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An ode to Venice and all its charms — beautifully captured in breathtaking color photography

With its breathtaking marble palazzi and cathedrals, labyrinth-like azure canals, and palpable spellbinding energy, Venice is a veritable feast for all the senses — and especially the eyes. Whether through casual iPhone snaps or professional-grade images, Venice is, without a doubt, one of the most photographed locations on earth. But it’s never been captured quite like this before. Inspired by its myriad charms and undeniable allure, French photographer Serge Ramelli set out to photograph the mythic Italian city with his signature dramatic flair. Ramelli interprets Venice with a fascinating cinematic-infused style of color photography. From its bustling sites — such as the Piazza San Marco, Rialto Bridge, and Grand Canal — to its mysterious narrow alleyways, Ramelli takes readers on a stunning visual journey through Venice — bathed in morning mist, at sunrise or sunset, viewers can feel the city’s irresistible seduction and secrets. A shot of the opulent Saint Mark’s Basilica — devoid of its usual crowds of visitors — evokes a quiet beauty. While a scene of gondolas floating on tranquil lagoon waters invites quiet reflection. For longtime visitors, lifelong natives, aspiring tourists, and everyone in between, Serge Ramelliʼs Venice truly reflects the poetry, splendor, and romance that characterize this beloved Italian city — making it the perfect title for any serious library of photography, travel, or art.

About the Author:

The French photographer Serge Ramelli specializes in urban and landscape photography. He is represented by YellowKorner, the leading publisher of art photography, with more than 78 galleries worldwide. Ramelli’s hit photography courses and tutorials have more than 300,000 YouTube subscribers. He has published photo books on Paris, New York, and Venice. Los Angeles is his fourth book with teNeues.

 - From well-known tourist sites to addresses off the beaten path, this book paints a complete picture of the storied Italian city
 - This book will not only appeal to lovers of photography; but all fans of architecture, art, and travel

The photography of Daniella Midenge is the perfect symbiosis of artistic photography, erotic appeal, and an unforgettable signature style

Strong women, accentuated by their beauty and sensuality, are the hallmark of fashion photographer Daniella Midenge. Her pictures evoke intimacy and passion, beyond the outer shell. Black-and-white or color, her photos have an incredible power of expression that draws the eye of men and women alike. Her unique style still shows the influence of photographers like Peter Lindbergh and Herb Ritts. As a woman and a model herself, Daniella Midenge is at home both behind and in front of the camera, directing, producing, doing hair and make-up, retouching — all of which she does herself. It’s no wonder she is reluctant to let others handle the processing of her photographs. Growing up in a creative family, her love of images, faces, shapes, and exotic places combined with her work as an oil painting restorer — all contributed to the many twists and turns on Midenge’s path to photography. After her first contact with a camera, she never looked back. For the first time, Daniella Midenge’s best work is collected in a single volume: one that will leave you wanting to see more.

DANIELLA MIDENGE is a self-taught photographer and an enthusiast of contrasts. Her first magazine cover was for Marie Claire, shot in New York 2010, starring top models Candice Swanepoel and Behati Prinsloo. Other illustrious magazines in her portfolio include Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and ELLE. Her client base continues to expand with commissions from major companies like H&M and Swarovski.

In addition, she is occasionally in front of the camera herself and is captured by Ellen Von Unwerth in her new magazine with the same name as this book hits the stores.

In Daniella Midenge’s very first coffee table book, Sex & Cigarettes, there are of course a few self-portraits included.

"Daniella is a natural force and through her beautiful piercing eyes, she sees the world from her own magical perspective that she transcends to powerful images... with her charisma she inspires the person she photographs to let go of layers and to be apart of her fantasy during that certain moment ... The photos she took of my daughter Blue are iconic."

Johan Lindeberg, New York

Didier Carré lives in Paris, a stone’s throw away from the Quatier Pigalle, a neighbourhood near the Moulin Rouge. After studying classics and photography, he became an assistant to the offi cial photographer of the French National Opera in Paris. After that, he was manager of a black and white photographic laboratory for several years.

His passion for photographing women developed so strongly that he decided to devote himself full-time to his art, and it was for this reason that he started his own website www.gallerycarre.com in April 2002. His models are at the very centre of his research, and they are proud to show aspects of themselves you won’t see anywhere else, and after visiting his galleries your perception of socalled “cover-girls” will be changed forever.

