Novedades del último mes en libros de Historia y crítica de la fotografía

El libro “La vida cotidiana en el Ejército”, es el segundo libro editado por el Ministerio de Defensa tras “Tiempos de guerra, imágenes de paz” dedicados ambos a los inicios de la fotografía militar

La publicación de Hombres y barcos. La fotografía de la Marina española en el Museo Naval (1850 - 1935) supone la continuación de la labor emprendida por el Ministerio de Defensa encaminada a la recuperacion y difusion de los fondos de fotografia historica existentes en diversas instituciones dependientes del Departamento, a traves de la Coleccion Fotografia Militar. El Museo Naval conserva un rico y variado fondo de fotografia historica del que se han seleccionado un conjunto de imagenes, con criterios de interes historico, documental y artistico, que muestran los diversos aspectos de la actividad naval en nuestro pais, asi como los hombres que lo realizan, durante un dilatado periodo de tiempo en el que se puede apreciar la evolucion de la Armada. A la galeria fotografica se han añadido una serie de trabajos que analizan tanto las imagenes escogidas y su estructura como la propia coleccion del Museo Naval, asi como a los fotografos que tomaron las piezas seleccionadas y que destacan por su calidad e importancia.

Celebrating 50 years of Iron Maiden this magnificent visual book incorporating commentary by band members past and present and never before seen photography from the Iron Maiden archives chronicles the evolution of heavy metal s most prestigious band Iron Maiden is an institution Hailed as pioneers of a new wave of British heavy metal in the 80s the band has come to embody a spirit of fearless creative independence and ferocious dedication to their fans that has won them a huge following around the world and across the generations Iron Maiden Infinite Dreams traces the creative evolution of heavy metal s most influential and enthralling band from 1975 to 2025 Presenting iconic album and single artworks photographs of the band s instruments past and present stage props hand written lyrics and artefacts from the archive and the band s personal collections as well as landmark photographs by Ross Halfin and John McMurtrie Iron Maiden Infinite Dreams is rife with revelatory stories and intriguing insights from pivotal band members and management It is bookended by a foreword from band founder Steve Harris and an afterword by vocalist Bruce Dickinson Iron Maiden Infinite Dreams is the definitive legacy volume celebrating the band s creativity dedication

Esta publicación conmemora la primera edición del «Concurso Internacional de Fotografía Luis Ferreira Alves», un certamen bienal que celebra el legado de este fotógrafo portugués, figura clave en la

The Jaguar Book is more than just a book about cars it is a tribute to the heritage of one of the most important brands in automotive history Under the direction of renowned photographer René Staud you will experience an exquisite compilation of iconic Jaguar models including the immortal E Type and the stylish XK 140 but this carefully crafted coffee table book goes beyond technical perfection It combines automotive elegance with impressive art and motorsport history This book will not only make the hearts of automobile enthusiasts race but will also appeal to design lovers and those interested in culture At teNeues we are proud to bring you a work that reflects the exquisite clarity and artistic values of the Jaguar brand Discover the future of motoring through the lens of the past an essential object for anyone who appreciates the world of fine cars and contemporary art Text in English and German

Step behind the curtain of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with photographer Mick Rock in his one of a kind collection of rarely seen photographs Known as the man who shot the seventies Mick Rock had exclusive access to the set during the original filming of the now iconic 1975 movie and for its 50th anniversary his personal archive is wide open This stunning volume captures the raw behind the scenes magic of a film that would go on to become a cultural phenomenon From candid moments with Tim Curry Susan Sarandon and Richard O Brien to intimate shots of the cast between takes every page offers a glimpse into the bold bizarre and beautiful world of Rocky Horror as it was being brought to life Featuring hundreds of images plus personal commentary and stories from the cast crew and celebrity fans this book is a must have for fans of the film photography lovers and pop culture enthusiasts alike Each photo drips with glam grit and the rebellious spirit that made Rocky Horror a revolution in sequins Whether you re a devoted fan or a Time Warp virgin Mick Rock s Rocky Horror is your VIP pass to one of the most legendary productions in movie history

A stunning gift for admirers of astrophotography From the number one Astronomy publisher this book showcases the most spectacular space photography taken from locations across the globe Marvel at the wonders of the universe captured by the most talented astrophotographers Be captivated by 140 winning and shortlisted images from the 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition hosted by the Royal Observatory Greenwich These awe inspiring images are submitted in nine main categories Aurorae Galaxies Stars and Nebulae including stars star clusters and supernova remnants Our Moon and Our Sun People and Space Plus The Sir Patrick Moore Prize for Best Newcomer the Annie Maunder Open Category and Young Competitor categories Each image is accompanied by caption photographer location and technical details There is also a location map showing the origin of all images and a visual appendix of all images The judges are from an expert panel of distinguished astronomy experts The ExhibitionThe National Maritime Museum hosts an exhibition of the winners of the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition showcasing these incredible images of the sky www rmg co uk astrophoto

Explore the famous historical gardens of Melbourne Hall widely considered one of the most treasured historical gardens in England The garden is admired for its natural tunnel made up of the sweeping branches of an ancient yew tree as well as its wrought iron arbour created by Robert Bakewell known as the Birdcage which made Bakewell famous but also left him penniless There have been few radical alterations to the gardens since the early 18th century However in the earlier part of the 20th century extensive restoration was carried out Now home to Lord and Lady Ralph Kerr the garden remains a beautifully kept treasure Lady Kerr has developed the garden and her eye for colour and detail means that the Melbourne Garden is a haven of delightful and unusual specimen trees shrubs and herbaceous borders Although still very much an 18th century garden the new planting schemes have introduced greater botanical interest Covering both the early history and more recent developments under its current owners this stunning book contains numerous specially commissioned images by renowned garden photographer Andrea Jones which show this spectacular garden through the seasons