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Decades’ worth of images have been distilled down to 512 pages of photographs in this ultimate retrospective collection of Nobuyoshi Araki's work, selected by the artist himself.

First published as a Limited Edition and now back in a new format to celebrate TASCHEN’s 40th anniversary, the curation delves deep into Araki’s best-known imagery: Tokyo street scenes; faces and foods; colorful, sensual flowers; female genitalia; and the Japanese art of kinbaku, or bondage. As girls lay bound but defiant and glistening petals assume suggestive shapes, Araki plays constantly with patterns of subjugation and emancipation, death and desire and with the slippage between serene image and shock.

Describing his bondage photographs as “a collaboration between the subject and the photographer”, Araki seeks to come closer to his female subjects through photography, emphasizing the role of spoken conversation between himself and the model. In his native Japan, he has attained cult status for many women who feel liberated by his readiness to photograph the expression of their desire.

What’s Wrong in Tinseltown?
The dark side of Los Angeles, 1920–1950
In the years following World War I, Los Angeles was a city awakening to its darker side, transforming itself from a backwater town to a gleaming metropolis and city of the future. But along the way a tarnished patina began to coat its ever-more glamorous façade. As thousands flocked to the city with their dreams and desires, so too came get-rich-quick schemes, phony religions, organized crime, and corruption.

A visual history like no other, Dark City brings together images from archives, museums, newspaper photo morgues, private collections, and the author’s extensive image library to reveal the true grit, grime, and sheer horror stories of Los Angeles from the 1920s to 1950s. In large format, we roam through the back alleys, gin joints, tattoo parlors, gambling dens, nightclubs, and the most brutal crime scenes, to uncover a city crawling with murder and mayhem.

"Dzięki starannemu doborowi cytatów, zdjęć i wypowiedzi, książka „Fotograficy o fotografii” ujawnia to, co zdaniem mistrzów jest najważniejsze. Dzięki pouczającym komentarzom Henry’ego Carrolla, autora serii „Fotografuj jak mistrz”, dowiesz się, jak najwybitniejsi przedstawiciele tego gatunku sztuki rozwijali swój niepowtarzalny styl, jakimi ideami się kierują, a przede wszystkim zrozumiesz, czym fotografia jest dla ciebie. Książka zawiera wypowiedzi 50 wybitnych fotografików, w tym: Nobuyoshi Araki Broomberg & Chanarin Maisie Cousins Tacita Dean Lisette Model Daido Moriyama Irving Penn Viviane Sassen Harley Weir Garry Winogrand "

The first-ever exhibition curated by Peter Lindbergh himself, shortly before his untimely death, Untold Stories at the Düsseldorf Kunstpalast served as a blank canvas for the photographer’s unrestrained vision and creativity. Given total artistic freedom, Lindbergh curated an uncompromising collection that sheds an unexpected light on his colossal oeuvre. This artist's book, the official companion to the landmark exhibition, offers an extensive, firsthand look at the highly personal collection. When it came to printing his photos, Lindbergh chose a special uncoated paper – a thin sheet with a soft, open surface – as a deliberate aesthetic statement.

Renowned the world over, Lindbergh’s images have left an indelible mark on contemporary culture and photo history. Here, the photographer experiments with his own oeuvre and narrates new stories while staying true to his lexicon. In both emblematic and never-before-seen images, he challenges his own icons and presents intimate moments shared with personalities who had been close to him for years, including Nicole Kidman, Uma Thurman, Robin Wright, Jessica Chastain, Jeanne Moreau, Naomi Campbell, Charlotte Rampling and many more.

This XL volume presents more than 150 photographs—many of them unpublished or short-lived, often having been commissioned by monthly fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Interview, Rolling Stone, W Magazine, or The Wall Street Journal. An extensive conversation between Lindbergh and Kunstpalast director Felix Krämer, as well as an homage by close friend Wim Wenders, offer fresh insights into the making of the collection. The result is an intimate personal statement by Lindbergh about his work.

Get ready for adventure with Riding in the Wild, a comprehensive guide to riding classic motorcycles on and off the roads. Written by motorcycle enthusiast and travel expert Jordan Gibbons, this book takes you on a journey around the globe, showcasing the best motorcycle regions and routes that offer unforgettable experiences. From the rugged terrain of the Australian outback to the winding roads of the Scottish Highlands, Gibbons offers informative advice on what to pack, what to wear, and the best bikes to take on your journey.

Whether you're a seasoned rider or a beginner looking for a new way to explore the world, Riding in the Wild has something for everyone. With stunning photography, maps, illustrations, and inspiring stories, this book is a great companion for anyone with an adventurous spirit.

Od wydawcy
Oddajemy do rąk czytelników album o Witoldzie Chromińskim – drugi w podserii „Zeszytów Szczecińskich” poświęconej szczecińskim fotografom. Z ciekawego tekstu Pawła Miedzińskiego, który zeskanował kilkadziesiąt tysięcy klatek negatywów z artystycznej spuścizny pierwszego członka Związku Polskich Artystów Fotografików w Szczecinie, możemy sporo dowiedzieć się o tym legendarnym już fotografie, otoczonym mgłą tajemnicy. Jego dorobek i sylwetka zniknęły ze zbiorowej percepcji w drugiej połowie lat 70. XX wieku. Serdecznie dziękuję mecenasom publikacji. Dzięki nim prace kolejnego ważnego i znakomitego fotografa dotrą do nowych pokoleń a nieco starsi przypomną sobie Szczecin, Pomorze Zachodnie i świat jakich już nie ma. Witold Chromiński to artysta i dokumentalista, który przez ponad pól wieku odnosił sukcesy na polu fotografii. Niewątpliwie zasługuje na naszą pamięć i uwagę.
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