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South Africa: Paradise at Continent's EndAn entire world in one land. -Breathtaking shots of the landscapes, people and animals of South Africa. -Everything worth knowing about South Africa's past and present, as well as a wealth of practical travel information. -Broad coverage of special topics shows the multifaceted nature of this land. The country at the Cape of Good Hope is beloved as a "natural paradise at the continent's end." This richly illustrated volume explores South Africa from every perspective imaginable: th... |
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A Mayan Struggle: Portrait of a Guatemalan People in DangerColor Photography book on the Mayan People of Guatemala and their struggle for human rights. Photographs by Vince Heptig and introduction by Nobel Peace Prize Laureat Rigoberta Menchu Tum. Guatemala, shattered through 36 years of war and over 400 years of repression, may be on the verge of a rebirth as historic peace accords have recently been signed. Vince Heptig presents a photographic portrait of the Mayan people of Guatemala and their struggle for a better tomorrow. Over 100,000 Gu... |
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BonesIt's a dog's world, and Keith Carter knows how to photograph it. Collected here for the first time are the extraordinary dog portraits of renowned Southern photographer Keith Carter, whose art has been praised by reviewers around the country. All the playfulness, grace, and character of dogs are lovingly displayed in this collection of over 60 atmospheric and haunting duotone images. In the tradition of Elliott Erwitt's To the Dogs, Bones is destined to become a classic of dog portraiture.... |
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Letters to America: A Chance for Us to ListenThis remarkable collection of letters written by women and men from 46 countries expresses an eloquent range of impressions of the United States: hope, fear, anger, admiration, and support. Now, more than ever, the role of the United States in international affairs is under question at home and abroad, and Letters to America is a chance for us to listen to the world.... |
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Boreal Ties: Photographs and Two Diaries of the 1901 Peary Relief ExpeditionIn 1899 Robert Peary, exploring northern Greenland in search of the North Pole, lost seven toes to frostbite but refused to cut his exploration short to seek treatment. When his wife learned of his condition, she and their seven-year-old daughter set off in July 1900 to find Peary and persuade him to come home. The 1901 expedition documented in this fascinating new book was organized to deliver supplies to Peary and to search for his wife and child. The book comprises the annotated diaries and p... |
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Roughstock: The Toughest Events in RodeoThe cowboy is an American classic who taps into a wellspring of cultural memories. And the most thrilling real-life setting for a modern cowboy is roughstock rodeo, an edge sport that makes professional wrestling look like a picnic. Celebrating this increasingly popular event is Roughstock, the first full-color photography book dedicated solely to rodeo culture. Photojournalist John Annerino's quest to capture this extreme sport on film has come with a cost - he's been clipped by bulls and stomp... |
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VanishingVanishing is a riveting collection of 16 photo essays taken over 16 years by one of the world's most acclaimed photojournalists. It is a tour through endangered life forms and ruined environments, human catastrophes and destruction-resulting in vanishing cultures. From the book's introduction: "Vanishing speaks on behalf of life, despite man's ever-threatening presence. This body of work offers nothing in the way of answers, neither is it a sermon in hopes of brighter days . . . Vanishing gives ... |
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Look Back In Joy... |
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Lima Peru: Edited by Mario TestinoEven as Mario Testino has become a royal image-maker in England and in Hollywood, where his portraits define the new glamour for a generation of stars, models and celebrities, he has cherished visions of the elegance and endless beaches of Lima, the city where he grew up. He has always confessed his love: "I'm very proud of being Peruvian, I would not want to be from anywhere else. I've lived in Europe for 30 years, but the moment I see our flag I get soppy." And he confesses it again here, thou... |
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