{"title":"Alan Schaller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlan Schaller\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an evocative exploration of urban life through his compelling photography and narratives. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eMetropolis\u003c\/em\u003e, capture the raw, often overlooked moments in bustling cityscapes, inviting readers to observe the interplay between people and their environments with a fresh perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted deeply in \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Schaller's books blend visual storytelling with a reflective tone, making them essential for readers interested in contemporary city life and the subtle artistry found within everyday scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"metropolis-by-alan-schaller-9783961715138","title":"Metropolis","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes a city a city? Is it the buildings, the people, or is it an interplay of both? In his coffee table book \u003cem\u003eMetropolis\u003c\/em\u003e, Allan Schaller has answered this question in his own individual way, setting standards in modern street photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor all lovers of spectacular black-and-white photography, the coffee table book \u003cem\u003eMetropolis\u003c\/em\u003e is a must-have. In a unique way, Allan Schaller depicts urban contrasts that big cities like New York, London, Havana, Kyoto or Istanbul hold in store in their architecture and everyday life. In \u003cem\u003eMetropolis\u003c\/em\u003e, Allan Schaller elevates unusual city views to an art form, plays with light and shadow, and creates a world in black and white that captivates the viewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs seem like random snapshots, as if the viewers were walking through the streets themselves and catching a glimpse of a scene out of the corner of their eye. This is what fans of Schaller love about his work. The photo artist manages to capture the moment of surprise for eternity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eText in English and German.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAUTHOR:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alan Schaller is a London-based photographer who specialises in black and white photography and whose works always illuminate the realities and diversities of human life. They are often abstract, contain elements of surrealism as well as geometry, and are characterised by high contrasts. Schaller's photographs are exhibited worldwide and published in \u003cem\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/em\u003e, among others. He is an ambassador for Leica cameras and co-founder of the Street Photography International Collective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSELLING POINTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFascinating street photography in black and white.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFirst monograph by Alan Schaller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA successful mixture of contrasts, architecture, and everyday scenes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48253356081388,"sku":"9783961715138","price":230.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783961715138-metropolis-1.jpg?v=1788230350"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alan-schaller.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}