In a series of discussions of major themes & genres, Graham Clarke gives a clear & incisive account of the photograph's historical development, & elucidates the insights of the most interesting thinkers on the subject such as Roland Barthes & Susan Sontag. ...

Covers various areas that should concern the nude photographer including working with models, use of props & the respective merits (and problems associated with) indoor & outdoor shoots. This work contains diagrams that complement the issues raised & compliment the photographs. ...

The twelfth book in the New Holland series examines New Zealand's fascinating geology. Almost every kind of rock found on Earth can be seen in New Zeal&, & most of the common minerals too. This guide will help you recognise & make sense of common (and some rare) rocks & minerals found on beaches & hillsides, in streams & elsewhere. ...

Cardiff, once the biggest coal exporting port in the world, is the magnificent city it is today because of the mine owners who made millions & the miners who worked in damp, dusty & dangerous conditions underground. Cardiff hailed the miners when they gave them the Freedom of the City in 1995. This book salutes the miners. ...

Offers a comprehensive look at the approaches, equipment & techniques. This book places emphasis on using natural lighting & easily accessible equipment. It features a Photoshop techniques section, in which the top ten digital manipulation effects are presented in format, using screengrabs. ...

Michael Katakis has spent his life travelling with a camera & writing a journal. This is the resulting book. For the past 25 years he has collaborated with the social anthropologist Kris Hardin in work spanning continents & cultures. With an introduct ...

Providing a unique view of American life during the Great Depression & Second World War, this volume

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Offers an overview of photography, placing it in the context of the social & cultural developments that have taken place globally since its arrival. This title traces the rapid evolution of photographic style, period by period & movement by movement. ...

This is the definitive visual history, from the dawn of photography to the digital age. Photography is a beautiful lavishly illustrated reference book tracing the history of photography from its origins in the 1800s to the global phenomenon of digital photography.

Photography celebrates the most iconic photos & profiles more than 50 of the most famous photographers of the past 200 years, with special features delving into the stories of especially arresting photographs, including Pulitzer Prize-winners. You can discover the history of photography from key events & technological developments such as the first black & white photography & contemporary street photography.

Perfect for any budding photographer or polished professional, Photography captures the development of different areas of photography including portrait photography & war photography in a beautifully lavish reference book.

Photography not only showcases incredible photographs, but tells the stories of how they came into being, perfect for anyone who appreciates the beauty of photography, from professional photographers to armchair enthusiasts.





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