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"On a day like this, I remember-I'm the President, but he's The Boss."
-President Barack Obama, 2009 Kennedy Center Awards ceremony
Compiled by accomplished photographer Eric Meola-who knew "the Boss" when he was just an unknown Jersey kid with big rock and roll dreams-Streets of Fire is an intimate photographic look at Bruce Springsteen during a pivotal year in his life and career. In 1977, Springsteen was coming off the enormous success of his...
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A trusted reference for beginners looking to master the portrait or lifelong photographers looking to try a new twist on the classic genre.
The editors of Popular Photography pooled all their knowledge from their 70+ years of experience to bring you the most comprehensive guide to portraits on the market: The Complete Portrait Manual. Whether you're after snapshots of loved ones laughing, impressive studio headshots, fun yet tasteful selfies, or...
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The editor of Hugs from Obama presents this photographic celebration of the former first lady's elegance and strength in Go High: The Unstoppable Presence and Poise of Michelle Obama.
Featuring more than 50 full-color photographs illustrating her warmth, wisdom, and belief in a bright future, this one-of-a-kind collection highlights Michelle Obama's compassion, verve, and dynamic approach to unifying people from all walks of life. Each picture...
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THE LITTLE BOOK OF NEPALESE PORTRAITS a photography book by JULIAN BOUND From National Geographic photography contributor Julian Bound portraiture of the people of Nepal. Portraits from Nepal's capital Kathmandu, Chhaimale Village, the northern district of Sindhupalchowk on the Tibetan borderlands, and the lakeside city of Pokhara. A collection of unique portraiture of the Nepalese people taken over a four year period by award winning documentary...
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On an Eardisley farm, in conservative, rural mid Wales, lives Dean Goodwin-Evans aka Boo La Croux: farmer, organiser of Hereford Pride, professional hairdresser, son of an Aston Villa footballer, husband of Paul, lover of horses, and Miss Drag UK 2021.
This book explores the day-to-day life of the UK's only known drag farmer through images taken by award-winning photographer, Billie Charity.
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The husband-and-wife artists celebrate the ageing process through painting, sculpture, and personal reflections in this award-winning book.
In this beautiful book, painter Alice Matzkin and her sculptor husband Richard Matzkin explore the experience of aging through their art, finding inspiration rather than despair. Both in their sixties, their ongoing collaboration has produced more than 60 works. They also share personal narratives examining various...
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The definitive monograph of American photographer Vivian Maier, exploring the full range and brilliance of her work and the mystery of her life, written and edited by noted photography curator and writer Marvin Heiferman; featuring 250 black-and-white images, color work, and other materials never seen before; and a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Laura Lippman.
Vivian Maier's story-the secretive nanny-photographer during her life who...
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This volume honors those who experienced the Vietnam War through striking portraits and personal accounts of the conflict and its repercussions.
This book offers a uniquely human perspective on the Vietnam War through portraits and stories of American veterans, southern Vietnamese veterans, and civilians. The surreal imagery of Thomas Sanders' photography encourages the viewer to take a closer look at those who experienced the war. These images...
10) Audrey in Rome
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Assembled by Audrey Hepburn's son Luca Dotti, Audrey in Rome is an intimate collection of almost two hundred candid photographs of the beloved actress and much-imitated style icon during the twenty-year period she made Rome her home.
A private album of rare snapshots-many never published before-of Audrey Hepburn in her everyday life as a citizen of the Eternal City, Audrey in Rome is a treasure for every fan of her films and her impeccable, timeless...
11) Beard
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Hundreds of bearded men strutted their stuff at the World Beard and Moustache Championships in Anchorage, Alaska, and photographer Matthew Rainwaters was there to capture it all. This resulting collection of portraits features the bushiest, most stylish, and downright weirdest beards from around the world. Taken straight on, the photographs are stark and stunning the beards speak for themselves. Alongside the images are essays by several of the championship...
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