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Thursday, December 25, 2008

John Szarkowski: Photographs

John Szarkowski: Photographs
John Szarkowski: Photographs (Hardcover)
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According to Publishers Weekly
Szarkowski was director of photography at New York's Museum of Modern Art for 29 years, and soon he will be returning to it, this time as the subject of a retrospective exhibition traveling across the country. This book collects the exhibit's photographs as well as snippets from his correspondence, a chronology of his career up to this point and a critical biographic essay by Phillips, senior photography curator for San Francisco's MoMA. Before going to New York in 1962, Szarkowski was well known for two books, one on the architect Louis Sullivan (The Idea of Louis Sullivan) and one celebrating Minnesota's statehood centennial (The Face of Minnesota). Numerous images from those efforts are included here, and they stand the test of time, particularly the sweeping Minnesota prairie landscapes where the stripes of grass, hills and sky pile up to resemble stratified rock. During Szarkowski's years at New York's MoMA, he presided over many shows for photographers whose names are now more familiar than his, limiting his own ability to work; only two photos from that period, both of apple trees on his farm, appear here. Much of his post-MoMA work is of trees and barns, and though some of the images are arresting, few match the grandeur of his early output. The accompanying letters provide an intimate sense of his career development as well as his sense of humor and personal grace. In one, he writes, "Being alive is getting to be such an unexplainably enjoyable thing." This zest for existence is evident in the elegant photographs collected here. 84 tritone photos.

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Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Photojournalist Reza Deghati War + Peace

Reza Deghati Montage


According to Wikipedia
Reza Deghati was born in Tabriz, Iran. He studied Architecture at University of Teheran. A French citizen, today Reza is a renowned photojournalist highly regarded, world-wide. Published by the most prestigious International magazines, he travels the globe from the Bosphorus to the Great Wall of China, from Lebanon to Afghanistan, from Rwanda to Sarajevo, and Central Asian steppes to the greatness of the Arabian Empty Quarter.



Reza War and Peace
Reza War and Peace (Hardcover) - Reza Deghati
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Book Description - With the Middle East and Asia as his far-ranging home territory, Reza has chronicled 30 years of turmoil, hope, and splendor for a host of international publications including Newsweek, Time, Geo, and National Geographic magazines. Now, he displays some of his most dramatic works in Reza War and Peace–a powerful and moving photo collection that illuminates current events and recent history in places of conflict we see represented in the news every day. These remarkable pictures convey torment and upheaval, but also the art, culture, and traditions of Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, and other areas–as well as the photographer’s understanding of humanity and deep commitment to justice. Reza trains his lens not just on war and conflict, but also on friendship and loyalty, family life and love. The book follows Reza’s photographic career and is narrated in his own words, focusing our attention on the costs of war and the human condition. Sebastian Junger contributes an introduction, offering intimate insight into what it's like to work with his longtime friend and collaborator.

Despite the challenging subject matter, Reza’s message is not despairing, but ultimately hopeful. For readers interested in world history, current events, and the human experience, this photographic tour de force is a must.

About the Author - Reza is an Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society. He is a renowned international photojournalist, who has captured the world in photographs for many leading publications and in more than 15 books. He has devoted much of his life to documenting conflicts and to humanitarian efforts. In Afghanistan he established Aina, a local NGO aimed at training journalists and establishing newspapers and other media outlets.

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Tuesday, December 23, 2008

Alfred Stieglitz: The Key Set - Volume I & II

Alfred Stieglitz: The Key Set - Volume I & II:
The Alfred Stieglitz Collection of Photographs
Alfred Stieglitz: The Key Set - Volume I & II: The Alfred Stieglitz Collection of Photographs (Hardcover)
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Description - Few individuals have exerted as profound an influence on 20th-century American art and culture as Alfred Stieglitz (1864-1946). This luxurious two-volume boxed set is the definitive catalogue of the Alfred Stieglitz Collection of Photographs at the National Gallery of Art, Washington, the most complete Stieglitz holding in existence, donated to the gallery by his widow, artist Georgia O'Keeffe.

Numbering 1,642 photographs, the collection represents the full range of the master photographer's work-from early studies made in Europe, to views of the majestic New York skyline, to incomparable intimate portraits of O'Keeffe. Coinciding with a major traveling exhibition and providing complete scholarly apparatus and a chronology, this sumptuous volume demonstrates how Stieglitz absorbed the most advanced artistic concepts of his time into photography and transformed the medium forever.

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Monday, December 22, 2008

Taj Mahal 2002


Archival Pigment print on watercolor paper stock
29x20" Image
Unmatted
$500

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Sunday, December 21, 2008

Sony Cybershot DSCW120/B 7.2MP Digital Camera

Sony Cybershot DSCW120/B 7.2MP Digital Camera
with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot (Black)
Sony Cybershot DSCW120/B 7.2MP Digital Camera
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Technical Details
  • 7.2-megapixel Super HAD CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 14 x 19-inch prints
  • Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens; Dynamic Range Optimization
  • Face Detection; Smart Zoom feature
  • HDTV compatibility; HD slide show with music
  • 15 MB internal memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo media


Description - Capture smiles as they happen. The 7.2-megapixel Cyber-shot W120 features innovative Smile Shutter technology which photographs smiles as they happen. Built to impress, this model boasts a Carl Zeiss 4x optical zoom lens for high quality close-ups and Sony's Double Anti-Blur solution for crisp, clear images. For speedy recovery, the BIONZ image processor gets you ready for the next shot. In addition, it has Face Detection technology that detects up to eight faces and optimizes focus, exposure, and color for accurate, natural photos of family and friends.

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Saturday, December 20, 2008

Steve Mccurry: Ritrati ("steve Mccurry: Portraits")

Steve Mccurry: Ritrati
Steve Mccurry: Ritrati (steve Mccurry: Portraits)
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Friday, December 19, 2008

Window of Time 2002

Window of Time - Ratnesh Sexana - India


Archival Pigment print on watercolor paper stock
29x20" Image
Unmatted
$750


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Thursday, December 18, 2008

Nikon Coolpix L18 8MP Digital Camera

Nikon Coolpix L18 8MP Digital Camera
with 3x Optical Zoom (Ruby Red)
Nikon Coolpix L18 8MP Digital Camera
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Technical Details
  • 8.0-megapixel resolution for stunning prints as large as 16 x 20 inches
  • 3x optical zoom; Anti-Shake AE mode
  • High-resolution 3.0-inch LCD makes it easy to view and share pictures
  • In-Camera Red-Eye Fix; enhanced Face-Priority AF automatically focuses on up to 12 faces
  • Capture images to SD memory card (not included)

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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes

Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (Orange)
Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes
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Product Features
  • Simple to use, pocket-sized camcorder with one-touch recording and digital zoom
  • Holds 60 minutes of full VGA-quality video on 2GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
  • Convenient USB arm plugs directly into your computer for easy viewing and sharing
  • Built-in software lets you easily e-mail videos, upload to YouTube and AOL, and capture still photos from video
  • Watch videos instantly on TV with included cable

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