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Death Valley Photographer's Guide
Dan Suzio
Nolina Press
PO Box 5803, Berkeley, CA 94705
9780984641505, $17.95, www.nolinapress.com
Death Valley's harsh climate holds many sights for those who dare
brave it. "Death Valley Photographer's Guide: Where and How to Get the
Best Shots" is a photography guide from Dan Suzio who advises would be
Death Valley photographers on how to get the most out of the region's
unique wildlife and flora. For those who are visiting the area and
want to bring back something amazing, "Death Valley Photographer's
Guide" is a choice photography reference.
Alone with the Past
Ernest R. Lawrence
Afton Press
PO Box 100, Afton, MN 55001
9781890434847, $45.00, www.aftonpress.com
History and culture was vanishing as the world met the twentieth
century. "Alone with the Past: The Life and Photographic Art of Roland
W. Reed" is a collection of photographic art from famed photographer
of the era Royal "Roland" Reed, who did much in capturing the images
of much of the free Native American population in their twilight
before being left to reservations. Creating an idea of the noble
savage in his work, his photographs prove quite iconic. A fine choice
for coffee tables and historical photography collections, "Alone with
the Past" is not to be overlooked and is an iconic collection of art
work, enthusiastically recommended.
Tabletop Photography
Cyrill Harnischmacher
Rocky Nook
802 East Cota Street, 3rd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
9781937538040, $24.95, www.rockynook.com
TABLETOP PHOTOGRAPHY: USING COMPACT FLASHES AND LOW-COST TRICKS TO
CREATE PROFESSIONAL-LOOKING STUDIO SHOTS tells how to capture
stunning, professional-looking results in a home tabletop photography
studio, and is a pick for any who would achieve polished results using
tabletop techniques. From improving a photo for personal use to using
strobe flashes, multi-flash exposures, smoke and special effects, and
handling the demands of food photography, this covers all the basics
and packs in black and white and color examples throughout, making for
an affordable and fine budget coverage for any home photographer.
2013 Photographer's Market
Mary Burzalff Bostic, Editor
North Light Books
c/o F+W Media
4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
9781599636139, $34.99, www.artistsnetwork.com
2013 Photographer's Market is a 'must' reference for any aspiring to
sell their photographs or to start a photography business, and packs
in over 1,500 individually verified contacts into an updated
photographer's sales market providing the very latest market contacts
for working photographers. Included here are magazines, book
publishers, stock agencies, contests and much more, offering the
latest details on how to start and run a photography business. Both
general libraries and those specializing in photography will find this
a solid winner!
Country
Jasper Conran
Octopus Publishing
236 Park Avenue
New York NY 10017
9781840916089, $19.99, www.octopusbooksusa.com
The un-urbanized areas of the United Kingdom hold relics of the past,
and are a sight to see in their own right. "Country" is a photographic
essay from Jasper Conran, who walks readers through the modern British
countryside and the pursuits of dreams that lie all throughout it. The
simple pleasures of the people, their culture, aged homes, and others.
A full color coffee table book with plenty to ponder, "Country" is not
a read to be overlooked.
The Sony SLT-A77
Carol F. Roullard and Brian Matsumoto
Rocky Nook
802 East Cota Street, 3rd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
9781937538019, $34.95, www.rockynook.com
The Sony SLT-A77: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide provides
photographers with information about the unique features of the Sony
SLT-A77 which comes with an electronic viewfinder and a fixed mirror,
and teaches how to obtain exceptional photos and videos using the
camera's automatic modes. It tells how to use built-in adjustments,
GPS, colorization modes and more and provides keys to using the
accessory Sony shoe-mount flash and third-party software and
accessories. From advantages of Sony's advanced features to using the
camera with the older Minolta Maxxum lenses, this is packed with
outstanding tips for getting the most from a Sony SLT-A77.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
The Midwest Book Review is an organization of volunteers committed to
promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing. We
accept no funds from authors or publishers. Full permission is given
to post any of these reviews on thematically appropriate websites,
newsgroups, listserves, internet discussion groups, organizational
newsletters, or to interested individuals. Please give the Midwest
Book Review a credit line when doing so.
The Midwest Book Review publishes the monthly book review magazines
"California Bookwatch", "Internet Bookwatch", "Children's Bookwatch",
"MBR Bookwatch", "Reviewer's Bookwatch", and "Small Press Bookwatch".
All are available for free on the Midwest Book Review website at www
(dot) midwestbookreview (dot) com
Anyone wanting to submit books for review consideration can send them
to:
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive
Oregon, WI 53575-1129
To submit reviews of any fiction or non-fiction books, email them to
Frugalmuse (at) aol (dot) com (Be sure to include the book title,
author, publisher, publisher address, publisher website/phone number,
13-digit ISBN number, and list price).
