Photography Books

This Angry Pen of Mine by Layne Staley invites you to dive into the untold creative world of Layne Staley, the legendary voice behind Alice in Chains. This extraordinary collection showcases his handwritten lyrics, deeply personal poetry, stunning original artwork, rare photos, fan tributes, and so much more. Step into the world of Layne Staley like never before. For the...

“I’ve paged through stacks of books on the history of watches. . . . But I hadn’t come across a book that actually moved me until I picked up A Man and His Watch. The volume is filled with heartfelt stories.”—T: The New York Times Style Magazine Paul Newman wore his Rolex Daytona every single day for 35 years until...

Embark on a captivating photographic journey beyond Earth, from the dawn of human space exploration, through the untold story of the Mercury and Gemini missions. 'Wickedly exciting' - Tom Hanks 'Experience the same incredible awe as we astronauts did on those very first voyages into space' - Jim Lovell, Gemini 7 & 12, Apollo 8 & 13 'An unprecedented trip...

For four decades, photographer Derek Smith has explored the way New Zealanders travel, work, and express themselves through the vehicles they drive. Roadscapes is his compelling photographic journey through the heartland of New Zealand, capturing our unique car cultures and the social landscapes they inhabit across Aotearoa.

By the age of 14, I decided I would be a photographer. ‘It’s what I will do for the rest of my life, until I drop dead.’ I knew when I was very young. It was a definite decision. Don’t ask me why. I just knew it was the right thing. When Martin Parr was fourteen, his teacher wrote that...

A love letter to dogs and the world they help us see more clearly. For almost a decade, Craig Turner-Bullock has wandered the globe with camera in hand and dogs in his heart, capturing the spirit of nearly 70 breeds within the landscapes that helped shape them and which, to this day, reflect their origins and histories. Ranging over continents,...

The technical information is clear and conci se, starting with deisinging and euqipping a darkroom and co ntinues through making the first print, ending with all sort s of professional tips and tricks for achieving that special image. '

This book combines the glamorous fashion and celebrity of Carine Roitfeld and the provocative, glittering nostalgia of Antonio Lopez with the star-studded debauchery of CBGB. Presenting hundreds of photographs—many never seen before—from Studio 54 and weaving together stories and quotes from the cultural luminaries who were there, this exciting volume depicts the wild energy and glittering creativity of the era....

Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson is an enthralling exploration of the life and mind of the quintessential Renaissance man. This biography delves into the riveting story of Leonardo da Vinci, seamlessly blending the art, science, and personal life of one of history's most innovative figures. The narrative begins with Leonardo's early years in the small Italian town of Vinci,...

An expanded chronology charting Todd Hido's career, with ten years of new work. Well known for his photography of landscapes and suburban housing, and for his use of detail and luminous colour, acclaimed American photographer Todd Hido casts a distinctly cinematic eye across all that he photographs, digging deep into his memory and imagination for inspiration. Newly revised and expanded,...

A rare, intimate journey into the wild islands where Aotearoa's birds live beyond the reach of most human lives. In the most remote outposts of Aotearoa, our islands are populated not with people, but with birds. From the storm-lashed Subantarctic Islands in the deep south to the scattered volcanic islands of Tikapa Moana/Hauraki Gulf in the north, Birdlands offers a...

Originally published in 1994 and first revised in 2010, The Art of Photography has sold well over 100,000 copies and has firmly established itself as the most readable, understandable, and complete textbook on photography. Featuring nearly 200 beautiful photographs in both black-and-white and colour, as well as numerous charts, graphs, and tables, this book presents the world of photography to...

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW—Richard O'Brien's tribute to B-movie sci-fi, campness and sexual fluidity—is one of the most beloved and revered cult films ever made. Its "don't dream it, be it" ethos has since made the movie the longest theatrical release in film history, grossing more than $225 million over nearly five decades. In 1973, photographer Mick Rock was making...

In 2025, Brandon Stanton, creator of Humans of New York and author of four number one New York Times bestselling books, will publish his most personal work yet: Dear New York, a photographic love letter to the city he has embraced. Opening with a deeply moving prologue that reads like a train ride through the city, the book expands into...

