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The Americans
Steidl/National Gallery of Art, Washington, 2008
The definitive "The Americans"
We're lucky to have this edition. Robert Frank is an old man with health issues now. That he is healthy enough to oversee this work is wonderful. Everything about this edition - especially in comparison to the 2007 Delpine edition I purchased earlier this year - is ...
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Who Wrote the Bible?
Richard E. Friedman
HarperOne, 1997
A book every biblical student needs in their library
Whether you agree with Friedman or not, he is one person you need to have in your library. The book "Who wrote the bible" is the most easiest and most detailed book to read on the subject of the Documentary Hypothesis.
Even if you do not agree with this theory, ...
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Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition)
Bryan Peterson
Amphoto Books, 2004
Simply: a must have!
No matter how complex and smart are today's cameras, this book should be read by anyone who wants to make creative photos.
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Wisdom: 50 Unique and Original Portraits
Andrew Zuckerman
Abrams, 2008
Wisdom....never enough or too much
I have not personally yet viewed this book. I purchased it as a gift to a Zuckerman lover and am convinced it is a MUST for anyone appreciating his years of wise words, photos and works. The receiver of my gift called me in tears of happiness at my choice of ...
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American Farmer: The Heart of Our Country
Katrina Fried
Welcome Books, 2008
American Farmer: The Heart of Our Country
The photographs are absolutely amazing, but coupled with their personal stories makes for a very powerful and compelling presentation. I truly believe this book will help us to see how important these people and their passion for farming are to each and every one of ...
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Madonna Confessions
Guy Oseary
powerHouse Books, 2008
The Confessions Tour In AMAZING Pictures
When I went to Madonna's 2006 Tour "The Confessions Tour" I had no idea what to expect. I had heard mixed reviews of the tour but I knew that Madonna would not disappoint her fans (she never does).
From the beginning to the end the show was spectacular. The show was ...
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The Oxford Project
Stephen G. Bloom
Welcome Books, 2008
A Project in Life ... in many ways, perhaps even our own ...
It is amazing that in 1984 all of the residents (except 6) of this small town were photographed and that now they have been re-photographed in the same way PLUS have been interviewed with an inviting, open-ended, "Tell me about your life ..."
The history. The ...
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Vanity Fair: The Portraits: A Century of Iconic Images
Graydon Carter, David Friend
Abrams, 2008
Extraordinario
Uno de los mejores libros de fotografía que se hayan editado en los últimos años. Excelente selección y buena calidad de imágenes. Muy recomendable para los amantes a la los retratos, al mundo de hollywood y a las grandes celebridades del siglo XX. Felicidades a Vanity ...
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21 Nights
Prince
Atria Books, 2008
21 Bright Nights!!!!!!!!!
When I first unwrapped the package to open this book, I was eager to get to know what Prince's life is like. Once I started flipping thru the pages, I could not stop. In the past, I thought Prince was weird but now I see that he's just mysteriously creative. He is an ...
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What Matters: The World's Preeminent Photojournalists and Thinkers Depict Essential Issues of Our Time
David Elliot Cohen
Sterling, 2008
The Still Image Still Matters
This book is a testament to a simple truth: the still photograph still matters. The stories here are carefully chosen to give the reader an intimate and truthful look at the most pressing issues of our time. The accompanying writing both complements and extends the ...
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Creature
Chronicle Books, 2007
A daring design by a phenomenal artist
It is obvious by looking at the other reviews that the controversy over this book's layout is frustratingly bifurcated for the undecided buyer. The book has a delightfully bold layout and my review is as follows; the white backgrounds create a uniformity that ...
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A Year of Mornings: 3191 Miles Apart
Maria Alexandra Vettese, Stephanie Congdon Barnes
Princeton Architectural Press, 2008
The morning hours before the hustle and bustle of the day commences is the perfect time to pause and enjoy a sense of renewal and vitality. On the morning of December 7, 2006, Maria Alexandra Vettese and Stephanie Congdon Barnes each took a digital photo of everyday objects randomly arranged on their kitchen tables and, unbeknownst to one another, ...
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Nothing But The Truth: A Documentary Novel
Avi
Avon Flare Books, 1993
Used Book in Excellent Condition
Book was sent in a very timely manner and in excellant condition. would definately order from this seller again!
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True Norwegian Black Metal
Peter Beste
Vice Books, 2008
Black Metal receives an appropriately artful treatment
Peter Beste has made this book an essential photographic record for fans of the genre and anyone interested or curious about it. Although the inherently extreme nature of black metal symbolism makes for an easy target this collection presents the subject matter through ...
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Material World: A Global Family Portrait
Peter Menzel, Charles C. Mann
Sierra Club Books, 1995
Fascinating Book
This is a fascinating look at how people all over the world live. My children have enjoyed thumbing through it, & our realtor gives it out as gifts to his clients! A unique project indeed.
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