Didier Carré lebt in Paris, im Quartier Pigalle, ganz in der Nähe des Moulin Rouge. Nach der fotografi schen Ausbildung assistierte er als Fotograf bei der Pariser Opéra Garnier Nationale und leitete mehrere Jahre ein Fotolabor.

Didiers Passion für schöne Frauen und sein fotografisches Werk bewundern zahlreiche Fans auf seiner vielbesuchten homepage www.gallerycarre.com. Seine Models zeigen keine Scheu und gewähren intime Einblicke der besonderen Art.

In the book Shades of a Woman Guido Argentini began exploring different levels and nuances of the female nature. Shot both in color and black and white the images are telling a story in one single picture, like single frames taken from a movie.

Women, photographed in USA, Thailand, Italy and Cuba are still the source of inspiration of Guido Argentini's photographs.

Argentini’s aim is that women- the muses who have guided him along his path- up until now- being the subjects of his pictures or even simply those who witness his photos, can identify themselves in these stories.

Guido Argentini was born in Florence, Italy. He studied Medicine for three years at the university of Florence. At 23 he decided to turn his passion for photography into a profession and started to shoot fashion and beauty. Since 1990 he has lived in the USA, in Los Angeles. His work has been published by some of the leading magazines in the world such as Marie Claire, Men'sHealth, Panorama, Playboy, Vogue, Max, Maxim and many others.

To shave or not to shave - that is the question. In refreshingly direct photographs imbued with an intense eroticism, more than 35 well-known erotic photographers present their own very personal views of the intimate triangle of hair adorning their models: from natural luxuriance, fashionable bikini lines and minimalist strips to the complete nakedness of a totally smooth pubic area. Wild at times, tame at others, curly or straight – isn’t the incredible variety of magical triangles shown here just asking you to come closer and enjoy? This superb volume of photographs in the popular compact format presents over 400 intensely erotic approaches to the subject of "shaven or unshaven" by the following photographers:

Giorgio Balmelli, Philippe Baud, Manfred Baumann, Jens Brüggemann, Didier Carré , Joe Catts, Marcel Chassot, Sheryl Crawford, Ivana Ford, Judy Frost, Ragnar Gischas, Pierre Gouzou, Jim Groves, Christian Grünewald, Günter Hagedorn, Rolf Hapke, Jiri Hampl, Pedro Hernandez, Lars Ihring, Andreas Jahn, Peter Kloos, Chas Ray Krider, Jan Kruml, Borys Kurylo, Manuel Laval, Gunnar London, Bryon Paul McCartney, Andy Metal, Hanspeter Muff, Richard Murrian, Simon Nicolai, Björn Oldsen, Marcello Rubini, Kati Rudlova, S. Scaudon, Joris Van Daele, Andreas Weidner

Rasiert oder nicht rasiert, das ist hier die Frage. Über 35 renommierte Erotik-Fotografen präsentieren ihre ganz persönlichen Ansichten über den intimen Haarwuchs ihrer Modelle in hocherotischen Fotografien von erfrischender Direktheit: vom natürlichen Wildwuchs über modische Bikinischnitte und minimalistische Streifen bis zur vollständigen Nacktheit der Ganzrasur. Mal wild, mal zahm, mal glatt, mal lockig – verführt die unglaubliche Vielfalt der magischen Dreiecke nicht zum neugierigen Näherkommen? Dieser starke Bildband im beliebten Kompaktformat präsentiert über 400 hocherotische Sichtweisen zum Thema Schambehaarung (oder nicht) von folgenden Fotografinnen und Fotografen:

Giorgio Balmelli, Philippe Baud, Manfred Baumann, Jens Brüggemann, Didier Carré , Joe Catts, Marcel Chassot, Sheryl Crawford, Ivana Ford, Judy Frost, Ragnar Gischas, Pierre Gouzou, Jim Groves, Christian Grünewald, Günter Hagedorn, Rolf Hapke, Jiri Hampl, Pedro Hernandez, Lars Ihring, Andreas Jahn, Peter Kloos, Chas Ray Krider, Jan Kruml, Borys Kurylo, Manuel Laval, Gunnar London, Bryon Paul McCartney, Andy Metal, Hanspeter Muff, Richard Murrian, Simon Nicolai, Björn Oldsen, Marcello Rubini, Kati Rudlova, S. Scaudon, Joris Van Daele, Andreas Weidner

SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY EDITION

In refreshingly direct photographs imbued with an intense eroticism, 35 well-known erotic photographers present their own very personal views of the intimate triangle of hair adorning their models: from natural luxuriance, fashionable bikini lines and minimalist strips to the complete nakedness of a totally smooth pubic area. Wild at times, tame at others, curly or straight – isn’t the incredible variety of magical triangles shown here just asking you to come closer and enjoy?

Rasiert oder nicht rasiert, das ist hier die Frage. 35 renommierte Erotik-Fotografen präsentieren ihre ganz persönlichen Ansichten über den intimen Haarwuchs ihrer Modelle in hocherotischen Fotografien von erfrischender Direktheit: vom natürlichen Wildwuchs über modische Bikinischnitte und minimalistische Streifen bis zur vollständigen Nacktheit der Ganzrasur. Mal wild, mal zahm, mal glatt, mal lockig – verlockt die unglaubliche Vielfalt der magischen Dreiecke nicht zum neugierigen Näherkommen?

Fashion and portrait photographer Sheila Metzner presents her life’s work, including her intimate family portraits in 1960s Woodstock, fashion editorials, nudes, and sacred landscapes.

This exquisite volume presents more than 300 photographs accompanied by the groundbreaking artist’s enchanting stories of the inspirations behind her critically acclaimed work. The first female art director at Doyle Dane Bernbach advertising agency in the 1960s, Sheila Metzner became a photographer while raising five children. In 1978, one of Metzner’s portraits became the hit of a controversial exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art; gallery shows and assignments from Alexander Liberman at Vogue soon followed. At a time when Avedon, Penn, and Piel commandeered its pages, Metzner became the first female photographer to receive steady work from Vogue. Always pushing artistic boundaries, Metzner’s distinctive photographic aesthetic soon positioned her as a contemporary master not only in fashion photography but also in fine art, portraiture, still life, and landscape.

With memoir-like vignettes that accompany her photos, this book is a deeply personal look at the artist’s career as a peer to fashion and film luminaries such as Diane Arbus and Richard Avedon. Featuring her renowned fashion editorials and acclaimed fine-art photography, this volume will appeal to both fashion and photography lovers.

About the Author:

Sheila Metzner’s photographs are featured in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the International Center of Photography, the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Brooklyn Museum, the Art Institute of Chicago, and more. She has published four books. Hunter Drohojowska-Philp is author of numerous books M. Raven Metzner is a television producer and screenwriter.

The pin-up look made famous on WWII bombers and in the 50s has become a timeless classic which is now undergoing a revival through digital photography. Alongside the rapid growth of the boudoir genre also covered in this book the retro pin-up look is an increasingly popular request from clients, and this book will show you all you need to know to achieve it, whether youre shooting professionally, or just for fun. The book add is a complete guide to planning and shooting both pinup and boudoir photography, whether from a studio or on location, including crucial advice on sourcing and using props to get the perfect retro look, or getting the most out of the lens and lighting to capture something more modern. There is an inspirational gallery chapter, featuring work of top pros in the field so the reader can try as many different styles as they like, as well as a chapter featuring Photoshop techniques for perfecting the look of their shots.

Shoot gathers over 20 photographers whose work focuses on capturing a moment rather than elaborate lighting setups or controlled, manufactured scenarios.

Employing the most basic photographic tools - a single-lens reflex camera and natural light - they must rely on their instincts and their ability to interact with a situation to create a dynamic image. This freewheeling approach reflects an era in which we are increasingly bombarded by images, and the emotional resonance of images has become an important part of our visual vocabulary.

The book documents the influence of an older generation of art photographers, such as the legendary Nan Goldin and Wolfgang Tillmans, and expands on a younger generation of photographers, including Tim Barber and J. H. Engström, to show how this style has gained traction and influence.

One of the most famous and popular photographers of his time, Jeanloup Sieff photographed some of the most beautiful women and men of his era.