For 40 years, the Cold War dominated the world stage. East and West Germany stood at the frontlines of the global confrontation, symbolised by the infamous Berlin Wall, which separated lovers, friends, families, coworkers, and compatriots. The Wende Museum in Los Angeles, California, is named after the period of change immediately following the Wall's destruction. It was established in 2002...

For tastemakers and citizens of the world, this iconic collection features the best of National Geographic's world-class imagery across more than 250 cutting-edge photographs. For tastemakers and citizens of the world, this iconic collection features the best of National Geographic's world-class imagery across more than 250 cutting-edge photographs. This glorious, large-format photography collection will immerse animal, science, and nature lovers...

Stranger Things: The Bully (Graphic Novel) by Greg Pak explores a gripping continuation of Troy's story. Ever since El humiliated him in front of the school and broke his arm in season one, Troy has been plagued by nightmares. Feeling powerless and anxious, he is determined to prove that what happened was mere trickery. But everything changes when he and...

Learn how to take the perfect photograph. This practical guide from photography expert, Tom Ang, will help you achieve the best shot possible in every scenario—from creating a silhouette to impromptu still lifes. In our online world, taking a good photograph has become an essential life skill. Full of essential advice, hints, and tips, How to Photograph Absolutely Everything gives...

Five comics stories set in James Cameron's expansive world that take place before, during, and after the 2009 multiple Academy Award-winning film Avatar. In the year 2154, on the moon Pandora, in a galaxy far from Earth, Marine Jake Sully joined the native Na'vi through an avatar body and became their leader in the fight against the destructive RDA organisation...

A stunning gift for admirers of astrophotography. From the number one Astronomy publisher, Astronomy Photographer of the Year: Collection 14 showcases the most spectacular space photography, taken from locations across the globe. Marvel at the wonders of the universe captured by the most talented astrophotographers. Be captivated by 140 winning and shortlisted images from the 2025 Astronomy Photographer of the...

Marking the fortieth anniversary of Please, the duo's first album release, Pet Shop Boys Volume presents their entire visual output to date in a contemporary literary format. Pet Shop Boys - Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe - are the most successful duo in the history of pop music. Three-time Brit Award winners and six-time Grammy nominees, they have sold more...

From the time The Big Penis Book was published, readers anticipated The Little Big Book of Pussy. Granted, perhaps not the same readers, but the seed had been planted and the calls and letters began flowing in. Once they had that long-awaited book, some found themselves overwhelmed by the variety and abundance, as well as the sheer size of the...

In Gray Malin: Dogs, the New York Times bestselling author and fine-art photographer captures the world's chicest canines in a delightfully playful series of photographs. Gray Malin's photographs capture the adorable, the pampered, the well-dressed, and the glamorous pooches of the world from Beverly Hills to Aspen to New York City to Paris. With Dalmatians sunbathing at the Beverly Hills...

Creating gardens in harmony with their environment is a key aspect of contemporary garden design and nowhere is this more apparent than with gardens created on our coastlines and by the sea, whether that be atop a rocky Mediterranean cliffside, tucked in a sheltered bay on Britain s south coast, or on the edge of a sandy beach in Australia...

Explore the art of mindful travel with Kinfolk, the pioneers in "slow living," their philosophy of simplicity, authenticity, intentionality, and community. With nearly 450,000 copies in print, the Kinfolk series has applied this philosophy to entertaining (The Kinfolk Table), interior design (The Kinfolk Home), and living with nature (The Kinfolk Garden). Now they have turned their attention to "slow travel,"...

An essential text for anyone who wants to start making art and not stop. One of those rare books—like The Artist's Way and Writing Down the Bones—to keep close by for courage and company. - Tanya Shadrick, author of The Cure for Sleep and creator of The Wild Patience Scrolls: A Mile of Writing Art & Fear is about the...

Now everyone can learn to take great pictures of the cosmos!The night sky is filled with immense beauty and mystery, and it's no wonder so many photographers want to learn how to take great photographs of all it contains: the moon, stars, planets, galaxies, and beyond. But for photographers just getting started photographing the cosmos, some books veer into "advanced"...

