This provocative, visually stunning volume draws upon Taoist teachings to explore the creative and spiritual dimensions of the art of photography. Excerpts from the Taoist classic the Chuang-tzu and the writings of Western aesthetes are complemented by over 60 photographs from the work of such canonical photographers as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Alfred Stieglitz, and Dorothea Lange. Lucid instructional text and enlightening exercises assure that photographers...

A photo collage of past and present street visuals in Asia, Aestheticizing Public Space explores the domestic, regional and global nexus of East Asian cities through their graffiti, street art and other visual forms in public space. Attempting to unfold the complex positions of these images in the urban spatial politics of their respective regions, Lu Pan explores how graffiti in East Asia reflects the relationship between aesthetics and politics....

In a world where nearly everyone has a cellphone camera capable of zapping countless instant photos, it can be a challenge to remember just how special and transformative Polaroid photography was in its day. And yet, there’s still something magical for those of us who recall waiting for a Polaroid picture to develop. Writing in the context of two Polaroid Corporation bankruptcies, not to mention the obsolescence of its film, Peter Buse argues...

Each series explores the works of Australia's contemporary photographers. It also includes 'After two hundred years' which documents the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander life in the late 1980's. The series features talented photographers Fiona Hall, Emmanuel Angelicas, Jon Lewis, Max Pam and Grant Mudford. Episode 3 - Fiona Hall. Fiona Hall is an Australian photographer living in Adelaide. She is essentially a photographic artist...

Each series explores the works of Australia's contemporary photographers. It also includes 'After two hundred years' which documents the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander life in the late 1980's. The series features talented photographers Fiona Hall, Emmanuel Angelicas, Jon Lewis, Max Pam and Grant Mudford. Episode 2 - Jon Lewis. Jon Lewis lives in Sydney and is a Paparazzi with a human face. It is his scrutiny of the bright lights...

Each series explores the works of Australia's contemporary photographers, including 'After two hundred years' which documents the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander life in the late 1980's.The series features talented photographers Fiona Hall, Emmanuel Angelicas, Jon Lewis, Max Pam and Grant Mudford. Episode 4 - After two hundred years. After two hundred years documents the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander life in...

Anthotypes will make you look at plants in a whole new light. It will show you how to make photographs from the juice of flowers, fruits and plants, using a totally environmentally friendly photographic process. All you need to add is water, sunshine, inspiration and patience -- a lot of patience!