This wide-ranging collection of his work captures some of Jeanloup Sieff’s most famous photographs spanning a career of nearly 40 years. These nudes and fashion shots portray more than beautiful bodies draped, or not, with beautiful clothes; Sieff’s personal interest in whatever lay before his camera, and his continually evolving style, render these photographs pieces of art. Whether his assignment was for »Glamour«, »Vogue«, or »Harper’s Bazaar«; whether his subject was Yves Montand, Rudolf Nureyev, Twiggy, or Catherine Deneuve, Sieff was never afraid to take chances with location, equipment, lighting, or convention. Rounding out this exciting monograph are texts from his favorite models as well as essays by Frank Horvarth and »Purple Magazine’s« editor Olivier Zahm.

Whenever Gerhard Richter goes to Sils (Switzerland), he always takes photographs, some of which he paints and adds to his Atlas . Others he considers independent works of art, and has included them in projects such as the exhibition "Nietzsche Hau in Sils". In his painted images, a photographed reality is combined with the effects of painting. In these painted photographs, the different levels of reality in the photography interact with others from the painting. The realism (as a photographic representation) and the abstraction (as a painting which is not figurative), show themselves to be redundant when the inherent categories of the created image dissolve into one.

There is nothing on earth that matches the freedom of a yacht. Travelling to the furthest corners of the world, all in the utmost luxury and comfort is a reality that most of us can only dream of. With SILVERYACHTS, that dream is brought to life. Slipping effortlessly through the water, the vessels in the Silver fleet are distinctive in their timeless, yet modern elegance and striking profiles. Able to cruise clear warm waters, or cross oceans in record time, SILVERYACHTS are the ultimate go-anywhere Superyachts. Suitable for every type of exploration, they allow guests the freedom to see the world from a spacious yet intimate base. Explore an untouched beach; haggle in exotic markets; sample fresh local foods; swim with whales; watch the sunset; or sit under a sky full of stars, all in privacy and comfort.
 
When the idea of a large and fast long-range world cruiser was born, critics said it could not be done. On the launch of SILVER in 2007, followed by SILVER ZWEI in 2009, the naysayers had to eat their words, and the world sat up and took notice. SILVERYACHTS presence as a trendsetting market leader was affirmed.
 
No other yachts afloat marry style and performance like the SILVERYACHTS. Blending beauty with the highest levels of operational excellence, each Individual yacht is a masterpiece of design and technology. Easily recognizable by their striking lines and design, they prove that it is possible to achieve unrivalled performance and speed without any compromise in appearance and comfort. The work of an expert design team, led by Espen Øino together with SILVERYACTS' naval architects, engineers and designers, no aspect of build-process is ever compromised upon. And imagine all created by skilled craftsmen as a one-off piece with their hands.
 
SILVERYACHTS is a world leader in the design and manufacture of lightweight, high-speed and fuel-efficient yachts. It was founded in 2003 by German Industrialist Guido Krass with top yacht designer Espen Øino. Since then, it has garnered a host of press coverage and awards for its elegant lines and premium technical specifications.
 
In our in-depth insider’s look at this deluxe artisanal brand, readers gain a keen understanding of the care, exacting precision, and sophisticated knowledge behind every luxury vessel. Respected and admired worldwide for their meticulous design, construction, and finish, these craft feature only the highest quality materials, with excellence apparent in every single detail — whether it be its engineering, performance, or fine features.
 
Visually striking, stylish and sleek, SILVERYACHTS aretrendsettes- aerodynamic and fuel-efficient-yachts, that present the future of green yachting.

- A prime example of hand-crafted luxury at its most outstanding
- The first volume of the new Brands by Hands series on bespoke manufacturing

A captivating tribute to one of the best-loved performers the world has ever known

Frank Sinatra was an entertainer of mesmerizing talent, charisma and style. As well as being one of the bestselling musical artists of all time, he was an Academy Award-winning actor who starred in over sixty movies, and a cultural icon of seismic influence.

Published as part of the celebrations to commemorate Frank Sinatra’s one-hundredth birthday, Sinatra 100 follows the full trajectory of his remarkable life, from his childhood in 1930s New Jersey through legendary Las Vegas performances in the 1960s to world tours that extended into his late seventies.

