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Viewed from over seven decades later the Isle of Wight at the start of the 1950s might at first glance appear to have been experiencing a golden age of railways A real life Island of Sodor where Victorian steam locomotives crisscrossed the Island from Cowes in the north to Ventnor in the south and from Freshwater in the west to Bembridge in the east Even the smallest of villages could claim its own station and the only cloud on the horizon was generated by the passing of a nearby train Or was it The truth of course was rather different From as early as 1950 over a decade before Beeching rumours abounded that the entire network might be at risk of closure In the event the loss of the Ventnor West branch in 1952 would be the first of several routes to be axed over the next few years with around two thirds of the Island s network having closed by the end of the decade Further closures would of course follow in the 1960s In the meantime the pages of the Isle of Wight County Press abounded with proposals for how the Island s antiquated railways could be saved revitalised and modernized all of them doomed to failure and one so bizarre it was described as like something from H G Wells In this book the author provides an overview of the Isle of Wigh

In the dusk hours of a November evening in 2020 James Crombie set out for the shore of Lough Ennell Co Westmeath with no goal except to find a brief reprieve from the chaos of modern life One of Ireland s most lauded sports photographers Crombie had spent months each year travelling the globe snapping glimpses of sporting glory amid roaring crowds Once the pandemic arrived however he found himself suspended in an unfamiliar moment of stillness where his focus could roam beyond the pitch When a close friend came to him in a moment of grief the pair made for the lake What Crombie found on the shore that evening an undulating murmuration of starlings dancing above the surface of the water would change his life forever Desperate to capture the beauty of the murmurations and to better understand this phenomenon and the surroundings of the lake itself Crombie began a four year journey travelling to lake shore for over 100 days per year In his efforts to capture the formations of the magical birds Crombie managed to chart the stunning natural cycles of the lake and the surrounding countryside An incredible combination of narrative and photography this is a book about one man s quest to capture the beauty of an Irish natural phenomenon and about how o

EXCLUSIVE FOREWORD BY WES ANDERSON Accidentally Wes Anderson is back with 200 brand new mind bendingly beautiful destinations for your bucket list and the fascinating stories behind each location You ll visit the post office at the end of the world in Tierra del Fuego and meet the mustachioed letter carrier who in his free time runs an anarchist island micronation called Redonda You ll travel to a town in the Arctic Circle where cats are not allowed humans cannot be buried and a primary attraction is a doomsday vault containing the recipe for the Oreo cookie And you might just make a stop in lesser known Jincumbilly Australia where there are more platypuses than people Full of incredible photos of real life locations that look plucked from the world of Wes Anderson this book is all about Adventures big and small everyday and extraordinary here and way over there You ll meet some out of this world characters and be left with travel design and architectural inspiration beyond your imagination No passport necessary

An enthralling portrait of the Bloomsbury Group s key figures told through a rich collection of intimate photographs

Publicada por A. Marion entre noviembre de 1861 y febrero de 1862, la obra de Charles Clifford A Photographic Scramble Through Spain es un librito de 48 páginas, que empieza por una introducción a los monumentos de España y las experiencias del autor en sus viajes por el pais. A partir de la pagina 30, Clifford suministra una lista de 171 fotografias. Probablemente su proposito era que sirviera como prospecto para la venta de sus albumes de fotografias, prospecto que el comprador podria conservar y utilizar como guia por su contenido de explicaciones y titulos. Existia entonces la costumbre de publicar a veces ese tipo de documento para acompañar estampas y libros, aunque siempre con extension mucho menor. Clifford expandio su modelo, tal vez tras haber l ...

A lens into the unexplored and unseen cosmosA beautiful book showcasing the most stunning images from the first years of the James Webb Space Telescope the most powerful infrared space observatory along with expert insights into their revelations Discover how these awe inspiring images enhance our understanding of the Cosmos and what new mysteries they unlock for astronomers Learn more about humanity s mission to explore the far reaches of the Universe Discover the history and background of the JWST its technical design size optical system heat shield and orbit how the incredible observatory s instruments work and why its striking images look the way they do Tom Kerss provides accessible commentary explaining the images in non scientific terms whilst introducing the astronomical jargon used by the experts He presents his own previously unpublished images processed from real data and presents both the answers and questions brought to light by the engine of wonder that is the James Webb Space Telescope

