Photography

A fascinating insight into the photographic collection of the Museum Ludwig, Cologne whic offers 860 works by around 300 photographers.

The alluring talents of the Italian-raised travel writer Catherine Fairweather and accomplished young photographer Mark Luscombe-Whyte combine to conjure up the allure of living in one of the world's most...

One remarkable women, five remarkable careers: Leni Riefenstahl is the exception to the rule, she has excelled in each field and is one of the most important and controversial artists...

For the general reader it is a classic collection of news photographs fascinating in their own right. For the professional and the student it remains an unrivalled study of photo-journalism,...

Over the past 150 years, Japanese photographers have created an impressive body of work that ranges from dignified imperial photographs to sweeping urban panoramas, from early ethereal landscapes to modern...

One of the most celebrated photographers of our time presents a selection of her work of the last fifteen years. The material documents the arc of Leibovitz's relationship with her...

Man Ray (1890-1976) is indisputably one of the most original artists of the 20th century. His revolutionary nude studies, fashion work, and portraits opened a new chapter in the history...

All aspects of the paparazzi's craft are unveiled, from the love-hate relationship between photographer and celebrity to the role of the oft-disparaged profession in art today. In 1960, Fellini invented...

How did Kodak company get its name? Who invented the Minox spy camera? Were there really fax machines in the mid-19th century? And what would a photographer use Mod Podge...

After Photography examines the myriad ways in which the digital revolution has fundamentally altered the way we receive visual information, from photos of news events taken by ordinary people on...

Surveys of photography usually provide little more than a history of the technical developments of the medium. Here is a concise critical history which explains by what criteria we can...

The Atlantic, the Red Sea, the Caribbean, the South Pacific-here are all the oceans in all colors and aspects: clear, tropical waters; turbulent open seas; immense plains of water seen...

The ability of the digital camera to produce pictures under almost any lighting conditions has not led to the demise of the flashgun. A flash is still found built into...

This book offers expert advice, hints and tips from professional photographers. It includes practical examples that are illustrated with stunning photography and accompanied by clear diagrams and charts. This comprehensive...

Embark on the most astounding of odysseys, a voyage into realms not only stranger than we can imagine but also far, far more beautiful. "Universe: A Journey from Earth to...

In this bold, surreal photographic celebration of the fantastical beauty of cosplay, 70 cosplayers leave behind their everyday existence and become heroes for a day. Whether it is becoming a...