Created in close collaboration with the Sinatra family and Frank Sinatra Enterprises, this momentous book captures the man in public and private, with exclusive unseen photographs and memorabilia from the family archives, as well as the most iconic images, outtakes and contact sheets from celebrated photo shoots.

In candid accounts from his closest friends and associates, a portrait emerges of a man who was intensely loyal to his friends, enthusiastically devoted to charity and who demonstrated exceptional stamina and resilience in a career that spanned an incredible six decades.

Featuring afterwords by Nancy Sinatra, Frank Sinatra Jr. and Tina Sinatra, Sinatra 100 is the definitive celebration of the ultimate entertainer, whose unique and enduring legacy continues to win him fans in every generation, all over the world.

Charles Pignone is a producer and writer. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Sinatra Treasures, The Sinatra Family Photo Album and co-author of The Copa: Jules Podell and The Hottest Club North Of Havana. He has produced numerous albums including Frank Sinatra: Nothing But The Best and the television special Sinatra Sings. Pignone has been associated with the Sinatra family for over thirty years.

Tony Bennett is a singer and painter. In terms of his artistry and accomplishments, Mr. Bennett is in a class of his own.

Steve Wynn who contributes a forward, is the founder of Wynn Resorts Ltd. Mr. Wynn is a visionary and legendary figure in the hotel and casino industry.

In this stunning collection of homoerotic images, noted photographer Anthony Gayton presents a provocative body of work based on the history of gay culture.

Inspired by sources as diverse as mythology, renaissance and baroque painting and early photography, his pictures are always highly stylized and masterfully composed. Whether painterly images of bacchanals, straightforward evocations of Hollywood beefcake from the 1940s and 1950s, or sepia-toned allusions to Victorian nudes, these rich and varied images celebrate the iconography of the male throughout history.

About the Author

>Anthony Gayton studied photography in England before becoming an assistant to acclaimed photographer Andreas H. Bitesnich. Although his inspiration is derived from multiple sources and his style is diverse, his singular focus during the past several years has been on male beauty. He lives in Vienna.

84 color and 12 duotone photographs, 3 gatefolds

-  A stunning collection of homoerotic images by a former student of Andreas H. Bitesnich that celebrates the iconography of the male throughout history
-  Photographic themes are inspired by such diverse sources as mythology, renaissance and baroque painting and early photography<

Highly Artistic Black & White Photography

“These are moments I usually experience with eyes closed in rapture, moments that say “Yes! Take me, touch me, have me!” And because I know what I see in the pictures actually feels like, I experience a range of different emotions while browsing through it: the memory of recent events is re-awakened, my intellect is stimulated and my physical awareness heightened. It is discovery and recognition at the same time.

I am still coming across photos that show rare perspectives and capture unusual moments never seen before, despite the fact that, in the area of erotic photography, there is really nothing new under the sun. Perhaps Norbert Guthier’s secret is to avoid repeating erotic stereotypes to allow something new to emerge. And the fact that I am familiar with this new thing, but virtually never see it in visual form, is what makes this book truly artistic.”

Sophie Andresky

Norbert Guthiers hohe Kunst der Schwarzweiß-Fotografie

„Es sind diese Momente, die ich sonst mit geschlossenen Augen erlebe, diese Ja-ich-will-es-fass-mich-an-Momente. Und weil ich weiß, wie sich das anfühlt, was ich auf den Paar-Bildern sehe, mischen sich beim Blättern durch diesen Bildband Sehen und Fühlen, aktuelles Erleben und Erinnern, Intellekt und Körpergedächtnis, Entdecken und Wiederkennen zugleich.

Immer wieder finden sich Perspektiven und Momentaufnahmen, die ich so noch nicht gesehen habe, dabei sollte man doch meinen, dass auf dem Erotiksektor alles schon in Szene gesetzt wurde, aber vielleicht ist das genau das Geheimnis: Norbert Guthier wiederholt eben keine erotischen Stereotypen, sondern lässt Neues zu. Und dass dieses Neue das Bekannte ist, das, was ich selbst kenne, aber selten bis nie verbildlicht finde, macht die große Kunst dieses Buches aus.“

Sophie Andresky