To mark the 40th anniversary of the first teNeues coffee table book, some all-time favourites are celebrated in a beautiful, affordable softcover edition that fits perfectly on any bookshelf
As the title suggests, the book includes Elliott Erwitt's best and most personal photographs
Each photograph in the book is an iconic portrait of his unique art of decades of photography - true to his style in black and white
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Elliott Erwitt was one of the greatest of his profession. His photographs have shaped the visual history of the 20th century and continue to have an impact in the 21st century. Although Erwitt's work spans several decades and continents as well as numerous themes, it is always instantly recognisable. His spontaneous and original visions speak of true artistry without ever appearing artificial.
Après les succès remarquables de Snjor ou Neiges, dans cet ouvrage, le photographe Christophe Jacrot tisse un récit poétique par l'image sur les paysages qui, devant son objectif, subissent les conséquences de phénomènes météorologiques remarquables : fortes pluies, tourbillons de neige, nuits glacées. Le résultat pourrait être sombre mais le photographe, par son usage virtuose de la couleur, cherche toujours la beauté des scènes dans ses images tantôt désertiques, tantôt pleines de vie.
If anyone manages to capture the humour in everyday scenes, it is photography legend Elliott Erwitt, who sadly died at the end of 2023. From the 1950s onward, he photographed not only celebrities and famous political figures, but also sociopolitical events, producing many iconic photos. His passion, however, was for snapshots, which he often photographed with a twinkle in his eye. Last Laughs shows the most amusing photographs from Elliott Erwitt?s extensive portfolio.
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Dans cette nouvelle édition du Watch Book Rolex, l'expert Gisbert L. Brunner vous guide à travers le monde de cette marque horlogère de luxe avec passion, souci du détail et une expertise exemplaire. Elle présente aux lecteurs la technologie et le design innovants des modèles Rolex emblématiques mais aussi des derniers modèles de la collection Rolex 2020 et 2021. Avec des textes trilingues en allemand, anglais et français et quelque 400 photographies en couleur et en noir et blanc, ce livre s'adresse aux amateurs de montres, aux collectionneurs de montres et aux passionnés de Rolex du monde entier.
The successful and atmospheric book Paris by French photographer and YouTube star Serge Ramelli is now available in an affordable, high-quality paperback edition
With photographs from different times of day and seasons, this book conveys a romantic and historical view of the city
With over 600,000 followers on YouTube, Ramelli is celebrated by a large community of fans
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This beautiful photography book by Serge Ramelli presents Paris in a unique lighting mood that transforms photos into vivid film stills.
Paris, so familiar, but different. A city with romance and history in its blood shows its tender side in a special way here. In pastel tones and luminous nuances that could have come from the palette of French Impressionists, Frenchman Serge Ramelli paints a very personal, photographic overall colouring.
The Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, Montmartre and Saint-Germain-des-Prés, traces of the artists who once lived here can be seen everywhere, actors made their homes here after film productions, art and culture are everywhere in exuberant abundance. A flair that Ramelli skilfully captures. Ramelli collects all of these very special moments with his camera. A kaleidoscope of the Seine metropolis that will delight every lover: in the magical light at sunrise and sunset, at the blue hour or 'à nuit'.
Jeanne Lanvin was ahead of her time. The French fashion visionary and imaginative businesswoman from a poor background not only created the first designer fashion line for children - this was colourful and full of lightness, at a time when children were still dressed like adults - the first tailored men's collection and the first unisex eau de toilette, she also founded the longest-running fashion company in the world. This at times employed over 1000 people and included women's, children's and men's fashion, accessories, fragrances, furnishing textiles and decorative objects, and even its own paint factory. The self-taught Lanvin started as a hat maker with her own boutique and managed to become one of the greatest fashion designers of the 20th century with creative energy and inventiveness. She created art deco costumes for theatre and film productions, developed the legendary perfume Arpege and a special Lanvin blue, based on the shade Fra Angelico blue. This richly illustrated coffee table book is dedicated to the extraordinary life and work of this exceptional designer.
Des littoraux aux endroits les plus reculés de la planète, où des peuples indigènes vivent à l'écart du monde, la photographe Cristina Mittermeier explore la relation de l'Homme à la Terre ainsi que les voies susceptibles de mener à un avenir durable.
Si quelqu'un connaît l'eau, c'est bien Cristina Mittermeier. Diplômée en biologie marine et photographe, elle concilie son travail derrière l'objectif avec sa passion pour la protection de l'environnement. Elle parcourt le monde pour étudier notre relation aux terres et aux océans, et pour nous sensibiliser à la beauté et à la détresse de notre planète. Dans Amaze elle suscite chez nous une admiration empreinte de respect pour la Nature et nous montre les multiples facettes d'un mode de vie durable. Cet ouvrage réunit deux séries de photographies : « Enoughness » (Satiété) et « The Water's Edge » (Littoraux).
