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The spectacular series by Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto (*1948 in Tokyo) are characterized by matchless clarity and presence. His works are always an absolute embodiment of his chosen visual motif, reduced to its essence.

This exquisite monograph is the first to feature works selected from all of the series produced to date - including, of course, his most famous: Sugimoto's celebrated portraits of wax figures seem to face up to their living audiences; his Seascapes show us nothing less than a person's first conscious view of the ocean; the extremely long exposures of Theaters elevate the white, luminescent cinema screen, transforming it into a magical image of an altar; and the fascinating Dioramas - photographs of scientific display cases - allow us to travel with the artist far into the past to observe extinct animal species or the daily life of early man. Additions to the original edition are two new groups of works,

In this book, the historical events that took place over a 150 year period are shown in a year-by-year timeline and documented by spectacular and amazing images charged with emotion.

Starting in 1850 this book charts the major and minor events that made history through evocative photographs, paintings and drawings. A fascinating journey in time through a lens. Around 150 detailed texts outline special events and comment on fascinating historical figures.

More than 6,000 events are listed all together. Around another 20,000 images are supplied on an enclosed CD-ROM.

Explore the history of the world in unprecedented detail with this ultimate guide to history throughout the ages.

Maps don't just show us where to go, but also where we've been. If you're interested in finding out more about the biggest events in world history, then this book all about history of the world is perfect for you!

This stunning history book for adults starts with the evolution and migration of our oldest ancestors out of Africa. You can then look up maps about the Greece and Persian War, the Mongol Conquests, Medieval Europe's trade routes, and the rise of the Ottomans. Explore maps about the colonisation of North America, the scientific revolution, Napoleon's advances, and Britain's control of India. Then uncover the history of later centuries, such as the Age of Imperialism, the American Civil War, industrialised Europe and the transformation of Japan.

Journey into the past like never before as you uncover:

- Easy-to-read text panels for a deeper understanding of history
- A total of 140 maps alongside stunning pictures and informative timelines
- Storytelling maps to bring history to life

Bursting with striking illustrations and full of fascinating detail, this history book is the ultimate gift for map lovers, history enthusiasts of all ages and those who enjoy visiting museums and other historical sites, whether as a present for dad, or handy reference guide for any other history lover in your life! History of the World Map by Map aims to help you gain a strong understanding of some of the forces and movements across continents that have shaped our world!

Go on a guided tour through time and explore:

- Prehistory 7 MYA-3000 BCE
- The Ancient World 3000 BCE - 500 CE
- Middle Ages 500-1450 CE
- The Early Modern World 1450-1700
- Revolution and Industry 1700-1850
- Progress and Empire 1850-1914
- The Modern World 1914-Present

At DK, we believe in the power of discovery.

So why stop there? The Map by Map series includes other titles such as Battles Map by Map and World War II Map by Map, each detailing historical events and placing them in the context of geography. DK's luxurious Map by Map books are fantastic history gifts, packed with fascinating facts, high-quality photography, and detailed profiles and descriptions of people and events.

A fascinating photographic study of the previously overlooked Soviet Sanatoriums and their treatments – stunning eastern bloc architecture meets crude-oil baths and radon water douches.

Visiting a Soviet sanatorium is like stepping back in time. Originally conceived in the 1920s, they afforded workers a place to holiday, courtesy of a state-funded voucher system. At their peak, they were visited by millions of citizens across the USSR every year. A combination of medical institution and spa, the era’s sanatoriums are among the most innovative buildings of their time. Although aesthetically diverse, Soviet utopian values permeated every aspect: western holidays were perceived as decadent. By contrast, sanatorium breaks were intended to edify and strengthen visitors – health professionals carefully monitored guests throughout their stay, so they could return to work with renewed vigour.

Certain sanatoriums became known for their specialist treatments, such as crude oil baths, radon water douches and stints in underground salt caves. While today some sanatoriums are in critical states of decline, many are still fully operational and continue to offer their Soviet-era treatments to visitors.

Using specially commissioned photographs by leading photographers of the post-Soviet territories, and texts by sanatorium expert Maryam Omidi, this book documents over forty-five sanatoriums and their unconventional treatments.

From Armenia to Uzbekistan, it represents the most comprehensive survey to date of this fascinating and previously overlooked Soviet institution.

From the innocent allure of Audrey Hepburn and the sensuous poses of Marilyn Monroe to the macho charisma of Marlon Brando and the cool sophistication of Humphrey Bogart, this fabulous, inspirational book of star photographs provides classic portrait styles and detailed directions on how to set up, light, and shoot each photo. Step-by-step instructions reveal the techniques used by top-notch Hollywood photographers for their glittering glamour portraits of the 1920s through the 1950s. Diagrams and additional step-by-step instructions give readers the information needed to create classic Hollywood-style portraits of their own. Included are sections on equipment, processing, lighting, and modern-day equivalents, plus a decade-by-decade gallery featuring vintage portraits of the stars.

