Eye Of The Beholder - Hardcover

Stanfield, James

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0792273796 ISBN 13: 9780792273790

Publisher: National Geographic, 1998

Synopsis

This extraordinary record of more than three decades behind the lens presents 120 examples of Stanfield's finest work accompanied by his notes detailing how they were created. From signature National Geographic close-ups to stunning panoramic views, his photos revisit such places and moments of his career as the Vatican City, New Orleans, the Mississippi River, Western Australia, Oman, India, and Zimbabwe. Writer Thomas J. Abercrombie's introduction describes the dedication responsible for such photos as those of a Saharan storm--taken from a sinkhole with a plastic-shrouded motorized Leica. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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From Library Journal

These two books, both large and lavish, depict social and cultural life in the various parts of the world through striking color photographs. Eye of the Beholder presents 120 examples of the best work of James L. Stanfield, a staff photographer for National Geographic for 30 years. Stanfield's assignments carried him to many distant locations, and his subjects ranged from the exotic to the familiar. One can dip into this book anywhere and be transported to a different place on any one of the continents, with the exception of Antarctica. Stanfield captures everyday moments of common people as well as grand historical events, such as the coronation of the Shah of Iran and his son. In capturing this sweep, the photographs are engrossing. Thematically, the collection is held together by an interesting biographical essay. An excellent book and a fine tribute to the photographer. In Vanishing Cultures, Magubane documents the customs and traditional beliefs of ten indigenous peoples in his homeland of South Africa. A separate chapter is devoted to each of the peoples, including the Sulus and less well known cultures. Blending a thoughtful description of rituals, religion, artistry, and other aspects of social life, along with an exquisite photoessay, Magubane offers a wonderful introduction to these people. His photographs range from the dramatic action of dances to the quiet dignity of individuals posing in their traditional dress. An excellent example of the best in photojournalism, this deserves a place in public and academic libraries. Stanfield is also recommended for larger public and academic collections of photojournalism.?Raymond Bial, Parkland Coll. Lib., Champaign, IL
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About this edition

• Publisher: National Geographic
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0792273796
• ISBN 13: 9780792273790
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 168