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London: John Murray. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 0719558093 . Clean, tight condition. Ex-library book with laminated cover & usual type markings, jacket attached to book. Interior clean & tight, light wear & scuffing to jacket. "Moore's photographic evocation of India after Independence but before the modern world swept across the subcontinent. His photographs capture the atmosphere of an India that had practically vanished by the late 1970s: an India influenced by the British and in which the British were even more influenced by India..."; 8vo 8" - 9" tall .

National Geographic. Fine+ in Fine dust jacket. 1997. First Edition. Hardcover. 0792270142 . HC/DJ - fine. Excellent condition, clean and unmarked. Dustjacket has minor scuffing, no tears. Price sticker on front flap. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; "A stunningly illustrated portrait of life and death in a hostile, high-altitude environment where no human can survive for long, Everest invites you to join Breashears, his climbers, and his crew as they make photographic history. Author Broughton Coburn traces each step of the team's progress toward a rendezvous with history -- and suddenly you're on the scene of a disaster that riveted the world's attention. Everest incorporates a first-person, on-the-scene account of the most tragic event in the mountain's history..." (Note: due to heavy weight, extra postage will be required, 1445) .

Edmonton: Lone Pine Publishing. Very Good. 1991. First Edition. Softcover. 1551050102 . Cover has moderate edge and corner wear, light creases, rubbing at front flaps and a few very small edge tears. Pages clean and unmarked. Colour photos. 80 pages. "Each magnificent photograph in Flying Colours is an exaggerated close-up of a flying insect, but Robert Chelmick's personal vision has transcended any "bugness" and elevated the images to inspired artistic statements. " (400os) ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; .

Geneva: Roto Vision. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1980. First Edition. Hardcover. HC/DJ - Fine/VG. ISBN: 1880460174. Hardcover is clean and unmarked, slight wear to spine end corners. Jacket is scuffed with a few small edge tears and light wear to edges, not clipped. This book is an expression of Abbott's & Hay's admiration for the talents and strengths of women in Canada. George Abbott is one of North America's best known makeup artists. Gordon Hay is one of Canada's outstanding fashion photographers. Both believe that within every woman there is a fantasy. Partial list of participants: Sharon Acker, Julie Amato, Margaret Atwood, Petra Burka, Linda Carter, Barbara Chilcott, Dinah Christie, Jean Christopher, Adrienne Clarkson, Joyce Davidson, Nuala Fitzgerald, Maureen Forrester, Juliette, Karen Kain, Betty Kennedy, Margo Lane ... ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Lisa Langlois, Phyllis Marshall, Andrea Martin, Celia Sutton McDonnell, Catherine McKinnon, Jean Miller,… Leer más

London: PRC Publishing. Very Good+. 2002. First Edition. Softcover. 1856486567 . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition - usual ex-lib type of markings. Interior clean and all pages intact. Cover has light edgewear and minor soiling to outer edge of pages. Large, heavy book. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; "Happy 100th birthday, Harley Davidson! Celebrate a century of the most exciting motorcycles ever made in 448 exciting, thrill-inducing pages of color photographs. With images of every Harley ever produced and sold, and complete specs on each one, this beautiful, oversized volume will rev cycle lovers' motors on high. " (*Due to heavy weight - extra postage may be required. Book availabe to U. S. And Canadian destinations) [2135] .

London: Octopus. Near Fine. 1985. First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine; cover has light scuffing & corner wear, part of old price sticker on back. Interior pages clean & tight. 9 3/4 " x 12" tall. Contains full page movie stills of Warren Beatty, Bogart, Brando, Richard Burton, Sean Connery, James Dean, Clint Eastwood, Errol Flynn, Harrison Ford, Gable, Richard Gere, Cary Grant, Steve McQeen, Paul Newman, and others. Each page is perforated so it can be removed, and is suitable for framing, with biography on verso of each poster. (*shipping will be reduced to some locations) ; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall .

University of Washington Press. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1982. First Edition. Hardcover. 0295959355 . Ex-library book with light wear and usual ex-lib type markings. Light edgewear and light soiling upper edge of pages, jacket attached to book. Light scuffing of cover and some scratches on front cover. Pages are clean and intact, with minimal lib markings, light age tanning to page edges.. Colour & b/w illustrations. 248 pages. Published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name in 1982/1983, organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Contents: List of Artists and Lenders1. American 1900-1920: The formative years in industry and art. 2. Precisionism: a definition3. European influences and parallels4. Ambivalence about urbanization5. Charles Sheeler: Precisionist painter and modern photographer6. American Photography: parallels to precisionism7. Formative influences on american photography8.… Leer más

Berkley Trade. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 2003. First Edition. Softcover. 0425191664 . Book is actually new, but has a little shelfwear to cover edges and small remainder mark across bottom edge - otherwise as new. Wonderful vintage b/w photos. (575) ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 336 pages .

London: Tiger Books International. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1990. First Edition. Hardcover. 1855010526 . Hardcover is clean and unmarked. Jacket has light edgewear, small taped tear on top edge, tear to spine top, light scuffing. 62 colour plates. . A blend of Kashmir's history, legends, art culture & lifestyle - a beautiful area which has captivated visitors from around the world. Wonderful colour photos throughout. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .

San Francisco: Chronicle Books. Very Good. 1987. First Edition. Softcover. 0877014523 . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type markings. Oblong book approx. 10 x 9.5". Cover has light scuffing, light corner wear. Pages are clean and intact other than gift inscription on first page. Light age tanning to page edges, one small tear seen. Wonderful old b/w photos. 112 pages. Tells the story of the men and women who, despite hardships and isolation, transformed tent towns into bustling communities. Using historical documents and photographs from the Kinsey & Kinsey collection, the author revives the society and spirit of these people caught up in such extraordinary times. (670) ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall .

Banff, AB: Altitude Publishing. Very Good. 1983. First Edition. Softcover. 0920608108 . Signed by author on title page: "Best Regards, Edward Cavell". Half title page has an inscription and endpage has a small animal sticker to one corner. Pages are otherwise unmarked. Oblong (9 x 12"). Cover has light edge & corner wear, tiny tears/crease spine bottom, light soiling. There is age tanning to covers and internal page edges. "The Vaux family saw the mountains of Western Canada for the first time in 1887, while travelling on the recently completed CP Railway and 'that was it for them'. For the next 40 years various family members spent most of their free time in the Rocky and Selkirk mountain ranges...." This book showcases the many wonderful vintage photos taken by the Vaux's during the late 1800's and early 1900's. [486]; 4to 11" - 13" tall; Signed by Author .

Amherst Media, Inc.. Very Good. 1997. First Edition. Softcover. 093626246X . Ex-library book, but still in very good condition - sturdy laminated cover and usual ex-lib type of markings. Cover has light edge and corner wear, scuffing and light soiling outer edge of pages. Double reinforced spine. Interior clean and pages intact. Color & b/w photos. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; " Light is the key element of photography, and understanding the principles of light's color, temperature, intensity, direction, and quality is extremely important in taking quality photos. This book shows how to control these principles to achieve high-quality artistic and commercial photographs of people. The numerous examples and illustrations demonstrate set-ups and results, and the exercises provide practice on the techniques described. " (600) .

New York: Todtri. Fine+ in Near Fine dust jacket. 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. 1577170792 . Excellent condition, clean, no markings. Jacket has very light edgewear, light scuffing and some tanning to edges. "From the great game reserves of Kenya to the remote corners of Uganda, this richly illustrated volume provides a vivid loook at the complex & fascinating life & behavior of the King of Beasts. " (740) ; 8vo .

Andrews Mcmeel Pub. New in New dust jacket. 2001. First Edition. Hardcover. 0740719157 . New book, light scuffing to jacket. 14x14 cm. Photographer Anne Herman captures adorable canines during the moments we appreciate them most: when they're just being themselves. Black-and-white duotone photographs are paired whimsically with quotations by such diverse names as Confucius, Mahatma Gandhi, Fran Lebowitz, and Emo Philips.... [165-osl]; 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall .

New York: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company. Very Good+. 1981. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. 0201045435 . Large softcover in very good condition. Cover has some scuffing and light wear to corners. Pages are clean and intact, other than last blank page has some ink writing on it. Old price sticker on rear. Profusely illustrated in colour. Over 500 photographs from world-famous photographers and amateurs illustrate 100 specific ideas for more creative photographs. (820-4-21) ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 279 pages .

Firefly Books. Near Fine. 1996. First Edition. Softcover. 1895565928 . Very nice condition - clean and unmarked. Cover has light scuffing and very light wear at corners. Profusely illustrated in colour. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 168 pages; A complete and inspiring guide covering equipment, basic and advanced techniques, composition, wildflowers, birds, landscapes, wildlife, insects, and more. Tim Fitzharris is the author and photographer of 16 books. A feature writer and professional adviser to OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHER magazine, his nature and wildlife photographs have been exhibited by the National Museum of Canada and featured on calendars. [650] .

Madrid: Anaya. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. 1994. Second Edition. Hardcover. 8420734934 . HARDCOVER Edition, Anaya, Madrid 1994, same ISBN. 4to (11-13" tall) . HC/DJ - fine/VG. Scarce title. Hardcover is fine other than slight edgewear, edge bumping. Internal pages unmarked. Jacket has light edgewear, scuffing and a little creasing. Beautiful colour photos throughout. 207 pages. Spanish language text. Colores, Sugerencias Y Fascinacion De Una Flor Mitica. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; (*Note: due to heavy weight there will be an addt'l shipping charge) .

Nimbus Publishing Limited. Very Good+ in Very Good dust jacket. 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. 0921054076 . Ex-library book, but still in very nice condition, usual ex-lib type markings. Pages clean and intact. Jacket has light scuffing/light scratches. Great photographs! Sherman Hines is a well known photographer who has celebrated the outhouse in a series of books and calendars. His previous books include The Outhouse Revisited. [495] ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 67 pages .

Douglas & McIntyre. Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket. 1992. First Edition. Softcover. 1550540106 . Hc/DJ - Near fine/VG. Hardcover is clean, tight and unmarked, couple tiny edge dents and a little bumping at spine ends. Jacket has light edgewear, a few small edge tears and moderate scuffing; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 145 pages; "On the wings of her two magnificent books about grizzly bears and wolves, the Canadian naturalist Candace Savage presents Peregrine Falcons with her usual solid science writing and poignant, powerful photos. The resurrection of this predator by captive breeding and careful release after the DDT crisis nearly wiped out the species stands as one of the great triumphs of conservation." (*Note - due to weight, extra postage will be required to most locations) [1100] .

Rizzoli. Near Fine. 1995. First Edition. Softcover. 0847818837 . Excellent condition, clean & unmarked. Wonderful colour photos. Cover has light corner wear, light scuffing and 2 small crease to one corner. Photos & essay of Goldsmith's experiences with the artist. Includes: Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, Marianne Faithful, Prince, Devo, Debbie Harry, David Bowie, Eurythmics, Tracy Chapman, Roger Daltry and numerous others. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 121 pages; (*Due to heavy weight, extra postage may be required) [980] .