Panorámicas urbanas

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.

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.

A raíz de un encargo de la revistaFortune, James Agee y Walker Evans convivie- ron durante los meses de julio y agosto de 1936 con tres familias de aparceros del sur de Estados Unidos para realizar un reportaje periodístico sobre las condi- ciones de vida de los arrendatarios de algodón. Ese estudio resultó un verdadero documento sociológico, pero que, tanto por su descripción austera como por sus fotografías, fue rechazado por la revista. Así, James Agee decidió convertir el re- sultado de esta perturbadora experiencia en uno de los libros que acabó siendo de los más originales y...

Life and professional career of photographer Moya considered one of the giants of the development of photojournalism in Mexico, particularly during the 70 year authoritarian regime of the political party PRI. Moya combined a sense of social and political journalism with a high artistic value in his photographs, obtaining a balance practiced only by Tina Modotti 50 years before. The book presents 31 photographs shot between 1955 and 1967 and includes images of the death of Francisco Goitia (Impacto, 1960), Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros (1957), Manifestation of teachers with cartel of ...