Photojournalism

Oregon Impressions
by Charles (pht) Gurche

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Crisp, full-color landscape photography of the Beaver State's great diversity: Pacific Coast, rainforest, mountains, high desert, dune country, Columbia Gorge. City and town scenes and historic buildings round out this rich portrait of Oregon.... (read more)
 
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Technique

The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos The Photographer's Eye: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos
by Michael Freeman

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Design is the single most important factor in creating a successful photograph. The ability to see the potential for a strong picture and then organize the graphic elements into an effective, compelling composition ...(read more)
 
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Annuals

Portland: The View From Here
by Robert Reynolds

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Ask one hundred people who know Portland, Oregon, to name what they like best about the city, and you are likely to get one hundred different answers: The breathtaking natural scenery. The friendly people. The diverse cultural offerings. The world-class... (read more)
 
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General

The Writer's Toolbox: Creative Games and Exercises for Inspiring the "Write" Side of Your Brain with Book(s) and Cards and Other
by Chronicle Books

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Designed by a longtime creative writing teacher, this innovative kit includes a 64-page booklet filled with exercises and instructions that focus on a "right-brain" approach to writing. Sixty exercise sticks First Sentences, Non Sequiturs, and Last... (read more)
 
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Nature and Landscape

Extraordinary Chickens
by Step Green Armytage

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The classic introduction to the world of exotic ornamental chickens in a new chunky format designed to be held in the palm of the hand. It features photographs of chickens of all colours, shapes and sizes, including breeds from places as far apart as... (read more)
 
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Sexy Books

1000 Nudes: A History of Erotic Photography from 1839-1939
by Uwe Scheid and Hans-Michael Koetzle

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This book offers a cross-section of the history of nude photography, ranging from the earliest nude daguerrotypes and ethnographic nude photographs to experimental nude photography. All the pictures shown are taken from the late Uwe Scheid’s collection,... (read more)
 
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Photographers

Edward S. Curtis: The Women
by Edward Curtis

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The first collection of Edward S. Curtis' stunning, evocative and hugely popular portraits of Native American Women--with never-before-published images.... (read more)
 
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Technique

Sunlight Print Kit
by Paul Grivell

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Sun prints, also known as cyanotypes, are some of the earliest forms of photography, and are exquisitely detailed images created using just three basic ingredients: light-sensitive paper, water, and sunlight. This kit provides everything you need to make... (read more)
 
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Anthologies and History

Real Photo Postcards: Unbelievable Images from the Collection of Harvey Tulcensky
by Laetitia Wolff

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It may be hard to believe, but there actually was a time when the postcard image was not a cliché. To reach it, you'll have to set your clock back to the end of the nineteenth century, when an Act of Congress allowed Americans to mail a card for just... (read more)
 
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Photo-Imaging: A Complete Visual Guide to Alternative Techniques and Processes (Photography for All Levels: Advanced) Photo-Imaging: A Complete Visual Guide to Alternative Techniques and Processes (Photography for All Levels: Advanced)
by Jill Enfield

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Photo Idea Index: Explore New Ways to Capture and Create Exceptional Images with Digital Cameras and Software (Index) Photo Idea Index: Explore New Ways to Capture and Create Exceptional Images with Digital Cameras and Software (Index)
by Jim Krause

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Full of out-of-the-ordinary ideas, this guide offers the trademark mix of inspiration and instruction that have made the previous books in the series a creative success.... (read more)
 
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Walker Evans (55)
by Luc Sante

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Walker Evans (1903?75) is now considered perhaps the finest documentary photographer ever and his images have had considerable influence on other artists, not just in the field of photography. He is well known for his 1930s work for the Farm Security... (read more)
 
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Equipment

Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera Revised Edition
by Peterson. Bryan

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More than 100 vivid, graphic comparison pictures illustrate every point in this revised classic and can help any photographer maximize the creative impact of his or her exposure decisions. Peterson stresses the importance of metering the subject for a... (read more)
 
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Theory and Criticism

Columbia River Gorge (Beautiful America)
by Larry Geddis

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The inescapable beauty of the Columbia River Gorge is captured in its entirety by Oregon photographer, Larry Geddis. The stunning Columbia, the verdant cliffs, the myriads of sparkling waterfalls, plus all the enchanting vistas that make this National... (read more)
 
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Special Applications

How To Photograph Your Life
by Nick Kelsh

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Kelsh presents more than 40 new picture-taking scenarios and addresses photo ideas, with simple techniques and tips explained using a "predictable amateur photo" compared to the same image improved by professional wisdom. 8-page color gatefold.... (read more)
 
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Fashion

Where'd You Get Those?: New York City's Sneaker Culture: 1960-1987
by Bobbito Garcia

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Shere'd You Get Those? New York City's Sneaker Culture: 1960-1987 is an insider's account that traces New York City sneaker culture back to its earliest day. Describing how a small and dedicated group of sneaker consumers in the 70s and early 80s proved... (read more)
 
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Wiley Photography Guides

Exposure and Lighting for Digital Photographers Only
by Michael Meadhra

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With today's sophisticated automatic exposure cameras, it's possible to achieve a fairly high level of proficiency at shooting typical digital photographs without much thought to the fundamental concepts of photographic exposure. As a result, most mid... (read more)
 
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