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Top Books (Photography)
2010
| Since the rise of the photographic medium in the late 19th century, people have been fascinated by the camera’s ability to record striking moments both public and private. From Mathew Brady’s haunting images of the Civil War to the present day paparazzi’s brand of voyeurism-for-hire, photography has long served to capture not only the posed portrait but also the personal, the intimate, the unexpected, and the taboo. This fascinating book examines the ways in which acts of voyeu....[more] |
1999
| African Elegance captures the essence of traditional style as it is reflected in the arts and crafts of the continent. From elaborate beaded jewelry to beautifully carved wooden vessels, author Ettagale Blauer provides a superb visual record of the ways in which African people continue to make powerful statements about their cultures, their values, and their place in the world. Book jacket. |
2003
| Building on Carroll Parrott Blue' compelling written memoir and enriching it with video documentation, interviews, and animations, this DVD-ROM makes her personal story and the historical background come to life. It works both as a companion to the book and as a stand-alone interactive memoir. Featuring voice-overs by Blue and by actors Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis, and Debbie Allen, as well as moving testimonies from Black Houstonians, the narrative unfolds through a gospel-like layering of voices an....[more] |
2009
| Great Smoky Mountains National Park has a chameleon-like quality, capable of revealing both subtle and some not so subtle changes to the discerning eye. For 30 years, award-winning photographer Richard Mack has tracked and captured the various vistas found in the United States’ most visited national park. From the top of Balsam Mountain to the fields of Cades Cove, this exquisite collection of images spans more than three decades and showcases the immense diversity found within Great Smoky Mount....[more] |
1983
| The career of actor Lon Chaney Sr., the Man of 1000 faces, is featured in this chronological pictorial history featuring stunning characters in hundreds of pictures from his many films. A must for anyone interested in Chaney's films, special effects, makeup artistry, or the history of the Golden Era of Hollywood silent film making. |
1995
| Riger began his career as an illustrator for Sports Illustrated in the early 1950s. By the mid-1960s, his photos were being exhibited in museums across America. The photos speak for themselves, but sports fans will find a special significance in the figures they record--Muhammad Ali, Mickey Mantle, Vince Lombardi--and the events--Superbowls, the World Series, the Olympics and more. |
2010
| Wild Abundance is a coffee table book with 250 stunning photographs documenting the stories and spirit of hunting clubs. It features over 70 recipes, appealing to camp cooks and home cooks alike. Through the voices of nine renowned chefs, Wild Abundance honors and documents the contribution of often-untrained cooks who create traditions and are important parts of the vitality of each club. |
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