Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004) studiedpainting before taking up photography in his early twenties. One ofthe founders of the photography agency Magnum (together with RobertCapa and others), he is best known for the skill with which hecaptured the most fleeting of scenes. This volume includes hisphotographs of France, Spain, America, India, Russia, Mexico, andpre-revolutionary China.It shows clearly how, for Cartier-Bresson,art is an expression of common humanity. 63 duotoneillustrations. About the series: The classic Photofile series brings togetherthe best work of the world's greatest photographers in anattractive format and at a reasonable price. Handsome andcollectible, the books are produced to the highest standards. Eachvolume contains some sixty full-page reproductions printed insuperb duotone, together with a critical introduction and a fullbibliography. Now back in print, the series was awarded the firstannual prize for distinguished photographic books by theInternational Center of Pho

In 1955, Henri Cartier-Bresson published "The Europeans", aportrait of the continent documenting a landscape shadowed by thewar. In this book, the photographer brings together images spanningthe years from the late 1920s to the early 1970s. He has travelledacross Europe, from the Scandinavian shield to the Irish bogs, inorder to capture what it means to be European. Beyond nationalismand the particular characteristics of each culture and nation, hehas found evidence of a greater identity, a likeness shared by thepeople and the landscape. His photographs seek to speak of the samedaily ceremony, of the ongoing business of living for people acrossEurope, whether Polish priests in alb or cassock, or Abruzzipeasants shrouded in the black of their cloaks and hats.

This progressive book object combines twovolumes and covers the sweep and depth of Lewis Baltz's influentialoeuvre. Rule Without Exception is a re-issue of Baltz'saward-winning mid-career retrospective book which accompanied atravelling exhibition of the same name in 1991. The book surveysBaltz's work from "The Prototype Works" of 1967 through to "Sitesof Technology" of 1991, showing the range of his images ofindustrialised landscapes and technological sites. Each section ofthe book is accompanied by installation views as well as texts bydistinguished writers, some newly commissioned for this edition.Only Exceptions is a new book chronicling Baltz's work - nowusually site-generated commissioned works - from 1992 to thepresent and is published on the occasion of an exhibition organizedby the Kunstmuseum, Bonn. Only Exceptions includes Baltz's work inCalifornia, Leipzig's "Black Triangle", Reggio Emilia, Groningen,Rome, Venice, and two projects with Jean Nouvel in France andItaly.

Retinal Shift is the catalogue for Mikhael Subotzkys 2012 Standard Bank Young Artist Exhibition, which will tour every major museum in South Africa. Retinal Shift investigates the practice and mechanics of looking in relation to the history of Grahamstown, the history of photographic devices, and Subotzkys own history as an artist. The works draw on archival portraits from the last century, found surveillance footage, as well as Subotzkys own photographs from various series that he re-contextualizes. The opening work in the book is a self-portrait that Subotzky made with the assistance of an optometrist. High-resolution images of his left and right retinas sit side by side. Says Subotzky: I was fascinated by this encounter. At the moment that my retinas, parts of my essential organs of seeing, were photographed, I was blinded by the apparatus that made the images. Mikhael Subotzky was born in 1981 in Cape Town and is currently based in Johannesburg. Subotzky adopts the directness of the social document

Renowned photographer, and popular blogger Tracey Clark shows how each day of our lives is full of photographic potential. Focusing on the moments that are most precious to us, she offers a host of creative ideas, technical tips, and inspirational shots, enabling the readers photographic achievements to grow, turning those instants arrivals, departures, childhood and family gatherings into beautiful, captivating images that will stand the test of time. Written with the busy mum or dad in mind, this book will bring the fun back into family photographs, helping you create memories that youll cherish, and moments that your social network will love. In fact a whole chapter is dedicated to sharing your results in a way everyone will love.

This DVD contains a long film about the work of Magnumphotographer Martin Parr, who'd been followed by the director formore than a month. It includes an important selection of interviewsabout Parr's work, with extra content about a unique perspective onleisure and habits of the American people. Contains a longinterview with Parr and other great personalities of theinternational world of photography.

