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Good representation of the exhibit.
My cousin is Jewish, and she dragged me to this exhibit in SF on Easter Sunday (I wore my crucifix in defense.) I was quite impressed with the photography and the stories behind them. I purchased this book shortly after the visit, and plan to present it to my cousin as a birthday present. I'm certain she'll be very pleased with it. ... Read more

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"New edition covers the latest world events

*Award-winning photography from 9/11, the Asian tsunami and the London subway bombings *Images from the worlds of entertainment, art, politics, sports and current events*Foreword by esteemed editor and publisher Sir Harold Evans

Five Thousand Days is the British Press Photographers' Association's definitive look at the most important cultural events of the past 15 years. From the fall of communism to terrorist attacks around the globe, these are the iconic images that put a face to the headlines we can't forget--yet because they originally appeared in the United Kingdom, many will be new to Americans. Alternately inspiring and grisly, this stunning collection represents the very best from the working press during one of the most momentous periods of change in history." ... Read more

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Yet another news photo book
Yaaawn. Yet another news photo book. Without accompanying texts these photos are as boring as any other you would find in your shoe box. Alas, these photos don't have any accompanying texts.

good value
This book is exactly what I hoped it to be. Despite the fact that you can find better photography books about the same subject, I would qualify it as a good value.

A Dramatic View of the Past 14 Years by the British Press
Press photographers have long been the source of some of our most dramatic photography: simply pick up any newspaper any day and see the tragedy of the latest tsunami, the devastation of the war in Iraq, the coverage of the viscera of sports events, and more.

The British Press is less scrutinized for public acceptance than is the American Press and the result is a closer, unedited view of world events that populate the pages of this enormously interesting book.In his forward Harold Evans explains the differences between British and American photojournalists and invites the viewer to gasp and be prepared for some of the grisly events as well as to be exhilarated by some of the more joyous ones.

FIVE THOUSAND DAYS: PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY IN A CHANGING WORLD covers the period from 1990 to 2004 - 14 years of events that justifies the content from the revolution in Prague to the winning of the Gold Cup. In this melange we see the battlefields of Chechnya strewn with corpses, devastated homes, soldiers on the front lines, terrorists from Moscow down to the Middle East - sites of suffering and misery that could never be staged except by war-driven means.But just as quickly we are given many close-up views of British Royalty in both traditional and unsanitized form: there is a picture of Margaret Thatcher in garishly white makeup after the close of her regime!Likewise the photojournalists have celebrated the masses of common folk in the stadiums of sport games, extraordinary in-action shots of the boundless energies of sportsmen at work/play, and even an extended look at the world of the Arts and Fashion.

This is one of those books that intrigues the eye and the mind, for between these two covers exists a relative short period of time so full of events, casualties,political upheavals, and celebrations that 14 years seems a lifetime.Highly Recommended.Grady Harp, January 2005 ... Read more

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A gorgeous tour of Ireland through stunning color photographs, artwork, and vivid text. This lavishly designed and lushly illustrated book is a visual tribute to the people, history, culture, and exquisite beauty of this remarkable island. At once intimate and grand, Ireland: An Island Revealed takes the reader through Ireland's villages, towns, and cities; through the rolling countryside, parks, and gardens; and through castles, museums, and stunning homes. Seven chapters reflect the seven main geographical regions of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. From Dublin to Belfast, Blarney to Ulster, Cork to the Castle Coole, every region is covered in magnificent detail. With over 250 photographs and four double-page gatefolds, this elegant, large-format book is a treasure. A clear index makes it possible to find a particular location or topic quickly and easily. Ireland: An Island Revealed is a book to cherish. 250 color photographs, 4 double gatefolds. ... Read more

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The Photographer's Master Printing Course offers the enthusiastic printer and the complete beginner alike the key to creating perfect prints that combine technical assurance with true self-expression. Ranging from the basics of equipping a darkroom to advanced skills such as lith printing, toning, and multiple printing, this complete volume is on the recommended book list of the Royal Photographic Society's Visual Arts (Pictorial) Panel. The clear text provides easy-to-follow instructions for each stage of every technique described, and the book is illustrated with informative drawings and 300 photographs, including step-by-step series, comparisons and striking one-off prints. There is also a reference section with details of chemicals, tests, conversions tables and other invaluable data. ... Read more

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If I could only have one darkroom book.....
this would be it.Tim Rudman is one of the best teachers of photography around and this is one of the best technique books available.Get it.

