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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.

Featuring vivid photographs of the Amazon's native people and their traditions, this extraordinary and exceptional work documents the story of a true adventurer while also providing the valuable research of the legendary explorer Richard Evans. His pupil, Wade Davis, compiled and edited all of his work, resulting in this incredible biographical essay. Incluyendo fotografías vivas de la gente nativa de la Amazonía y sus tradiciones, esta obra extraordinaria y excepcional documenta la historia de un verdadero aventurero mientras provee la valiosa investigación del legendario explorador...

A lo largo de las páginas de este libro, su autor nos muestra, además, su enorme empatía y su proximidad humana con unas vidas al borde del abismo. Un "trotafronteras" de mirada experta que se convierte en un testigo incómodo, pero absolutamente necesario, de lo que se practica en la frontera sur española.

As I recall discovering this book of photographs, I remember the sense of beauty and mystery that remains undiminished almost seventy years after its original publication. On a formal plane, one can easily understand how Man Ray manipulated the optics of the camera, juxtaposing near and far, object against object, space against object, and tactile against transparent. It is also apparent how he deliberately manipulated the process of photographic printmaking, using unusual tones of black, white, and gray to transform content into spaces, forms and surfaces. However, it is not simply how Man...