Acceso Directo

The charming town of Los Gatos is nestled at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is sometimes referred to as the Gem City of the Foothills. It has inspired hundreds of postcard images through the years, many reflecting the areas abundance of natural beauty. As the town and surrounding area grew and prospered through agriculture, logging, and commerce, the local architecture and landmarks became popular subjects. Glimpses of everyday lifechurches, schools, houses, and businessesfurther enhanced the pictorial history the postcards represent.

These modern and unconventional photographs portray an Italy that is very different from the one most people are accustomed to seeing on postcards. In this book, Italy and its heritage of nature, history, culture and humanity are presented from a unique vantage point — the sky — with pictures taken by two of today's most respected specialized photographers.

El presente volumen tiene un significado especial, pues fue en 1898 cuando se exhibieron en México dos desacostumbradas películas de larga duración en una época en la que prácticamente toda la programación estaba constituida por filmes muy cortos: la producción de Enoch J. Rector del encuentro pugilístico entre el estadounidense James J. Corbett y el inglés Robert J. Fitzsimmons, documental de 518 metros de longitud y una duración de 90 minutos, y una Pasión de Cristo que rodó Richard G. Hollaman —presidente del Eden Musée de Nueva York— en la azotea de un gran hotel de la...

For centuries, Rome has exerted a magnetic spell on inhabitants and travelers alike. Elliott Erwitt delves into the heart of this enduring magnetism. With careful precision, he lays bare the unflagging spirit of a magnificent metropolis. Undaunted by history, Erwitt portrays the distinctive mix of ancient glory and casual indifference which is uniquely Roman. With a blend of science and artistry, Erwitt captures forms, textures andthe mark of the true artistatmospheres. A wonderful addition to the Elliott Erwitt series by teNeues.