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Photography has that special ability to capture the moment. At Tales you can find photo books, which did that to perfection, whether the camera was pointing towards fashion, design, humans, animals, nature or your favorite city. Photography can also be art in itself, when pushing the boundaries of the medium, experimenting with light, colours and perspective showing new sides of the world and of life itself. If you are a photographer yourself or just a photo enthusiast, get ready to be inspired by some of the greatest photo artists. There is a whole new world of photography waiting just for you, and we all know that a photo says more than a thousand words.
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    £28.49

    The only international collection of Beijing photographer Ren Hang, whose images garnered some 90 shows in his brief six-year career, as well as a mass following online. Vivid and explicit, Hang's images capture naked subjects outdoors, exposed, erect, and in an entanglement of bodies that put him at the forefront of a gender fluid world and of...

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    by Lelia Wanick Salgado
    £54.99

    Sebastiao Salgado's haunting black-and-white photographs from the GENESIS project record landscapes and people unchanged in the devastating onslaught of modern society and development. Taken over the course of an epic eight-year expedition, the images are divided into five broad geographic chapters: Planet South, Sanctuaries, Africa, Northern...

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    by Edward Steichen
    £18.99

    Features photographs of lovers and marriage and child-bearing; photographs concerned with man's dreams and aspirations and photographs of the flaming creative forces of love and truth and the corrosive evil inherent in the lie.

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    by Oscar Abolafia
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    - 307 Assignments and Ideas
    by Jason Fulford & Gregory Halpern
    £16.49

    Over 250 inspiring and fun photography assignments from leading photographers and educators, including John Baldessari, Elinor Carucci, Sandra Phillips, Stephen Shore, and Alec Soth

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    - A Memoir of Things Lost and Found
    by Warren Ellis
    £15.49

    From award-winning musician and composer Warren Ellis comes the unexpected and inspiring story of a piece of chewing gum.

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    by Saul Leiter
    £15.49

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    - Collection 2
    by Bird Photographer of the Year
    £18.99 - 21.99

    Foreword by Chris Packham This beautiful book accompanies the photographic competition celebrating some of the best bird photography of the year.

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    - Women of the World in 500 Portraits
    by Mihaela Noroc
    £20.99

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    by Dylan Jones & Terry O'Neill
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    Capturing the iconic, candid, and unguarded moments of the famous and the notorious.

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    by Hugh M. Hefner
    £44.99

    This gorgeous and giant volume collects every single nude centrefold ever featured in Playboy.

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    by Dodie Kazanjian
    £35.49

    Vogue: The Covers (updated edition) is a stunning masterpiece by Dodie Kazanjian, released in 2017. This book is a tribute to the magazine's 125th anniversary, showcasing its remarkable cover collection that has been updated and refreshed for this edition. Published by Abrams, this coffee-table book is a must-have for every fashion enthusiast. It gives the reader an exclusive look into the world of Vogue, featuring iconic covers from its 125-year history. The book is a testament to the exceptional talent of the artists who have contributed to the magazine over the years. This book is a journey through time, presenting a visual record of the cultural and aesthetic revolutions that have taken place since the magazine's inception. Vogue: The Covers (updated edition) is not just a book, it's a piece of fashion history.

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    by Malene Birger
    £51.99

    GROSSFORMAT: 28 x 36 cm , 256 Seiten Sprachen: Deutsch, Spanisch, Englisch, Französisch Dritter Band der Bestseller-Reihe mit je mehr als 10.000 verkauften Exemplaren Inspirierende neue Einrichtungsideen von der mehrfach preisgekrönten Designerin Handwerk und Hightech, Kunst und Mitbringsel, kuratierte Dinge und objets trouvés - Malene Birger verbindet sie gekonnt Malene Birger hat viele kreative Talente. Sie arbeitet als Inneneinrichterin und Künstlerin. Sie lässt ihre grafisch-monochrome Malerei für sich sprechen, gestaltet sehr persönliche Objekte und Skulpturen aus Ton und Marmor und hat kürzlich eine Edelschmuckkollektion entworfen. Ursprünglich kommt Malene Birger aus der Mode. Seit ihrem Abschluss an der Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Kopenhagen in den späten 80er-Jahren ist sie beruflich immer ihrem Herzen gefolgt. Und da sie als Nomadin bekannt ist, war dieser Weg schon immer vielfältig und inspirierend. Malene Birgers Gespür für Materialien, Texturen, Kompositionen und ihre eklektischen Kombinationen von Möbeln, Kunst und Objekten sind unverwechselbar. Ihr charakteristischer Einrichtungsstil wurde bereits in zwei erfolgreichen Bildbänden präsentiert. Der dritte Band widmet sich nun besonders der Kunst in ihren Häusern und bietet einzigartige Einblicke in ihre Interior-Projekte in London, Italien, Griechenland und Mallorca. Sprachen: Deutsch, Spanisch, Englisch, Französisch