Every one of the world's half a million tennis courts is, at its most basic, an identical blank canvas: a 78-foot by 36-foot rectangle, divided by a 3-foot-high net in its centre, and marked with eleven straight lines. But add in the elements of surface, space, wind, acoustics, crowds, shadows, humidity, and even air density, and every tennis court is...

For some people, New York City exists only in their imaginations, a big-screen beacon of wonder and twenty-four seven delight. For others, it's a dream destination: the diverse urban center where they will finally feel they belong. And still for many, it's the place they already call home. No matter how you view New York, longtime fashion editor and photographer...

Golf: The Iconic Courses invites you to explore the world's most spectacular golf courses, where history, beauty, and sport meet. From the ancient Swilcan Bridge at St Andrews to the dramatic 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass, this book takes you on a breath-taking tour of the places every golfer dreams of playing. Whether it's Augusta's Amen Corner, Pebble Beach's Pacific-kissed...

While the female nude has long played a conspicuous role in western iconography, the male nude has not always enjoyed such attention, or acceptance. This ode to the male physique celebrates the evolving, at one time illicit, art form from anonymous 19th century erotica through to contemporary work from David Hockney and Duane Michaels. Through the classic, the playful, and...

Embark on a visual tour of urban Japan, captured through Tokyo-native Hiroki Harada's eye-popping photography. Street Level Japan immerses you in the unique city streets of Japan. Explore hidden alleys, peruse storefronts, and marvel at infrastructure through 200 stunning photographs that perfectly capture the light and mood of Japan's cities. Each photo is accompanied by a caption that provides background...

This is an attractively priced photography classic made accessible to a wider, new audience. It covers everything from "seeing" the finished photo in advance to lens choices. It is illustrated with many of Ansel Adams' most famous images. New Photo Series 1: Camera is perfect for both beginners and seasoned photographers aiming to enhance their skills.

Explore the most exceptional moments across ten decades of World Cup football with The Greatest Moments in World Cup History, a gorgeous coffee-table book crafted for true lovers of the sport. The World Cup truly has it all: prodigious goals, dramatic decisions, upset victories, shocking scandals, and so much more. This beautiful coffee-table book covers every moment of it in...

See China in a whole new light. For several years, Luxembourgish photographer and travel journalist Annette Morheng has documented everyday life in the Middle Kingdom, a country where tradition and progress constantly collide. Gathered together in this vibrant new illustrated book, her pictures document Chinese people, villages, and hutongs; temples and skyscrapers; natural wonders and mega metropolises; the most remote...

The Wunderkammer, or "cabinet of curiosities," saw collectors gathering objects from many strands of artistic, scientific, and intellectual endeavour in an ambitious attempt to encompass all of humankind's knowledge in a single room. From the Grand Duke Francesco I de' Medici and Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II to Archduke Ferdinand II of Habsburg, these aristocratic virtuosos acquired, selected, and displayed...

Regarded internationally as one of the surfing world's top line-up surf photographers, Logan Murray has had a long New Zealand career spanning five decades. Line-Up is his second book, and features his best contemporary work, stunning images for the surfing connoisseur of perfect New Zealand waves. These photographs come from Murray's home patch on the east coast of the North...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER National Book Award-winning author and legendary artist Patti Smith presents A Book of Days, a profound and uniquely poetic visual journey through a year in her life. This captivating collection, inspired by her highly popular Instagram account, encapsulates Smith's singular aesthetic through more than 365 intimate and evocative images. Each photograph is a testament to...

Located 3,500km from the nearest city on a volcanic island near Antarctica, lies New Zealand’s only polar research station: Scott Base. In The Antarcticans, Matty Jordan offers a rare, vivid look at life in the world’s most inhospitable environment. Through stunning photography and captivating storytelling, the book explores a landscape of curious penguins, all-day auroras, and "frozen-in-time" vistas. Beyond the...

The V&A Photography Library is a new series of accessible, introductory volumes to the key themes, works, objects and individuals in photography. Illustrated with unprecedented access to the V&A's photography collection, it is the oldest held by a public museum and one of the largest and finest in the world, now expanded with acquisitions from the Royal Photographic Society collection....

