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  In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits

  by National Geographic Society

  National Geographic Greatest Portraits tells the story of portrait photography through the eyes-and words-of five accomplished National Geographic photographers. The book showcases images never-before-seen alongside award-winning favorites. New and fascinating text reveals photographers' individual experiences photographing people and their evaluation of NG portraits produced during each decade-from the late-19th... (more)
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  Through the Lens

  National Geographic's Greatest Photographs

  by National Geographic, Leah Bendavid Val

  For more than 100 years, National Geographic has set the standard for nature, culture, and wildlife photography. Now, in Through the Lens, 250 spectacular images—some famous, others rarely seen—are gathered in one lavish and beautiful volume. Through the Lens is divided into geographical regions—Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, the Americas, and Oceans and Isles—with a special section devoted to space... (more)
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  The Lady Grace Mysteries: Book 6

  Feud

  by Grace Cavendish

  There is much excitement at Court as the famous painter Levina Teerlinc arrives to paint the Queen's portrait. The Maids of Honor are recruited to help entertain the Queen during the sittings, and to pose for the painter while the Queen is busy. They love being in the studio but have to beware as deadly poisons are used in some of the paints! One of Lady Grace's fellow Maids of Honor, Carmina, begins to act rather... (more)
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  The Artist's Complete Guide to Drawing the Head

  by William Maughan

  In this innovative guide, master art instructor William Maughan demonstrates how to create a realistic human likeness by using the classic and highly accurate modeling technique of chiaroscuro (Italian for "light and dark") developed by Leonardo da Vinci during the High Renaissance. Maughan first introduces readers to the basics of this centuries-old technique, showing how to analyze form, light, and shadow; use... (more)
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  The Family of Man

  Hailed as the most successful exhibition of photography ever assembled, The Family of Man opened at The Museum of Modern Art, New York in January 1955. This book, the permanent embodiment of Edward Steichen's monumental exhibition, reproduces all of the 503 images that Steichen described as "a mirror of the essential oneness of mankind throughout the world. Photographs made in all parts of the world, of the gamut... (more)
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  Physiognomy: The Mark Seliger Photographs

  by Mark Seliger

  The study of how facial features reveal inner character, is devoted exclusively to Seligers images. It is a dynamic fusion of his infamous cover shots and unpublished work, past. Within these pages is a wild ride through the famous faces of our decade, from a frisky Barrymore to a world-weary Jagger, portraits that run the gamut from sexy to humorous, poignant to compelling.
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  The Sweeter Side of R. Crumb

  by R Crumb

  Described by art critic Robert Hughes as ?the Brueghel of the 20th century, ? Robert Crumb has become the only sixties counter culture artist to break through into the fine art world with great acclaim. Laura Hoptman, curator of the Carnegie International said, ?Crumb is one of the most subversive and important voices to come out of America in the 20th century?He's one of the greatest draftsmen of our time.? Now... (more)
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  Beyond Portraiture: Creative People Photography

  by Bryan Peterson

  Take great pictures of people--beyond portraits, photos that capture a moment * Bryan Peterson’s books have sold more than 200,000 copies * Specific enough for beginners, insightful enough for professionals * Wonderful book for scrapbookers, parents, teachers Great portraits go beyond a mere record of a face. They reveal one of the millions of intimate human moments that make up a life. In Beyond... (more)
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  Americans Who Tell the Truth

  by Robert Shetterly

  As we in the United States have the right to speak the truth, we also have the need to be told the truth. Throughout history, politicians, writers, environmentalists, political activists, and others have used this freedom to motivate and empower Americans to challenge the status quo. Artist Robert Shetterly’s fifty portraits, combined with thought-provoking quotes and concise biographies, offer a powerful view... (more)
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  At Twelve: Portraits of Young Women

  by Sally Mann

  At Twelve is a composite portrait that is both universal and intimately personal. As Ann Beattie writes in her perceptive introduction, "These girls still exist in an innocent world in which a pose is only a pose--what adults make of that pose may be the issue." Sally Mann's work is in the collections of major museums across the country. "Haunting black-and-white studies of children, shown here as surprisingly... (more)
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  Portraits (Contemporary Artists.)

