Art&DesignWinter2024

50 Contemporary Women Artists: Ground- breaking Contemporary Art from 1960 to Now John Gosslee and Heather Zises, Editors, Foreword by Elizabeth Sackler. Features a select group of women artists and architects who have made significant and groundbreaking contributions to contemporary art. This one-of-a-kind compendium profiles an interna- tional cross section of living women artists—from emerging to established—who address critical, social, environmental, psychological, historical, and social issues through their art • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 334 color illustrations • 360 pp. • 978-0- 7643-5653-7 • HC • $45.00 / £40.99 / $64.00 100 Artists of the Male Figure: A Contemporary Anthology of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture Eric J. Gibbons, Introduction by Grady Harp. With nearly 400 art works that capture classical masculine beauty in many styles, this resource presents paintings, drawings, and sculpture of the male figure by artists from around the world. Candid personal statements reflect each artist’s approach to the subject. • 81/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 375+ color images • 256 pp. • 978- 0-7643-3693-5 • HC • $50.00 / £45.99 / $73.00 CAD The Art of Carmen Cicero Phyllis Braff, with contributions from Deborah Forman and Bill Evaul. Carmen Cicero is a veteran acclaimed painter who has been a vibrant member of the New York art scene since the late 1950s. Filled with over 300 beautiful pieces in multiple mediums—wa- tercolors, paintings, drawings, and collages—this fine book offers an expansive survey of the life work of Carmen Cicero. • 11 3/4" x 11 3/4" (298 x 298 mm) • 307 photos • 192 pp. • 978-0-7643- 4449-7 • HC • $75.00 / £68.99 / $105.00 CAD The Art of Peter Sculthorpe: Paintings Spanning Four Decades Peter P. Sculthorpe. 116 beautiful paintings that capture early domes- tic architecture, vast open landscapes, the rocky coastline, changing weather, and domestic farms—the cornerstones of his work. Peter pro- vides heartfelt essays as his introduction to timeless refuges that continue to renew. • 12" x 9" (304 x 228 mm) • 116 color images • 176 pp. • 978-0-7643-4914-0 • HC • $50.00 / £45.99 / $73.00 CAD Behind the Easel: The Unique Voices of 20 Contemporary Representational Painters Robert C Jackson with Pamela Sienna. Using an interview format, Robert C. Jackson introduces 20 of today’s top representational artists. This beautifully illustrated book includes more than 140 images of these artists’ paintings, as well as photographs of the artists in their studios. • 12" x 12" (304 x 304 mm) • 166 color photos • 264 pp. •978-0-7643-4747-4•HC•$60.00/£54.99/$86.00 CAD Bodies of Work—Contemporary Figurative Painting Lauren P. Della Monica. Artists of figurative painting, expressing content and addressing contem- porary issues, including race, gender, politics, self-ex- pression, geometric depictions, social issues, and more. Art includes international works from artists across America, Asia, and Europe. • 8 1/2" x 11" (215 x 279 mm) • 207 color images • 272 pp. • 978-0-7643-4982-9 • HC • $49.99 / £45.99 / $72.00 CAD Puerto Rico’s Surf Culture: The Photogra- phy of Steve Fitzpatrick Steve Fitzpatrick. The 1968 World Amateur Surfing Championships put Puerto Rico on the map of surfing destinations, but it wasn’t until photographer Steve Fitzpatrick relocated to San Juan that the island’s surf culture had a dedicated documentarian. Pulled from an archive of more than 50,000 captures, these 160+ dramatic images present the best surf Puerto Rico has to offer • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215mm) • 285 color photos • 176 pp. • 978-0-7643-4195-3 • HC • $45.00 / £40.99 / $64.00 CAD Sailing Fascination Heinrich Hecht, Text by Hans-Harald Schack. Sailing competitions fasci- nate professional photographer Heinrich Hecht, whose work over 20 years is presented. Twelve chapters highlight the sport: the sail, speed, classic beauty, dinghies and keelboats, the crew, regattas, sailors, the wind, waves, and light are themes illustrated by over 300 dynamic color photographs • 11 3/4" x 9" (298 x 228 mm) • 300+ color photos • 264 pp. • 978-0-7643-4268-4 • HC • $50.00 / £45.99 / $73.00 CAD Scars & Stripes: The Culture of Modern Roller Derby Andréanna Seymore, Foreword by Suzy Hotrod. Through photographs and com- mentary from nearly 100 skaters, coaches, fans, and referees, this book captures the entrepre- neurial spirit of the participants, the extraordinary bonds that form, and the invigorating and infec- tious fanaticism that characterizes every bout • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215mm) • 160 color photos • 176 pp. • 978-0-7643-4689-7 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / $48.99 CAD Surf NYC Andreea Waters. New York surfing is mad. Breaks are hard to access, waves are inconsistent, and winter (which produces the best waves) is brutal. Follow dedicated wave hunters to the end of the A-train and beyond and peek into this passionate way of life through authentic photography and several surfers’ per- sonal journeys • 12" x 9" (304 x 228 mm) • 64 color photos • 136 pp. • 978-0-7643-5029-0 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / $48.99 CAD All-Star Quilts of Valor: 25 Patriotic Patterns from Star Designers Quilts of Valor Foundation, Foreword by Kimberly Einmo, Contributing