« Enoughness» esquisse la philosophie de vie de Cristina Mittermeier : mener une existence marquée par le respect et la durabilité. Ses images d'animaux sauvages, de contrées lointaines et de peuples vivant dans les endroits les plus reculés de la planète remettent en question le culte de la société d'abondance. Elles suggèrent également d'autres modèles pour instaurer une relation pleine de sens et éco responsable à notre environnement, aux autres et à nous-mêmes. Prises dans toutes les parties du monde, les photographies de la série « The Water's Edge » captent la transition entre les terres et la mer, et l'importance particulière de cette zone dans la vie des gens. Pour les pêcheurs, qui y capturent leurs prises quotidiennes, mais aussi les femmes qui font leur lessive dans les eaux peu profondes ou les surfeurs, le littoral constitue une entité spatiale universelle, dans laquelle des instants fugitifs révèlent notre dépendance commune de la planète Terre, mais aussi notre humanité partagée. Poignante source d'inspiration pour une vie durable, et spectaculaire recueil de photographies naturalistes, Amaze s'adresse à tous ceux qui se soucient de la Planète bleue et des peuples avec lesquels nous la partageons.
La photographe et biologiste de la vie marine Cristina Goettsch Mittermeier est née en 1966 à Mexico. Cette écologiste convaincue a fondé en 2005 l'association International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) puis en 2015 l'association à but non lucratif de protection de la nature SeaLegacy. Elle publie des articles dans des magazines renommés, comme National Geographic et TIME. Lauréate du Mission Award décerné par la North American Nature Photography Association, elle a été sacrée Conservation Photographer of the Year par le magazine américain Smithsonian.
Peu de choses sont aussi fascinantes que la diversité du règne animal, une merveille terriblement menacée. Selon les derniers chiffres, près de 60 pourcents des populations animales sur la planète a disparu depuis les 50 dernières années.
Pedro Jarque Krebs, photographe animalier de nombreuses fois récompensé, concentre son objectif sur ce monde naturel si fragile dans le but d'alerter sur sa situation précaire. Ses photographies tendent à supprimer les frontières psychologiques et émotionnelles qui nous séparent des autres créatures en capturant chaque animal (que ce soit un oiseau, un reptile ou un félin) dans une atmosphère de profonde intimité. Superbes et pleines d'humilité, ses images donnent toute leur dignité aux animaux. Elles nous rappellent que nous ne sommes pas le centre de l'univers, et que nous devons protéger l'écosystème complexe dont nous ne sommes qu'une petite partie.
Pedro Jarque Kreb est né en 1963 à Lima au Pérou et a étudié à la Sorbonne à Paris. Il est un des photographes les plus renommés, le prestigieux Wildlife Photographer of the Year Award fait partie de ses nombreuses récompenses.
Ghislain Pascal, one of the co-founders of London's well-known The Little Black Gallery, has already curated numerous photography collections and successful auction sales with the Boys! Boys! Boys! and Girls! Girls! Girls! projects.
Now, for this new publication, he has curated a collection of images from queer and gay photographers from more than 20 countries in a stunning celebration of contemporary queer and fine art.
For all fans of gay and queer photography.
All royalties will go to the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Volume II of The Watch Book follows on the successful and comprehensive earlier volume with a magnificently illustrated book about the additional functions and refinements of wristwatches. For centuries, so-called "complications" - any feature of a mechanical timepiece beyond the display of hours, minutes and seconds - have embodied the crowning glory of fine mechanical watchmaking. Among the earliest of these are alarm clocks and calendar movements. Moon phase displays have also been known for several centuries. Striking movements can be considered among the most complex and technically elaborate additional functions, while finishing techniques such as skeletonising, which is mainly done by hand, also characterise the high art of watchmaking. This superbly illustrated volume by watch expert and historian Gisbert L. Brunner is dedicated to advanced functions of mechanical timepieces, their historical development and special technical features. Topics covered in this book include: Hands and numerals; Spring; Astronomical display (moon phases etc.); Tides; Double balance; Alarm clock; Altitude/depth measurement; Skeletonisation.
It all began on the evening of October 4, 1957, with a faint radio signal from the Soviet Sputnik satellite and became an era of futuristic design that shaped the culture of the 1950s and '60s. From iconic furniture to avant-garde architecture, this book offers a comprehensive insight into the bold aesthetics of the space age. Highlights of an era that united technology, art and design to create an awe-inspiring new universe. A book for design lovers and history buffs alike. Take off into the past of trend-setting design!
