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Walter Chin
Walter Chin: After Shoot
by Schirmer Art Books (Hardcover)
In the 1990s, American top fashion photographer Walter Chin, started to take nude photographs of his famous models after the official shooting. These b&w "after work" shots breathe a particularly relaxed atmosphere. With ease and perfection Chin runs the gamut of nudity and the women join in, relaxed, playful, seductive, in love with themselves, theatrically staged or plain naked. The results in their different styles are sexy without being pornographic, beautiful without artificial accessories, and photographically unique without any shock or trash aesthetics. For his book Chin gave the editors Wilfried Dickhoff, Daniele Kim, and Julia Kim his permission to handle his work with a similar playfulness, making the book a sexy high-quality object in every respect.
Jeff Palmer
Touch
by Bruno Gmunder Verlag Gmbh (Hardcover)
Long expected and much desired - Jeff Palmer's new masterpiece - thrilling! This work is "touching" in the true meaning of the word - Jeff Palmer's artistic male photography presents American dreamboats in sensual and intimate togetherness. Muscle-bound men in highly emotional scenes are masterfully enveloped in light and shadows. They open up to the camera's lens with both self-assurance and abandon. Palmer's newest works took quite some time to complete and you can see it in the results. Those looking for a snapshot aesthetic may be disappointed. But those who appreciate meticulously composed photographs of male nudes are sure to be delighted.
Anton Corbijn
Anton Corbijn: Star Trak
by Schirmer/Mosel (Hardcover)
John Blakemore
John Blakemores Black & White Photography Workshop
by David & Charles (Paperback)
John Blakemore has been a key figure in British photography for over thirty years. He is a recognized master of the black and white medium, and here he presents a unique and practical masterclass in the techniques that have earned him worldwide acclaim. Bringing his vast knowledge and experience to bear, John Blakemore explores the creative as well as the technical processes involved in black and white photography. Long awaited for the many thousands of photographers that have attended his legendary workshops over the years and essential for the many more that have never had the chance, this is a unique insight into the art of one of photography's most influential practitioners and an important document of the methods of one of photography's most important teachers.
Bernhard J. Suess
Mastering Black-And-White Photography: From Camera to Darkroom
by Allworth Press (Paperback)
Mastering Black-and-White Photography is an introduction to the techniques of black-and-white photography and a thoughtful exploration of how to use those techniques effectively to develop creative skills. Twenty-five illustrated chapters explain practical and artistic matters in a friendly style, from cameras, lenses, and film to developing, to printing, light, and aesthetics. This invaluable resource helps to understand the nuances surrounding the art and technique of black-and-white photography and to use that understanding to create better photographs.
Best of Black and White: Erotic Photography
by Bucher (Hardcover)
Does anybody really know the "next-generation photographers," the successors to Newton, Lindbergh, von Unwerth, and Ritts? The shots in this volume are an introduction to these newcomers and their accomplished, sexy, romantic work—the best of today's nude photography in black and white. Classic black-and-white photography shows clearly who knows how to take a good picture and who doesn't. The photographers contributing to this volume display their mastery of photography both as a craft and as an art form.
John Freeman
The Photographer's Guide to Black & White: A Complete Masterclass
by Collins & Brown (Paperback)
The art of black and white has become increasingly mainstream, embraced by photographers of all levels. Amateurs eager to make the most of the medium will find coverage of every important area in this guide by popular photography author John Freeman. Filled with numerous diagrams and dynamic images, it offers discussions of equipment, from a basic flashgun to a professional studio setup; depth of field; and exposure. Master advanced skills such as making digital composites, turning color images into black and white, using filters, and retouching to create professional quality photos. The diverse subjects include portraits, nudes, landscapes, architecture, interiors, and still lifes.
The Cabinet of Dark Things
by Erotic Print Society (Hardcover)
These superb, painterly photographs explore the dark side of the sexual arena. Here de Sade's philosophy encounters essential 21st century BDSM; dripping lust meets sweet agony. China Hamilton's masterful black and white photography captures a shadowy world apart and perhaps timid readers should think twice before ordering.
Nancy Rica Schiff
Odder Jobs
by Ten Speed Press (Hardcover)
From canine massage practitioner to competitive eater, there are real people who perform real jobs that most nine-to-fivers have never dreamed existed. In this satisfying follow-up to ODD JOBS, Nancy Rica Schiff brings these and many more peculiar professions to light, giving us a glimpse into a whole other world of work. Nancy's photographs perfectly capture the personalities of these working people who love their jobs, despite their oddities.
Chris Faust, Joan Rothfuss
Nocturnes
by Univ Of Minnesota Press (Hardcover)
A prominent figure in the Twin Cities art scene, Chris Faust marks the essence of the changing Midwestern landscape by documenting common scenes in an uncommon way. Known for his spectacular panoramic work, Faust is also increasingly admired for his unique night photographs, where he quietly unveils a world we never noticed was there and when the darkest hours evoke a mood of mystery and surrealism. The palette of light and shadow heightens our senses by revealing the stillness and ambiguities of the landscape. Nocturnes, a beautiful collection of more than seventy tritone photographs, is a visual record of our world as few ever see it: during the nighttime hours. Emphasizing the passage of time as well as the necessity for change, the images reflect our disappearing rural terrain, abandoned urban streets, and aging industrial spaces, recalling aspects of our culture that are quickly fading into the past. With an affinity for certain old-world practices and tools, Faust works ...