A New History Of Photography
Michel Frizot (ed)
Könemann 1998
Hardback, colour d/w, 308 x 240 mm, 776 pages 
£20.00

One of the most comprehensive studies ever produced on the history of photography this work sets out the chronological and intellectual framework involved whilst providing a historical and aesthetic analysis of the nature of photography. 

This book consists of a collection of superb images chosen to illustrate visual continuity and visual changes, combined with with texts providing historical and analytical information on all aspects of photography.

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Paris: Eugène Atget
Edited by Hans Christian Adam, Essay by Andreas Krase
Taschen 2000
Hardback, colour d/w, 356 x 274 mm, 252 pages
£19.99

Eugène Atget (1857-1927) is the photographer of turn-of-the-century Paris. Narrow alleyways and courtyards, dilapidated buildings and dingy yet picturesque doorways - no-one matched the way he captured the corners of the metropolis that were threatened by extinction. Yet he also photographed imposing town-house façades and magnificent interiors. Throughout the years he systematically created his own visual atlas of the city, and finally wrote with pride: "I have in my possession all of old Paris".

The Surrealists were the first to discover his atmospheric shots of parks and enigmatic settings of display mannequins. Today, Atget's work is hailed as a photographic milestone on the road to Modernism. 

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Karl Blossfeldt
Hans Christian Adam
Taschen 1999
Hardback, colour d/w, 335 x 270 mm, 360 pages
£19.99

Karl Blossfeldt (1865-1932) photographed the flowers, buds and seed capsules of thousands of plants, all in extreme close-up and in front of a neutral background. When he published his book "Art Forms In Nature" in 1928, he became famous overnight. His contemporaries were enchanted by the abstract shapes and structures in nature which he revealed to the world. Blossfeldt never actually considered himself a photographer. Rather, he produced material to assist him in his teaching at Berlin's Arts and Crafts School. Nature was meant to offer inspiration to future designers. Blossfeldt's work, celebrated as a pioneer achievement of New Objectivity, still has a remarkable effect upon us today.

This book contains 30 largely unknown photos in addition to all the texts and plates in Blossfeldt's three books: "Art Forms In Nature", "Magic Garden Of Nature", and "Magic In Nature". 

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Karl Blossfeldt
Hans Christian Adam 
Taschen 2001
Paperback, 201 x 145 mm, 192 pages 
£4.99

Few 20th century photographers have enjoyed such great international acclaim as Karl Blossfeldt (1865-1932). He chose as the subject of his photographic work the universal motif of the plant, presenting it in clear, severely composed images of an unmistakable and memorable kind. Blossfeldt did not consider himself to be a photographer as such, simply an enthusiastic amateur who took pictures with a home-made wooden camera, using his images as a teaching aid in the drawing classes he gave as a professor at the Berlin College of art. His first book, "Art Forms In Nature" 1928, became an instant bestseller. 

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Imogen Cunningham
Edited by Manfred Heiting, Text by Richard Lorenz
Taschen 2001
Hardback, colour d/w, 334 x 270 mm, 252 pages
£19.99

Imogen Cunningham (1883-1976) made some of the most outstanding historic contributions to fine art photography. Mostly known for her stunning close-ups of flowers ("Blumenformen"), Cuunningham's first love was portraiture, from which she earned her living throughout most of her life.

During her life she photographed thousands of individuals and made great strides in nude photography. This beautifully illustrated work includes a personal portrait by Edward Weston. 

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Deus Ex Machina
Ralph Gibson 
Taschen 1999
Paperback, 196 x 141 mm, 768 pages 
£9.99

"Every photograph is relevant to an idea that is being examined, a series, or a book" Ralph Gibson.

Many full-colour illustrations and atmospheric black & white photographs, covering Gibson's work from 1960 to 1999. "Since 1983 I have been photographing both in black and white and colour. Although black and white harbours more of the drama, colour is one step closer to reality...that given condition of life we all understand. Some images could be made in either mode. I simply find colour a pleasure and a challenge. It was not always so. Crossing back and forth between one language and another is not unlike searching for the right word in English...or French." Introduction by Gibson, chronology by Miles Barth. See www.ralphgibson.com for more info.

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Man Ray
Edited by Manfred Heiting
Taschen 2000
Hardback, colour d/w, 337 x 272 mm, 252 pages
£19.99

Man Ray (1890-1976) was one of the most original artists of the 20th century. His revolutionary nude studies, fashion work and portraits opened a new chapter in the history of photography. He experimented tirelessly with new photographic techniques, multiple exposure, rayography and solarisation being some of his most famous creations. Erotic, playful and sometimes sinister, his compositions show unusual bodies and objects: strange, striking images that transform our perceptions of reality. 

With essays by Emmanuelle de L'Ecotais and Katherine Ware and a personal portrait by André Breton. 

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Man Ray
Manfred Heiting (ed) 
Taschen 2001, Icon Series
Paperback, 200 x 145 mm, 190 pages 
£4.99

Considered by many to be one of the most important pioneers of contemporary photography, the work of Man Ray (1890-1976) consistently  broke new ground in the field of experimental photography. He developed the solarization process, along with Lee Miller, which was used mainly in portraits and nude photography.  Many of his acquaintances were avant-garde artists and Man Ray paved the way for photography to be considered as an art form in its own right. Beautifully illustrated with an extensive biography.

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