Portrait Photography – The Different Styles

It is a fact that photography is a challenging yet glamorous job. A photographer should be talented enough and should master the art of taking good pictures. There are various kinds of photography one of which is portrait shooting. There are certain prerequisites to be a good portrait photographer – technical skills, artistic talent and capability to capture landscapes or portraits photographs. Digital cameras have come up these days helping the portrait photographers to capture the images electronically and facilitates in editing them with the help of a computer. Images can now be stored on compact disks or flash disks found in digital cameras. With the use of special effects or color correction images can be edited. Furthermore, photographer can now send photos online to any part of the world – courtesy internet. A good portrait photographer can now bag home thousands to millions in a month depending on his or her versatility and artistic skills.

The common types of portrait photography captured by portrait photographers are:

•Casual in which the subject is unaware- This includes a travel shot but it may also consist of street or cafe photography

•Casual in which subject is aware- In this kind of photography the subject is alert of being photographed.

•Posed – In this type, the photographer communicates and directs the subject to change their body position or expression accordingly. The client needs to pose in front of the camera as directed by the photographer.

•Formal – A formal portrait is usually pre-planned. Communication between photographer and the subject regarding location, clothing and style usually takes place in advance. In case of a formal portrait a photographer may come up to the subject or may have been approached by the client.

•Couple – The challenge here lies in unfolding the relation between two people like, husband and wife or mother and son.

•Small group – By and large theses type of images consists of three to seven people and the photographer tries to bond the relation between group members.

•Large group – The photographer is more challenged when it comes to capturing large group in films since it requires more human and technical logistics.

•Environmental- In this case the subject is present in their own territory like the gardener taking care of plants in the garden or a person in his or her favorite room.

•Sporting- Sporting shot shows the subject in the sporting environment with their uniform or equipment and is different from an action sport.

•Children – These portraits usually fall into the casual and posed aware categories like the new born with their family, or children playing with their parents.

There are several online as well as brick and mortar stores that offer portrait photography services. Based in Norwich Silvestri Studio is one such studio that offers a whole host of photography services such as Wedding Photography, portrait photography, model photography, lifestyle photography and lots more. Experienced, aware of various styles and equipped with latest equipments they bring out the essence of portrait photography.

About the Author

Samantha Stephens is a Norwich based professional photographer and likes to write about latest portrait photography trends.

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Portrait and Candid Photography Photo Workshop: Develop Your Digital Photography Talent $3.95 The secret to taking great "people pictures" is to observe your subjects, connect with them, and use your camera to its best advantage. Here’s how to work with lighting, location, angle, composition, physical characteristics, environment, and countless other variables, including the unique challenges of photographing babies, group activities, and action. Learn to capture facial expressions, tell a story with a series of candids, add interest to large-group shots, and more. Apply these techniques and watch your subjects come to life.

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The Group $15.67 McCarthy’s most celebrated novel portrays the experiences of eight young women from Vassar College, Class of ’33. As the story opens, they meet in New York City for the wedding of Kay, one of "the group." The author then describes the lives, loves, and aspirations of these women until they reconvene seven years later in the same city for Kay’s funeral. "Juicy, shocking, witty, and almost continually brilliant" (Cosmopolitan).

Master Guide for Team Sports Photography $19.99 A comprehensive look at all aspects of photographing sports teams?from selecting and using equipment to processing and presenting the images while building a client base?this reference proves indispensable to any photographer looking to expand their repertoire or branch out into a new profession. Professional guidance covers topics ranging from working with school administrations and coaches to the keys to capturing subjects in motion. Chapters on creating attractive, salable group packages and forming a distinctive business plan are also included.

On Photography $6.78 Winner of the National Book Critics’ Circle Award for Criticism. One of the most highly regarded books of its kind, "On Photography" first appeared in 1977 and is described by its author as "a progress of essays about the meaning and career of photographs." It begins with the famous "In Plato’s Cave"essay, then offers five other prose meditations on this topic, and concludes with a fascinating and far-reaching "Brief Anthology of Quotations."

Quayside Publishing Group 149762 The Surfboard $31.05 Art Style Stoke. The history of the surfboard is one of innovation innovation that has in turn shaped the sport of surfing. The Surfboard follows this history from the first waveriding redwood planks crafted by ancient Hawaiians to the vacuumsealed lightweight plastic fantastic technological marvels of today.Beautifully illustrated with historical prints and engravings as well as the latest surf photography and detailed closeups this book documents the surfboards evolution as a perfect convergence of form and function. Author: Ben Marcus. Photographer: Juliana Morais. Photographer: Jeff Divine. Foreword by: Gary Linden. Format: Paperback. 256 Pages. Publisher: MVP Books. Illustrations: 200 color and 50 b/w photos. Size: 7.5 x 12 x .75. Edition: First. Published: April 5th 2010. DC: AP.

The Bauhaus Group: Six Masters of Modernism $23.96 Nicholas Fox Weber, for thirty-four years head of the Albers Foundation, spent many years with Anni and Josef Albers, the only husband-and-wife artistic pair at the Bauhaus (she was a textile artist; he was a professor and an artist, in glass, metal, wood, and photography). The Alberses told him their own stories and described life at the Bauhaus with their fellow artists and teachers, Walter Gropius, Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, as well as with these figures’ lesser-known wives and girlfriends. In this extraordinary group biography, Weber brilliantly brings to life the pioneering art school in Germany’s Weimar and Dessau in the 1920s and early 1930s, and captures the spirit and flair with which these Bauhaus geniuses lived, as well as their consuming goal of making art and architecture.

Quayside Publishing Group 149789 Caboose $29.7 The image of a little red caboose trundling along behind a long freight train is a classic slice of Americana. With the help of nearly 300 marvelous modern and historical images depicting cabooses of all colors this collection traces the development of this iconic bygone rolling stock from the nineteenth century to their almost total demise by the mid1990s. Bobber cupola bay window and transfer cabooses are shown at work across the United States in the process presenting the grand geographic scope of North American railroading. The photography is accompanied by detailed captions discussing caboose construction function history and locations depicted. Author: Brian Solomon. Format: Paperback. 192 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Series: Gallery. Illustrations: 209 color and 43 b/w photos. Size: 6.5 x 8.25. Edition: First. Published: May 11th 2011. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 149629 The Skateboard $39.83 The Good the Rad and the Gnarly: An Illustrated History. The story of the simple skateboard is part thriller part underground underdog success tale. It s chockfull of innovations farout graphic artistry and evermoreincredible hotdogging feats. And the story s told in this book with contributions from the stars themselves Tony Hawk Stacey Peralta Jeff Ho the Dogtown ZBoys and more. Beautifully illustrated with historical posters ads and memorabilia along with new action photography studio skateboard shots and unique portraits of the stars this is a fitting tribute to an American classic. Author: Ben Marcus. Photographer: Lucia Daniella Griggi. Format: Hardcover. 256 Pages. Publisher: MVP Books. Illustrations: 572 color and 71 BW images. Size: 9.5 x 11.125. Edition: First. Published: June 6th 2011. DC: AP.

Mustang Aces of the 357th Fighter Group $13.75 The 357th Fighter Group produced 42 aces, more than any other group within the USAAF. It was also the first group in the Eighth Air Force to be equipped with the P-51. Thanks to this fighter and the talented pilots assigned to the group (men such as Bud Anderson, Kit Carson, John England and Chuck Yeager) the 357th achieved a faster rate of aerial victories than any other Eighth Air Force group during the final year of the war. It also claimed the highest number of aerial kills – 56 – in a single mission. The group was awarded two Distinguished Unit Citations (the unit equivalent of the Medal of Honor). Written by Chris Bucholtz, this book is crammed full of first-hand accounts, superb photography and some of the most colorful profiles to be found in World War II aviation.

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Quayside Publishing Group 144450 Farmall $33.05 The Red Tractor that Revolutionized Farming. The Farmall tractor is one of the most significant and popular farm tractors ever. From the early 1920s through to 1960 IHC was the dominant maker of tractors. In fact in the peak of the the postwar boom IHC was selling nearly a million Farmall tractors annually. That historic mark is still treasured by enthusiasts and is second only to John Deere. In this quality paperback of Farmall: Eight Decades of Innovation the history of the Farmall is traced from the first Farmall developed in the early 1920s through to the new Farmall compact tractors being produced by CNH in 2004 and beyond. The book combines a broad cultural history of the make with photos of restored machines color and black and white archival photography and sidebars profiling farmers who worked with Farmalls from the early days and on. Photographer: Randy Leffingwell. Photographer: Randy Leffingwell. Format: Paperback. 352 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 300 Color and 50 BandW Photos. Size: 7.875 x 9 x .81. Edition: First. Published: March 15th 2007. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 200324 The Chicken $34.43 In September 2009 The New Yorker magazine ran a feature proclaiming the chicken as the new It Bird. The article celebrated the return of the backyard chicken and found in it the perfect convergence of economic gastronomic and emotional matters of the moment. It is certainly true that in the last few years chickens have undergone an image makeover so astonishing that it should be studied by marketing consultants. The Chicken is a timely encyclopedic sciencebased study that offers a true understanding of the species reclaiming it from its commercial status as a mere egg and meat provider. Highquality photography illustration and infographics combine with engaging and authoritative text to create an accessible reference title for the general market. Topics include anatomy development biology ancestry breeding and origins and a comprehensive look at chicken behaviors. Boxed asides are included throughout relating the scientific detail to the practicalities of chicken husbandry. The books final chapter is devoted to a beautiful visual study of the characteristics of particular breeds providing quickreference information on their origins particulars and appearance. A Natural History. General Editor: Dr. Mark Hauber. Author: Dr. Joseph Barber. Author: Janet Daly. Author: Catrin Rutland. Author: Andy Cawthray. Format: Hardcover 224 Pages. Publisher: Race Point Publishing. Illustrations: 250 color images and illustrations. Size: 8 x 9.5. Published: October 18th 2012. DC: AP.