The Use of Photography recounts a passionate love affair between Annie Ernaux and the journalist and author Marc Marie after the two met in January 2003 Ernaux had been receiving intensive chemo for breast cancer during the prior three months and had lost all her hair from the treatments At the end of January she had surgery followed by radiation therapy The affair took place in different locations and Ernaux describes how shortly after it began she found herself entranced each morning by the sight of clothes strewn about chairs out of place and the remains of their last meal of the evening still on the table and how painful it felt to put things back in order afterwards She went and got her camera and began to take photographs of the scenes of disarray When she told Marc Marie what she had done he said he had felt the same desire Translated by Alison L Strayer into English for the first time The Use of Photography is an extraordinary meditation on eroticism photography and writing a major work by the 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature laureate

Sneakers The Classics is a beautifully illustrated anthology of the must have sneaker models In these pages fashion sport culture and history are finely stitched together Every entry features gorgeous photographic spreads in depth historical context technical sheets and aesthetic mood boards reflecting the cultural and stylistic relevance of each shoe including classics like the 1969 Adidas Superstars New Balance 990s from 1982 the gorgeous 2017 Off White Air Force 1s and many more First created as sports shoes sneakers have accompanied many of history s greatest sporting triumphs In tennis basketball and skateboarding from the Olympic Games to the concrete arenas inhabited by budding athletes throughout the world s urban spaces sneakers have helped make the impossible a reality For young activists in the post war era sneakers became emblematic of youthful independence and their bold patterns continue to represent individuality and freedom Written by Maria Luisa Miraldi Director of the Tribeca Design Studio this is a vital body of work for sneakers fans collectors designers and dreamers

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 2024 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition hosted by the Royal Observatory Greenwich These awe inspiring images are submitted in several categories Skyscapes Our Sun Galaxies Our Moon Aurorae Planets Comets and Asteroids People and Space Stars and Nebulae Plus Best Newcomer Image Innovation 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

The Barbican s concrete towers and walkways are recognisable to many but few are familiar with what lies inside its private boundaries this is an urban oasis complete with landscaped gardens a church and a school as well as the world famous concert hall and arts complex With over 30 interviews with residents new and old accompanied by stunning photography this book offers a chance to peer into the private homes and lives of those lucky enough to live in this iconic estate

El lenguaje fotográfico, y en particular el lenguaje de la fotografía con ambición documental, está sujeto a múltiples reglas y convenciones. El trabajo de Cristóbal Hara gira en torno a la búsqueda de alternativas a las convenciones de su epoca. En Los ensayos banales, el formato de ensayo, mas conciso que el de un libro, le permite aislar y tratar diferentes aspectos del oficio de fotografo, ilustrandolos con imagenes, algunas conocidas y otras ineditas, realizadas durante sus mas de cuarenta años de trabajo.Los Ensayos Banales tratan aspectos que tienen que ver con la creacion de imagenes y con el oficio de fotografo. Con este decimo ensayo se cierra la coleccion.

Magical images of Ireland s temperate rainforests meet with powerful nature writing on an astonishing journey into the wild from the award winning author of An Irish Atlantic Rainforest In 2023 environmentalist and rewilder Eoghan Daltun travelled the length and breadth of Ireland photographing areas of temperate rainforest in a bid to illustrate their beauty and immense ecological value and to document in almost all cases their state of decline The resulting collection of stunning images combined with deeply illuminating nature writing charts that exploration beginning with the author s own thriving wild rainforest Bofickil on the Beara Peninsula West Cork and taking us through the four provinces of Ireland places such as Killarney National Park Kerry The Gearagh Cork The Burren Clare Old Head Wood County Mayo Glenveagh National Park Donegal Correl Glen and Cladagh Glen County Fermanagh and Wicklow s beauty spot of Glendalough From close range to wide lens luscious forest imagery and landscapes are captured unimaginably rich in native flora and fauna offering us a deep insight into rare and priceless ecosystem fragments that we still have but are losing fast alongside a compelling treatise for how that could so easily be changed fo

Romantic cool and glamorous the Chloé woman embodies the bohemian femininity that the fashion house has become known for From the carefree romanticism of their relaxed silhouettes to their cult status leather goods Chloe has appealed to the modern woman since its inception in 1952 Founded by Gaby Aghion who introduced the revolutionary concept of ready to wear the maison has since been steered by legendary designers including Karl Lagerfeld Phoebe Philo and Stella McCartney Including carefully curated images of Chloe s most sought after pieces as well as captivating text Little Book of Chloe tells the story behind an iconic fashion house from its beginnings in Paris through to its continued status as the It girl design house today