On one side, Dita Von Teese shares the beauty of the burlesque world, with bubblegum dreams and show tunes to strip to. Flip over for fantasies in fetish with dramatic costumes and the allure of submission. Burlesque and the Art of the Teese "I advocate glamour. Every day. Every minute." I'm a good dancer and a nice girl, but I'm...

52 Assignments: Landscape Photography is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal, and an inspirational guide to putting the creativity back into your craft. Small enough to fit your camera bag, it is filled with a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for composing and creating eye-catching landscape photography in all its forms. From adding...

A Load of Bull is a stunning photographic book recording the extraordinary beauty of farm animals—cattle to be precise! Amanda King grew up in Brisbane, Australia, and like so many young Australasians before her, she eventually headed off on her OE. On her travels, she met a Kiwi farmer and ended up living on a farm in Canterbury, New Zealand,...

Every day, all over the world, animals and insects set about the purposeful tasks of designing their homes, catching their prey, and attracting their mates. In the process, they create gorgeous nests, shelters, and habitats. Capturing 120 of these wonders in all their beauty and complexity, Animal Architecture presents a visually arresting tribute to the intersection of nature, science, function,...

This book presents a simplified and practical vision of the muscular functions of the human body to help you in your drawing studies, encouraging both accuracy and movement. Bodybuilder athletes offer us an ideal repertoire of shapes and proportions for the representation of the superheroes and superheroines we find in comic books, animated films, cinema, and video games. This book...

The most original and illuminating study of the subject New Yorker How do we see the world around us? The Penguin on Design series includes the works of creative thinkers whose writings on art, design, and the media have changed our vision forever. Susan Sontag's groundbreaking critique of photography asks forceful questions about the moral and aesthetic issues surrounding this...

Renew your soul through the beauty of art and creativity. Certified as one of nine Master Penmen in the world, fine artist Jake Weidmann invites you to immerse yourself in the centuries-old tradition of communing with God through creative work in this incredible art-driven coffee table book highlighting ten of Jake's most renowned works. Whether you prefer a pen, a...

How can we pack so much big booty into such a tiny and inexpensive package? Sorry, but it's a trade secret we can't divulge, except to say that shoehorns and spandex were involved. The original Big Butt Book featured a great cross section of delectable rears from the 1950s to the present day. Here, since life is such an ironic...

The Little Big Book of Breasts features over 150 celebrated big breast models from the 1950s, '60s, and '70s, including Michelle Angelo, Virginia Bell, Roxanne Brewer, Joan Brinkman, Lorraine Burnett, Lisa DeLeeuw, Uschi Digard, Sylvia McFarland, Chesty Morgan, Roberta Pedon, Rosina Revelle, Janie Reynolds, Candy Samples, Tempest Storm, Mary Waters, June Wilkinson, and Julie Wills, plus Guinness Book of World...

"In GENESIS, my camera allowed nature to speak to me. And it was my privilege to listen." – Sebastião Salgado On a very fortuitous day in 1970, 26-year-old Sebastião Salgado held a camera for the first time. When he looked through the viewfinder, he experienced a revelation: suddenly life made sense. From that day onward—though it took years of hard...

Many loved The Big Book of Legs but some found it just too darn big, weighing in at nearly seven pounds. True, it was packed with shapely legs spanning six decades, from the first shy emergence of the ankle in the 1910s, through the rolled stockings and rouged knees of the 1920s, to the Betty Grable '40s, the stockinged and...

The ultimate one-on-one photography tutorial All you need is a digital camera or a mobile phone and this best-selling book to unlock your full potential as a photographer. From choosing the right equipment and aperture exposure to adjusting focus and flash, The Beginner's Photography Guide explains key concepts in clear and simple terms to help you make the most of...

The best way to learn is by doing. The Photographer's Playbook features photography assignments, as well as ideas, stories, and anecdotes from many of the world's most talented photographers and photography professionals. Whether you're looking for exercises to improve your craft—alone or in a group—or you're interested in learning more about the medium, this playful collection will inspire fresh ways...