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The Adventure of Japanese Photography 1860 – 1890 $25.15 It was truly an adventure to travel to Japan in the second half of the 19th century, loaded with unwieldy and heavy photographic equipment. From their Yokohama studios, the pioneers of photography in Japan, Felice Beato and Adolpho Farsari, exported unfamiliar and remarkable pictures to Europe, giving the West an idea of what life was like in ancient Japan. Their Japanese pupils established a new professional group: Images of "ancient" Japan were produced specifically for the Western public, staged in studios, later hand-colored and compiled in richly ornamented lacquer albums. This book documents not only a unique chapter of the history of photography, but also provides insights about the way European and, later, Japanese photographers staged their image of Japan in accordance with Western expectations. The 90 photographs of the March Collection published in this volume, many of which are being made available to the public for the first time ever, depict the vanished feudal Japan in a way unique both in its historical meaning and in its aesthetic appearance. They include rare works by Felice Beato and Adolpho Farsari and numerous pictures by their Japanese followers Ueno Hikoma, Kusabe Kinbei, Tamamura Kihei, and Ogawa Kazume. Through intensive research, it was for the first time possible to attribute several works to the artists. Claudia Delank is a specialist in East Asian Art, teaches at various German universities, and has researched and published on early Japanese photography.

Portrait and Candid Photography Photo Workshop $29.99 The latest tips and tricks for capturing high-quality photos Taking great “people pictures” isn’t a matter of luck. The secret is in observing your subjects and connecting with them, and then using your camera to its best advantage. This new edition uses full-color photos to demonstrate how to work with lighting, location, angle, composition, physical characteristics, and environment in either portrait or candid situations. Professional photographer and veteran author Erin Manning offers invaluable advice for handling the unique challenges of photographing babies, large and small groups, and action. Assignments at the end of each chapter encourage you to test your newfound skills, while visiting pwsbooks.com allows you to post your work and benefit from feedback and constructive criticism. Explains how to study your subjects in their natural habitat, while you observe how they react and interact Features invaluable advice from veteran author Erin Manning that shares simple techniques for improving photos of babies and children Zeroes in on how to best capture facial expressions Highlights ways to tell a story with a series of candid photos Helps you add interest to large-group shots When you apply the techniques featured on the pages of Portrait and Candid Photography Photo Workshop, 2nd Edition , you’ll watch your subjects come to life.

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Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies $29.99 Whether you own a Digital SLR camera or are thinking of buying one, with this guide, you’ll give it your best shot! It has info to help you choose the right camera and accessories, and then use them right. Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies covers the hardware, the software, and the techniques you need to take top-notch digital photos with your dSLR. This guide will get you clicking with information on: The advantages of a dSLR camera: more control over what portions of your images are in sharp focus; a more accurate viewfinder; lower levels of the annoying grain effect called noise; ability to capture the most fleeting action; more control over depth-of-field; ability to review your image immediately, upload the photo to your computer, make adjustments, and print a full-color print in minutes Choosing the accessories that will take your dSLR to the next level, depending on the type of photography you do and your current and future needs Megapixels, and matching pixels to print sizes and printers The components of a dSLR: lens; viewing system, aperture, shutter, light-sensitive component; medium for storing the captured image Accessorizing your dSLR with memory cards, filter add-ons (infrared, polarizers, neutral density, and special effects), electronic flash, tripods, and more Once you get your hands on a dSLR camera (literally), this reference helps you use its features and controls to take great pictures. Complete with more than 300 color photos, lots of tables, and clear, step-by-step instructions for various situations, subjects, and calculations, Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies helps you refine your techniques with info on: Getting the exposure right with the histogram, the metering system, or Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual Exposure modes Achieving the right focus with manual focus or autofocus The scoop on lenses—prime, zoom, and special—and using them appropriately and creatively How to use interchangeable lenses, set up speedy continuous-shooting burst modes, apply selective focus, and shoot under the lowest light levels Special features of dSLR to reduce noise, cancel camera shake, do time-lapse photography, and shoot infrared photos Working with the RAW format, JPEG, or both Taking action, flash, or sequence photos or freezing the action Composition basics, including the Rule of Thirds, tips for shooting portraits or group photos, and more Using image editors to fix-up your photos (with cropping, tonal adjustments, color correction, spot removal, sharpening/blurring, and more), with step-by-step instructions for using Photoshop Compositing images Choosing your printer and evaluating your output options With Digital SLR Cameras & Photography For Dummies, you won’t only get the how-to for various types of shots, you’ll see the results with great color photos. In no time, you’ll be taking great photos of your own.

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Digital Photography: Top 100 Simplified Tips & Tricks $3.46 You already know digital photography basics. Now you’ d like to go beyond, with shortcuts, tricks, and tips that let you work smarter and faster. And because you learn more easily when someone shows you how, this is the book for you. Inside, you’ ll find clear, illustrated instructions for 100 tasks that reveal cool secrets, teach timesaving tricks, and explain great tips guaranteed to make you a better digital photographer.

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Quayside Publishing Group 145785 Capturing the Stars $36.45 Astrophotography by the Masters. To gaze at the stars is one thing; to capture that gaze in photographs is something else a tantalizing scientific art that many attempt and few master. That rare mastery is on full display in this beautiful volume of space photography from thirty of the most accomplished astrophotographers in the world both professional and amateur. Galaxies star clusters nebulae and other deepsky treasures fill the pages. Along with the marvels of the night skythe Andromeda and Whirlpool galaxies the Pleiades and the Praesepe the Orion and Crab nebulae and many moreeach section features a profile of the photographer s work techniques philosophy and experiences. Compiled by the world s leading amateur astrophotographer with an introduction to the history of space photography this spectacular volume is an essential for every stargazer s bookshelf. Author: Robert Gendler. Foreword by: Neil deGrasse Tyson. Format: Hardcover. 160 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 171 color and 10 b/w photos. Size: 10.875 x 9.25. Edition: First. Published: June 12th 2009. DC: AP.

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Group of People Walking on the Street, Hong Kong, China $39.99 Panoramic Images Group of People Walking on the Street, Hong Kong, China – Photographic Print

Inside the Photograph: Writings on Twentieth-Century Photography $12.12 Over some 30 years as a professor and curator at Princeton University, Peter C. Bunnell has been a profoundly influential force in conversations about photography’s past and present. He has written extensively–articles, books, catalogue essays–and this up-to-date collection of texts from throughout his career supersedes the beloved out-of-print "Degrees of Guidance, " which collected his work through the early 1980s. Most of these 34 essays are devoted to individual photographers, predominantly American, with the balance written about three key galleries that played crucial early roles in the medium’s recognition and marketing. Over the years, Bunnell has sustained deep and mutually respectful relationships with photographers ranging from Minor White to Ruth Bernhard, Aaron Siskind and Jerry Uelsmann. His unsurpassed understanding of their work as well as that of contemporary masters makes his an enlightening view of a field that has undergone extraordinary changes under his watch. "Inside the Photograph" offers a unique personal perspective on the world of art photography during its shift from a small group of practitioners collected by an even smaller group of devotees to a supercharged international marketplace. Includes writings on Diane Arbus, Walker Evans, Robert Frank, Eikoh Hosoe, Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Weston and others.

Quayside Publishing Group 141565 Our Seattle $28.32 Whether you re a lifelong resident of Seattle a recent transplant a visitor or an armchair traveler you ll cherish this tribute to the Emerald City. Covering everything from the people to the mountains and parks from the boat locks to the skyscrapers Our Seattle combines readable text and firstrate photos to capture the spirit of this remarkable area and its many contributions to American culture. Covering not only Seattle but the region around the city including Puget Sound the North Cascades Mount St. Helens Mount Rainier and the Olympic Peninsula this book showcases the unique and magnificent scenery of the Pacific Northwest. For nearly thirty years Seattlebased photographer Mike Sedam has specialized in travel photography around the world. Author: Barbara Sleeper. Format: Hardcover. 96 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Size: 8.5 x 11 x 0.56. Published: January 18th 2003. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 149645 The Chicago Homegrown Cookbook $36.45 Local Food Local Restaurants Local Recipes. The Chicago Homegrown Cookbook: Local Food Local Restaurants Local Recipes celebrates the best homegrown food in and around the windy city profiling 30 chefs who work together with local farms to bring the freshest locally grown sustainable foods to their menus. The book is organized by season and presents 100 delicious recipes. Featured chefs include Rick Bayless Rick Gresh (Primehouse) Rob Levitt (MADO) and Mindy Segal (Hot Chocolate). Exquisite color photography illustrates the recipes and profiles. Author: Heather Lalley. Photographer: Brendan Lekan. Foreword by: Erwin Drechsler. Format: Hardcover. 160 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Series: Homegrown Cookbooks. Illustrations: 172 color photos. Size: 9.5 x 11.125. Edition: First. Published: June 3rd 2011. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 193429 North American Railroads $43.2 The Illustrated Encyclopedia. This richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary American railroads features consise histories of 101 U.S. and Canadian railroads past and present. Illustrated with period and modern photography in both color and black and white evocative print ads and system maps each profile is also accompanied by one or more fact boxes offering details on the railroads geographic scope hardware and freight and passenger operations. Spanning more than a century and a half this giant compendium of fallen flags Class I behemoths classic regional carriers and transportation icons is sure to become the goto compendium for railfans of all stripes. Author: Brian Solomon. Format: Hardcover. 320 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 325 color and 114 b/w images. Size: 9.5 x 11.125. Edition: First. Published: June 15th 2012. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 149881 Rails Across Canada $36.45 The History of Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways. Few stories in the annals of railroading are as compelling as the construction evolution and astounding successes of the Canadian Pacific and Canadian National railways. This sprawling volume combines two of Voyageur Press most successful Railroad Color History titles into one volume taking in the grand scope of both railroads. Author Tom Murray presents fastidiously researched and concisely presented histories of each railroad along with more than 300 photographs including rare archival blackandwhite images and modern and period color photography sourced from national archives and private collections. Author:Tom Murray. Format: Flexibound 320 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 200 color and 100 b/w photosl; 10 maps. Size: 8.25 x 10.625. Published: March 7th 2011. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 144597 Classic Farmall Tractors $33.08 From the first tractor built in 1924 to the last Farmall model to roll off the line this richly illustrated history tells the full story of Farmall tractors and fills in a key chapter of American agricultural history. The engaging text by Kenneth Updike a historian on International Harvester is accompanied by modern and vintage color photography as well as black and white images from Farmall s early days. Farmer mechanic tractor enthusiast: whatever your interest in this American icon you will find a captivating account of its manufacture under the beloved Farmall brand. History Models Variations and Specifications 19221975. Author: Kenneth Updike. Format: Hardcover 128 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Series: Tractor Legacy Series. Illustrations: 85 color and 53 b/w photos. Size: 8.5 x 11. Edition: First. Published: September 30th 2008. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 192569 Amazing Clay Flowers $31.73 Creating Realistic Flowers and Floral Arrangements. This book provides complete instruction for creating stunning lifelike flowers in clay as well as ideas for creating beautiful and longlasting floral arrangements. 22 unique flower and arrangement projects are divided into seasonal sections Spring Autumn Winter and Summer followed by themed projects including bouquets and accessories. The book shows beautiful photography of each arrangement and then offers complete photographic stepbystep instruction for each. The amazing projects are full of intricate details and provide both inspiration for polymer clay and mixedmedia artists as well as complete instruction. Author: Noriko Kawaguchi. Format: Paperback. 128 Pages. Publisher: Creative Publishing international. Illustrations: 250. Size: 8.31 x 10.12 x .37. Published: September 1st 2010. DC: AQ.