Celebrity culture in the 1970s and 1980s, through the lens of an award-winning photojournalist.
As a young photographer working in Los Angeles in the 1970s and 1980s, George Rose had his shutter finger on the pulse of the Hollywood scene, documenting film premieres and award ceremonies, arena concerts and Sunset Strip nightclubs. From Oscar-winning actors and filmmakers to punk rockers and porn stars, this stylish book presents visual highlights from the New Hollywood renaissance, a golden era in movies, music, and scene-making. Reflecting the excess, drama, or humor in each subject, Rose's rich black-and-white photos capture famous faces and personalities of the day, whether Jack Nicholson or Debbie Harry, Truman Capote or Little Richard.

"Blessed with an uncanny instinct for being in the right place at the right time, Rose was always where the action was, as if you'd transplanted Weegee from the 1940s-era Bowery to the 1980s-era Sunset Strip. As this gallery of photos attests, whether Rose was in a tiny room at the Chateau Marmont or at the edge of the stage at a sold-out show at the Forum, he could always capture a revealing or unguarded moment." -- Patrick Goldstein, from the foreword

Award-winning photographer Callie Shell presents an intimate portrait of Barack and Michelle Obama and the guiding principles that defined their time in the White House.

While documenting the journey from the Obama's family home in Chicago to the most powerful house in the United States, Shell and the Obamas became friends, swapping stories about their families and sharing tips about coping with life on the road.

Over 100 compelling photographs from behind the scenes, including many previously unpublished, are paired with insightful quotes from Michelle and Barack that reveal their warmth, compassion, and unending commitment to service.

Featuring an in-depth introduction by Shell and notes drawn from the diaries she kept during her time with the Obamas, this is an affecting, deeply personal insight into an extraordinary couple who energized and empowered millions of people around the world.

This book contains 168 photographs of thoroughbred racing taken by award-winning photographer Arthur Frank in the United States, France, and Ireland, and is introduced by a personal essay by The New York Times sportswriter Joe Drape. The photographs capture the beauty and excitement of one of the world's most popular sports by depicting the development of thoroughbred race horses from their days as foals, through training sessions, and then to the track. It also highlights the unique relationships between the horses and those individuals who bred them, own them, train them, care for them, and bet on them. As the photographer is more interested in the sport of horse racing than with celebrity, the book offers a unique humanistic depiction of the sport of kings and concludes with a tribute to the winners and losers.

Best known for her amazingly anthropomorphic and affectionate portraits of monkeys and bears, Jill Greenberg turns her lens to horses for her new photographic collection.

This is the perfect gift for every horse lover. In this beautifully conceived volume, Jill Greenberg captures the powerful, romantic, and enigmatic nature of horses through her signature lens in photographs that make these animals all the more otherworldly yet familiar. Where Greenberg’s earlier books explored the mystery and depth of emotion behind some of nature’s most dangerous creatures (Kodiak and polar bears, baboons, and gibbons, among others), Horses is an elegiac exploration of these heroic and often idealized creatures. Transformed by Greenberg’s lens, the horse’s powerful physical beauty becomes a hyper-real vision, and her gorgeous prints seduce us in a subtle manner with their sensuous, painterly textures.

Horses were Greenberg’s first muse and love, and for this portfolio she returns to her original inspiration. Featuring stunning photographs of a range of horse breeds, from Friesians and Andalusians to Arabian stallions, Lusitanos, and thoroughbred performance horses, this book is a gorgeous tribute to these spirited and powerful creatures and the perfect gift for those officially and unofficially devoted to horses, horseback riding, and racing.

Horses, just horses, sans riders, saddles and bridles — unless they’re in a stall, it’s not something you see much anymore. But this is precisely what Tony Stromberg, equine photographer extraordinaire, gives us. He photographs these graceful animals in a pure and natural way that no other photographer can match. And now, his most beautiful shots are collected in one breathtaking photo book: Horses. Whether they’re in stalls, in the paddock, or in fields and woods — Stromberg employs a perfect balance between light and shadow, unique composition, and a superlative feel for the right moment to make these majestic animals come alive, creating an authentic homage to a glorious creature. However, his pictures go far beyond merely depicting horses’ beauty. Stromberg, a former advertising photographer, had his first encounters with horses in the 1990s at a time when he was suffering from terrible burnout himself. But in these gentle companions, he found, in his words, teachers and soulmates who helped him regain a sense of peace. The deep connection to horses he has built since then is clearly evident in his photos, which is what makes them so special.

 - Immerse yourself in the world of these graceful and beautiful animals
 - An important homage and a must-have book for any horse lover

After building a successful career as an advertising photographer, TONY STROMBERG followed his inner desire to find peace in nature and moved into fine art photography. More than 20 years ago, he decided to change his focus to equine photography, and he has since built up a substantial archive of fantastic shots. His studio is in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In addition to the many photography workshops he and his team lead all over the world, he enjoys spending time with horses in nature.

Fabio Petroni has loved horses ever since childhood-and inspired by a painting of Rembrandt, he has produced an exceptional and distinctive series of equine photos unlike any other. His clever use of light, a skill gained from Petroni's long experience as a still-life and portrait photographer, enabled him to create extremely original images, with a unique style that is further enhanced by the book's oversize format.
From a colt trying to escape its overprotective mother to a shy horse who unexpectedly approaches the photographer, Petroni has truly captured the essence of these magnificent animals.

