BRUCE WEBER

The All-American series is a curiosity cabinet of the contemporary American vernacular, seen through the lens of one of its quintessential image makersCompelling for current collectors of the series, as well as admirers of contemporary photographyOver the past thirteen years, the photographer and filmmaker Bruce Weber has published the book series All-American, an independent portfolio of work by artists, photographers, essayists, poets, and personalities whose lives and accomplishments warrant celebration.The latest edition of Bruce Webers annual arts journal explores the emotional framework behind a wide spectrum of human endeavor. With its characteristically eclectic cast of talented subjects, All-American XIV: Affairs of the Heart considers the deeply personal motivations at the heart of a creative and committed life.This fourteenth edition of Webers journal presents two original commissions. In the first, photographer and filmmaker Poppy de Villeneuve returns to the small town of Harbor Springs, Michigan to document daily life and reflect on the towns evolution from her early experiences there as a child. In the second, Lisa Eisner and John Scott visit The Thacher School in Ojai, California to investigate the institutions unique equestrian program. Bruce Weber offers three original photo essaysa portfolio of Tibetan Mastiffs, the rare and mysterious dog breed; a spread dedicated to the work of ex-pat artist Kris Ruhs, accompanied by a conversation with the artist Michele Oka Doner; and a profoundly moving testimonial from retired NYPD detective William Fischer.The inspiration that Bruce Weber takes from Italian cinema is celebrated through two stories rooted in the neoclassical era: A portfolio of incredible photographs by the little-known Italian photographer Paolo di Paolo, and a collection of images taken on the set of Antonionis counterculture classic Zabreskie Point by Bruce Davidsonpresented here with an interview Bruce Weber conducted with the films star, Daria Halprin. The book also features tributes to two very different American literary talents who passed away this yearPeter Matthiessen and Rene Ricard.

All-American XIII is the latest volume in Bruce Weber's annual survey of American legends. This year's theme is speak up and features an eclectic array of activists and actors, musicians and writers, newcomers and veterans who proudly share their unique - and outspoken - visions. After all, free speech and diverse opinions are integral parts of the nation's heritage. This book is a tribute to all those who stand up to share their stories with the world - inspiring, entertaining - and at times challenging us. One thing is certain: when these compelling individuals speak up, you just have to listen.

Photographer Bruce Weber intended to create a book of fashion photographs, however, as he became more involved in the process, his intention evolved into the desire to chronicle how fashion can be seen in nature, architecture, and the human spirit.

Al fotógrafo y cineasta Bruce Weber se le vincula con una amplia gama de imágenes: retratos cercanos de artistas, actores y atletas; moda cargada de emoción, irreverencia y nostalgia; homenajes líricos al erotismo y una vision idilica del paisaje americano. Ademas de golden retrievers. Desde sus inicios, Weber ha viajado acompañado por una manada de estos bondadosos perros, que pueblan por igual sus fotografias para campañas de moda, grandes revistas y las paginas de sus libros de recortes.The Golden Retriever Photographic Society es el primer compendio de estas fotografias que Bruce Weber ha tomado a lo largo de toda su carrera, una seleccion que el mismo describe como la mas personal. En la introduccion de la monografia, Weber comenta: “La gente a veces me dice: ‘En mi proxima vida, quiero reencarnarme en uno de tus perros’”. Al hojear este volumen, entendemos por que. A lo largo de cinco decadas, estos golden retrievers han espoleado la imaginacion de Weber en la intensa vida que ha construido junto a su esposa, Nan Bush. Este libro celebra el vinculo entre humanos y animales, y arroja luz sobre como la conexion con nuestras mascotas alimenta la creatividad, ademas de brindar compañia y proporcionar alegria.