Quayside Publishing Group 191691 Playing with Books $33.08 In these pages Jason Thompson has curated an extensive and artistic range of both achievable upcycled crafts made from books and book pages and an amazing gallery that contains thoughtprovoking and beautiful works that transform books into art. The content encompasses a wide range of techniques and stepbystep projects that deconstruct and rebuild books and their parts into unique upcycled objects. The book combines in equal measure bookbinding woodworking paper crafting origami and textile and decorative arts techniques along with a healthy dose of experimentation and fun.The beautiful highend presentation and stunning photography make this book a delightful musthave volume for any bookloving artist or artloving book collector. The Art of Upcycling Deconstructing and Reimagining the Book. Author: Jason Thompson. Format: Flexibound 152 Pages. Publisher: Quarry Books. Series: Playing. Illustrations: 200. Size: 8.62 x 10.25 x 0.62. Published: April 1st 2010. DC: AQ.

Quayside Publishing Group 144525 The Farm Tractor $43.2 100 Years of North American Tractors. Here is the biggest best and most complete history of classic farm tractors. All North American models make their appearancefrom John Deere and Farmall to fascinating orphans like the Steel Mule from the late 1800s steamers through the highpowered workhorses of the 1970s. In addition to hundreds of highdetail largeformat photography of tractors and equipment (see below for samples) the volume includes 100 color and blackandwhite archival photos advertising posters and brochures. The result is an unparalleled look at the icon of American agriculture. Chapter 1: Muscles to Motors. Chapter 2: AllisChalmers. Chapter 3: J.I. Case. Chapter 4: Caterpillar. Chapter 5: John Deere. Chapter 6: Ford. Chapter 7: International Harvester. Chapter 8: MasseyFerguson. Chapter 9: MinneapolisMoline. Chapter 10: Oliver Corporation. Chapter 11: Orphans and Others.

Quayside Publishing Group 151890 Recipes From Nature $31.02 Foraging and gathering fresh ingredients from Naturesuch as wild game fish mushrooms fruits vegetables nuts berriesis an increasingly popular outdoor activity. Now a unique new cookbook helps make the most of those ultrafresh ingredients. Cooks are always looking for new recipes that include their fresh outdoor finds. This cookbook includes ingredients from throughout North America. Sidebars contain photos of ingredients in their natural state and insightful information about them. In addition to the food photography intimate images of fishing hunting and harvesting lend to the mood of selfharvesting. Index and nutrition values are included. Recipe categories include: appetizer breakfast/brunch salad entree side dish soup/stew sauce and dessert. Foraging Through the Seasons. Author: Bill Lindner. Author: Kay Lindner. Format: Hardcover 128 Pages. Publisher: Creative Publishing international. Size: 8.25 x 10.81 x 0.5. Published: February 15th 2006. DC: AQ.

Quayside Publishing Group 147298 Greetings from Colorado $33.08 Legends Landmarks and Lore of the Centennial State. The mysterious and spectacular highdesert cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde. The landmark Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad winding its way through the mountains. The legendary mail carrier skiers of the nineteenth century who delivered letters over snowbound passes. Colorado is home to truly amazing history and legends. Discover the stories anew in this fresh tribute to the Centennial State illustrated with J. C. Leacock s gorgeous color photography and rare historical images. From the front range to the eastern plains from the canyonandmesa country to the San Juan Mountains Colorado abounds with stunning places and fascinating tales. Turn the pages for a visual feast of this extraordinary state. Author: J. C. Leacock. Format: Hardcover. 160 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 134 color and 82 b/w photos. Size: 11.125 x 9.5. Edition: First. Published: September 9th 2011. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 130131 Route 66 $23.66 More than three decades after Route 66 went by the wayside so to speak it remains a nostalgic signifier of a 50year period when crosscountry travel was synonomous with meeting interesting characters absorbing marvelous new sights and stopping to check the oil along the way. In this colorful biopic of the Mother Road author Tim Steil retraces the wandering path of Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica returning home with a scrapbook of new color photography and evocative period imagery profiling businesses and attractions that continue to operate alongside Route 66 despite the demise of the legendary twolane. The result is a unique look at motels service stations restaurants truck stops and museums and the colorful folks who continue to whittle out a livelihood along Route 66 despite the death of the road trip as spelled out by the vapor trails overhead. Dimentions: Length: 8.25 Height: 9 Width: 0.37

Quayside Publishing Group 149842 Handbag Designer 101 $33.08 Handbag Designer 101 is the bible for handbag designers or women who aspire to make their own bags. Included in the book are instructions for creating the fifteen essential bag stylesclutch hobo tote and moremade simple with easytofollow howto illustrations suggested difficulty levels and color photography. Advice from famous bag designers and today s hottest indie designers accompany each pattern. Also included is the inside scoop on turning your handbag hobby into a successful business. From designing to making to marketing Handbag Designer 101 teaches you everything you need to know. Everything You Need to Know About Designing Making and Marketing Handbags. Author: Emily Blumenthal. Format: Hardcover 160 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 84 photos; 158 diagrams and tables. Size: 8.5 x 10. Edition: First. Published: September 5th 2011. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 147181 ChrisCraft Boats $33.08 ChrisCraft is without doubt the most prestigious name in the history of American boatbuilders. This beautifully illustrated history of the Michiganbased company and its most significant powerboats begins in 1922 when the mercurial Christopher Columbus Smith and his three sons formed Chris Smith and Sons Boat Company. Modern color photography depicting restored and factoryoriginal runabouts and cruisers details the evolution of ChrisCraft boats from the early handbuilt years through the move to fiberglass hulls. Author: Anthony Mollica Jr. Author: Jack Savage. Foreword by: Chris Smith. Format: Paperback 192 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 100 color and 100 b/w photos. Size: 9.125 x 9.125. Edition: First. Published: July 10th 2009. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 149790 Modern Diesel Power $29.7 The 1960s onward witnessed unprecedented technological and horsepower developments in the field of dieselelectric locomotives. Spurred by market demands EMD and GE have developed locomotives of evergreater speeds and tractive effort allowing the railroads to bring resources to market more quickly and cheaply. This collection of more than 200 photos features the most significant of these highhorsepower diesels from EMD SDs and GPs to GE Dash 9s and the green initiative Evolution at work across the United States and Canada. The photography is accompanied by detailed captions discussing development function history and locations depicted. Author: Brian Solomon. Format: Paperback. 192 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Series: Gallery. Illustrations: 254 color and 4 b/w photos. Size: 6.5 x 8.25. Edition: First. Published: September 5th 2011. DC: AP.

Kodak Pocket Guide to Point-And-Shoot Photography $3.95 No fuss, no muss–just pick up the camera, point it in the direction of the object you want to photograph, and shoot Get the picture, easier than ever before, with the help of this simple-to-use equipment and a guide that explains its every element. With special sidebars on what different models offer you, advice on lens selection, comments on special features, and suggestions for accessories, you’ll understand your camera from top to bottom. One by one, the manual leads you through focusing; getting the sharpest pictures and the best color; flashes, from auto to red-eye reduction; exposure problems; lighting; and more. "Plus": it has a host of ideas for improving any photo, whether it’s a single portrait or a group picture. Add humor, bring out all the entrancing charm of children, and even make your pet stand still for the picture. "Bonus": a troubleshooting chart.

