‘The Bitter Years’ was the title of a seminal exhibition held in 1962 at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, curated by Edward Steichen, and 2012 marks its 50th anniversary. The show featured 209 images by photographers who worked under the aegis of the US Farm Security Administration (FSA) in 1935–41 as part of Roosevelt’s New Deal. The Great Depression of the 1930s defined a generation in modern American history and was still a vivid memory in 1962. The FSA, set up to combat rural poverty, included an ambitious photography project that launched many photographic careers, most notably those of Walker Evans and Dorothea Lange. The exhibition featured their work as well as that of ten other FSA photographers, including Ben Shahn, Carl Mydans and Arthur Rothstein. Their images are among the most remarkable in documentary photography – testimonies of a people in crisis, hit by the full force of economic turmoil and the effects of drought and dust storms. The Bitter Years celebrates some of the m

The prickly political implications of portrait photography are perhaps at their most evident in this hefty(seven pounds)and gorgeously glossy compilation of work by National Geographic photographers.As the frank essays by such photographers as Sam Abell,Jodie Jobb and William Albert Allard beginning each chapter reveal,behind the unthreatening National Geographic cameras lenses,often less-than-admirable mechanisms were at work.Stuart Franklin writes of the editorial pressure on photographers to provide "pictures of pretty girls" to the point where "hundreds of bare-breasted women,all from poorer countries,were published at a time of booming sub*ion rates." Editor Bendavid-Val writes of National Geographic's propensity for avoiding controversial issues at home in the United States; turmoil has been less thorny to document in faraway places."The emotional distance was easy to maintain in an age when communication was cumbersome and long-distance travel was uncommon." Still,a photograph of thieves' severed heads

You've been waiting for an affordable dSLR with the quality and versatility of the Nikon D200. Packed with great techniques and full-color examples, this book helps you take advantage of all the D200's features. From the Quick Tour on how to use your D200 to the intricacies of setting white balance, working with the flash, converting NEF, and shooting superb images in more than twenty common situations, it's all here - and it goes anywhere you and your Nikon can. Get a clear understanding of your camera's challenges and advantages Choose the right shooting, exposure, and focus modes for each type of shot Use extended ISO and noise reduction Explore how various lenses can enhance your work Work with different flash options and available light Visit our Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks

White Star's bestselling CubeBook series has earned a reputation for superb quality images in an appealing, affordable format. This new addition to the series showcases the incomparable nature photography of Valeria Manferto. Featuring exotic species and familiar favorites, these images capture fleeting moments in the lives of a vast international menagerie of wild animals. Readers experience untamed creatures caring for their young, hunting for food, basking in the sun, grooming, and other everyday activities which, when viewed through the lens of Ms. Manferto, become very special indeed. We are whisked on a tour of the world's wildlife, from the big cats and noble elephants of the African savannahs to crocodiles and monkeys of tropical jungles to more familiar creatures such as bears and foxes that live in the northern forests. Presented in the trademark chunky, tactile format of the CubeBooks, these photos bring to life the physical beauty of these animals, and convey the unique qualities that makes each o

Dog lovers of all ages will delight in this treasure trove of canine images and tidbits. Over 500 full-color photographs showcase dogs in all their tail-wagging glory—from the irrepressible appeal of wrinkly puppies to the noble dignity of beloved older dogs, from endearing mutts to show-stopping purebreds. As with all titles in the Cubebook series, the pictures in this enchanting compendium have been selected based on the originality of their composition, and, in this case, the expressiveness of the book's furry subjects. Playful cocker spaniel puppies, loyal labs, and soulful hounds are captured in everyday moments that become magical through the lens of these expert photographers. Accompanied by informative captions written by distinguished naturalists, zoologists, and journalists, the images in Dogs will warm the hearts of dog lovers of all ages.The trademark three-dimensionality of the Cubebook format is ideal for conveying the energy, intelligence, and lovable nature of man's (and woman's and child's)

Studio-based still life photography is one of the most challenging subjects for the photographer. It's a genre which demands a high level of compositional skill and a mastery of lighting techniques. Here, professional still life photographers share their secrets and reveal the precise lighting arrangementsbehind some of their most successful shots. The book also explains how to create convincing, studio-based special effects. Everything from mounting a light on a revolving set, to projecting an image onto a subject to change its appearance, to creating the effect of a starlit sky is explained in an easy-to-follow way. Montage, superimposition, room sets,and digital imaging effects are just a few of the techniques covered-along, of course, with the lighting setup for each image.