Authors: Ann Parsons Holte, Tony L. Jacobson, Mary W. Kerr, Sue Reich. The 27 well-known quilt designers here know the ways that quilts can honor and even heal. They created these new patterns specifically for Quilts of Valor to share the organization's commitment to "cover military touched by war" with quilts. • 8 1/2" x 11" (280x215mm) •50 color images, patterns, &diagrams • 128 pp. • 978-0-7643-6455-6 • PB • $24.99 US/£17.99 / $25.99 CAD Underwater Photography: A Guide to Capturing the Mysteries of the Deep Trent Burkholder. The world of underwater photogra- phy, covering the technical, mechanical, and compositional factors that produce quality im- ages. 120 beautiful color photos and 18 instruc- tional images illustrate the techniques described • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215 mm) • 138 color images • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643-4234-9 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / $48.99 CAD Flying Through the Clouds: Surf Photog- raphy of Jim Russi Jim Russi. Enter the surfing world through the lens and prose of Jim Russi. He captures the action in over 180 photos in Hawaii, Tahiti, California, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Fiji, Bali, Indonesia, and the islands off South Africa with stories from his global travels, includ- ing encounters with celebrities in and out of the surfing world • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215 mm) • 185 color photos • 176 pp. • 978-0-7643-3861-8 • HC • $45.00 / £40.99 / $64.00 CAD Horse Racing: Photography by Arthur Frank Essay by Joe Drape. 168 photos depicting the development of thoroughbred race horses from their days as foals, through training sessions, and then to the track. Highlights the unique relation- ship between the horses and those who bred them, own them, train them, care for them, and bet on them. by sportswriter Joe Drape • 113/4" x 9" (298 x 228mm) •168photos •192pp. •978-0-7643-4094-9•HC•$39.99 / £36.99 / $56.99 CAD No Mercy: Roller Derby Life on the Track Jules Doyle. This visual record gives a compre- hensive view of modern roller derby through 353 images capturing all the crushing hits, stifling blocking, and nimble jamming • 113/4"x9" (298 x 228 mm) • 353 images • 208 pp. • 978-0-7643- 3836-6 • HC • $39.99 / £36.99 / $56.99 CAD Visions: Earth’s Elements in Bird and Nature Photography Kevin T. Karlson, Lloyd Spitalnik, & Scott Elowitz. A varied collection of more than 450 bird and nature photos from 10 other con- tributing photographers. Set to the elements of earth, fire, air, and water, it includes an assortment of exciting action and moody nature photographs. • 11 3/4" x 9" (298 x 228mm) • 460 color photos • 240 pp. • 978-0-7643-4075-8 • HC • $50.00 / £45.99 / $73.00 CAD Wading and Shore Birds of the Atlantic Coast Roger S. Everett. Noted bird photographer Roger S. Everett has selected his best for this new book of postcards. Perforated, they can be de- tached and sent to friends, framed and hung on your wall, or kept intact. The perfect gift for the bird enthusiast. • 7" x 5" (127 x 177 mm) • 40 5" x 7"postcards •80pp. •978-0-7643-2447-5•PB•$14.95 / £13.99 / $19.95CAD Wading and Shore Birds: A Photographic Study Roger S. Everett. One of New England’s foremost bird photographers presents here for the first time a study of wading and shore birds, with more than one hundred full-color pictures. The pictures delight the eye while providing an important resource for naturalists, artists, carv- ers, and taxidermists. Over 38 varieties of shore and wading birds are shown, most in several poses and perspectives. • 9" x 6" (228 x 152 mm) • 110 color photos • 96 pp. • 978-0-88740-132-9 • PB • $9.99 / £9.99 / $13.99 CAD The Art of Flower Photography Lucian Niemeyer. Vivid color photos illustrate the steps necessary to create artful color photographs of the world’s flora, including the right choice of setting, lighting, the color palette, equipment, techniques, and the documentation and storage of the resulting images • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215 mm) • 215 color photos • 160 pp. • 978-0-7643- 3633-1 • HC • $34.99 / £31.99 / $48.99 CAD The Traveling Nature Photographer: A Guide for Exploring the Natural World through Photography Steven Morello. Over 220 color photos present stunning nature pho- tography and the equipment used to capture it. A detailed reference designed to prepare readers for photo adventures in the wild • 11" x 8 1/2" (279 x 215mm) • 222 color photos • 176 pp. • 978- 0-7643-3055-1 • PB • $29.99 / £27.99 / $42.99 CAD Easy Astrophotography David Skernick, Brian Valente. This is the best way to capture the universe in photographs. Everything you need to know about photographing the moon, eclipses, the Milky Way, star fields, startrails, comets, and meteor showers. This book is for photography with your standard camera,lenses, and tripod. Lots of illustrations with complete technical information will help you plan your exact strategy. • 5" x 8 1/4" (127 x 210 mm) • 50 color and b/w images • 112 pp. • 978-0-7643-6684-0 • PB • $24.99 / £22.99 / $35.99 CAD SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS: GENERAL NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES 56 | Nature Photography Techniques • SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHY • CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS: GENERAL