Les volumes I et II de THE WATCH BOOK sont ici réunis en un compendium d'exception. Dans cet hommage aux plus belles montres du monde, Gisbert L. Brunner, expert renommé des montres-bracelets, nous fait partager son expertise inégalée. Avec plus de 40 portraits de manufactures de haute horlogerie, ce livre est un présent raffiné pour tout collectionneur de montres-bracelets ou pour quiconque aspire à le devenir.
Du hygge au lagom, le livre Scandi Style présente l'équilibre typiquement nordique entre confort accueillant et style moderne inspirant, avec le ton donné par des matériaux naturels comme le bois et la céramique, avec des lignes épurées.
Depuis ces onze dernières années, le photographe et réalisateur Bruce Weber a publié une série intitulée All American, un portfolio indépendant sur le travail d'artistes, de photographes, auteurs d'essais, poètes et personnalités dont les vies et les talents garantissent la célébration. Le dernier volume de la série est également une collection menée par Weber motivée à niveau égal par l'admiration et la volonté de se mettre en relation. Parfois les sujets sont déjà connus tandis que d'autres sont relativement inconnus bien que remarquables par leurs histoires, leurs talents, lesquels révèlent quelque chose qui résonne profondément, à un niveau plus personnel. All American XII explore les vrais personnages du paysage américain.
Des glaciers majestueux aux vastes étendues glacées, aussi loin qu'on puisse porter le regard, la glace est aussi importante à notre écosystème que l'eau, l'air ou les arbres. Sa présence sur terre est menacée par le réchauffement climatique et l'accroissement de la population, c'est le postulat qui guide le dernier projet photographique de Laurent Baheux, Ice is Black. A travers ses photographies en noir et blanc qui sont à couper le souffle, il capture les plus beaux paysages glacés du monde et la faune fascinante qui les peuple. Un regard intemporel sur les créatures et leur environnement hostile, La Norvège, l'Islande, le Canada sont le décor des images de Laurent Baheux, les ours polaires et leur progéniture, les renards arctiques batifolant dans la neige et les phoques naviguant dans les eaux froides sont les sujets vivants de ce travail unique.
Le pouvoir d'évocation des images est aussi un cri d'alarme pour susciter l'action et protéger ces environnements menacés, ainsi que leur faune.
An entertaining visual journey through the most iconic cocktail parties, with nostalgic black and white images and vibrant colour photos of celebrities, entertainers and models in luxurious settings. With chapters on destinations, people, fashion and art & design, this book delves into the world of cocktail culture, showcasing dazzling nightlife, sumptuous pool parties and opulent yacht events. An additional section with classic cocktail recipes provides plenty of inspiration for your own party.
High-quality photography captures the essence of a fascinating lifestyle full of beauty and prestige.
This sumptuous book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Grand Prix world, featuring rare on-track moments, fashion shows and extravagant parties that make up the glamour and excitement of this elite sport. A stunning collection of over 100 high-quality photographs that capture the flair of Grand Prix racing - from vintage black and white shots to vibrant colour photos of prized cars, legendary drivers and glamorous celebrities.
High-quality photography captures the essence of a fascinating lifestyle full of beauty and prestige.
C'est un fait bien connu que les couleurs peuvent considérablement transformer une pièce - comment obtenir exactement le résultat souhaité et quelles sont les nouvelles combinaisons égayer l'humeur sont révélées par le volume Couleurs.
The first comprehensive illustrated book on the Cyclades archipelago, which also includes the well-known islands of Santorini, Naxos, Paros and Mykonos. The islands are currently among the trendiest travel destinations in the world. There is no Hollywood or Instagram star who has not been photographed in front of the white cities of the Greek islands.
This illustrated book attempts to capture the islands' attitude to life in an undisguised way. In doing so, the volume does not aim at the big tourist hotspots and Instagram shots that can be seen everywhere else, but would like to capture the Greek island world as a whole - with all its discrepancies. Lonely bays and half-ruined towns stand next to the glossy world of the rich and famous who spend the summer on the islands. Highlife in summer next to almost deserted streets in winter. Greek tradition next to modern mass tourism. It is precisely these discrepancies that make the volume so distinctive. In addition, each individual island has its own exciting peculiarities that are worth discovering. The volume also portrays in pictures and text local Greeks who pursue an exciting profession: The last fishermen of the island, the priest of a mountain church on Naxos, the last local beekeeper, etc.