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    £41.99

    Welcome the most comprehensive visual history on all things surfing. With hundreds of images and essays by today's leading surf journalists, this publication spans photography, fashion, film, art, and music to chart the evolution of surfing culture from its first mention in 1778 to today's global and multi-platform phenomenon.

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    - Portraits of Insects
    by Levon Biss
    £25.49

    A highly original collection of photographs that unlock the hidden beauty of the insect world.

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    by Brandon Stanton
    £18.99

    Brandon Stanton is back with the follow up to Humans of New York that his loyal followers have been waiting for: Humans of New York: Stories. Ever since Brandon began interviewing people on the streets of New York, the dialogue he's had with them has increasingly become as in-depth, intriguing and moving as the photos themselves. Humans of New York: Stories presents a whole new group of humans, complete with stories that delve deeper and surprise with greater candour.Back in the summer of 2010, photographer Brandon Stanton began an ambitious project - to single-handedly create a photographic census of New York City. The photos he took and the accompanying interviews became the blog Humans of New York. In the first three years, his audience steadily grew from a few hundred to over one million. In 2013, his book Humans of New York, based on that blog, was published and immediately catapulted to the top of the NY Times Bestseller List where it stayed for many weeks. The appeal of the Humans of New York blog has been so great that in the course of the next year Brandon's following increased tenfold to over 12 million followers on Facebook and is still growing.With his second inspiring look at the residents of New York, let Brandon Stanton and the people he's photographed astonish you.

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    by Erik Johansson
    £18.99

    World acclaimed photo artist Erik Johansson presents the largest volume of his works to date - an evocative collection of moments and settings beyond the ordinary

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    by Robert Correll
    £19.49

    Get excited about the Canon EOS 90D and all it can do!An amazing photo begins with a quality camera and the know-how to use it. If you've selected the Canon EOS 90D, you now have a digital camera that serves a range of photographers, from novices to professionals. It takes some know-how to take advantage of the camera's upgrades to its sensor, shutter speed, and video capabilities. Fortunately, Canon EOS 90D For Dummies canhelp you maximize the potential of the camera and its features.Canon EOS 90D For Dummies lets you skip the photography class and start shooting high-quality images right away The book introduces the camera's settings; explains how to take control of exposure, focus, and color; and shows how to put all this new-found knowledge to work to shoot great portraits or action shots. The book is co-written by a pair of photography pros who share their professional experience on how to apply simple techniques for great shots.* Choose the best setting for your situation* Manage focus and color* Make the most of your lighting* Understand camera settings* Customize your camera to your needsCreate remarkable photos and memories, whether you stick with user-friendly automatic settings or decide to dive into more advanced features. With your Canon EOS 90D and this book at your side, you can shoot quality video and capture moving subjects confidently.

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    - I Have So Much To Tell You
    by Gunner Stahl
    £15.49

    Intimate pictures of the top artists in rap music from one of the most influential and culturally relevant photographers of his generation Despite only being 26 years old, photographer Gunner Stahl has captured shots of some of the world''s most famous rappers including Drake, Migos, Kayne West, A$sap Rocky, Childish Gambino, Gucci Mane, Post Malone, Migos, and many others. He started by capturing the burgeoning hip-hop scene in Atlanta with an undeniable raw energy that has led to professional opportunities with magazines like Vogue, Fader and Highsnobiety as well as brands like Google, Red Bull, Moncler, Adidas, Stella McCartney, PUMA, and Kylie Jenner''s Thick clothing collection. In Portraits, he will publish unseen images of rap''s most famous artists along with written contributions from rapper Swae Lee and photographer Chi Modu.

