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Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Bodies of Subversion was the first history of women's tattoo art when it was first released in 1997, providing a fascinating excursion to a subculture that dates back to the 19th century and includes many never-before-seen photographs of tattooed women from the last century. This revised and expanded edition remains the only book to chronicle both the history of tattooos on women and female…

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: «As seen on «The Today Show»! «The Day After Tomorrow» takes readers on a journey to bear witness to the environmental destruction that is currently plaguing our planet; from a forest in West Virginia devastated by mountaintop removal mining, to a region in Florida left in ruins by the phosphate mining industry, J. Henry Fair presents hard evidence that our unchecked consumerism is leading the…

Скачать книгу (размер 687 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 136) Аннотация: A good street photographer must be possessed of many talents: an eye for detail, light, and composition; impeccable timing; a populist or humanitarian outlook; and a tireless ability to constantly shoot, shoot, shoot, shoot and never miss a moment. It is hard enough to find these qualities in trained photographers with the benefit of schooling and mentors and a community of fellow artists and…

Скачать книгу (размер 911 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 180) Аннотация: В редких и потрясающих фотографиях альбома отражена удивительная жизнь американского актера Стива МакКуина. Самые известные кинокартины, в которых он снялся: «Большой побег», «Афера Томаса Крауна», «Детектив Буллитт», «Вздымающийся ад». Он также был заядлым авто — и мотогонщиком. В 1999 году Американская ассоциация мотоциклистов посмертно пополнила свой Зал славы его именем. Она благодарна ему за…

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: High Glitz is a close-up and intimate look at America's child beauty pageants, and in turn our society's obsession with youth, beauty, fame, and fortune. Susan Anderson's vibrant portraits of pageant contestants twist notions of sexuality and identity, with a new perspective on this uniquely American subculture. High Glitz is a subgenre of child beauty pageants characterized by couture glitz…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 161 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 229) Аннотация: «In 2005, the brilliant and controversial Nobuyoshi Araki, one of Japan's leading photographers, traveled to Europe for major exhibitions of his work at London's Barbican Centre and the Palais de Tokyo in Paris. Already celebrated for his unflinching portrayals of Tokyo in collections such as «Tokyo Still Life» and Tokyo Lucky Hole, the Japanese photographer embraced the opportunity to turn his…

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: “Kevin Landers may be the best artist you’ve never heard of. For 17 years, the New York photographer has been scouring the Lower East Side, locating beauty and humor in the humblest spots…” —Time Out New York In a remarkable debut from a rapidly rising photographer, Kevin Landers intimately connects us with the quotidian objects and moments that make up the topography of New York City. Jackpot is…

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: At the height of the nonprofit world’s social swirl in New York, the city’s white-shoe charities scramble to give the gala parties that will tease a few more dollars out of their well-heeled patrons. With many nonprofits depending on their gala’s for earning up to 25 percent of their budget, the events themselves are quite a site to see, sometimes costing one half of the ticket price to produce.…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 258 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 248) Аннотация: Featuring high-profile figures this is the definitive photography book of the world's most glamorous and beautiful society women. Photographed at their private residences, these women display inimitable elegance and grace set against the backdrop of stunning domestic spaces. Fashion photographer Roger Moenks captures these cosmopolitan figures of fashion and wealth in transcendent yet intimate…

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: News Art: Manipulated Photographs from the Burns Archive presents the unexplored visual history of the melding of art, photography, and journalism. It is the first work to document the fascinating combination of art and photography necessary to achieve accurate copy or story emphasis in newspapers. These images from 1900–1960 illustrate the range of art enhancement—from simple outlining or…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: The first official monograph on the queen of pop since the seminal and exposing publication of Sex in 1992. A dazzling landmark addition to Madonna`s inimitable career. With over 250 never-before-seen images taken by Guy Oseary, Madonna`s manager and CEO of Maverick Records, this is as up-close, personal and behind the scenes as her adoring fans are able to get. The striking imagery is enhanced…

Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: The lifetime work of recently discovered street photographer Vivian Maier has captivated the world and spawned comparisons to photography's masters including Diane Arbus, Helen Levitt, Lisette Model, Walker Evans and Weegee. Now, for the first time, Vivian Maier: Self-Portrait will present the fullest and most intimate portrait of the artist herself with approximately 60 never-before-seen…