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Kolsbun tells the surprising story of the peace sign in words and pictures, from its origins in the nuclear disarmament efforts of the late 1950s to its adoption by the antiwar movement of the 1960s, through its stint as a mass-marketed commodity and its enduring relevance now. As the boomer generation moves onward through the milestones of life, 1960s nostalgia holds tremendous meaning today. And nothing more eloquently symbolizes the counterculture era than the peace sign. How did this simple sketch become so powerful an image? "Peace: The Biography of a Symbol" tells the surprising story of the sign in words and pictures, from its origins in the nuclear disarmament efforts of the late 1950s to its adoption by the antiwar movement of the 1960s, through its stint as a mass-marketed commodity and its enduring relevance now. As the symbol''s popularity blossomed, so did an entire generation, and author Ken Kolsbun''s expertly selected images--from his own collections as well as a variety of historical archives--illustrate both the sign itself and the larger history that it helped to shape. Along the way, the book recounts the controversy inspired by the peace symbol, bringing to light several trials that challenged its very existence. Drawing on exclusive archival interviews with Gerald Holtom, the late creator of the symbol, "Peace" recounts its birth and goes on to build a historic portrait using both iconic and rarely seen photographs. With guaranteed appeal for audiences who flocked to "Hippie" several years ago, "Peace" will also capture fans of symbology, art, and history--and will pose an interesting counterpoint to the 2008 election. The compact trim size and low price point will help to position "Peace" as both affordable gift and easy impulse purchase

Catálogo de Exposición Fundación Telefónica 10 abril-25 mayo 2008. Autores: Jorge Schwartz, Luis Priamo, Adrián Gorelik, Gonzalo Aguilar, Martin Parr, Gerry Badger, Patricia M. Artudo. Catálogo de obras. Cronologia. Apendice documental. Bibliografia. Biografia autores. Textos en español e ingles. 379 paginas. Fotografias b/n. Ilustraciones color. Tapa flexible en tela y lomo cosido en estuche de carton. Nuevo retractilado de origen. N de ref. de la libreria 000580

Edward Steichen (1879 - 1973) es indudablemente uno de los nombres más prolíficos, versátiles, influyentes y polémicos de la historia de la fotografía. Muchos le admiraron por sus logros como fotógrafo artistico, e impresiono a muchos otros por la fuerza de sus trabajos comerciales. Retratos, desnudos, moda, paisajes, panoramas urbanos, danza, teatro, guerra, publicidad, bodegones y fotografias de flores: parece que este innovador fabricante de imagenes no dejo de explorar ni un solo genero fotografico; y gracias a su empeño caracteristico por la experimentacion, dejo huella en no pocos de estos generos. El diseño grafico, la tipografia, la direccion artistica..., estas areas, tambien, se convirtieron en terreno fertil para la creatividad de Steichen. Aunque su produccion fotografica por si sola le habria merecido un capitulo entero de la historia de la fotografia, Steichen añadio a sus laureles su trabajo como comisario de la admiradisima exposicion "The family of man" que comenzo su gira internacional en 1955 y fue visitada al menos por nueve millones de espectadores de todo el mundo.

La obra fotográfica de Javier Vallhonrat.Imágenes cargadas de metáforas que desvelan las formas en que el individuo se enfrenta a los restos de la vida.

The book contains the most interesting photos from photo reports by Massimo Gatti. Next to the photo we can see its backstage. In this way, we learn some of the tricks of the trade and especially the human background to a great photo. As well as some of his best photos, there are short notes by Massimo Gatti explaining all the things that a photo may conceal: from the relationship between the photographer and the model to the apparently docile character of Mike Tyson. The personalities portrayed in the volume include Beatrice Borromeo, Fiona Swarovski, Flavio Briatore, Matteo Marzotto, Margherita Missoni and many others.