  by Steve McCurry

  Magnum photographer Steve McCurry never set out to take portraits. Critically acclaimed and recognized internationally for his classic reportage, over the last 20 years he has worked for the "National Geographic" and other publications on numerous assignments: along the Afghan border, in Baghdad, Beirut and the Sahel. McCurry's coverage of the monsoon won first prize in the World Press Awards, and was part of his... (more)
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  I Dream a World: Portraits of Black Women Who Changed America

  by Barbara Summers, Barbara Summers, Brian Lanker

  Foreward by Maya Angelou STC is proud to celebrate the tenth anniversary of I Dream A World with this completely revised and updated paperback edition that charts the achievements of a remarkable group of African-American women and their continued impact on the world. First published in 1989, I Dream A World, a collection of 75 portraits, has been an enormous success, selling more than 450,000 copies and... (more)
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  Madame Castel's lodger

  by Frances Parkinson Keyes

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  Mazel Tov: Celebrities' Bar and Bat Mitzvah Memories

  by Jill Rappaport

  In Mazel Tov , celebrity journalist Jill Rappaport and photographer Linda Solomon offer an intimate glimpse of the bar or bat mitzvahs of some of the most talented people in entertainment, politics and business. This remarkable book brings together stories and never-before-seen family photos of a variety of public figures, as they look back on their thirteen-year-old selves and reminisce about the celebration... (more)
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  Rineke Dijkstra: Portraits

  Rineke Dijkstra is renowned for her uncanny and thoughtful portraits series of teenagers and young adults: girls and boys of various nationalities at the beach, children of Bosnian refugees, Spanish bullfighters straight out of the arena, Israeli youngsters before and after military service, and here, documented for the first time, her series of photographs taken of aspiring, young ballet dancers. Her subjects are... (more)
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  Portrait Painting Atelier: Old Master Techniques and Contemporary Applications

  by Suzanne Brooker

  The art of portraiture approached its apex during the sixteenth century in Europe with the discovery of oil painting when the old masters developed and refined techniques that remain unsurpassed to this day. The ascendance of nonrepresentational art in the middle of the twentieth century displaced these venerable skills, especially in academic art circles. Fortunately for aspiring artists today who wish to learn... (more)
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  Rare : portraits of America's endangered species

  by Joel Sartore

  When a few of these photographs first appeared in the National Geographic magazine January 2009 issue, they were hailed as an arresting reminder of the hundreds of species teetering on the brink of final extinction—more than 1,200 animals and plants in all. Now, in Rare, Joel Sartore and National Geographic present 80 iconic images, representing a lifelong commitment to the natural world and a three-year... (more)
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  America 24/7

  by Rick Smolan, David Cohen

  An American time capsule: From the original creators of the Day in the Life book series comes America 24/7, an epic project harnessing the talents of more than 25,000 photographers. The America 24/7 team of first-time digital photographers, photography students, top international photojournalists and newspaper shooters--including 36 Pulizer Prize winners--took extraordinary pictures of an ordinary American... (more)
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  People Pictures

  30 Exercises for Creating Authentic Photographs

  by Chris Orwig

  Bestselling author/photographer Chris Orwig offers 30 photographic exercises to renew your passion for capturing the people in your world. This is not a traditional portrait photography book. The goal isn’t flattery, but connection and depth. Whether you are a student, busy parent, or seasoned pro photographer, these exercises provide an accessible framework for exploration and growth.   With titles like: Be... (more)
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  The Remarkable Journey of Prince Jen

  by Lloyd Alexander

  When Prince Jen volunteers to search for the legendary court of T’ien-kuo, a mysterious old man chooses six gifts for him to bear in homage: a saddle, a sword, a paint box, a bowl, a kite, and a flute. Puzzled by the gifts but full of high spirits and pride, Jen sets off—but stumbles almost immediately into a series of misfortunes. Only with the help of his faithful servant, Mafoo, and valiant flute-girl,... (more)