The Photography of Alfred Stieglitz: Georgia O’Keeffe’s Enduring Legacy $23.26 Soon after George Eastman House opened, curator of Beaumont Newhall sought to acquire the work of Alfred Stieglitz, arguably the most important photographer of the twentieth century. He worked closely with Georgia O’Keeffe and gathered a group of 152 photographs that represent the full range of Stieglitz’s ideology and career. He also collected objects largely unique to the Eastman House, including lantern slides, autochromes, and cameras. The publication of this book coincided with a traveling exhibition that opened in summer of 2000 not only to document the Stieglitz collection at George Eastman House but also to explore O’Keeffe’s role in the shaping and preservation of Stieglitz’s legacy. The artistic collaboration between Stieglitz and O’Keeffe is well documented–she was the subject of many of his most important photographs. What is less well understood is their collaboration on the preservation of photography and their concern for the role of the institution in educating the public. This book presents Stieglitz’s work in a new light and offers a new analysis of one of the greatest partnerships in the history of art.

Master Posing Guide for Children’s Portrait Photography $12.34 This comprehensive resource provides insight into the strategies needed to devise and implement creative, flattering poses for children of all age groups, from newborns through preteens. Posing options are organized around the logical age groupings of babies, toddlers, children, and groups. An investigation of the impact of the color, texture, and shape of the posing prop on the image is included, as are ways to effectively use the parent as a prop for babies who are too young to support a pose. Strategies for working with on-the-go clients are detailed, such as having attention-getting playthings on hand that engage subjects, add dimension to the portrait, and ensure a better-posed image. Interactive games that capture and hold the attention of toddlers are described, and ideas for earning the trust of this subject group are also covered. Photographers will benefit from advice for working through tantrums, tears, and willful independence–skills that, while not in the realm of posing education, have a positive impact on the photographer’s ability to captivate the desired pose.

Jeff Smith’s Posing Techniques for Location Portrait Photography $40.33 This comprehensive guide to location portraits teaches the basics of good head-to-toe posing, indoors and out, and shows the classical approaches used throughout photographic history to create a pleasing rendition of the human form. Additional introductory chapters detail the four main posing styles and reveal how to determine which will work best with a subject, their clothing, the location, and the purpose of the portrait. Chapters for advanced photographers highlight the creation of a wide variety of individual and group poses–including ground, seated, head-and-shoulders, and standing–to be utilized in tandem with stairs, rocks, and other architectural and natural elements. A chapter devoted to the essential business skills needed to professionally schedule appointments, work through consultations, manage sessions, and present and deliver final prints is also included.

Large Group of Hubcaps, Maine, New England, USA $39.99 Panoramic Images Large Group of Hubcaps, Maine, New England, USA – Photographic Print

Group of People Walking on a Road, Kathmandu, Nepal $39.99 Panoramic Images Group of People Walking on a Road, Kathmandu, Nepal – Photographic Print

Group of People at a Station, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA $39.99 Panoramic Images Group of People at a Station, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA – Photographic Print

Group of People Running a Marathon, Chicago, Illinois, USA $39.99 Panoramic Images Group of People Running a Marathon, Chicago, Illinois, USA – Photographic Print

Group of People Working at a Construction Site, Virginia, USA $39.99 Panoramic Images Group of People Working at a Construction Site, Virginia, USA – Photographic Print

Group of People in a Street Market, Shanghai, China $39.99 Panoramic Images Group of People in a Street Market, Shanghai, China – Photographic Print

Group of People Riding Bicycles, Copenhagen, Denmark $39.99 Panoramic Images Group of People Riding Bicycles, Copenhagen, Denmark – Photographic Print

Quayside Publishing Group 193280 Ghost Towns of California $33.08 Ghost Towns of California is a guidebook to the state s best boomtowns. Once thriving these abandoned mining camps and pioneer villages still ring with history. Ghost town expert Philip Varney equips you with everything you need to know to explore these remnants of the past. Featured are color maps driving and walking directions town histories touring recommendations and stunning color photography of 70 sites including the famous Bodie. Come see where it all started at the mother lode and trace the great migration throughout the region. Visit the northern mines and the ghosts of San Francisco Bay the Eastern Sierra Death Valley and the Mojave Desert. This is the essential guidebook to the glory days of the Old West. Your Guide to the Hidden History and Old West Haunts of California. Author: Philip Varney. Format: Paperback 240 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 161 color photos and 7 maps. Size: 6 x 9. Edition: First. Published: July 15th 2012. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 149794 The Rabbit Book $28.35 A Guide to Raising and Showing Rabbits. This invaluable resource contains everything you need to know about selecting and caring for healthy rabbits whether you keep pet bunnies or exhibit animals as National FFA Organization or 4H youth projects. Advice on feeding housing and much more will help you set up your own rabbitry. Learn about maintaining clean hutches and nest boxes breeding trios and raising kits and diagnosing and treating health problems. The Rabbit Book gathers information about showing many different kinds of rabbits at fairs and events including fancy Angora and commercial meat breeds. Beautifully illustrated with color photography this guidebook covers everything you need to know to succeed. Author: Samantha Johnson. Photographer: Daniel Johnson. Format: Flexibound. 160 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 210 color photos. Size: 6 x 9. Edition: First. Published: January 15th 2012. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 149926 Billy F Gibbons $33.08 Now available in paperback Billy F Gibbons throws wide his garage and studio doors for an exclusive look at his exquisite vintage and wayout custom guitars and his influential hot rods and custom cars. From the mythical 59 Les Paul sunburst known as Pearly Gates and the Furry One of MTV renown to cars like the Eliminator CadZZilla and Kopperhed they re all here more than four dozen guitars and ten astounding vehicles all expounded upon by BFG himself and shown in specially commissioned color photography. And while BFG s cars n guitars are the stuff of legend no less intriguing are the tales behind his incredible music career. From teenage Houston garage rock to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the whole story is between these covers told in the Good Reverend Willie G s own words and illustrated with photos and memorabilia from his personal archive. Author: Billy F Gibbons. Author: Tom Vickers. Photographer: David Perry. Format: Paperback 192 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: BW: 25 Color: 175. Size: 9 x 10.3125. Edition: First. Published: March 3rd 2011. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 140967 California Missions and Presidios $36.42 The missions and presidios of California are among the state s oldest structures and are the most visited historical monuments. These notable buildings are an integral part of California s history. The state s recorded history essentially began with the Spanish missions along the ambitious chain of 21 missions on El Camino ReAl (The Royal Highway) and the men who founded them. California Missions and Presidios is a gorgeous book that presents the history of these intriguing sanctuaries of peace and beauty. The eyepopping photography of Alastair Worden and Randy Leffingwell captures their unique character while Leffingwell s accessible text brings to life the overall history of California s conquest by the Spanish; the construction and operation of the missions presidios ranchos and adobes; and the background of the mission architecture and style. Seemingly unchanged these missions and presidios have survived the centuries remarkably well still welcoming visitors as a refuge of serenity and splendor while providing a glimpse into the lives of the spirited pioneers who built these structures and lived and worked there. Photographer: Randy Leffingwell. Photographer: Randy Leffingwell. Photographer: Alastair Worden. Format: Hardcover. 176 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Size: 9.6875 x 11.25 x 0.87. Published: November 4th 2005. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 140308 EMD Locomotives $43.2 In February 2005 General Motors announced its decision to sell its ElectroMotive Division (EMD) thus ending its 75year association with one of the most renowned brands in railroading. Looking at the heritage of the venerable EMD in light of this momentous development this monumental volume offers an overview of the great locomotive maker unprecedented in its scope and unparalleled in the spectacular quality of its photographs. Leading railroad author and photographer Brian Solomon provides an authoritative comprehensive account of EMD s history from its genesis in 1922 as the independent ElectroMotive Corporation to GM s acquisition of the company in 1930 and on through the age of today s superpower locomotives. From the earliest 1920s railcars to the iconic midcentury F units workhorse GP and SD locomotives and Dash series; to the company s race with its chief competitor General Electric to reach 6 000 horsepower EMD s complete story unfolds here in depth and detail illustrated with a wealth of archival photos from across the country as well as a remarkable collection of color photography from top railway photographers of the last half century. Author: Brian Solomon. Format: Hardcover 176 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: BW Ill: 33 Color Ill: 135. Size: 10 x 10 x 0.38. Edition: First. Published: December 15th 2006. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 147206 Neil Young $36.45 Neil Young has been described as brilliant cantankerous enigmatic and vexing. Regardless his generationspanning fan base and his profound musical influence cannot be denied. While a number of narrative titles have chronicled Neil Young in one manner or another this is the first illustrated history to span his 41 studio albums 6 live releases and 40plus years as a recording and touring musician. From Young s earliest days in the Canadian rock scene through his tenures with Buffalo Springfield and CSNY and on to his varied solo career each aspect of the musician s career is covered. Photography from rock photographers of the 1960s to the present as well as concert posters and memorabilia from around the world are complemented by commentary from notable musicians around the world and a discography. Author: Daniel Durchholz. Author: Gary Graff. Format: Hardcover 224 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 291 color and 118 with photos. Size: 9.25 x 10.875 x 0.9375. Edition: First. Published: May 6th 2010. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 147297 Greetings from California $33.08 Legends Landmarks and Lore of the Golden State. A fun fresh tribute to the Golden State illustrated with gorgeous color photography fascinating historical images and cool memorabilia. Learn anew the legends landmarks and lore of historic sites such as Bodie Point Reyes the Knights Ferry Bridge Mission Santa Barbara Carson Mansion in Old Town Eureka Death Valley Glacier Point and Alcatraz. Delving into the people places and activities that have defined California through the years this book explores all that makes California great: the Big Sur coast the Monterey Jazz Festival Napa Valley s wine country Hollywood the redwood trees of Muir Woods Lake Tahoe Yosemite Valley big game fishing surfing agriculture politics music sports and much much more. Turn the pages for a visual feast of this extraordinary state. Author: Gary Crabbe. Format: Hardcover 160 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 130 color and 100 b/w photos. Size: 11.125 x 9.5. Edition: First. Published: May 13th 2011. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 139906 Steam Trains $39.8 A Modern View of Yesterday s Railroads. Few images speak as clearly of a time and a place as a dramatic blackandwhite photograph of an American steam locomotive powering through that storied era of railroad history. All the new photographs in this beautiful book meticulously recreate that original style capturing the bygone age of steam rail against the settings of its heyday including period architecture and other details. The result is the crisp stunning quality of contemporary photography reproduced in highestquality duotone prints of the iconic locomotives of yesteryear. Featured trains include the Milwaukee Road; the Cumbres and Toltec snowplow runs; the Cotton Belt 819 in Arkansas Missouri and Illinois; the Savannah and Atlanta No. 750; the Frisco 1522 in Missouri; the Norfolk and Western 611 and 1218 in Georgia and Tennessee; the Union Pacific 3985 in Wyoming Nebraska and Arkansasthese are just some of the historic runs and routes Steam Trains brings this era to life with its evocative photographs and accompanying narrative accounts of the locomotives that are still cherished today. Author:James P Bell. Format: Hardcover 192 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 120 duotones. Size: 10 x 10 x 0.625. Edition: First. Published: October 15th 2006. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 154236 Mixed Emulsions $33.08 Over 25 unique effects illustrated with process photos finished examples and variations. Mixed Emulsions is a follow up to Karen Michel s book The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery. Mixed Emulsions: Altered Art Techniques for Photographic Imagery takes a slightly different tact bringing traditional and digital photography front and center showing the many ways that photographic imagery can be manipulated not electronically but using various art materials and techniques. The chapters explore ways to add color (paints oil sticks watercolors inks) ways to add texture (embossing powders gessos pastes wax) and special effects (printing on unusual substrates imprinting photo mosaics using tissue fabric cardboard). Altered art continues to grow as an area of interest for many kinds of crafters. A great technique book for artists looking to expand the creative possibilities for altered photographyA gallery of artwork by other wellknown artists offers further inspiration. Author: Angela Cartwright. Format: Paperback 144 Pages. Publisher: Quarry Books. Illustrations: 150 illustrations. Size: 8.5 x 11 x 0.43. Published: November 1st 2007. DC: AQ.