A new edition of DK's complete course-based guide to digital photography, teaching you everything you need to know step-by-step, week-by-week. Grab your camera and learn everything you need to know to improve your photography in just 20 weeks. The perfect one-on-one learning programme for any aspiring photographer, Digital Photography Complete Course teaches you everything you need to know in 20...

Discover tantalising recipes, spine-tingling stories, and historic photos from the most notoriously haunted locations across America in this fun and fascinating cookbook. Paranormal investigator and Kindred Spirits co-host Amy Bruni leads you through eerie hotels, haunted homes, hellish hospitals, and spooky ghost towns, giving you stories and a recipe from each place. Whether you're in the mood for Lizzie Borden's...

Talman Madsen New Zealand showcases the breathtaking work of Talman Madsen, a landscape photographer from New Zealand who regards his homeland as heaven on earth—literally. During a road trip to Queenstown, he explored the West Coast of the South Island and fell head over heels for the raw beauty he encountered, amazed at the accessibility of such a wide range...

In this sumptuous book, Georgianna Lane brings us over 300 pages of her personal favourites from the extensive archives of her world-renowned floral photography. Georgianna has travelled extensively throughout her career, searching out the very best blooms around the world and documenting them in her unique and recognisable style. Whether prairie planting or formal, whimsical or graphic, rambling roses or...

A luscious tribute to an early New Zealand botanical artist, Groundwork is part inspired creative endeavour and part determined detective work. This long overdue book brings to light one of New Zealand's most significant botanical artists of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Just as Emily Harris's beautiful paintings occupy a liminal space between scientific botanical illustration and art, so...

Higher takes you on a mind-blowing visual journey through the legends, legacy, and lore of marijuana. This book includes fun facts, engrossing stories, and 100 mouthwatering portraits of the most popular strains out there. Higher breaks through the cloud of confusion around marijuana with a clear, concise, and comprehensive breakdown of bud. The culmination of significant research and conversation within...

Unbound Vol 1 is Rambo Estrada's first solo book. It's a visual documentation by New Zealand's foremost ocean adventure photographer, capturing the essence of the country's unique landscapes. Rambo Estrada explores the ends of New Zealand's remote gravel roads and celebrates the rich Kiwi surf culture. His stunning surf photography is masterfully matched with often quirky and rare scenes from...

Ignite your creativity with Photoshop Elements Introducing the latest edition of Photoshop Elements 2025 For Dummies, updated for the newest version of Adobe's affordable and beginner-friendly photo editing software. With this comprehensive guide at your fingertips, you'll unlock the potential of Elements, turning ordinary photos into extraordinary images. Packed with all the essential photo editing tools, this software empowers you...

This sumptuous book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Grand Prix world, featuring rare on-track moments, fashion shows, and extravagant parties that make up the glamour and excitement of this elite sport. The Stylish Life: Grand Prix presents a stunning collection of over 100 high-quality photographs that capture the flair of Grand Prix racing—from vintage black and white shots to...

Petr Hlavacek is a photographer with a strong affection for the landscape of New Zealand’s South Island. Based at Franz Josef in South Westland, he has built an impressive reputation for his richly coloured and beautifully composed landscapes. In South, these photographs provide a compelling portrait of the diversity and magnificence of the South Island, covering all of the main...

You know it when you see a seriously good photo. But what did the photographer do to achieve it? And how can you make your own photos work in the same way? This book provides all the answers, with none of the sweat. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Taking Better Photographs takes 50 exceptional images and 50 instant...

Edward Victor Dick began life as a simple farm boy but was always attracted to music. Growing up amidst the cultural revolution of the 1960s was fertile ground for his exceptionally active imagination. A dramatic epiphany in his early 20s led him to pursue a career as a builder of musical instruments. This is the story of that journey, how...

FULLY UPDATED WITH ANOTHER YEAR OF THRILLING, HILARIOUS AND MIND-BENDING VIDEOS! YouTube is home to more than 14 billion videos, many documenting some of the greatest feats of human endeavour and endurance ever recorded. YouTube World Records 2026 is a glorious, interactive celebration of these heroic and often jaw-dropping achievements. Super-powered with on-the-page links to more than 250 amazing videos,...

