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Cada una de nosotras tiene un pedacito del puzle que aportar. El mío con este proyecto es añadir al imaginario colectivo fotografías e historias de la mujer madre. Una mujer fuerte y poderosa, pero normal y corriente a la vez. Se trata de una vision optimista, pero no exenta de sombras y realidad. En este libro aparecen mujeres que podrian ser cualquiera de las mujeres que conocemos de nuestro barrio o de nuestra familia.

En los duros años de la posguerra, Valentín Vega Fernández (1912-1997) se ganó la vida como fotógrafo ambulante, desplazándose desde Gijón en bicicleta a los pueblos de las cuencas del Caudal y sobre todo del Nalón, donde realizó miles de fotografías con su cámara Leica. Gracias a una curiosidad inagotable, a su mirada permanentemente atenta y a un gran talento para captar la belleza de las cosas y las gentes comunes, sus retratos nos muestran, con una viveza y espontaneidad extraordinarias, los más variados aspectos de la vida cotidiana de los pueblos y las gentes. Mujeres y hombres, jóvenes y viejos, desempeñando toda clase de trabajos y actividades; clases medias bien calzadas y vestidas y gentes humildes con las alpargatas rotas; mercados, fiestas, celebraciones, entierros, desfiles, procesiones… Todo ello en los años cuarenta, antes de instalarse definitivamente, con su propio estudio, en El Entrego.

Correspondencias parece surgir de esta premisa y de este interrogante: ¿qué ocurre si cuando le envío una imagen al otro, el otro me responde? ¿Qué ocurre si esa respuesta no está hecha de palabras sino que toma la forma de una imagen nueva? El proyecto entonces, superpone el ritual de enviar imágenes con el del intercambio epistolar.Constituye la puesta en escena del intercambio visual mantenido en los últimos años entre el fotógrafo argentino Marcelo Brodsky creador del proyecto- y los cinco artistas mencionados con quienes Brodsky construyó un diálogo que prescinde voluntariamente de las palabras y se concentra en las propiedades de la fotografía para estimular el pensamiento del espectador.

El fascinante mundo de los caballos de distintos continentes, culturas y países, presentado a través de las imágenes más bellas y emotivas de la reconocida fotógrafa Gabrielle Boiselle. Una y otra vez, Boiselle logra retratar a estas nobles criaturas con la máxima intensidad y en cada página el lector puede sentir el amor y la profesionalidad que han dado lugar a esta obra única.

Strong women, accentuated by their beauty and sensuality, are the hallmark of fashion photographer Daniella Midenge. Her pictures evoke intimacy and passion, beyond the outer shell. Black-and-white or color, her photos have an incredible power of expression that draws the eye of men and women alike. Her unique style still shows the influence of photography greats like Peter Lindbergh and Herb Ritts. But, as a woman and a model herself, Daniella Midenge is at home both behind and in front of the camera, informing her art direction, staging, and hair and makeup - all of which she does herself. It's no wonder she is reluctant to let others handle the processing of her photographs. A creative family, her love of high-concept fashion photos in old glossy magazines, and her work as a makeup artist all contributed to the many twists and turns on Midenge's path to photography. But after her first contact with a camera, she never looked back. For the first time, Daniella Midenge's best work is collected in a single volume: one that will leave you wanting to see more. AUTHOR: Daniella Midenge was born in Stockholm in 1982. After completing her degree with a concentration in photography, film, and advertising at the Riddarfjardsskolan, she worked in a studio for the restoration of oil paintings before starting a new career as a makeup artist. Because of her contact with fashion photography, Daniella Midenge quickly developed a strong interest in the artistic and conceptual creation of photoshoots - with great success: her first cover for Marie Claire followed in 2010. She was soon able to add other illustrious magazines to her portfolio including Elle, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, and GQ. Her customer base is still expanding as major companies like H and M, Guess and Swarovski now have her do their fashion campaigns. In addition, she is also a successful model herself; she was on the cover of Elle and in Playboy. After a few years in Berlin, Daniella now lives in Los Angeles. SELLING POINT: The photography of Daniella Midenge is the perfect symbiosis of artistic photography, erotic appeal, and an unforgettable signature style 120 colour and b/w photographs