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    by John Fleming
    £31.99

    Dieses Buch gilt als die aktuellste und umfassendste Kunstgeschichte, die je in einem Band veröffentlicht wurde. Sie präsentiert die Geschichte der Kunst als einen wesentlichen Teil der Menschheitsentwicklung von der Höhlenmalerei bis hin zur Digital-, Video- und Installationskunst des neuen Jahrtausends. Die überarbeitete 7. Ausgabe ist erweitert um neue Entwicklungen in der Archäologie und der kunsthistorischen Forschung.

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    by Jeanne and Bastide Damas
    £13.49

    In Paris dispels the myth that there is only one type of Parisian woman, and offers a rare glimpse of the city that real Parisienneslive in - taking us into their homes, their careers, their style - and what being Parisian means to them.Profiles of twenty real-life women of Paris - artists, activists, booksellers, and filmmakers, aged fourteen to seventy, living in tiny attic studios, grand apartments, or houseboats - are accompanied by more than 100 full-colour photographs by Jeanne herself as well as tips on secret Parisian hideaways and the French art de vivre: from the five types of red wine to order depending on the occasion, and the bars to drink them in, to the best red lipsticks, and places to be kissed.Witty, elegant, and modern, In Paris reveals the secret to living like a Parisian, wherever and whoever you are.

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    - A Photographic Journey Through Skateboarding in the 1990s
    by Pete Thompson
    £34.49

    The photographs, quotes, and anecdotal text in '93 til captures a time in skateboarding when making a livable income as a professional skater was a luxury and public understanding of skateboarding was at an all-time low.

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    by Charlotte Cotton
    £11.99

    Provides an introduction to contemporary art photography, identifying its important features and themes and celebrating its exciting pluralism through an overview of its most important and innovative practitioners.

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    by Ansel Adams
    £23.99

    An unprecedented showcase of four hundred essential photographs taken by Ansel Adams, documenting his growth as an artist from 1916 to 1968.

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    - Explore the World's Most Exquisite Timepieces
    by Paul Miquel
    £35.49

    A beautifully packaged look at the world's most sought-after timepieces, with detailed photography of every example.

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    - The Real Story by Ian Schrager
    by Matthew Yokobosky
    £44.99

    In the first official book on the legendary club Studio 54, co-owner Ian Schrager presents a spectacular volume brimming with star-studded photographs and personal stories from the greatest party of all time.

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    - A Handbook of Techniques
    by Marco Antonini & Luca Bendandi
    £16.99

    Photography has always been about experimentation. This book takes the reader through the world of photography special effects and manipulations documenting techniques, approaches, experimenters, camera makers and their extraordinary creations.

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    £15.49

    Japan's sex industry in full flower. In more than 800 photos, Nobuyoshi Araki captures the sex shows, orgies, and bizarre crazes of Tokyo's Shinjuku red light district. From no-panties massage parlors to the notorious commuter-train fetishists, this is the last word on an age of bacchanalia, infused with moments of humor, poetry, and...

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    by Slim Aarons
    £48.49

    Offers images of jet-setters and the wealthy, of beautiful, glittering people living the glamorous life. The main character is pools and everything that goes with them - magnificent, suntanned bodies, well-oiled skin, bikini-clad women, yachts, summer cocktails, sumptuous buffets, spectacular locations and most of all fun.