Quayside Publishing Group 199774 The Joy of Foraging $33.08 Gary Lincoff s Illustrated Guide to Finding Harvesting and Enjoying a World of Wild Food. Discover the edible riches in your backyard local parks woods and even roadside In The Joy of Foraging Gary Lincoff shows you how to find fiddlehead ferns rose hips beach plums bee balm and more whether you are foraging in the urban jungle or the wild wild woods. You will also learn about fellow foragersexperts folk healers hobbyists or novices like youwho collect wild things and are learning new things to do with them every day. Along with a world of edible wild plantswherever you live any season any climateyou ll find essential tips on where to look for native plants and how to know without a doubt the difference between edibles and toxic lookalikes. There are even ideas and recipes for preparing and preserving the wild harvest yearroundall with fullcolor photography. Let Gary take you on the ultimate tour of our edible wild kingdom. Author:Gary Lincoff. Format: Flexibound 192 Pages. Publisher: Quarry Books. Illustrations: 250. Size: 8 x 10. Published: July 1st 2012. DC: AQ.

Quayside Publishing Group 143021 VIA Rail $41.15 Go VIA Rail and see Canada: Here is Canada s national railway covering 14 000 kilometers of track from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from the Great Lakes to Hudson Bay. This illustrated history tells the story of how starting in the early 1970s VIA Rail became a separate Crown corporation once and for all relieving the old Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railways of their beleaguered passenger operations. It is a story rich in historyand marked with failures and misfortunes right up to our day when a need for convenient fuelefficient mass transportation holds out hope for a renaissance. Archival and modern photography route maps and print ads help detail the history of VIA Rail s motive power and passenger cars from the likes of General Motors Bombardier Montreal Locomotive Works and Budd Company as well such passenger trains as The Canadian The Atlantic The Ocean and The Super Continental. Chris Greenlaw also explains all of the political machinations that have inevitably shaped the railroad and delves into its connection with Amtrak via The Maple Leaf. Author: Christopher C. N. Greenlaw. Format: Hardcover 160 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Series: MBI Railroad Color History. Illustrations: 101 Color and 28 BW Photos. Size: 8.625 x 11.00 x 0.625. Edition: First. Published: May 15th 2007. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 149939 Rain Gardens $33.08 Sustainable Landscaping for a Beautiful Yard and a Healthy World. Rain gardens are at the forefront of the green revolution. This environmentally friendly landscaping captures rainwater runoff rather than redirecting it into storm drains. The result is less erosion less water pollution and a beautiful lowmaintenance sustainable garden. This is the first rain garden handbook for the backyard home gardener. Coauthors Robert Domm and Lynn Steiner draw on handson experience to help homeowners build beautiful rain gardens in their own yards. Illustrated with color photography this instructive book offers specific advice about planning building planting and maintaining your garden. Learn about city grants how to calculate runoff rain barrels attracting wildlife gray water recycling and much more. Author: Lynn M. Steiner. Author: Robert W. Domm. Format: Paperback. 192 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 315 color photos and 8 diagrams. Size: 8.5 x 11. Edition: First. Published: February 15th 2012. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 192523 The Dog Friendly Home $27.68 Let your creativity shape a fun and caring environment for you and your dog to enjoy every day of the year. Whether welcoming a new puppy into the house or trying to share a small apartment with an overactive Springer Spaniel these home and garden projects cater to the needs of all DIY dog owners alike from interior home improvement to beautiful lawns special play areas and other projects dogs love. The DIY projects in this book walk you through the reasons dogs love them as well as the benefits they provide to you and your dog. In addition stepbystep instructions with fullcolor photography are included to build the projects. Valuable dog facts insightful tips and quick and easy miniprojects including everything from homemade dog biscuits to fun games that make for a happy indoor dog are also included. Learn how to build: a doghouse dog window bench raised food counter with storage doggie den nightstand outdoor agility projects and more. Author: Ruth Strother. Format: Paperback 128 Pages. Publisher: Creative Publishing international. Illustrations: 480 color. Size: 8.25 x 10.81 x 0.31. Published: January 1st 2011. DC: AQ.

Quayside Publishing Group 145620 Railroads of California $36.45 The Complete Guide to Historic Trains and Railway Sites. This wonderfully illustrated book celebrates Golden State railroading offering a colorful look at California s legendary railroads the men who built and ran them and the engineering feats that made them possible and the legacy those railroads have left in the form of the state s historic tourist roads and museums as well as modern railroad operations. In addition to examining historic railroads irrevocably linked with California most notably the Southern Pacific Railroads of California features coverage of excursion roads and museums such as Railtown 1897 State Historic Park and the famed California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento. Also included is coverage of modern real railroad sites and operations such Donner Pass Feather River Canyon Tehachapi and Cajon passes the railroad hub of Barstow scenic and statesponsored Amtrak service along the Pacific Coast and the iconic Los Angeles Union Station. With marvelous modern color photography historic blackandwhite imagery and a specially commissioned map the book is a historical pictorial tour by rail of one of the nation s top railroading states. Author: Brian Solomon. Format: Hardcover. 160 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 164 color and 23 b/w photos 2 maps. Size: 8.5 x 11. Published: June 1st 2009. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 141537 Only in Minnesota $29.67 Only in Minnesota is a pictorial tribute to all that makes the state unique. Combining the natural historical and cultural facets of life in Minnesota it showcases the people and what they do for fun (the Uptown Art Fair ice fishing) where they live (from the cities of Minneapolis St. Paul Duluth and Rochester to smaller towns and rural regions in between) their favorite places (Mille Lacs Split Rock Lighthouse) and more. More than 160 dazzling fourcolor photographs showing a variety of subjectsfrom farms and churches to tourist destinations and state parks; from nature scenes to city festivals and cultural eventsare the focus of Only in Minnesota. These photographs are accented by lively captions and fun facts. The result is a homage to the Gopher state from a local author and photographer whose love for Minnesota comes through on every page. Roxanne Kjarum is a freelance photographer who shoots advertising for money and the natural world for love. Her first published work was in Sierra Club magazine in 1988; since then her photography has appeared in numerous publications including MPLS.ST.PAUL Magazine Lake Superior Magazine and Metropolitan Home. Author: Roxanne Kjarum. Format: Hardcover 144 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Size: 9 x 12 x 0.69. Published: May 15th 2003. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 192532 Cloth Doll Workshop $33.08 Patti Culea elinor peace bailey and Barbara Willis are three of the leading doll artists and teachers in the country. They are also friends. Each of these artists has her own distinct approach to the design and development of a cloth figure. In this book each artist s process will come alive through their choice of fabrics sketches simple patterns and skillbuilding variations. The book is oriented toward beginning doll makers but offers unique variations and embellishments to please even more experienced doll designers. Two introductory chapters cover basic materials and techniques. Each artist s chapter includes step by step illustrations instructions and patterns to make a complete doll plus variations that create completely new figures. Readers are treated to full color photography and a look inside of each artist s workspace. A gallery of additional creations by each artist along with commentary on each work completes the collection. This is a musthave book for any aspiring or experienced doll making. Author: Elinor peace bailey. Author: Patti Medaris Culea. Author: Barbara Willis. Format: Paperback 128 Pages. Publisher: Quarry Books. Illustrations: 125. Size: 8.5 x 10.93 x 0.37. Published: November 1st 2010. DC: AQ.

