Starting with an important new publication on the history of New Zealand photography, this month review offers a wide range of titles from anthologies, monographs, how-to guides for young and old, digital and film photography manuals, a film by French image maker Raymond Depardon, an ebook from our eLibrary collection and the latest online magazines issues from Zinio.
New Zealand photography collected
“New Zealand Photography Collected illuminates the richness of New Zealand’s photographic tradition, from nineteenth-century portraits and dramatic landscapes to the latest contemporary art photography. The book showcases more than 400 arresting and memorable photographs from the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, accompanied by richly informative descriptions. Featured photographers include James Bragge, Leslie Adkin, Burton Brothers, John Pascoe, Brian Brake, Frank Hofmann, Ans Westra, Eric Lee-Johnson, Marti Friedlander, Laurence Aberhart, Ann Shelton, Glenn Jowitt, Anne Noble, Yvonne Todd and many others.” (Syndetics)
Beaton : photographs
“Cecil Beaton’s career is unparalleled in its historical breadth. By mid-century he had produced an astonishing array of portraits of the greatest creative figures of his time, including Picasso, Gertrude Stein, Lucian Freud and Francis Bacon. In contrast to the flamboyance and artifice of his early work, Beaton later displayed an almost minimalist eye. The book is drawn mostly from the 100,000 prints and negatives of the Cecil Beaton Studio Archive at Sotheby’s and follows the definitive monograph of his work during the war years, Theatre of War, published in 2012.” (Syndetics)
The dawn of Technicolor, 1915-1935
“Published to coincide with Technicolors centennial in 2015, The Dawn of Technicolor recounts the beginnings of one of the most widely recognized names in the American film industry. Following its incorporation in 1915, Technicolor developed a series of two-colour processes as necessary steps toward full-colour photography and printing, persevering against daunting odds to create the only commercially viable colour process for motion pictures. The authors chart the making of pivotal films in the process, from the troubled productions of Ben-Hur (1925) to the early short films in Technicolors groundbreaking three-color process: Walt Disneys animated Flowers and Trees (1932) and the live-action La Cucaracha (1934).” (Syndetics)
Makers of East London
“East London is the creative hub of one of the world’s most dynamic cities and is seeing a resurgence of craftspeople breathing life back into traditional practices. This reflects a global interest in a return to handmade products created with individual passion. This book takes an intimate look at the people behind the craft, their studios and their practices to see what it takes to be a maker in a world of increasing mass production.” (Syndetics)
Eyes open! : 100 years of Leica photography
“A workshop log proves that at the latest in 1914, Oskar Barnack put the finishing touches on the first working model of a compact camera for 35 mm standard cinema film. He had not merely invented a new camera – the Leica, not introduced until 1925 due to the war, it in fact ushered in a paradigm shift in photography. The Leica made it easier for amateurs, newcomers, and emancipated women to take pictures, but it also enabled a whole new way of seeing. Just in time to mark Leica’s centenary, this volume offers 800 images showcasing a wide artistic and cultural history.” (Syndetics)
My digital photography for seniors
“The perfect book to help anyone 50+ learn digital photography – in full color! My Digital Photography for Seniors is an exceptionally easy and complete full-color tutorial on digital photography, visual storytelling, and image sharing. No ordinary “beginner’s book,” it approaches every topic using meaningful examples, step-by-step tasks, large text, close-up screen shots, and a custom full-color interior designed for comfortable reading. Professional photographer and top-selling author Jason R. Rich covers all you need to know to take great photos with your smartphone or tablet, manage and organize your digital photo library, safely exchange your images with family and friends, tell compelling stories and chronicle your memories with digital images, and share your creations in print and online.” (Syndetics)
Photos for OS X and iOS : take, edit, and share photos in the Apple photography ecosystem
“For anyone who’s taken photos, you know the frustration of trying to find and manage your snapshots on your iPhone, camera, or Mac. With Photos for OS X, Apple has made it possible to have at your fingertips all your photos. In the Photos for OS X and iOS book, best-selling author Jeff Carlson shows you how to tame your photo collection with Apple Photos for OS X app. He shows how to convert your existing iPhoto and Aperture libraries to Photos and how to import new photos from your iPhone and other sources. You’ll learn how to work with photos in the Apple iCloud service as well as edit images on your phone, Mac, and in the cloud.” (Syndetics)
How to Take Great Photographs With a Film Camera
“This is a simple-to-follow manual for film camera enthusiasts wishing to improve their skills, devised by one of the world’s leading photography professionals. It explores a range of classic 35 mm, medium and large format film cameras, from simple automatic and disposable cameras to single lens reflex (SLR) cameras. It features over 400 photographs designed to highlight and clarify every tip and technique. The use and understanding of traditional film equipment and accessories is treated in detail, from lenses and filters to flashes and autofocus. The book is an essential reference source for everyone interested in learning the techniques of classic film photography.” (Syndetics)
Journal de France
“Travelling alone, internationally acclaimed photographer and film-maker Raymond Depardon spent six years capturing his home country with a large format camera. This long, solitary road trip provided fertile ground for the creation – with his long-time partner and collaborator Claudine Nougaret – of an extraordinary travel journal. The journey returned Depardon to important places from his past as a reporter – Chad, Venice, Cannes – and to a wealth of previously unseen footage from his archive – an interview with Jean-Bedel Bokassa, a film of Jean-Luc Godard, extraordinary glimpses of private and public life.” (Syndetics)
Focus and filter : 100 photography tips from inside the studio and out in the field
“With camera phones ubiquitous and digital cameras more popular than ever, taking and sharing pictures has become an integral part of daily life. Focus and Filter is an essential compendium of professional secrets for novices looking to improve any shot-from the planned portrait to the cell-phone snap to the selfie. How to take a spectacular shot of a city skyline through a window without the reflection? How to get a pic of sushi that’s mouth watering? And how to snap a selfie worthy of being the best profile pic ever? All of these questions and more are addressed in this must-have photography primer.” (Syndetics)
And don’t forget to check out this month’s photography titles on Zinio