In a major research project, Glyn Harper and the National Army Museum combined official war photographs with more informal images to provide a moving visual history. Originally published in 2008, Images of War has now been beautifully redesigned as a stunning large-format hardback. While primarily drawn from the Museum's collection, many photographs from private sources were included. From more than...

If Penguin Bloom was Cameron's love letter to his wife Sam, Sam Bloom: Heartache and Birdsong is Sam's unflinching and inspirational reply. This family's remarkable story never ceases to both move and motivate me.' - Andrew Lincoln The heart-warming Australian story Penguin Bloom - the miraculous tale of a baby magpie that helped save a young mother and her family...

There is an astonishing world just waiting to be photographed underwater. With marine biologist Dr Alexander Mustard as your guide, you can learn all you need to know to explore the amazing creatures and landscapes that lie beneath the surface. From information about diving equipment and cameras to crucial advice on understanding and controlling light underwater, Underwater Photography Masterclass provides...

Aircraft of World War 2 by Kieran Whitworth and The Imperial War Museum is the definitive visual history of key World War Two aircraft. This visually stunning, accessible, and fascinating account covers 50 key aircraft from World War Two, illustrated by the outstanding photograph archive of the Imperial War Museum. Delve into the origins, development, and operations of the iconic...

An inquiry into a very modern art form - photography. Barthes' personal investigation into the meaning of photographs is a seminal work of critical theory of the twentieth century. Barthes' investigation into the meaning of photographs is a seminal work of twentieth-century critical theory. This is a special Vintage Design Edition, with a fold-out cover and stunning photography throughout. Examining...

This was Roland Barthes's last book, combining a selection of photographs with reflections on photography. Examining the themes of presence and absence, the relationship between photography and theatre, history and death, the book begins as an investigation into the nature of photographs. Then, as Barthes contemplates a photograph of his mother as a child, it becomes an exposition of his...

In the Company of Gardeners offers a magnificent collection of gardens from across New Zealand, captured in stunning photographs, accompanied by informative and entertaining text that provides a thoughtful commentary on New Zealand gardening in the twenty-first century. Beautifully photographed by top garden photographer Juliet Nicholas, this book is a visual feast. However, it is much more than just a...

Biba dominated London fashion from the mid-1960s, and, for over a decade, it defined the dress and outlook of a generation. Celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of the opening of the first Biba boutique, this book takes a revealing look at Biba through the words and images of the people who were intimately involved with the company and its phenomenal success....

Cabin Porn, co-authored by Zach Klein and Steven Leckart, offers readers an exclusive and visually enchanting look inside some of the world's most beautiful handmade homes. These homes are set against the backdrop of magnificent and untouched landscapes, spanning all corners of the globe. The book originated from a modest idea: a group of friends maintaining 55 acres of secluded...

A breathtaking collection of 200 photographs expertly colourised by Aotearoa New Zealand's premier colourist, Brendan Graham, with commentary from award-winning historian Jock Phillips ONZM Our Land in Colour celebrates the rich story of Aotearoa through the restoration of images never before seen in colour. Two hundred images have been meticulously colourised, opening a window back in time with remarkable detail....

For years, dahlias have been dismissed for being garish, gaudy additions to gardens and arrangements, but when you find the right variety, it's hard to think of a better garden plant or more striking cut flower. The next title in Pavilion's series of stylish floral gardening guides celebrates the diversity and return to fashion of the dahlia. Dahlias explores the...

Enjoy Ansel Adams' iconic photographs all year long in this durable wire-bound 2027 wall calendar with generous space for monthly schedules. Superior reproduction quality means each page is designed to be framed at year's end; printing has been supervised by the artist's estate. The photographs of Ansel Adams are among America's finest cultural treasures and are the foundation of his...

This updated edition of From Dawn to Dusk features new text and photographs to cover the latest advances in photographic technology. The book's unique structure leads the reader on an hour-by-hour, picture-by-picture journey from dawn to dusk, and into night, with each chapter focussing on the benefits and challenges of shooting at that particular time of the day. The book...