Rudi Sebastian has spent many weeks on the islands over several years in all seasons and has followed the soul of the country and its people. He was at least once on every single island of the region, so he attaches importance to completeness. The result is a probably unique collection of images that reflects the island life in all its facets.
In this new volume of the Watch Book series, successful author Gisbert L. Brunner focuses on Swiss watch history and the watch industry, and in particular on the house of Oris, because what could be a more fitting connection than that of the leading expert when it comes to mechanical timepieces with the watch manufactory that is one of the few to produce exclusively mechanical watches. Founded in 1904, the company stands out in many ways in the luxury world of horology, it is run independently and not by a large corporation, it is valued as a down-to-earth brand and - in an industry that is not necessarily known for this - it focuses on sustainability, true to the motto: "Things have to make sense".
Of course, technology should not be missing from this volume; after all, Oris has developed 280 different calibres in its company history and manufactured them in its own factories. Companions have their say and the best watch models of the company's almost 120-year history are presented in this usual high-quality volume.
Women love handbags because they are a perfect vehicle - not just for keys, credit cards, and lipstick, but also their dreams and desires. Luxury labels made the humble bag into a billion-dollar business in the 20th century, but the bag is more than just a status symbol. Because it is constantly being reinvented, it wields a greater influence on everyday fashion than any hemline or silhouette.
For the Love of Bags is a homage to the power of the handbag: from icons like the Kelly Bag, the first "must-have" item ever, to popular Paris fashion house labels and the latest Instagram stars, this book details the history of the "it" bag and decodes the messages handbags communicate.
The Cote d'Azur has always captured the imagination of artists. Many of them arrived on the sun-drenched coast in the early 20th century, having left Paris to enjoy this beautiful region at a time when it was not yet a famed tourist destination. And there they stayed. Legendary for its special light, the French Riviera also spurred the development of art photography to a certain degree, attracting intellectuals and bon vivants, along with those who wanted to be in close proximity to this artistic world. The great influx of painters, photographers, and fashion designers created a rich legacy throughout several decades. This legacy will be narrated chronologically by decade in the book, starting with the beginnings of photography at the turn of the century, and continuing with the 1920s with the fashion of Jacques Henri Lartigue, the Surrealists up to the end of the war, the Golden Fifties of paparazzi photography, the portraits of artists, and photojournalism.
The extraordinary picture story by Paolo Di Paolo, accompanied by texts by Pier Paolo Pasolini which documents and narrates Italians on vacation during Summer 1959, from the Tyrrhenian to the Adriatic Sea; from Ventimiglia to Trieste (from the western to the eastern border). In 1959 Paolo Di Paolo is a 34-year-old photographer collaborating with the cultural weekly magazine Il Mondo directed by Mario Pannunzio, and the widely distributed magazine Tempo. Pier Paolo Pasolini is a promising 37-year-old writer who had published The best of Youth, The Street Kids and A Violent Life. He is not yet a film director. In Italy, the «economic miracle» has just begun. The newspapers tend to offer to Italian families a microcosm of mythical characters as a diversion to the dullness and fear of war, emigration, and poverty. Arturo Tofanelli, editor in chief of the monthly Successo and the weekly Tempo, entrusts the two young men, Di Paolo and Pasolini, who did not know each other, to do a report on the Italian Summer Holidays that will be published by Successo magazine in three issues (July, August and September 1959). The writer and the photographer set off from Ventimiglia together, with the plan of traveling through the coasts of Italy to the south and climbing up to Trieste. But they have different visions. «Pasolini was looking for a lost world of literary ghosts, an Italy that no longer existed,» recalls Di Paolo. «I was looking for an Italy that was looking to the future. I conceived the title The Long Road of Sand meaning the strenuous road traveled by Italians to reach well-being and holidays after the War.» A complex, delicate partnership is born between Pasolini and Di Paolo, they will travel together only the first stage of this journey, but this experience would later be consolidated in mutual respect and trust.
It is no longer a secret that a trip to nature can work wonders. As a lightning-like mood enhancer, we instantly feel more relaxed and alive; after all, nature has served us as a retreat to gather strength since time immemorial. The new coffee table book Eco Materials shows how we can bring this calming energy from outdoors indoors: with the help of a wide variety of eco-materials, a feel-good atmosphere à la Mother Nature can easily be recreated within our own four walls. Cork, bamboo and the like create a restrained aesthetic whose harmonious effect we won't want to miss in the future. Other titles in the series include: Boho Style: Bohemian ISBN 9783961715008 Colors: Colorful ISBN 9783961714506 Modern Glam: Glamorous ISBN 9783961714308 Patterns: Patterned ISBN 9783961714292 Scandi Style: Scandinavian ISBN 9783961714490 Text in English and German.