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    by Ryan Herman
    £18.99

    Remarkable Football Grounds is a collection of some of the most memorable places to watch and play football around the world. They range from the stellar stadiums of the Premier League to windswept islands in the Scottish Hebrides or the far-flung Pacific, including stadia that resemble flying saucers, a crocodile and an armadillo!Remarkable Football Grounds is a collection of some of the most magnificent places to watch or even play football. They range from the stellar stadiums of the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and the Bundesliga to windswept islands in the Scottish Hebrides, to the Maldive Islands where the nearest opposition is 600 kilometres away.The book features a range of the oldest, biggest, highest, quirkiest and furthest flung stadia and the stories behind their existence. Italian Serie A team Venezia can be reached by canal, with moorings nearby; Bamburgh Castle football team plays in the shadow of a Game of Thrones-scale fortress, while Estadio Silvestre is a full-size pitch on the roof of a building in Tenerife.Some of the oldest, storied stadiums are here, including Anfield for Liverpool, Fulham, which has a tunnel under the pitch and the two Dundee football clubs, that have large grounds, Tannadice and Dens Park, just 183 metres (200 yards) apart.At the quirkier end of the scale Marina Bay in Singapore has a floating pitch, while in Gangwon, South Korea, the football pitch doubles as a ski jump landing area.Many of the stadiums come with spectacular views. The Faroe Islands have produced some strong football teams in the past and many of their grounds are set in picture perfect landscapes. The same can be said of Norway's Lofoten Islands where flat land is at a premium and the pitch sides are used for drying fishing nets. In Slovakia, the Janosovka football pitch has a narrow gauge railway that runs between the pitch and the grandstand.Grounds include: the impressive new Qatari World Cup venues, Wembley Stadium, Camp Nou, Monaco, Old Trafford, Allianz Arena, Petrovsky (Zenit St.Petersburg), Trogir in Croatia, Longgang in China and the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. (Full list available)

Photography
The best thing about photography is its ability to capture the moment - and its ability to do it in so many ways. Each individual takes their own kind of photos. We have our own characteristic which comes to the surface when photographing. Although another amazing thing about photography is its universality. You don’t have to speak the same language in order to understand a photo taken by another nationality, even though you should remember the cultural differences.  
When taking a photo we give something of ourselves. A photo shows how we as individuals see the world; the way we use colors, light and shadow, perspective and not least the motive we choose to capture. It shows our interpretation of the world, and it is a product of what we find meaningful, although it can be difficult to go from idea to reality as an amateur photographer taking a photo. The photography does not always end up as we planned. It can be challenging when the importance of well taken and well produced photography and visual media has increased in recent years, especially after the rise of photo sharing social media sites such as Instagram and Pinterest. In Tales’ selection of photography books online you can find help to get started yourself. The selection of photo books guide you to all the basics of lights, backgrounds, perspectives and lenses making you the next master of photography. Who knows maybe you will end up with your own photography book or more followers on social media? If not, you can get inspired by the works of some of the greatest photographers now and then giving their different interpretations of the world and of life itself. 

Popular photo books
In Tales’ selection of photo books online you will find some of the most popular photography books at the market. The books contain works of some of the biggest photo artists in modern history. Photography can be its own form of art, especially when the camera is in the hands of a talented photographer, and that is why some of our most popular books are photography art books.
One of the most popular photo books right now is the collection of Helmuth Newton’s photo art in the special anniversary edition of his famous art book SUMO. Helmuth Newton has a whole museum dedicated to him and his works in the German capital Berlin. Newton is one of the biggest names in modern photography art and you have the chance of getting lost in 464 of his greatest photos. Newton works in the cross field between art and fashion and some of his photos are quite provocative. We recommend you to dive into the works of Helmuth Newton together with other photography art books.
Another one among our most popular photo books is the bestselling Humans of New York by Brandon Stanton. Through amazing visual portraits Stanton tells the story of everyday life in New York seen through the eyes of the ordinary new yorker, while at the same time showing all the diversity of the Big Apple. Stantons’ photos focus on the individual and the story of that individual, which comes to life in his photo book. All the individual photos come together and form a poetic and authentic portrait of modern New York.

Coffee table books
We all know the feeling of getting lost for words, especially in situations when not convenient. With one or two photography books on your coffee table you never have to experience that again. With a photo book you always have something to show your guests. A photo book gives them something to look at and converse about. There is nothing so inspiring as a good photo book. Coffee table books also add that final touch to your interior and show your interest in photography and art, making even more room for conversation. The photography books look good both in and out, and make your furnishing even more stylish, while giving you a touch of inspiration every day. 

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