Photography

A remarkable collection of images from an extraordinary group of photographers.

Audrey Hepburn, 60s icon
Audrey Hepburn charmed audiences in the 1950s as a new type of cinema personality - gamine, doe-eyed and refreshingly casual. By the 1960s she had transformed into a trendsetting sophisticate and achieved unrivaled careers as an actress, model, movie star and champion for underprivileged childre... read more

The book takes the reader from the time National Geographic's first editor and president began collecting pictures, until today, with important photography still being created as energetically as ever.
Two thoughtful essays introduce the book, giving varying perspectives on the pictures. Then the book is divided into f... read more

Scott Schuman is back with a completely new collection of beautiful images of the men and women who have caught his attention. From its origins on the streets of New York, his much-loved blog remains a vivid and growing source of inspiration for readers everywhere. In The Sartorialist: Closer, Scott Schuman looks more de... read more

This second book (The Sartorialist came out in 2009) from iconic fashion photographer Scott Schuman collates photos from the streets of Paris, New York, Rio De Janeiro, Seoul, Barcelona and further afield. Schuman has the ability to make his subjects look like real people, unusual in the fashion photography world. For lovers ... read more

Antarctica - Land of Silence is an evocative portrayal of the continent's mountains, icescapes and wildlife. Images from the Southern Ocean, the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Macquarie Island and New Zealand's sub-antarctic islands also feature in this beautifully illustrated book.   Antarctica - that grea... read more

Change in New Zealand society, seen in small towns throughout the North and South Islands, is the subject of Mary Macpherson's Old New World photographic book and touring exhibition. The in-depth study by Wellington-based photographer Mary Macpherson took seven years of travel around New Zealand to create. Lopdell House Galle... read more

This is the story of two lone geniuses and the extraordinary race to invent photography.
Capturing the Light starts with a tiny scrap of purple-tinged paper, 176 years old and about the size of a postage stamp. On it you can just make out a tiny, ghostly image of a gothic window, an image so small and perfect that ... read more

If a picture is worth a thousand words, this book is priceless. Geoff Dale's professional life has been spent capturing the moments that have defined our current events. His retrospective of news and sports in New Zealand over the past forty years provides a thoughtful, provocative and insightful collection of iconic images a... read more

Design is the single most important factor in creating a successful photograph. This book shows how anyone can develop an eye for seeing great digital photos. It explores the traditional approaches to composition and design.

"This Is Gonna Hurt: Music, Photography And Life Through The Distorted Lens Of Nikki Sixx", is part photo, part journal - but all Nikki Sixx. It is a collection of compelling photography and stories that capture the rage, love, optimism, darkness, and determination that shape his work. Combining the raw authenticity that defi... read more

Gerar Toye, the globsl gypsy, shares his spontaneous imagery and insights from twenty years of being on the road. First published December 2009.

Circuses provide surreal, fantastic entertainment. At times magical and at others chilling, the circus is a world of fantasy and spectacle for the viewer, but for the performer, a career in the circus often brings with it a nomadic, lonely life. In "Circus Girl", photographer Saibal Das captures beautiful and unusual images o... read more

Use your digital SLR camera with confidence- This practical book will have you achieving immediate results using:

a friendly, visual approach
simple language
practical, task-based examples
large, full-colour screenshots.

Discover everything you want to know about u... read more

U2 360degree by numbers 7,100,000 fans saw the show; 10 million people watched a live stream of U2 360degree at the Rose Bowl on YouTube; 320,000 fans saw 360degree in Mexico City; 9,760 guitar strings utilized; 7,100 miles - approximate distance travelled by space station while talking with U2; 5,200 years - collective touri... read more

In this new, updated edition of The Digital Photography Handbook Doug Harman includes the very latest developments in digital technology - from cutting-edge cameras to up-to-the minute software, such as Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS5. Featuring fresh new pictures and a new, easy-to-follow layout, the book will show you how to ... read more

Now that you've had your DSLR for a while, are you ready to take a much closer look at what creating a great image is all about? It's all about light! The ability to see, influence, modify, control, and create light will take your images from snapshots to great shots! In Lighting for Digital Photography: From Snapshots to Gre... read more

The Swinging Sixties was the fashion and cultural scene that flourished in Great Britain during the 1960s, with 'Swinging London' as the hip capital. The predominantly youth-orientated phenomenon emphasised all that was new and modern in a period of optimism and hedonism after the austerity of the post-war years, while some f... read more

For the past 3 years Alastair Grant has travelled the great inland harbours of the west coast of the North Island creating a photographic record of these fascinating and under appreciated regions, capturing their atmosphere and a feel for the people who live and work around them. Features the Hokianga, Kaipara, Manukau, Ragla... read more

A never-before-seen look into the forbidding environment of glaciers, this book celebrates a realm of magnificent endangered beauty. Since 2005, renowned nature photographer James Balog has devoted himself to capturing glaciers and documenting their daily changes. These stunning images are a celebration of some of the most e... read more

Guides readers through imaginative photo projects that transform cherished analogue and digital images into works of art. This title expands on traditional photo transfer, taking it to a level using digital software techniques and an array of innovative materials and methods, including cocoa powder, Citrasolve, copper and packing tape.