Whether you're a professional or a serious amateur, you recognize the importance of color. This book is about perfecting color at every level, from setting up a shot to editing the image to printing. Illustrated with the spectacular photography of coauthor Don Mason, this volume doesn't rehash the Photoshop basics you already know. Instead, it shares professional methods and color correction techniques designed to reveal the soul of your subjects and the art in your images. Understand color modes, bit depth, and dynamic range Create an optimum color environment with controlled lighting, monitor calibration, and color output profiles Make the best use of Camera Raw and Adobe Bridge Correct tone and brightness and sharpen images Remedy the effects of improper exposure on color Explore the artistic options of black-and-white editing Achieve image, camera, and printer resolution for professional-quality prints

This is the long-awaited compendium of LewisBaltz's writings from 1975 until 2007, drawn from his criticalwriting for magazines such as Art in America, the Times LiterarySupplement, L'Architecture d'Aujourd'hui, and Purple. The bookincludes Baltz's texts on Edward Weston, Walker Evans, RobertAdams, Michael Schmidt, Allan Sekuka, Chris Burden, Thomas Ruff,Barry Le Va, Jeff Wall, Félix González-Torres, John McLaughlin,Slavica Perkovic and Krzysztof Wodiczko, among others. Thisimportant publication gives Baltz's literary output the standing itdeserves and offers a unique insight into some of history's leadingphotographers.

A comprehensively illustrated companion volume to an exhibition that explores the German fascination with the Wild West. Beginning in the 1820s when waves of German immigrants crossed America's high plains, German-speaking Europeans were obsessed with the lives, histories, and myths surrounding the American West. This volume examines and documents that enthusiasm and its origins. Paintings, drawings, engravings, exhibition posters, and photographs by American and German artists such as George Catlin, Karl Bodmer, Alfred Bierstadt, George Grosz, August Macke, Emil Nolde, and Carl Wimar are accompanied by illuminating essays that follow the rise of American and European imagery pertaining to Indians and frontier life. Throughout this wide-ranging volume, Germany's enthusiasm for the Wild West is explored through the filter of American visual culture, resulting in a distinctly German take on a distinctly erican myth.

Le Corbusiers development was inextricably connected to therise of the centurys most popular visual medium: photography.Marking the 125th anniversary of the architects birth in LaChaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, this remarkable book traces the manyways in which he used photography to define and disseminate hiswork and ideas around the world. This unique portrait presents thearchitect and his work in six chapters, each by an expert in aparticular facet of Le Corbusiers work: a photographic biography;his secret travel photographs; the ways in which the architect usedphotography for promotion; an examination of his approach to theprinted page; an overview of his use of large-scale imagery in hisbuildings and exhibitions; and contemporary photographicinterpretations of his work. Because Le Corbusiers buildings areusually shown in a documentary manner, the candid, personal,artistic and often unexpected images that appear in this volumeoffer new insights and ways to appreciate the facets of the manbehind his wor

This marvelous paean to the chairman of the board comes from the person who is perhaps the ultimate source of Sinatra information—Pignone, archivist for the Sinatra family and the president of the Sinatra Society of America fan club, working in collaboration with the Sinatra family. Those seeking scandal and intrigue should look elsewhere, for this volume has been lovingly put together, like a family album. The 204 black-and-white and color photos (some familiar, most not) tell the story of Sinatra as friends, relatives, and fellow musicians and singers—from his children to professionals such as Sammy Kahn and Billy May—offer their memories. But what stands out are the many realistic and beautifully reproduced memorabilia tucked into sleeves throughout: e.g., a 1944 radio program * between Sinatra (known then as "The Voice") and comedian Bert Wheeler; a 1942 New York Giants baseball scorecard advertising a Sinatra performance with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra; telegrams and letters; the piano score to "My

The Better Digital Photography Guides are aimed at amateur photographers who want to explore the potential of digital technology to improve the quality and range of their work, be it snapshots of family activities, records of their travels, landscapes, portraits, or still-lifes. Master photographer Michael Busselle breaks down the image-making process into three phases: Capture, Enhance, and Print. While his stunning photographs educate through visual inspiration, his clear step-by-step text simplifies all the procedures. Nowhere is the potential of digital photography greater than in the fields of special effects and photo-art. Sitting in front of their PCs or Macs, photographers can now easily manipulate their digital images to achieve effects that, using traditional filmbased photography, could only be attempted by experienced printmakers with years of darkroom experience. And, if one experiment doesn’t work, they can go back and try a different tack with a few clicks of the mouse. Each of Michael

Today it seems like we all have less free time than ever before. As a result, people are getting away for only a few days, doing it more often, and looking for escapes that are unique and off the beaten path. In keeping with that trend, Golf Hideaways is an invaluable resource for all kinds of golf travel. The book's thirty-five hideaways-twenty-five top picks plus ten honorable mentions-showcase the most beautiful lodgings at top-rated golf courses of the United States, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. In order to reflect the many different types of vacationing golfers-from the hardcore golfer who will spend an entire day on the links to the more casual player whose day will include other activities-a variety of resort styles are represented, from old school to new and trendy, and from those with great courses and an ordinary spa to those with ordinary courses and a spectacular spa. With its inclusion of course ratings, photographs, diagrams, and detailed hole-by-hole acc