Quayside Publishing Group 145846 The Farm Tractor $35.1 100 Years of North American Tractors. At last in paperback here is the biggest best and most complete history of classic farm tractors. All North American models make their appearancefrom John Deere and Farmall to fascinating orphans like the Iron Mule from the late 1800s steamers through the highpowered workhorses of the 1970s. In addition to highdetail largeformat photography the volume includes 100 color and blackandwhite archival photos advertising posters and brochures. The result is an unparalleled look at the icon of American agriculture. Sander s work.. comes close to earning the elusive label of definitive. This largeformat beautifully photographed book is perfect for general browsing.. An excellent book for those who know that tractors embody more than metal. Farm Industry News. If you enjoy learning about the rich history of tractors this book is for you.. Besides its indepth look at some of the rarest tractors ever made the book also features more than 400 photos. FFA New Horizons. Author: Ralph W. Sanders. Foreword by: Bob Feller. Format: Paperback 384 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 450 color and 50 b/w photos. Size: 7.875 x 9. Edition: First. Published: August 24th 2009. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 143353 The Gardeners Bedside Reader $35.07 What is gardening after all but stories? asks Mike McGrath former editorinchief of Organic Gardening Magazine and host of radio show You Bet Your Garden. . In the writings collected in this book the stories of gardening unfold in the full palette of color and character of wild imagination and bonewearying hard work of fabulous growth and humbling failure. Filled with wit and warmth and a companionable engagement with the land in all its moods and seasons this wonderful book will see any startup gardener or seasoned veteran through the most riotous summer of growth or the coldest winter months of waiting and dreaming about what to plant next. Contributors include contemporary essayists Michael Pollan author of Second Nature and Botany of Desire Anna Pavord author of The Tulip Jamaica Kincaid author of My Garden (Book) and Diane Ackerman author of Cultivating Delight. In addition renowned gardeners and designersfrom Vita SackvilleWest and Beverley Nichols to Ann Lovejoy and Tovah Martineloquently share their experiences in the dirt with humor and passion.. Botanical drawings beautifully illustrated vintage seed catalogs postcards and photography by worldrenowned gardening photographers Jerry Harpur Jane Booth and Richard Brown accompany the text. Editor: Kari Cornell. Format: Hardcover. 256 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 100 color and 25 b/w photos. Size: 6 x 9. Edition: First. Published: March 15th 2008. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 145630 Backroads of the California Coast $31.05 From sprawling beaches to dramatic cliffs the landscapes carved out by the mighty Pacific Ocean have been a destination for adventure and discovery since the earliest Spanish explorers arrived in the 1600s. While here and there the coastal wilderness has given way to California s largest and most cosmopolitan cities the backroads and mountain lanes afford countless opportunities to experience the quiet of nature or explore the history of centuriesold communities. Visit sleepy fishing villages and historic landmarks of the Old West; hike through lush wilderness and fish in clear mountain streams; or catch some waves at one of the many pristine beaches along California s glorious coastline. With glorious color photography and detailed descriptions maps and directions Backroads of the California Coast offers two dozen fascinating and scenic journeys through some of the nation s most glorious landscapes. Your Guide to Scenic Getaways and Adventures. Author: Karen Misuraca. Photographer: Gary Crabbe. Format: Paperback 256 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 150 color and 25 b/w photos 11 maps. Size: 6 x 9. Edition: First. Published: July 12th 2009. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 147252 Sew Retro $33.08 25 VintageInspired Projects for the Modern Girl and A Stylish History of the Sewing Revolution. Sewing never goes out of style and today it is more popular than ever Sew Retro offers twentyfive stylish vintageinspired sewing projects beautiful bags essential skirts unique pillows and more that are a pleasure to sew thanks to easy instructions helpful diagrams and a pocket of ten fullsize patterns. This fun inspirational book also uncovers sewing s colorful history from the introduction of the sewing machine to the modern DIY movement and features interviews with today s hottest fabric and pattern designers including Amy Butler Betz White Barbara Brackman Emma Brennan Judie Rothermel and Kathy Miller of Michael Miller Fabrics. Filled with gorgeous project photography and quirky vintage illustrations that bring the 1920s 1940s 1950s and beyond to life Sew Retro celebrates sewing yesterday and today. Learn more about Sew Retro and enjoy bonus projects and tutorials. Author: Judi Ketteler. Format: Hardcover. 144 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 277 color and 31 b/w photos. Size: 9.5 x 10.25 x 1.125. Edition: First. Published: July 10th 2010. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 149583 The Worlds Top Photographers Workshops $39.83 Celebrity and Performance. The World s Top Photographers Workshops pairs indepth practical advice with stunning images and personal tips from the world s leading photographers. The latest in this series Celebrity and Performance offers hardworking incisive and comprehensive advice on this field of photography. This book shows how to shoot big personalities; the challenge being to capture something special and unique from celebrities who spend many of their waking hours in front of a camera or audience. Techniques workshops cover all the practical considerations. Work reflecting all aspects of celebrity and performance photography is showcased including projects shot in studios on sets in theaters on stage and on location. Official and unofficial reportage and staged photographs are featured including: portraiture and cover shots; lifestyle stories for celebrity magazines; celebrity weddings; celebrity children; film unit stills photography; behind the scenes reportage; dance and opera performance and rehearsal photography; theatre promotional shots; gig photography; band portraits; headshots; glamour photography; catwalk photography; paparazzi street photography; and redcarpet/press conference news coverage. Image portfolios combined with the photographers comments on what has influenced their lighting styles and technical decisions introduce readers to the aesthetics of celebrity and performance photography. Photographers technical breakdowns of the ighting/composition/colour/tone/imaging they have used and why gives readers a thorough knowledge of appropriate equipment and techniques. Checklists and tipsandhints panels pass on hardwon knowledge in a simple form. Author: Andy Steel. Format: Hardcover. 176 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 180 color photos. Size: 9.8 x 9.8. Edition: First. Published: September 6th 2009. DC: AP.

Victor Regnault and the Advance of Photography: The Art of Avoiding Errors $78.99 This lavishly illustrated book establishes the towering influence of the scientist Victor Regnault (1810-1878) in the earliest decades of photography, a period of experimentation ripe with artistic, commercial, and scientific possibility. Regnault has a double significance to the early history of photography, as the first leader of the Societe Francaise de Photographie (S.F.P.) and as the maker of more than two hundred calotype (paper negative) portraits and landscapes. His photographic and scientific careers intersected a third field with his appointment in 1852 as director of the Sevres porcelain works. Readers are treated to Regnault’s own beguiling pastoral, garden, and forest scenes; striking portraits of the scientists and artists in his circle of friends; quirky images of acoustic experiments; and an insider’s view of the Sevres porcelain works. Regnault’s richly varied photographs also encompass perhaps the most extensive group of family portraits in early photography, and his romanticized landscapes reflect a moment when the rural outskirts of Paris were being aggressively suburbanized and industrialized. Occupying a unique and powerful position in the overlapping spheres of photography, science, industry, and art, Regnault was elected president of the newly formed S.F.P. in 1855. By examining his intertwined activities against the backdrop of French photography’s nascent pursuit of institutional legitimacy, this book illuminates an important and overlooked body of images and the irregular cultural terrain of early photography.

The Jewish Identity Project: New American Photography $5.05 While American Jews are commonly considered a homogenous ethnic group, the reality today is far more complex. Conversion, adoption, intermarriage, and immigration have transformed the fabric of Jewish communities, as they have the United States as a nation. This fascinating book explores questions of American Jewish identity and how Jews fit today into larger discourses of race, ethnicity, and religion. Featuring ten photographic and video projects by emerging and mid-career artists, all commissioned by The Jewish Museum, the book presents a range of provocative discussions of the nature of Jewish identity in 21st-century America. Susan Chevlowe discusses how the artists explore individual communities to dispel stereotypes of contemporary Jewish life, and Ilan Stavans dissects the diversity of American Jews over the last century. In illuminating interviews with the artists, Joanna Lindenbaum provides insights into their ideas and methods. A beautifully illustrated portfolio of each of the commissioned works immerses the viewer in a distinctive community, revealing complex and often surprising ways in which Jewish Americans grapple with their identity.Participating artists: – Dawoud Bey- Tirtza Even and Brian Karl- Rainer Ganahl- Nikki S. Lee- Yoshua Okon- Jaime Permuth- Andrea Robbins and Max Becher- Shari Rothfarb and Avishai Mekonen- Jessica Shokrian- Chris Verene

The Art and Business of High School Senior Portrait Photography $31.99 A profitable, efficient senior portrait studio is made possible with the help of the invaluable information in this book. Whether revving up a slow studio, branching into the teen and senior market, or capitalizing on building a profitable studio from the bottom up, photographers will find all the how-to details in this updated edition. Pricing strategies to ensure the business can stay afloat even during slow times, how to craft successful marketing and advertising campaigns to get clients in the door, and the latest surefire ways for using social networking to reach clients are just some of the provided tips that help get a studio noticed. Far more than a business book, it also includes suggestions on creating images that appeal to this age group, posing basics for seated and standing portraits, and hints for how to handle perceived flaws using corrective posing and lighting techniques that make every subject look his or her very best. The postcapture aspects of the business are then addressed, covering product selection, workflow, proofing, ordering, and techniques for turning teens and seniors into repeat clients. This updated edition features all-new images and captions, updated information on technical tools, and plenty of new ideas for maximizing the excitement level during a clients’ portrait session.