Michael S. Troop, aged 40, is originally from the United States. He received formal training in Fine Art, Art History, Commercial Design and Photography while attending the Atlanta College of Art, Reinhardt College, La Grange College and Art Institute of Atlanta.
Michael operates Troop Photography based out of Miami, Florida and Frankfurt, Germany. This mobility allows Michael to travel internationally and capture visions of beauty for a wide range of clients and galleries.

HOT CHEEKS as seen by 30 photographers

Some 30 famous and well-known masters of erotic photography have contributed their uniquely personal interpretations of the subject in fascinating colour and black and white photos. The volume features stylish studio shots and outdoor pictures, and range from romantic soft focus to bordering on fetishism. Most of the pictures have never been published before.

This striking collection of pictures comes in a popular compact size and contains erotic visions of the female bottom by the following photographers:
Jimon Aframian, Tamara Amhoff-Windeler, Anna & Barney, Pascal Baetens, Jens Brüggemann, Jean-Paul Four, Christian Gomez, Christian Grünewald, Rolf W. Hapke, Uwe Harder, Herbert W. Hesselmann, Pedro Hernandez, Roman Kasperski, Ralph Kerpa, Chas Ray Krider, Borys S. Kurylo, Peter Legler, Thomas Meyer, Richard Murrian, Simon Nicolai, Alexander Paulin, Michael Pecha, Jörg Skarabis, Matthias Stolt, Paul von Stroheim, Gorden Thye, Hervé de Varez, Frank P. Wartenberg, Otto R. Weisser

30 Fotografen zum Thema HOT CHEEKS

Nichts im Leben nicht einmal die Brust besitzt die freche Verwegenheit des weiblichen Pos. Vorwitzig und ungezogen, manchmal obskur, aber stets aufregend in Hot Cheeks entblößen hunderte junger Frauen ihren "Allerwertesten". Herausgeber Martin Sigrist wählte mit geübtem Blick die besten Arbeiten aus einem wahren Riesenkonvolut aus, nämlich die mit dem besonderen sexuellen "Kick". Es ist erstaunlich, wie vielfältig und konsequent, ja besessen, dieses begehrte Objekt männlicher Begierde fotografisch dokumentiert wurde. Läuten da vor Aufregung nicht alle Glocken?

Dieser starke Bildband im beliebten Kompaktformat präsentiert erotische Sichtweisen zum Thema Popos von folgenden Fotografinnen und Fotografen:
Jimon Aframian, Tamara Amhoff-Windeler, Anna & Barney, Pascal Baetens, Jens Brüggemann, Jean-Paul Four, Christian Gomez, Christian Grünewald, Rolf W. Hapke, Uwe Harder, Herbert W. Hesselmann, Pedro Hernandez, Roman Kasperski, Ralph Kerpa, Chas Ray Krider, Borys S. Kurylo, Peter Legler, Thomas Meyer, Richard Murrian, Simon Nicolai, Alexander Paulin, Michael Pecha, Jörg Skarabis, Matthias Stolt, Paul von Stroheim, Gorden Thye, Hervé de Varez, Frank P. Wartenberg, Otto R. Weisser

The positive response of many photographers and readers to the first volume “Hot Cheeks” encouraged us to continue this erotic subject with “Hot Cheeks Two”. A largely different generation of photographers to those included in the first volume jumped at the chance to put provocative bottoms centre stage in thrilling new ways. Over 500 “rear views” show more women with superb figures presenting their firm behinds to the camera. Countless artistic photographers are now partaking in the trend towards naturalness and getting a buzz from slight imperfections. A few wrinkles or dimples, an unruly little hair here and there or even a bit too much of all these things– why not? Ideals of beauty have never stopped changing through the ages, after all – just think of the fleshy curves on paintings by Rubens. In other words, the admirers of plump bottoms will get their money’s worth here - and so will those who prefer firm little “buns”.

Die positive Resonanz zahlreicher Fotografen und Leser auf den ersten Band „Hot Cheeks“, ermutigt uns das Thema mit „Hot Cheeks Two“ fortzusetzen. Auf über 500 „Po-Ansichten“ strecken noch mehr wundervoll geformte Frauen ihren knackigen Po der Kamera entgegen. Eine andere Generation von Fotografen als im ersten Band ließ sich nicht zweimal bitten und setzte die aufreizenden Hinterteile in erregenden Inszenierungen um. Viele Fotokünstler folgen inzwischen dem Trend nach Natürlichkeit und suchen den Kick im leicht Unvollkommenen. Ein paar Fältchen oder Grübchen, ein paar vorwitzige Härchen oder auch etwas zu viel von allem – warum nicht? Schließlich haben sich die Schönheitsideale im Laufe der Zeit stets gewandelt – denken Sie etwa an die deftigen Rundungen des Malers Ruben. So kommen die Verehrer praller Rundungen genauso auf ihre Kosten wie die Liebhaber der kleinen strammen Knackpopos.