Stories Behind the Images

Stories Behind the Images
Title Stories Behind the Images PDF eBook
Author Corey Rich
Publisher
Pages 0
Release 2019
Genre PHOTOGRAPHY
ISBN 9781680512649

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From his early days working out of his dorm room and shooting on film to becoming a Nikon ambassador and official photographer of the historic Dawn Wall ascent, Corey Rich has been capturing iconic shots of adventure superstars for more than two decades. Now Corey tells how he got some of his favorite images of climbers, adventurers, skiers, performance artists, and more. He shares insights into the business of photography, photography tips, outdoor lessons, and what he has learned about human nature along the way. Featured outdoor athletes include: Tommy Caldwell Project Bandaloop Beth Rodden Lynn Hill Ashima Shiraishi Kelly Slater Bear Grylls Alex Honnold Fred Beckey and many more

Watching the World Change

Watching the World Change
Title Watching the World Change PDF eBook
Author David Friend
Publisher Macmillan
Pages 494
Release 2011-08-02
Genre History
ISBN 0312591489

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Relates the stories behind the photographs of 9/11, discusses the controversy over whether the images are exploitative or redemptive, and shows how photographs help us witness, grieve, and understand the unimaginable.

Great News Photos and the Stories Behind Them

Great News Photos and the Stories Behind Them
Title Great News Photos and the Stories Behind Them PDF eBook
Author John Faber
Publisher Courier Corporation
Pages 180
Release 1978-01-01
Genre Photography
ISBN 9780486236674

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Seventy historically important news photographs from Civil War times to the nomination of Jimmy Carter are reproduced with a description of the methods used to capture them and the circumstances of the moment

There and Back

There and Back
Title There and Back PDF eBook
Author Jimmy Chin
Publisher Ten Speed Press
Pages 321
Release 2021-12-07
Genre Photography
ISBN 1984859501

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The Academy Award–winning director of Free Solo and National Geographic photographer presents the first collection of his iconic adventure photography, featuring some of the greatest moments of the most accomplished climbers and outdoor athletes in the world, and including more than 200 extraordinary photographs. “An extraordinary work of art.”—Jon Krakauer Filmmaker, photographer, and world-class mountaineer Jimmy Chin goes where few can follow to capture stunning images in death-defying situations. There and Back draws from his breathtaking portfolio of photographs, captured over twenty years during cutting-edge expeditions on all seven continents—from skiing Mount Everest, to an unsupported traverse of Tibet's Chang Tang Plateau on foot, to first ascents in Chad’s Ennedi Desert and Antarctica’s Queen Maud Land. Along the way, Chin shares behind-the-scenes details about how he captured such astounding images in impossible conditions, and tells the stories of the legendary adventurers and remarkable athletes he has photographed, including Alex Honnold, the star of his Academy Award–winning documentary film Free Solo; ski mountaineer Kit DesLauriers; snowboarder Travis Rice; and mountaineers Conrad Anker and Yvon Chouinard. These larger-than-life images, coupled with stories of outsized drive and passion, of impossible goals with life or death stakes, of partnerships forged through incredible hardship, are sure to inspire wonder and awe.

Untold: The Stories Behind the Photographs

Untold: The Stories Behind the Photographs
Title Untold: The Stories Behind the Photographs PDF eBook
Author Steve McCurry
Publisher Phaidon Press
Pages 0
Release 2013-09-03
Genre Photography
ISBN 9780714864624

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Steve McCurry's iconic images have made him one of the world's most popular photographers working today. Now, for the first time, he shares the stories behind stunning images taken from around the world throughout his extensive career. In the finest documentary tradition, Untold: The Stories Behind the Photographs delves into McCurry's personal archive to reveal never-before-seen ephemera, including journals, portraits, maps, and beautifully reproduced snapshots from various assignments. The book is organized into 14 photo stories, each brought to life by narrative text and over 100 lavish, full-color photo plates. Together, these fascinating documents create a living biography of one of photography's greatest legends.

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick
Title The Mysteries of Harris Burdick PDF eBook
Author Chris Van Allsburg
Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pages 36
Release 1996
Genre Authorship
ISBN 0395827841

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Since its publication in 1984, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick has stimulated the minds of readers of all ages and backgrounds. Now the original fourteen drawings are available in a large portfolio edition of loose sheets. In addition, a newly discovered fifteenth drawing, titled The Youngest Magician, has been added, as well as an updated introduction by the author. The puzzles of these mysterious drawings will be even more provocative because of the larger size and the exceptional printing quality. For the first time, the drawings can be shared with groups or displayed singly. The Mysteries of Harris Burdick was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of 1984.

Through Her Lens

Through Her Lens
Title Through Her Lens PDF eBook
Author E. Sereny
Publisher Acc Art Books
Pages 0
Release 2018
Genre Photography
ISBN 9781851498925

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- One of the largest archives of film-set photography and editorial magazine shots from the '70s and '80s- Introduction by Jacqueline Bisset and Charlotte Rampling- Archive contains almost 100 unseen pictures, all narrated by Eva Sereny herself: a top professional photographer, working in a male-dominated field- Includes shots from the sets of several great classical films ('The Great Gatsby', 'The Night Porter', and 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom', and more)Stories and photography intermingle on the pages of this gorgeous homage to '70s and '80s cinema and celebrity. Including rare and never-before-seen images, Through Her Lens is a wonderful collection of images and memoires that capture the spirit of the age. From unexpected late-night calls from Romy Schneider, to a stay at Paul Newman's home in Connecticut; from working on set with Bernardo Bertolucci, Werner Herzog, Steven Spielberg and Sydney Pollack, to lounging poolside with Raquel Welch; Sereny reveals her favorite moments from working behind the lens. This is the first photographic retrospective of Sereny's star-studded career, including nearly 100 never-before-seen images complemented by Eva's own stories.