Quayside Publishing Group 147198 Colorado Wild $29.7 Preserving the Spirit and Beauty of Our Land. The spirit of Colorado s land is mirrored in all who prize its wildness and seek its preservation. Its sublime mountains sundazzled plains rugged canyons wildflowersplashed meadows and crystalline waters have long inspired people from diverse walks of life to strive to preserve itin words on canvas in song. And in its most imperative sense many have also sought literally to preserve it. Colorado s natural heritage is a legacy to be cherished and protected for generations to come. It will take the mind spirit and will of the Colorado people to succeed but there is a driving urgent imperative among its committed to save these special places that will be lost forever if the challenge goes unheeded. Colorado Wild: Preserving the Spirit and Beauty of Our Land a collaboration between naturalist writer Judith Sellers wellknown for her conservation efforts and photographer Willard Clay is a striking artistic photographic tour of Colorado s wilderness with largeformat photography and text highlighting past recent and current conservation efforts. Filled with the natural treasures of the state Colorado Wild is a call to the challenge of preserving our land. Author: Judith B. Sellers. Photographer: Willard Clay. Foreword by: T. A. Barron. Format: Paperback. 144 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 125 color and 25 b/w photos 5 maps. Size: 9 x 9.7825. Edition: First. Published: August 6th 2009. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 144125 Backroads of Arizona $31.05 Your Guide to Arizona s Most Scenic Backroad Adventures. The face of Arizona has changed dramatically over the centuriesbut for those who know where to look the coyote still howls waterfalls still tumble into deep red rock canyons and some of nature s finest handiwork is still to be seen along the backroads and byways of the state. For the openroad adventurer or the armchair tourist Backroads of Arizona is the ideal guide to the state where antelope still roam cowboys still ride the range and mail is still delivered by mule train. Jim Hinckley s informative text and Kerrick James brilliant color photography reveal the Grand Canyon State as more than just desert and towering saguaros: It is a powerful land of compelling variety where a mere sixtymile drive can transport you from scorching sands to dense evergreen stands where deer and elk roam. Continuing on Voyageur Press successful travel series Backroads of Arizona takes you on more than twenty trips to the state s most notable and underappreciated sites. The book covers Arizona s plethora of aweinspiring natural areas and national parks as well as its many historic sites including Native American Pueblos and ancient ruins ghost towns and vestiges of the Old West and more. It is a fitting celebration of one of the most scenic states in the country. Text by: Hinckley Jim. Photographer: Kerrick James. Format: Paperback. 160 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 125 color 28 b/w. Size: .375. Edition: First. Published: November 15th 2006. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 194910 New York Knicks $39.83 Playing in the Basketball Mecca of Madison Square Garden the New York Knickerbockers are a team steeped in history. With origins dating back to 1946 in the Basketball Association of America the Knicks were a charter member of the NBA and have boasted a long list of alltime great players from Harry The Horse Gallatin to Walt Clyde Frazier and Bill Bradley Patrick Ewing and John Starks to current stars Carmelo Anthony and Amare Stoudemire as well as such legendary coaches as Red Holtzman and Pat Riley. The legend of the New York Knicks has been enhanced by several heated rivalries over the course of the team s history: from Bill Russell and the Boston Celtics in the late 1960s to 1990s battles with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers and Alonzo Mourning s Miami Heat. Today as the Knicks emerge as a team on the rise these Eastern Conference rivalries are fierce once again. New York Knicks: The Complete Illustrated History presents the full history of this storied franchise with all the oncourt feats and offcourt exploits of the orange and blue. Profiles of the top players and coaches from the team s history along with a rich collection of photography and memorabilia create the ultimate authoritative celebration of a beloved basketball team. Author: Alan Hahn. Foreword by: Bernard King. Format: Hardcover 224 Pages. Publisher: MVP Books. Illustrations: 230 color and 85 with photos. Size: 9.5 x 11.125. Edition: First. Published: November 3rd 2012. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 194884 Green Day $39.83 Formed in California s East Bay in 1987 by a 15yearold guitar player named Billie Joe Armstrong and his bassplaying friend Mike Dirnt (later joined by drummer Tre Cool) Green Day has risen from the Bay Area s underground rock scene to become one of the world s most popular bands. Lauded for bringing punk rock to the masses Green Day s remarkable rise from teenage garage band to multiplatinum artists is documented here for the first time to coincide with the band s 25th anniversary. Author and frequent Guitar World contributor Alan di Perna who has interviewed Green Day s three members several times offers readers and fans a complete band history from their formation and first gigs in Berkeley California and signing to the Lookout label through their highs and lows eight studio releases (including the opening salvo 39/Smooth the dooropening Dookie the less wellreceived Warning and more) the critically acclaimed Broadway show American Idiot and their latest recording and film efforts. Di Perna s revealing text is accompanied by more than 300 visuals including concert and candid offstage photography gig posters and handbills 7inch picture sleeves rare vinyl backstage passes and more all presented in a stunningly designed package. The Ultimate Unauthorized History. Author: Alan di Perna. Format: Hardcover 192 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Illustrations: 200 color and 53 b/w photos. Size: 9.5 x 11.125. Edition: First. Published: December 16th 2012. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 144600 The Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook $36.42 Local Food Local Restaurants Local Recipes. This photography rich book is a love song for local food. Through narrating the stories of 31 Minnesota chefs and restaurants the Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook offers 100 recipes that celebrate cooking with local sustainably grown food. The passion of these chefs and the farmers they work with sings throughout the pages. This cookbook combines rich traditions and delightful innovations. The mouthwatering fare of worldclass bedandbreakfasts is here alongside the saucy mix of cultural cuisines from kitchens at the Twin Cities Caf Brenda Spoon River Lucia s Heartland and the delectable slow cooking of eateries like the New Scenic Caf in Two Harbors and Minwanjige Caf in Strawberry Lake. Mixing the familiar comfort food of Minnesota s roots in the culture of Northern Europe with the fine new flavors of world cuisine these recipes comprise a travel guide through Minnesota with illustrated profiles of chefs and farmers of food and farms. The Minnesota Homegrown Cookbook is the newest release from Renewing the Countryside (RTC) a Minnesotabased nonprofit organization that champions the positive stories of rural revitalization. In additional to developing books RTC produces educational programming around local foods and sustainable agriculture including the Local Food Hero radio show the Healthy Local Foods exhibit at the State Fair s EcoExperience and Green Routes a sustainable tourism initiative. Author: Tim King. Author: Alice Tanghe. Photographer: Anthony Brett Schreck. Foreword by: Garrison Keillor. Format: Hardcover. 160 Pages. Publisher: Voyageur Press. Series: Homegrown Cookbooks. Illustrations: 200 color photos. Size: 9.25 x 10.875. Edition: First. Published: May 15th 2008. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 200274 Alexander McQueen Evolution $39.83 From Jack the Ripper Stalks His Victims his 1992 graduate collection to Plato s Atlantis the last show before his death in 2010 Lee Alexander McQueen was as celebrated for the exquisite tailoring meticulous craftsmanship and stunning originality of his designs as he was notorious for his theatricaland often controversialrunway shows. McQueen found inspiration for his avantgarde collections everywhere: his Scottish ancestry Alfred Hitchcock movies Yoruba mythology the destruction of the environmenteven the fashion industry itself. Whatever his inspiration however McQueen s concept for his runway show came first and was crucial to the development of the collection. Every show had a narrative and was staged with his characteristic dramatic flair. Highland Rape featured disheveled models smeared with blood staggering down the runway in town clothes. In Scanners two robots sprayed paint on a model trapped on a spinning platform. In Widows of Culloden a hologram of supermodel Kate Moss held center stage. Other McQueen shows staged models walking through water drifting snowflakes rain and wind tunnels; poledancing in garish makeup at a carnival playing living pieces in a bizarre chess game and performing with trained dancers in a Depressionerastyle marathon. Illustrated throughout with stunning photography and liberally sprinkled with quotations from McQueen and those who knew him best Alexander McQueen: Evolution is the story of the designer s thirtyfive runway shows and the genius behind them. Author: Katherine Gleason. Format: Hardcover 216 Pages. Publisher: Race Point Publishing. Illustrations: 185 color photos. Size: 10.25 x 12.25. Edition: First. Published: October 15th 2012. DC: AP.

Quayside Publishing Group 145413 SEC Football $39.83 75 Years of Pride and Passion. College football in the South it has been said is like a religion and nowhere is the passion and dedication more evident than at the twelve universities that make up the Southeastern Conference. The SEC is one of the most storied associations in all of collegiate sports. Its intense rivalries historic programs iconic coaches and championship traditions are felt every autumn from Gainesville to Little Rock Baton Rouge to Lexington. The competition among the schools is as fervent as ever fomenting rivalries within states (Alabama vs. Auburn and Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss) and across borders (Florida vs. Georgia and LSU vs. Arkansas). Many legends of the game have graced the SEC gridiron including Fran Tarkenton Joe Namath Reggie White Herschel Walker Bo Jackson Emmitt Smith and Peyton Archie and Eli Manningto name just a few. Celebrating threequarters of a century of incomparable football this lavishly illustrated book celebrates the stars heroes characters and games that have made the SEC a force beyond reckoning. The book explores the players and the coaches the teams and the traditions and the great games and individual performances that have defined each decade of SEC football. Vintage and modern photography bring the world of the Southeastern Conference past and present brilliantly to life and complete this timely tribute to an exceptional football legacy. Author: Richard Scott. Format: Hardcover 240 Pages. Publisher: MVP Books. Illustrations: 95 color and 147 b/w photos. Size: 9.25 x 10.875. Edition: First. Published: September 30th 2008. DC: AP.

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Quayside Publishing Group 193927 Black Decker Heres How Windows $22.95 Offers the basics of window installation and repair with complete howto steps and full color photography. Features 18 stepbystep projects with a valuepriced offering that appeals to today s most practical homeowners. Author: Editors of CPi. Format: Paperback 96 Pages. Publisher: Creative Publishing international. Series: Black and Decker Here s How. Illustrations: 300. Size: 8.25 x 10.8125. Published: March 1st 2011. DC: AQ.