Explore the greatest Formula One tracks in the world in a brand new light Dozens of circuits are displayed in glorious detail accompanied by commentary and analysis by bestselling F1 author Bruce J

From online sensation Rosie Hardy this is the ultimate guide to photographic self expression Drawing on both her unique skills and lived experience Rosie delivers a masterclass in self portraiture giving the reader the knowledge base and inspiration to tell their own stories control their image and go far beyond the standard selfie

Revamp your social media feed and gain thousands of followers Find the secret sauce in How To Make Your Food Famous This informed practical guide shows you how to level up your photography create engaging video content negotiate social media and establish yourself as a leading foodfluencer Conquer this in demand content space with secrets from the biggest foodie voices on Instagram and TikTok showing you why and how the phone eats first Make your photos and videos delicious and appealing with cropping lighting and storytelling Attract thousands of followers to your account by using rarely discussed secrets and hacks Learn from over 40 of the world s most followed food accounts including Pigtoria Secrets George s Bakery Flouring Kitchen Between Spoonfuls The Korean Vegan and the Health Junkie Lina Become the next big thing in the world of online food Whether you ve just started your own business you re a restaurant owner a blogger or you just want to show off your culinary skills How to Make Your Food Famous will have the world hungry for more

New in the Art Essentials series an introductory guide to the art of looking at and engaging with photography Everything counts in a good photograph even down to the smallest details This introductory guide is structured to help you develop new and more in depth ways of looking at images whether as a viewer or practitioner or just out snapping with your smartphone Looking at Photographs outlines key approaches to help us understand why a photograph captures our attention and moves us Across seven chapters visual culture expert Laurent Jullier discusses themes and concepts that are essential to understanding the medium including photography as a reflection of reality manipulation and defamiliarization focus perspective and space time and the moment identity portraits and selfies the power of images With examples drawn from across the world and throughout the history of photography from Louis Daguerre to Julia Margaret Cameron L¡szl Moholy Nagy Dorothea Lange Andreas Gursky Hiroshi Sugimoto Dayanita Singh Ada Muluneh and many others as well as a helpful glossary of terms this guide is not just about learning how to read photographs it is about knowing how to ask the right questions when you look at images

The life of pioneering photographer Barbara Ker Seymer Thoroughly entertaining Knights expertly evokes this hedonistic period The Times A picturesque portrayal of a world that sounds as thoroughly maniacal as it was modern Daily Telegraph I just called myself Ker Seymer Photographs Barbara said I didn t think it was necessary to have your sex displayed on the photographs Vivacious sassy out to have fun Ker Seymer was committed to independence One of a handful of outstanding British photographers of her generation Ker Seymer s work defined a talented forward looking network of artists dancers writers actors and musicians all of whom flocked to her Bond Street studio Among her sitters were Evelyn Waugh Margot Fonteyn Cyril Connolly Jean Cocteau and Vita Sackville West Barbara Ker Seymer 1905 1993 disdained lucrative society portraits in favour of unfussy modern images Her work was widely admired by her peers among them Man Ray and Jean Cocteau Her images as a gossip column photojournalist for Harper s Bazaar were the go to representations of the aristocracy and Bright Young Things at play Yet as both a studio portraitist and a photojournalist she broke with convention Equally unconventional in her personal life Ke

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An accessible yet critical introduction to African photography and cinema from the mid 20th century to the present day The African Gaze is a comprehensive exploration of postcolonial and contemporary photography and cinema from Africa Drawing from archival imagery and documents interviews with the photographers and filmmakers in some cases family members close associates if the artist is deceased and contributions from writers scholars and curators it maps a comprehensive introduction to African moving and still imagery This is a hugely important and timely publication engagement with Black and African histories is stronger than ever before and long overdue The major names of African photography such as Malick Sidib Sanl Sory and Seydou Keta have become highly collectible in the art market while African cinema pioneered by filmmakers such as Ousmane Sembne in 1960s Senegal is now recognized for its creative innovation and storytelling For anyone drawn to African photography and film this book will provide an exciting and accessible overview Featuring interviews with Samuel Fosso and Souleymane Ciss