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Photography: A Very Short IntroductionPhotographs are an integral part of our daily lives, from sensationalist images in tabloid papers, to personal family snapshots, to the art photography displayed in galleries and sold through international art markets. In this thought provoking exploration of the subject, Steve Edwards provides a clear, lively, and imaginative approach to the definition, importance, and meaning of photography. He combines a sense of its historical development with an
Photographs are an integral part of our daily lives, from sensationalist images in tabloid papers, to personal family snapshots, to the art photography displayed in galleries and sold through international art markets. In this thought-provoking exploration of the subject, Steve Edwards provides a clear, lively, and imaginative approach to the definition, importance, and meaning of photography. He combines a sense of its historical development with an analysis of its purpose and meaning within a wider cultural context. Edwards also discusses both well-known and more unusual photos, from the highly controversial Cottingley Fairies to Ansel Adams landscapes, and from the shocking and influential Eddie Adams image of a Vietcong suspect being executed to the portrait/performance art work of Cindy Sherman. Edwards interrogates the way we look and think about photographs, and considers such issues as truth and recording, objectivity and fine art, identity and memory.About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 10/01/2006
ISBN: 9780192801647
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.34lbs
Size: 6.96h x 4.24w x 0.41d
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★★★★★ 5
Great quality
Format: Hardcover
Not sure why the one guy had to compared this book the the MGSV one. But it is a great quality art book. Yes the paper is not glossy but it actually makes it more viewable in all conditions in my opinion. Paper very much reminded me of what high quality Japanese art is usually printed on. Love that the book comes with details on what they were thinking while designing everything. Great game worth the buy now before this thing becomes rare and hard to get!
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Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2021
★★★★★ 4
Great Book, delivery could be improved.
Format: Hardcover
Overall, a great gift for a lover of this game. The content is beautiful. The only thing that was frustrating was our first order of the book was damaged, we had to get it replaced.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Ghost of tshushima book
Format: Hardcover, Format: Hardcover
Great book for fans, beautiful details and drawings.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Gorgeous artwork in a beautifully bound book
Format: Hardcover
This was such a wonderful surprise! I cannot believe how beautifully bound this is, and the slipcase feels expensive too! It's a steal at this price point. The images are printed so nicely too, a lot of love went into this.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Halo Fan Must-Have
Format: Hardcover, Format: Hardcover
Stunning!!
So much information and beautiful artwork. Must have for any Halo fan. This book is MASSIVE! Not so much a game guide, no level maps or multiplayer/campaign stuff. Lots of history about the war, colonies, Covenant, Flood, Banished, etc. Can’t wait to read it
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Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2025