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0.42x Fish-Eye /Wide-Angle Converter for Canon XTi, XS, XSi, T1i dSLR $45 Brand New 0.42x Wide-Angle Conversion Lens with BLACK finish for your Canon XT, XTi, XS, XSi, T1i, 20D, 30D, 40D, 50D dSLR and the 18-55mm Kit Lens. Lens attaches by using the included Adapter Ring and screwing directly onto the 58mm filter mount of your existing lens. The 0.42x Lens works with Manual or AutoFocus systems and produces outstanding Wide-angle and Fisheye effects (see demo photos) The 0.42x lens features Heavy Duty, Steel Barrel construction. The Optics are Multi-Coated for better light transmission and anti-reflection. Lens is lightweight and engineered to the highest precision and technical specifications. A Protective Pouch and Front & Rear Lens Caps are included. Comes with a Manufacturer’s Lifetime Warranty. Front filter mount diameter is 67mm and can be used for adding additional accessories. Have FUN with this lens: Create an image from Wide to SUPER-Wide to FishEye. Great for Realtors who have to shoot tight, interior photos. Excellent for family or other large group gatherings -now you can get everybody in the picture! MACRO Extender is included for Extreme Close-up Photography Macro Mode is accomplished by unscrewing the front lens assembly and using only the section labeled MACRO with your existing lens. Inludes BONUS Zeikos Cleaning Kit with Soft Micro Fiber Cloth, Cotton Swabs, and Lens Cleaning Fluid.

1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 – White $186.95 A versatile, take-everywhere zoom lens.If you want an all-round, go-to lens for life’s many unpredictable moments, look no further than the 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6. Sleek and compact, it strikes an ideal balance with the Nikon 1 camera body while delivering a versatile 11-27.5mm (30-74mm equivalent on 35mm format) zoom range. Capture tack-sharp group shots, vibrant wide-angle landscapes, flattering portraits with softly blurred backgrounds and stunning HD videos from any vantage. Brilliant shots from near and far – Wide-angle to medium-telephoto zoomCatch a wide-angle group shot one moment, then zoom in for a candid close-up portrait the next. The 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6′s versatile standard zoom range (30-74mm equivalent on 35mm format) is ideal for just about any shooting situation, from landscapes to portraits. Every shot will be as brilliant as the moment it was captured.Portable zoom versatility – Our most compact standard zoom yetThe Nikon 1 system is one of the most compact, portable interchangeable lens cameras available, designed so you can always have your camera on-hand. The 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 lens takes that portability to the next level. At just 31mm long, it’s an ultra-compact standard zoom that keeps your Nikon 1 camera as slim as possible. And it produces such great results in so many situations, you’ll carry it with you all the time.Great photography effects – Blur-free action shots and softened backgroundsGive your portraits beautiful softly blurred backgrounds. The 1 NIKKOR 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6′s fast f/3.5 maximum aperture creates that attractive shallow depth-of-field and lets you shoot at faster shutter speeds in fast-action or low-light situations.

100 Ways to Take Better Portrait Photographs $1.99 An Easy Reference Guide to Portrait Photography* Offers inspirational techniques for digital and film photographers from novices to pros* Includes more than 100 stunning photos by an award-winning photographer* Provides practical tips for making the most of color and black and whitePrevious photography titles in this popular 100 Ways series have sold more than 20,000 copies worldwide. Whether earning a living as a professional portraitist or snapping informal social shots just for fun, this latest reference volume offers clearly presented advice on the many aspects of digital and film portraiture:* Composition and posing* Outdoor and studio portraits* Fashion, glamour and beauty shots* Group portraits—family, social, corporate and business

100 Ways to Take Better Portrait Photographs $24.99 An Easy Reference Guide to Portrait Photography* Offers inspirational techniques for digital and film photographers from novices to pros* Includes more than 100 stunning photos by an award-winning photographer* Provides practical tips for making the most of color and black and whitePrevious photography titles in this popular 100 Ways series have sold more than 20,000 copies worldwide. Whether earning a living as a professional portraitist or snapping informal social shots just for fun, this latest reference volume offers clearly presented advice on the many aspects of digital and film portraiture:* Composition and posing* Outdoor and studio portraits* Fashion, glamour and beauty shots* Group portraits—family, social, corporate and business

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20th-Century American Photographers $19.99 Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher’s book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Ansel Adams, Diane Arbus, Linda Mccartney, Lee Miller, Francesca Woodman, Margaret Bourke-White, Robert Mapplethorpe, Walker Evans, W. Eugene Smith, David Lachapelle, Ralph Eugene Meatyard, Garry Winogrand, Philippe Halsman, Lisette Model, Clarence John Laughlin, Peter Hujar. Excerpt: Ansel Easton Adams Ansel Easton Adams (February 20, 1902 April 22, 1984) was an American photographer and environmentalist , best known for his black-and-white photographs of the American West , especially in Yosemite National Park . One of his most famous photographs was Moon and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California. With Fred Archer, Adams developed the Zone System as a way to determine proper exposure and adjust the contrast of the final print. The resulting clarity and depth characterized his photographs and the work of those he taught the system. Adams primarily used large-format cameras, despite their size, weight, setup time, and film cost, because their high resolution helped ensure sharpness in his images. Adams founded the Group f/64 along with fellow photographers Edward Weston and Imogen Cunningham , which in turn created the Museum of Modern Art ‘s department of photography. Adams’s timeless and visually stunning photographs are reproduced on calendars, posters, and in books, making his photographs widely recognizable. Life Childhood Adams was born in the Western Addition of San Francisco, California , to distinctly upper-class parents Charles Hitchcock Adams and Olive Bray Adams. He was an only child and was named after his uncle Ansel Easton. The Adams family came from New England, having migrated from the north of Ireland in the early 1700s. His grandfather founded and built a prosperous lumber business, which his father later ran, though his father s natural talents

24h Berlin $45 This volume documents 24 hours in Berlin, from six o”clock one morning to six o”clock the next, during which time a group of photographers accompanied four Berliners, assembling a composite portrait of the city through their exploits. From the Bundestag to diners in seedier parts of town, from the Holocaust Memorial to a high society soiree, they followed the town”s people-a rapper, a junk dealer, a jailbird and a rabbi-through their daily routines.

2797 Degree F Carlo Valsecchi $75 Carlo Valsecchi lives and works in Milan. His color images of industrial sites, warehouses, rooms adapted for special production, and enlarged details of machinery have their clear progenitors: from the American Precisionism of Charles Sheeler to the Central European photography of the ’30s. In other words, they emerged from a feeling of amazement at the new industrial landscape that so radically and rapidly took form within the span of a few decades. His photographs capture the industrial environment with an alien eye, as if things were functioning and living beyond human presence and control. His photographic investigation travels within space, be it industrial, architectural, or landscape.Valsecchi’s photographs are always slightly overexposed, so as to make the image more luminous and ghostly – and unforgettable.Carlo Valsecchi, born in Brescia in 1965, lives and works in Milan. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions in such cities as Milan, Luxembourg, Turin and Bergamo. Te

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60: Innovators Shaping Our Creative Future $55.55 New – Artists, photographers, architects, fashion designers, product designers, street artists, graphic designers: all are helping to redefine our aesthetics, values and ideas about the future. Here, a group of international experts from twelve contemporary fields of creative practice from fine art and photography to graphic design, architecture and ecology have each selected five people who are making significant contributions to the way we experience everyday life and visual culture. The resul

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A Companion to Classical Receptions $218.95 Examining the profusion of ways in which the arts, culture, and thought of Greece and Rome have been transmitted, interpreted, adapted and used, A Companion to Classical Receptions explores the impact of this phenomenon on both ancient and later societies.Provides a comprehensive introduction and overview of classical reception – the interpretation of classical art, culture, and thought in later centuries, and the fastest growing area in classicsBrings together 34 essays by an international group of contributors focused on ancient and modern reception concepts and practicesCombines close readings of key receptions with wider contextualization and discussionExplores the impact of Greek and Roman culture worldwide, including crucial new areas in Arabic literature, South African drama, the history of photography, and contemporary ethics

A Couple of Ways of Doing Something $50 A Couple of Ways of Doing Something replicates a deluxe limited-edition portfolio whose initial run was only 75 copies. This clothbound edition preserves the luxurious sensibility of the original with 22 extraordinary oversized daguerreotypes printed in rich tritone. Working with daguerreotype master Jerry Spagnoli to conquer the complexities of this venerable process, which yields images of astonishing detail and gravity, Chuck Close photographed many of the same artist-friends who have made regular appearances in his paintings over the years: Laurie Anderson, Lyle Ashton Harris, Cecily Brown, Gregory Crewdson, Carroll Dunham, Ellen Gallagher, Philip Glass, Bob Holman, Elizabeth Murray, Elizabeth Peyton, Andres Serrano, Cindy Sherman, James Siena, Lorna Simpson, Kiki Smith, James Turrell, Robert Wilson, Terry Winters, Lisa Yuskavage and himself. Each image is complemented by a poem on its subject by Bob Holman, the celebrated and widely published New York School poet who originated and hosted the famous Poetry Slams at the Nuyorican Poets Cafi and now runs the Bowery Poetry Club. With the counterpoint of Holman’s engaging poetry, the collected work becomes a transfixing group portrait of Close’s influential and highly creative circle of friends and colleagues, as well as an exploration of a challenging photographic medium. A traveling exhibition of the work will launch in November 2006 at the Aperture Gallery.

A Group of Englishmen (1795 to 1815) Being Records of the Younger Wedgwoods and Their Friends, Embracing the History of the Discovery of Photography and a Facsimile of the First Photograph $26.55 Used

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