets its twenty-seven four-color
images speak largely for themselves. A treat for anyone who fondly
remembers the trashy novel covers of yesteryear, featuring a wealth of
creativity and re-imagining of bygone themes.
New Georgia, Bougainville, and Cape Gloucester
Eric Hammel
Zenith Press
400 First Avenue North, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN 55401
9780760432962, $34.95, www (dot) zenithpress (dot) com
Iwo Jima, Pearl Harbor =96 everyone knows of those battles, but there
was much more to World War II in the Pacific. "New Georgia,
Bougainville, and Cape Gloucester: The U.S. Marines in World War II"
is a pictorial history of these forgotten battles and the men who
fought and died, only to be lost in the sands of time. Filled cover to
cover with countless black and white photos and accompanying
explanations, "New Georgia, Bougainville, and Cape Gloucester: The
U.S. Marines in World War II" is a top pick for community library
photography and history collections.
It's Beautiful Here, Isn't It...
Germano Celant, author
Luigi Ghirri, photographer
Aperture Foundation
547 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001
9781597110587, $55.00, www (dot) aperature (dot) org
"It's Beautiful Here, Isn't It..." is not just a book title; it's a
statement that perfectly sums up this newest collection of photography
from Luigi Ghirri. Filled with countless color photos, as well as
essays covering Ghirri's reflections on the time he took the photos
and the atmosphere surrounding the events, "It's Beautiful Here, Isn't
It..." adds a personal touch to the gorgeous shots on film. "It's
Beautiful Here, Isn't It..." is an ideal coffee table book and a top
pick for community library photography collections.
Asian Indians of Chicago
Indo-American Center
Arcadia Publi****ng
420 Wando Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
c/o Tempus Publi****ng, Inc.
3047 N. Lincoln Ave., Suite 410, Chicago, IL 60657
0738519987, $19.99 www (dot) arcadiapubli****ng (dot) com
1-888-313-2665
Today, East Indians are the largest Asian-American group in the
Chicago area. Asian Indians of Chicago brings the story of this
Chicago community to life through black-and-white photography as well
as select personal do***ents. Each photograph has a descriptive
caption; together they show people at work, at play, at social
gatherings, at festivals, or simply going about their day-to-day
lives. Asian Indians of Chicago is thoroughly enjoyable to simply page
through, and a wondrous visual treasury of a vibrant, thriving
culture.
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