Images of the century (TASCHEN's 25th anniversaryspecial edition) The history of photography began some 150 yearsago, but only relatively recently has it been fully recognised as amedium in its own right. Cologne's Museum Ludwig was the firstmuseum of contemporary art to devote a substantial section tointernational photography. The L. Fritz Gruber collection, fromwhich this book is drawn, is one of the most important in Germanyand one of the most representative anywhere in the world,constituting the core of the museum's holdings. This book providesa fascinating insight into the collection's rich diversity; fromconceptual art to abstraction to reportage, all of the majormovements and genres are represented via a vast selection of thecentury's most remarkable photographs. From Ansel Adams to PietZwart, over 850 works are presented in alphabetical order byphotographer, with de*ive texts and photographers'biographical details, providing a comprehensive and indispensableoverview of 20th century photography

No other aspect of fashion is as fleeting and ephemeral as hairstyles. Whereas we might ponder the length of hemlines and the fabric du jour, hair often escapes the passionate fashionista's fastidious and discerning gaze. J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere (born 1930), who worked as an advertising photographer for most of his life, has documented the hairstyles of his native Nigeria in painstaking detail for over thirty years. Plaited, braided, in buns, in towering tresses: In Ojeikere's photographs hair reveals its sculptural qualities. His deceptively simple, classically composed photographs display hairstyles as a sheer play of forms-minimal, abstract, transient artworks. But Ojeikere's photographs do not merely purvey aesthetic pleasures. They provide and unexpected insight into Nigerian culture. Detailed captions tell us by whom and for which occasion a particular hairdo was worn, leading the reader into a previously unfamiliar social milieu. In an exhaustive text Ojeikere recounts his life as a photographer, giving u

Acclaimed American documentary photographer Mary Ellen Mark (b. 1940) made her first iconic pictures when living in Turkey on a Fulbright Fellowship in the mid-1960s. Her photographs of Bombay brothels, shot in the late 1970s, were published in 1981 in Falkland Road, a book that became legendary and confirmed her status as one of the most prominent and provocative documentary photographers working today.Mark's pictures are a celebration of humanity in its most diverse and eccentric forms. Circuses, gypsy camps, children yearning for adulthood, the poor and destitute are some of her recurring themes. Mark has the unique ability to capture gestures and expressions that translate the intense emotions of her subjects. Compassionate but never literal, her pictures can be humorous, tragic, enigmatic, shocking, and oftentimes all of these simultaneously. This book presents for the first time a selection of the strongest pictures of Mark's forty-year career, drawing from emblematic series such as "Falkland Road," "In

Lighting is a fundamental concern for the studio photographer, and The Studio Photographer’s Lighting Bible explores lighting from every angle. This book explains all the commercial, practical, technical, and creative issues to identify how studio photographers can work successfully with other professionals and make the best and most creative lighting choices in their work. Interviews with lighting specialists from other disciplines, including theater, film, concerts, and galleries, as well as stylists, photographer’s assistants, make-up artists, and picture editors, give the photographer innovative ideas and the understanding needed to work as part of a team. Case studies with showcase images and lighting diagrams, plus information specific to the main photographic market, make The Studio Photographer’s Lighting Bible a must-have for every working photographer.

This compelling book chronicles the most influential ideasthat have shaped photography from the invention of thedaguerreotype in the early 19th century up to the digitalrevolution and beyond. Entertaining and intelligent, it provides afascinating resource to dip into. Arranged in a broadlychronological order to show the development of photography, theideas that comprise the book include innovative concepts, culturaland social incidents, technologies and movements. Each idea ispresented through lively text and arresting visuals, and exploreswhen the idea first evolved and its subsequent impact onphotography.

It's simple question,but there's no simple answer-indeed,each of the 280 photographs in this wonderful book offers its own,unique answer,distilling subject,setting,and cerative skill into a single arresting moment that cap-tures the viewer's imagination.And though we may find this elusive quality hard to define,we recognze is imme-diately and instinctively. William Albert Allard,one of the essayists in the book,writes,A fine portrait has the potential to tell something about the spirit of the subject that can be sensed by someone half a world and a different language away.something universal and simple:This is another person in our world and I'd like you to meet him or her. Culled from National Geographic's extraordinary archive,this collection spans more than a century and explores every cornetr of the globe and every aspect of the portraitist's art.The pictures here represent both the special visions of some of the world's finest photographers and the universal appeal of our shared humanity in all i

Our beautifully produced, large format edition of Michael Poliza's Africa was hailed by many as one of the best books on this subject ever published. Africa is now a bestseller with worldwide distribution. Since a gigantic coffee table book weighing over 5 kilos (13 pounds) may not be everyone's idea of the perfect travel companion, we have decided to bow to popular demand and publish The Essential Africa. This is a more concise, portable edition of the large format book which will include the very best of Africa and half of its photographs. We believe we've succeeded in making the breathtakingly beautiful photography of the large format edition accessible to the largest possible audience.

Change a Photo to a Colored Pencil Drawing 1. With an image open in Adobe Photoshop Elements, choose Filter Artistic Colored Pencil. The Colored Pencil dialog box opens,as shown in Figure 10-5. 2. Experiment until you achieve the desired effect in the sample window. The options are... 3. Click OK to apply the effect to the photo, as shown in Figure 10-6. Using artistic effects is a wonderful way to create paintings and drawings, even if you are not a graphic artist.In addition to the digital effects, the choice of paper and printing technique you use can add quality to the finished