{"title":"Thomas Hoepker","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the visual storytelling of \u003cstrong\u003eThomas Hoepker\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose work captures urban life and cultural landscapes with a keen, observant eye. His books offer a compelling journey through cities and moments, illustrating the pulse of contemporary society through striking photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders drawn to \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate Hoepker’s ability to reveal everyday beauty and complexity, often focusing on iconic places like New York. These volumes provide thoughtful reflections on place and time, enriching any collection devoted to visual arts and cultural exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"new-york-by-thomas-hoepker-9783961715589","title":"New York","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew York\u003c\/em\u003e is the city of big dreams and constant change. Thomas Hoepker, legendary photojournalist and former president of Magnum Photos, documents the history of the city since the early 1960s. With his images, he captures the complex spirit and true face of the city in all its moods and with the people who live there. Hoepker thus creates a tribute to New York and New Yorkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eText in English and German.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Hoepker, born in Munich in 1936, worked as a photographer for Munchener Illustrierte and Kristall and reported as a correspondent for Stern from East Berlin and, from 1976, from New York. In 1989, Hoepker became the first German photographer to become a full member of the renowned international photography cooperative Magnum. In 1992, he became vice president of Magnum, and from 2003 to 2006, he was its president. In addition to photography, Thomas Hoepker also devoted himself to documentary film. His work has been presented in numerous exhibitions as well as published in several books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelling Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAn emotional photographic documentation of an ever-changing city from the 1960s to the present day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThomas Hoepker is one of the most famous Magnum photographers and shows the different sides of the most famous world metropolis while being a contemporary witness and documentarian of September 11.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA fascinating compilation of the New York archive of Hoepker, who is now 87 years old, including previously unpublished images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e80 colour and b\/w photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48253362241772,"sku":"9783961715589","price":89.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783961715589-new-york-1.jpg?v=1788230387"},{"product_id":"thomas-hoepker-by-thomas-hoepker-9783961716753","title":"Thomas Hoepker","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a carefully curated selection of the most impressive photographs from Thomas Hoepker's entire career, this book presents not only images, but also stories that capture the essence of humanity and culture. The master's major retrospective is finally available as a lavish coffee table book. With his unique view of the world, \u003cem\u003eHoepker\u003c\/em\u003e has created a visual archive that captures the complexity of human existence and the diversity of cultural identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis photographs are characterised by a special sensitivity for the moments that are often hidden in everyday life, and they invite the viewer to experience the underlying stories and emotions. From his iconic images of the Vietnam War to moving portraits and powerful landscapes, Hoepker's work reflects not only events, but also the mood and attitude to life of the era in which they were taken. His pictorial narrative art not only appeals to viewers visually; it also involves them emotionally and encourages them to reflect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eText in English and German.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Hoepker (1936–2024) was a German photographer and documentary filmmaker. After studying art history and archaeology, he began working in 1960 for renowned magazines such as \u003cem\u003estern\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGeo\u003c\/em\u003e, serving as a correspondent in East Berlin and New York, among other locations. Hoepker was known for his elegant photography and compelling reportage. As the first German full member of the Magnum photo agency, he became its president in 2003. His works were exhibited and published internationally, including his books \u003cem\u003eNew York\u003c\/em\u003e (2013) and \u003cem\u003eWanderlust\u003c\/em\u003e (2014), both released by teNeues. Hoepker passed away in Santiago de Chile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelling Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThomas Hoepker was the first German full member of the renowned Magnum agency and later its president, so his name stands for iconic photography with an international reputation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis photos have historical value, as they document significant moments of the 20th century, from the GDR to the USA to global events, and thus cast a light on society, culture and politics. Internationally exhibited, of high quality and prestige, his pictures are coveted collector's items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide variety of subjects, ranging from urban snapshots in New York to travel photography and documentary reportage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot only historically significant, but Hoepker's works also have timeless relevance, as they stimulate current discussions about society and humanity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e200 colour photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48253409722604,"sku":"9783961716753","price":208.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783961716753-thomas-hoepker-1.jpg?v=1788230656"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/thomas-hoepker.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}