In 2001, Rinko Kawauchi launched her career with the simultaneous publication of three astonishing photobooks--Utatane, Hanabi and Hanako--firmly establishing herself as one of the most innovative newcomers to contemporary photography, not just in Japan, but across the globe. In the years that followed, she published other notable monographs, including Aila (2004), The Eyes, the Ear (2005) and Semear (2007). And now, ten years after her precipitous entry onto the international stage, Aperture has published Illuminance, the latest volume of Kawauchi's work and the first to be published outside of Japan. Kawauchi's photography has frequently been lauded for its nuanced palette and offhand compositional mastery, as well as

Portraiture has long been the bread-and-butter of photography;every working photographer needs to know how to shoot and lightpeople effectively to flatter, to deceive, to allude and to enhancebut there has never before been such a simple, time-saving (andtimeless) reference as this. Over two hundred lighting setups areshown in action, allowing you to quickly select one that will workfor you. Setting up photographing lighting can be a challenging andtime-consuming experience, and whether youre a professional lookingto bring out the best in your subject, or an amateur experimentingwith your lighting kit, the ability to flick through hundreds ofpictures showing lighting alternatives and the effect they have ondifferent skin-tones and facial structures in invaluable.

Twelve essays written between 1928 and 1945 that demonstratekey points in the development of Eisenstein's film theory and inparticular his analysis of the sound-film medium. Edited,translated, and with an Introduction by Jay Leyda; Index;photographs and diagrams.

Capture the Reality of Your Urban Surroundings The genre of choice of some of photographys greats, from Henri Cartier-Bresson onwards, street photography is now experiencing a renaissance in the 21st century, as the omnipresence of digital cameras allows us all to seize the moment and shoot whenever and wherever we like - and at the same time, a resurgence of interest in lo-tech and retro film cameras highlights their portability and spontaneity. This book will introduce you to the history of the street photographer, as well as the work of some of the modern greats, and show you how you can capture pictures in the spirit of the street tradition with whatever camera youre able to lay your hands on.

Great for the beginner and the expert, this book offersreaders exercises to improve their work.

From a Brazilian mine where 50,000 men haul heavy sacks ofdirt up and down ladders in search of a nugget of gold, to a formerlake in western Africa, where starving people walk over its surfaceof sand, photographer Sebastian Salgado explores the lives of theplanet's often-ignored people.

The definitive photography textbook for the digital age, "TheNew Basics" is packed with technical tips, practical exercises,contemporary images and step-by-step guidance for all aspiringphotographers. Introducing technical and creative aspects ofcommercial as well as fine art photography, it is the first book toassume from the outset that students are most interested in digitalimaging - not just digital capture, but also postproduction andscreen-based output. It includes step-by-step guidance on the useof image-manipulation software to improve digital imagery,including colour correction and the use of Photoshop as a tool inexperimental photography. Reflecting contemporary teachingtechniques in further education, it compels the reader to dive into develop practical skills from the outset. Equal weight is givento creative as well as technical matters, with chapters on genres(portraiture, landscape etc) introducing skills needed to composeexciting photos and develop a personal style of image-making. Fullof prac

First published in France in 1958, then in the United States in 1959, Robert Frank's The Americans changed the course of twentieth-century photography. In 83 photographs, Frank looked beneath the surface of American life to reveal a people plagued by racism, ill-served by their politicians and rendered numb by a rapidly expanding culture of consumption. Yet he also found novel areas of beauty in simple, overlooked corners of American life. And it was not just his subject matter--cars, jukeboxes and even the road itself--that redefined the icons of it was also his seemingly intuitive, immediate, off-kilter style, as well as his method of brilliantly linking his photographs together thematically, conceptually, formally and linguistically, that made The Americans so innovative. More of an ode or a poem than a literal document, the book is as powerful and provocative today as it was 50 years ago. Published to accompany a major exhibition at the National Gallery of Art, the San Francisco Museum of Modern A

Unlock the creative potential of the camera thats always in your pocket. This book is for every iPhone owner with an interest in creating stylish, fashionable, exciting and unique photos, wherever they are. iPhone users are always talking about the latest apps, and with good for pennies, extra features can be added to the phone in seconds, including hundreds of tools for photographers. This book selects the best, showing how to use them through clear instructions, inspirational images and a friendly instructional text. But this is no mere software this is a book to inspire creative photographers. A series of photographic challenges that everyone can undertake will let you gain in confidence and train you to see great opportunities for arresting photos, wherever you are.

