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How Wildlife Photography Became Art
How Wildlife Photography Became Art When it comes to photography books, it’s good advice not to judge a book by its title. I’ve owned more than a few with titles that just don’t match the contents. How Wildlife Photography Became Art fits in that category. It promises, but ultimately doesn’t live up to its title. […]
Lee Miller: Photographs
Lee Miller: Photographs For some, Lee Miller may be recognized only as the woman bathing in Hitler’s bathtub in his Munich residence after the allies had liberated the city, her combat boots sitting on the floor and her military fatigues piled in a chair next to the tub. But, this famous shot by her […]
A Democracy of Imagery
A Democracy of Imagery In the foreword to A Democracy of Imagery, Colin Westerbeck describes the book, and exhibition that it is drawn from, as including “underappreciated photographs by famous photographers and great photographs by underappreciated photographers.” It’s typical for photography books to showcase either the work of individual photographers or the collections of major […]
America and Other Myths
America and Other Myths: Photographs by Robert Frank and Todd Webb, 1955 Robert Frank may be the most written about and studied photographer of the second half of the 20th Century. This, despite the fact that his reputation rests on only one book – The Americans. Of course, Frank produced other work both before and after The Americans, […]
Ansel Adams, a Biography
Mary Street Alinder’s biography of Ansel Adams is loving, candid and the definitive portrait of the man who is almost certainly the most famous photographer ever. Alinder’s biography not only inspires a renewed appreciation for Adams, but also fosters a fondness and better understanding of Adams as a person and of his tremendous contributions to his two great passions, the art of photography and the environmental movement.
Things as They Are: Photojournalism in Context Since 1955
For anyone who is interested in the history of photojournalism “Things as They Are: Photojournalism in Context Since 1965,” is an indispensable book.
As the title suggests, the this is not simply one more portfolio of great press photographs, but actually reproduces the photographs as they originally appeared when published in magazines from 1955 until 2005.
Andreas Gursky
Andreas Gursky is one of the most significant and influential photographers of the late 20th and early 21st Century. This book contains excellent reproductions of his best-known works as well as an interview with Gursky and commentary on his significance.
Bystander: A History of Street Photography
Bystander: A History of Street Photography is a thoughtful text that is surprisingly readable and accessible despite its substantial length. It has a style that is encyclopedic, while remaining engaging and free of stilted language.
Photography: Two Centuries of History and Images
Walter Guadagnini has undertaken the task of not only documenting the history of photography, but also of placing photography into the social context across two centuries.
Guadagnini concentrates on trends in photography and in society, offering illuminating and understandable explanations of how photography influenced the world and how the world has influenced photography.
The Mindful Photographer
In The Mindful Photographer, author Sophie Howarth offers practical exercises to encourage photographers to slow down, step out of themselves and see the world with new eyes. A great book for any photographer wanting to take a fresh approach to their work.
Into the Wild: The Story of the World’s Greatest Wildlife Photography
“Into the Wild” takes us through the fascinating world of wildlife photography from the earliest efforts in the 19th Century through today. It will entertain, educate and inspire readers, regardless of whether or not they are photographers.
Gifts for Photographers: 2023 Edition
Photographers are hard to buy for. Especially if you are on a budget. The 2023 edition of the Curious Eye’s holiday gift selections is here to help.