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Taryn Simon: ContrabandPassengers, airliners, workers, baggage, cargo, taxis and trains flow ceaselessly through Kennedy International Airport. Taryn Simon recorded another ceaseless flow¬--one the public rarely sees: contraband detained and seized from international flights." -The New York TimesThis publication reissues a much sought-after photobook. Taryn Simon is...
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Cindy Sherman: Untitled HorrorsAn in-depth look at the disturbing and abject sides of the American photo artist's oeuvreThroughout her career, Cindy Sherman (born 1954) has been interested in exposing the darker sides of human nature, noticeable both in her selection of subject matter (fairytales, disasters, sex, horror,...
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Jens Uwe Parkitny: Marked for Life: Myanmar's Chin Women and Their Facial TattoosMarked for Life documents the vanishing tradition and the unique beauty of facial tattooing among the women of the various Chin ethnic groups in Myanmar (Burma).Though a centuries-old tradition, this tattooing practice has never been the subject of any anthropological research. Until the last...
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Stainless LadiesOn page after page of this book, beautiful, elegant women are portrayed in black-and-white photos that are stylish, graceful, and at the same time delightfully explicit. Artful and sophisticated, this collection is also erotic and tantalizing.Author: Didier CarrePublisher: Edition SkylightPublished: 12/01/2005Pages: 124Binding Type: HardcoverWeight:...
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In the Spirit of VeniceAn inside view of Venice from bon vivant, art historian, author, musician, and world traveler Alexis Gregory, evoking the great palaces of Venice, legendary friends including Peggy Guggenheim, Lily Volpi, and Arrigo Cipriani, and great Venetian figures of the past such as the mad...
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Robert Doisneau-A selection of the most well-known photos by Robert Doisneau, spanning his career -Doisneau is the master of capturing daily life Featuring the most well-known photos from Robert Doisneau since the beginning of his career, (re)discover his talent through an original and unknown full...
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Parisiennes: A Celebration of French WomenDivided by theme into chapters, this light-hearted and nostalgic romp through 20th-century Paris creates a beautiful history of the world's most romantic city and its exceptional women. This collection of one hundred and thirty duotone photographs captures the essence of the Parisian femme fatale....
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Lorenzo Vitturi: Money Must Be MadeMoney Must Be Made, London-based Italian photographer Lorenzo Vitturi's (born 1980) highly anticipated second photobook, takes us to the heart of the Balogun Market in Lagos, Nigeria. The many streets that host the Balogun market sprawl under the shadow of the Financial Trust House....
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The Photography of Lewis Carroll: Illustrated with 82 PlatesCarroll's empathy for the emotions of childhood is part of what gives the "Alice" books their energy; they approximate how bewildering and curious the world can seem through a young person's eyes. When Carroll looked through the lens of his Victorian camera, what he...
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Overview, Young Explorer's Edition: A New Way of Seeing EarthDiscover Earth as you've never seen it before, in this stunning and unique collection of satellite images that offer an unexpected look at our planet. A perfect gift for young National Geographic fans and atlas enthusiasts! When astronauts look down at our planet and...
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How To Observe: Morals and MannersHow to Observe Morals and Manners is a sociological treatise on methods of observing manners and morals written by Harriet Martineau in 1837-8 after a tour of America. She stated that she wasn't looking for fodder for a book, but also privately remarked that...
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For the Hog Killing, 1979"The traditional neighborly work of killing a hog and preparing it as food for humans is either a fine art or a shameful mess. It requires knowledge, experience, skill, good sense, and sympathy," writes Wendell Berry in the essay portion of this book. In...
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Anne Collier: Women with Cameras (Self Portrait)This book collects images that New York-based artist Anne Collier (born 1970) originally presented as a slideshow of 80 35mm slides depicting found images of female subjects in the act of taking self-portraits. Dating from the 1970s to the early 2000s, these relics of...
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El Dorado Freddy's: Chain Restaurants in Poems and PhotographsA charming and accessible collection of poems dedicated to one of the most American of inventions--fast food. El Dorado Freddy's may be the first book of fast-food poetry. In poems like "Olive Garden," "Culver's," "Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen," "Cracker Barrel," "Applebee's (after James Wright)," Caine--owner...
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The MelonMelons are the vegetable garden's crown jewels--and Amy Goldman's lifelong passion and calling. Her new book, THE MELON, will entice and educate, whether you are a passionate gardener, a locavore, or simply delight in the inherent beauty and evanescence of the fruits of the...
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More Ancients of Assisi (Book II): From the Basilica of Saint Francis to the Rocca MaggioreAssisi was the home of several saints, including Agnes of Assisi, Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows, Rufinus of Assisi, Vitalis of Assisi, Sylvester of Assisi, and St. Francis himself. The pink stones used to build many of the Franciscan buildings were quarried from...
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Figure Lighting: A Visual Guide to Illuminating the Female Nude for PhotographyLighting the nude model is distinct from lighting in other types of people photography. This book will help those who have tried some nude lighting, but are struggling to create interesting images. The serious photographer who is new to nudes will also benefit. This...
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Indiana Total Eclipse Guide: Official Commemorative 2024 Keepsake GuidebookThe best Total Eclipse Guide for Indiana.Start planning today for your Total Eclipse Experience.On April 8, 2024, a remarkable event will occur over Indiana. A rare total eclipse will pass directly over the state. If you are planning to view the total eclipse in...
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Party in the BackIn Party In The Back, celebrated skateboarder Tino Razo has documented -- and shredded -- abandoned backyard swimming pools throughout Southern California. The resulting body of work, showcased here for the first time in Tino's book, elevates itself beyond a bunch of thrill-seekers navigating...
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100 Insects of Arkansas and the Midsouth: Portraits & StoriesMost people don't notice insects. If they do, there is first a look of revulsion, followed by a search for something to swat with. But naturalists and teachers Norman and Cheryl Lavers know that if people had any idea how intricate and fascinating the...
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