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Un arte personal, abierto, movible, en continua búsqueda, caracterizaría a Juan Otones, nacido en Murcia en 1927. Se recoge su producción fotográfica entre 1960 y 1990

One of a handful of artists to emerge from Andy Warhol's celebrity-focused Interview magazine, Matthew Rolston is a well-established icon of Hollywood photography. Alongside such luminaries as Herb Ritts and Greg Gorman, Rolston was a member of an influential group of photographers (among them, Bruce Weber, Annie Leibovitz, and Steven Meisel) who came from the 1980's magazine scene. Rolston helped define the era's take on celebrity image-making, gender bending, and much more. Edited by Los Angeles-based gallerist and curator David Fahey, this book, Rolston's fourth monograph, presents a stunning array of portraits that beautifully capture the decade and its myriad talents. From Michael Jackson and Madonna, to Prince, George Michael, and Cyndi Lauper, the images reflect a seamless blend of style, skill, and scintillation. This volume features over 100 mesmerizing photographs selected from Rolston's extensive body of work, centering on his unforgettable portraits of the era's most famous personalities. With essays by authors Pat Hackett, Andy Warhol's longtime collaborator and diarist; Colin Westerbeck, noted photographic curator and expert on American photographer Irving Penn; and Charles Churchward, longtime creative director of Vogue and Vanity Fair and author of The Golden Hour, a definitive biography of Herb Ritts, Hollywood Royale: Out of the School of Los Angeles, paints a fascinating picture of an indelible image-maker and the film stars, models, and artists he immortalized during this period. Rolston's photographs recall the glamour of "Old Hollywood" with postmodern irony

From majestic glaciers to vast frozen plains as far as the eye can see, ice is just as important to the world's ecosystems as water, air, and trees. And yet its presence and vital role on Earth is increasingly threatened by the effects of global warming and population growth - the inspiration behind French photographer Laurent Baheux's latest endeavor, Ice is Black. Through breathtaking black-and-white images, Baheux captures the world's most beautiful icy landscapes and the fascinating animals that inhabit them. We get close to creatures and landscapes that seem to be taken out of time. Taken in such far-flung lands as Norway, Iceland, and Canada, Baheux's images present polar bears and their cubs, foxes frolicking in snow, and seals navigating icy waters. While the photographs convey evocative beauty, they also act as a call to action to protect these magnificent icy lands and the creatures that rely on them. AUTHOR: Laurent Baheaux is a French nature photographer and activist who is the author of The Family Album of Wild Africa, published by teNeues in 2015. In addition to the consciousness-raising that is inherent in his photographic work, he accompanies and supports the deeds of organisations such as the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP) that work for the protection of nature and the preservation of biodiversity. His mission is to inspire those who witness his works not only to marvel at them, but also to take action. SELLING POINTS: ? A comprehensive survey of Arctic landscapes and wildlife ? The perfect gift for anyone with an interest in animals, landscapes, nature photography, and adventure travel ? A visual journey that presents natural beauty alongside a call to action to protect these environments 125 duotone photographs

En un perpetuo intento de captar lo que a la percepción se sustrae, las fotografías de Anaïs Boudot y Marianne Wasowska marcan los pasos de un viaje ‒personal y colectivo‒ dentro de las imágenes y de

In 2006, to fulfill a long-held dream, widely acclaimed photographer Michael Poliza and friend Stefan Breuer undertook a helicopter journey across Africa. Skimming close to the ground, they flew over 17 countries on their zigzag route from Hamburg to Cape Town. Poliza's alluring-and often surprising-photographs share this exceptional journey with the world. With a bird's-eye view, we witness the astounding beauty, scale and diversity of this imposing continent. The accompanying texts give a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the photographs and brief background to some of the most fascinating subject matters.