The work of German photographer Louisa Marie Summer is driven by her interest in discovering the inner workings of other peoples lives. She is eager to look at what is beyond the surface and questions with her camera what she sees. Louisas photographs share her experience with Jennifer, a young second-generation Puerto Rican woman, whom one day Louisa approached in South Providence. Jennifer lives with her native American partner and their four children in a run-down three-bedroom apartment at or near the lower end of the socio-economic ladder. South Providence is an urban neighborhood with a large African-American and Hispanic population, high unemployment and crime rates, and where many families live well below the poverty line. Over time Louisa and the family developed a close relationship based on mutual understanding, respect, and trust. Accordingly, Louisas photographs, captured over a year, provide an intimate view into the daily life of Jennifers family. They illustrate how a 26 year old mother

In 1976, while on assignment in Jamaica for Time magazine, David Burnett photographed Bob Marley for the first time,and Burnett became so entranced by Marley’s charisma that hecontinued to document the reggae king throughout his groundbreakingEuropean “Exodus” tour. Burnett’s vision, coupled with Marley’slarger-than-life charisma, resulted in an amazing collection ofimages, only a handful of which appeared in the Time article. The other photos — more than 200 in all — appear for thefirst time in Soul Rebel. This stunning visual biography offers arare look at Marley’s personal life in Jamaica, as well as theexodus from his home country that culminated in his tragic death in1981. Though it focused on Marley, Burnett’s work also canvassed awide array of up-and-coming reggae talents, providing strikingearly looks at Peter Tosh, Lee Scratch Perry, Burning Spear, andRas Michael. Compelling and incomparably candid, Soul Rebel is a remarkable testament to the legacy of a legend.

As the Big Apple celebrates her four hundredth anniversary, wepresent "New York 400", a one-of-a-kind celebration of the greatestcity in America. In the four hundred years since Henry Hudson'sarrival at the shores of what is present-day New York, the city hasgrown to become the 'Capital of the World'. "New York 400" focusesnot just on landmarks but also on everyday city life over the pastfour centuries. The people, arts, culture, politics, and dramaunfold through hundreds of never-before-seen photographs and afascinating survey of the city that never sleeps. The book includesessays from leading historians on the New York of yesterday andtoday. Broken down into sixteen chapters, the book takes us fromthe days of Peter Stuyvesant in the seventeenth century through toMayors Rudy Guiliani, Michael Bloomberg, and the modern melting potthat is New York in the twenty-first century. Features of thistitle are as mentioned below. New York's 400th Birthday - massivemedia coverage of the anniversary will ensure th

Celebrities rule the modern world, and close behind them arethe paparazzi, fuelling the medias endless fascination with therich and famous, while they themselves keep a low profile, fadingchameleon-like into the background. Bruno Mouron and Pascal Rostainare two respected photo-reporters, based in Paris but ready to goanywhere in the world for a scoop. They began working together inthe late 1970s as contributors to the magazine "Paris Match", andby 1986 they had set up a formal partnership, founding the agencySphinx. Over the decades, they have honed the instincts required tocatch the moment when a glance, a pose and a setting are mostperfectly matched, capturing movie stars and models, rock stars androyalty. This book presents a selection of their best work from thelast 25 years. Packed with striking black-and-white images thathark back to the golden age of photo-journalism, famous challengesus to recognize, appreciate and celebrate a fresh frame ofreference through which great photography can be judged.

Fashion photography has always called for the maximum creative variety, with a constant pressure for photographers to produce fresh, exciting work with complicated, considered lighting and location design. Whether youre starting out or have many years of experience, this book is an accessible and varied way to explore the genre and pick up new ideas. Each of the 50 fashion photographs, from such famous names as Solve Sundsbo, is accompanied with complete details on how it was achieved with insights from the photographer, alongside a detailed 3D lighting diagram showing where all the equipment and props were placed. Armed with all this detail, its easy to see how photos were made, learn how to use equipment, and develop as a photographer. There is also an introduction to camera and lighting equipment, and a complete glossary of terminology.

Design is the single most important factor in creating asuccessful photograph. The ability to see the potential for astrong picture and then organize the graphic elements into aneffective, compelling composition has always been one of the keyskills in making photographs. Of course, digital photography hasbrought a new, exciting aspect to design first because the instantfeedback from a digital camera allows immediate appraisal andimprovement; and second because image-editing tools make itpossible to alter and enhance the design after the shutter has beenpressed. This has had a profound effect on the way digitalphotographers take pictures. The Photographers Eye shows how anyonecan develop an eye for seeing great digital photos. The bookexplores all the traditional approaches to composition and design,but crucially, it also addresses the new digital technique ofshooting in the knowledge that a picture will later be edited,manipulated, or montaged to result in a final image that may bevery different from the one