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	Eyes of the Storm: Hurricane Katrina and Rita The Photographic Story The Dallas Morning News had more staff photographers on the scene when Hurricane Katrina ravaged the Gulf Coast at the end of August. These Pulitzer Prize-winning photographers caught every aspect of the storm and its aftermath on film and many of those photos will be seen for the first time in this excellent work of photojournalism....
	Jacob Riis (55) The 55 Series This is one of the most unique monograph series in the history of photography! The 55 Series represents the work of many of photography s most important figures. Each book contains 55 of the photographer s key works, presented chronologically and through them tells the photographer s own story. These books are small, but surprisingly rich in content and reproduction quality. They are a most economical way to bring the world of photography into your home. Each book is 128 pp. 6 1/4 ...
	Night Chicas Night Chicas is a complex, anthropological tour through a damaged landscape of various Guatemalan prostitutes. Tackling the difficult subject of prostitution with scrutiny and sensitivity, Hans Neleman traveled to Guatemalan brothels to photograph the women and girls who make their livings there. The result is over 200 color photographs, giving us a compassionate portrayal in which Neleman deftly fills the gap between documentary and rigorously staged portraiture, and ultimately restores the hum...
	Rough Beauty "This book's title, Rough Beauty, conveys Anderson's conviction that the hard scrabble lives of most of the residents of Vidor, Texas, are worthy of our attention, but it also conveys that he does not seek to beautify their lives by removing the crude edges." -- Anne Wilkes Tucker A powerful photographic documentation of the people and places a poor and isolated town in rural southeast Texas, most known for its long history as a KKK town. Begun in fall 2003 and completed in early 2006 (aft...
	Kinshasa Description: "Both the camera and the pen, in a way, ultimately are colonial tools," writes Belgian anthropologist Filip De Boeck in the preface to this collaborative book with photographer Marie-Fran oise Plissart. They sought to overcome the inherent bias of their instruments and produce a work that provided a history not only of the physical and visible urban reality of Kinshasa, but also of a second, invisible city, one composed of the immaterial architecture and infrastructure, the place's ...
	Postcards from the Ledge: Collected Mountaineering Writings of Greg Child Selections of the best writing from elite mountaineer Greg Child-now in paperback. Peeling back the layers to reveal the gritty truth about the elite climbing world is Greg Childs specialty. With clever wit, sharp observations, and insightful reflections, Childs writing covers the full spectrum of the mountaineering experience. Entertaining even to those who have never been above sea level, Childs stories tell of the disgusting daily habits of expedition members; a display of contras...
	Chicago: A Photographic Celebration Explore the beauty of the Windy City through photographs! From Wrigley Field to Lakeshore Drive and the Magnificent Mile, this volume contains more than 100 full-color photographs of sights throughout the Chicago area. Also includes informative captions and quotes from some of the city's most famous residents. The perfect souvenir for any lover of the great American city....
	Spa Nothing could be more luxurious, pleasurable, or refreshing than pampering oneself in a sumptuous spa. In this book, readers will discover the most exceptional listing of spasQof the historical, thermal, thalassic, wellness & health, resort, new age, adventure and hotel varietiesQaround the world. Beautifully photographed, each listing is accompanied by pricing, service, and contact information. 576 pp. 3-8228-5890-0$39.99 / Taschen America LLC...
	Watching the World Change: The Stories Behind the Images of 9/11 A Chicago Tribune Best Book of theYear The attack on the World Trade Center was the most watched event in human history. And the footage seen of that day came not only from TV cameras, but also from workers, tourists, and passersby, each of whose lives would change dramatically when confronted with the sight of the attacks. David Friend has uncovered the stories behind those images--from the street-level shots of the north tower crumbling to firefighters raising the American flag over the ru...