The benchmark for beginners and Pro's.
My first attempts in the darkroom were some 31 years ago and I purchased many,many books to discover the how and why of black and white printing. I still have all those books, BUT now that I have Tim Rudman's book in my new darkroom the others gather dust.This book is the benchmark for beginners and Pro's.
Thank you Amazon for making it available.

Excellent! Very Comprehensive and easy to understand
I am an amature photographer who wanted to get into printing my photos. This book was the foundation of my learning. It was very comprehensive and easy to understand. I found that it was technical enough to make you understand the principles, yet pragmatic enough to use immediatly. Mr. Rudman has done a great service to the photographic community.

Raymond's rating
For the novice, this book could be a little bit too much advanced. For theseasonal (but serious) dark room user, plentiful advices are available, yet the author seems to be in a hurry to go to some points that do not add up in creativity. Well written, I would quote that book as a seasonal reference. The technical side is usefull.
I would believe that the author has a very good knowledge for handling toning procedures. Yet, it's useless to try to give a better rendition by toning an inappropriately printed image.Should it be rewritten, the goal should be to give more details on toning, and suggests that it is for advanced photo printers.

Example or really good book on advance printing
I am quite new to Black and White printing (that is I do my own printing but I am not professional).I am amazed by the wealth of information given in this book on toning, bleaching, multiple printing and so on.Furthermore you could really see what author mean by showing photographs before and after using some bleaching toning or other technics.And photographs by itself don't feel to be unnatural, in a sense, that most of them show some grain in much or less degree depending on used techinics.Of course, some photographers who like gradual soft sort of photography may not like Rudman's harsh contrasty style of depicting nature, but who cares, it's his artistic expression.He could really explain how he got one or another effect.By the way, if at the end you don't like this book you may leave it for the simple fact of its attractiveness.It could serve you as nice coffee table book, quality is superb.Excellent book. ... Read more

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Sixty years on from the end of the Pacific War, Japan on Display examines representations of the Meiji emperor, Mutsuhito (1852-1912) and his grandson the Showa emperor, Hirohito who was regarded as a symbol of the nation, in both war and peacetime. Much of this representation was aided by the phenomenon of photography.

The introduction and development of photography in the nineteenth century coincided with the need to make Hirohito’s grandfather, the young Meiji Emperor, more visible. Photo books and albums became a popular format for presenting seemingly objective images of the monarch, reminding the Japanese of their proximity to the Emperor, and the imperial family. In the twentieth century, these 'national albums’ provided a visual record of wars fought in the name of the Emperor, while also documenting the reconstruction of Tokyo, scientific expeditions, and imperial tours.

Drawing on archival documents, photographs, and sources in both Japanese and English, this book throws new light on the history of twentieth-century Japan and the central role of Hirohito. With Japan’s defeat in the Pacific War, the Emperor was transformed from wartime leader to peace-loving scientist. Japan on Display seeks to understand this reinvention of a more 'human’ Emperor and the role that photography played in the process.

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This digital document is an article from PMA Magazine - Connecting the Imaging Communities, published by Thomson Gale on January 1, 2007. The length of the article is 644 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Learn more: SPAA seminars attract range of photographers and businesses interested in sports photography.(Sports Photographers Association of America)
Author: Larry Thall
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Date: January 1, 2007
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Volume: 82Issue: 1Page: 29(1)

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Title: Location, location, location.(Association of International Photography Art Dealers photography show)
Author: Bill Kouwenhoven
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Title: Digital AdMaker helps Dumminger photography spread expertise.(Photo Marketing Association News)(Qualified Digital Processor Centers)
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Title: Priceless pictures: PSPA 2006 looked at ways to make business better.(Connections)(Commercial photography.)(Professional School Photographers Association International )
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'Published in conjunction with The AIPAD Photography Show New York. AIPAD's 2008 Membership Directory and Illustrated Catalogue is an unsurpassed resource and valuable tool for curators, collectors, photographers, and anyone interested in fine art photography. This extraordinary catalogue showcases AIPAD's member galleries, including their contact information, areas of expertise, and an alphabetized index of photographers who are represented by each gallery. Furthermore, there is an extensive advertising section, featuring valuable businesses and services related to the field of photography.'--from the publisher. [Cover photo by John Szarkowski.] ... Read more