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
Death Valley Photographer's Guide
Dan Suzio
Nolina Press
PO Box 5803, Berkeley, CA 94705
9780984641505, $17.95, www.nolinapress.com
Death Valley's harsh climate holds many sights for those who dare
brave it. "Death Valley Photographer's Guide: Where and How to Get the
Best Shots" is a photography guide from Dan Suzio who advises would be
Death Valley photographers on how to get the most out of the region's
unique wildlife and flora. For those who are visiting the area and
want to bring back something amazing, "Death Valley Photographer's
Guide" is a choice photography reference.
Alone with the Past
Ernest R. Lawrence
Afton Press
PO Box 100, Afton, MN 55001
9781890434847, $45.00, www.aftonpress.com
History and culture was vanishing as the world met the twentieth
century. "Alone with the Past: The Life and Photographic Art of Roland
W. Reed" is a collection of photographic art from famed photographer
of the era Royal "Roland" Reed, who did much in capturing the images
of much of the free Native American population in their twilight
before being left to reservations. Creating an idea of the noble
savage in his work, his photographs prove quite iconic. A fine choice
for coffee tables and historical photography collections, "Alone with
the Past" is not to be overlooked and is an iconic collection of art
work, enthusiastically recommended.
Tabletop Photography
Cyrill Harnischmacher
Rocky Nook
802 East Cota Street, 3rd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
9781937538040, $24.95, www.rockynook.com
TABLETOP PHOTOGRAPHY: USING COMPACT FLASHES AND LOW-COST TRICKS TO
CREATE PROFESSIONAL-LOOKING STUDIO SHOTS tells how to capture
stunning, professional-looking results in a home tabletop photography
studio, and is a pick for any who would achieve polished results using
tabletop techniques. From improving a photo for personal use to using
strobe flashes, multi-flash exposures, smoke and special effects, and
handling the demands of food photography, this covers all the basics
and packs in black and white and color examples throughout, making for
an affordable and fine budget coverage for any home photographer.
2013 Photographer's Market
Mary Burzalff Bostic, Editor
North Light Books
c/o F+W Media
4700 East Galbraith Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236
9781599636139, $34.99, www.artistsnetwork.com
2013 Photographer's Market is a 'must' reference for any aspiring to
sell their photographs or to start a photography business, and packs
in over 1,500 individually verified contacts into an updated
photographer's sales market providing the very latest market contacts
for working photographers. Included here are magazines, book
publishers, stock agencies, contests and much more, offering the
latest details on how to start and run a photography business. Both
general libraries and those specializing in photography will find this
a solid winner!
Country
Jasper Conran
Octopus Publishing
236 Park Avenue
New York NY 10017
9781840916089, $19.99, www.octopusbooksusa.com
The un-urbanized areas of the United Kingdom hold relics of the past,
and are a sight to see in their own right. "Country" is a photographic
essay from Jasper Conran, who walks readers through the modern British
countryside and the pursuits of dreams that lie all throughout it. The
simple pleasures of the people, their culture, aged homes, and others.
A full color coffee table book with plenty to ponder, "Country" is not
a read to be overlooked.
The Sony SLT-A77
Carol F. Roullard and Brian Matsumoto
Rocky Nook
802 East Cota Street, 3rd Floor
Santa Barbara, CA 93103
9781937538019, $34.95, www.rockynook.com
The Sony SLT-A77: The Unofficial Quintessential Guide provides
photographers with information about the unique features of the Sony
SLT-A77 which comes with an electronic viewfinder and a fixed mirror,
and teaches how to obtain exceptional photos and videos using the
camera's automatic modes. It tells how to use built-in adjustments,
GPS, colorization modes and more and provides keys to using the
accessory Sony shoe-mount flash and third-party software and
accessories. From advantages of Sony's advanced features to using the
camera with the older Minolta Maxxum lenses, this is packed with
outstanding tips for getting the most from a Sony SLT-A77.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
The Midwest Book Review is an organization of volunteers committed to
promoting literacy, library usage, and small press publishing. We
accept no funds from authors or publishers. Full permission is given
to post any of these reviews on thematically appropriate websites,
newsgroups, listserves, internet discussion groups, organizational
newsletters, or to interested individuals. Please give the Midwest
Book Review a credit line when doing so.
The Midwest Book Review publishes the monthly book review magazines
"California Bookwatch", "Internet Bookwatch", "Children's Bookwatch",
"MBR Bookwatch", "Reviewer's Bookwatch", and "Small Press Bookwatch".
All are available for free on the Midwest Book Review website at www
(dot) midwestbookreview (dot) com
Anyone wanting to submit books for review consideration can send them
to:
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
278 Orchard Drive
Oregon, WI 53575-1129
To submit reviews of any fiction or non-fiction books, email them to
Frugalmuse (at) aol (dot) com (Be sure to include the book title,
author, publisher, publisher address, publisher website/phone number,
13-digit ISBN number, and list price).
James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
Midwest Book Review
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