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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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    by Peter Adriaens
    £28.49

    A comprehensive photographic guide to the gull species of the Western PalearcticGulls occupy a particularly important place in the world of birds. But because they are notoriously difficult to identify, they have been relatively neglected in the ornithological literature. Gulls of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East offers the most up-to-date guide for gull identification in Europe and beyond. With a direct and visual approach, and an abundance of beautiful color photographs, this book provides thorough accounts of all species and subspecies of gulls found in the Western Palearctic. The guide compares similar taxa and addresses the complexities of identifying hybrids. Gulls of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East will be the standard work for identifying these birds for some time to come.Richly illustrated with nearly 1,400 color photographsThorough accounts of all species and subspecies of gulls found in the Western PalearcticUp-to-date information for easy and accurate identification of 45 species

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    by Stefan Soell
    £33.49

    ¿Zwanzig Jahre Fine Art Nude Photography, 13 meiner schönsten Models, 288 Seiten prall gefüllt mit handselektierten, bisher unveröffentlichten Fotografien; dieser Jubiläumsband ist eine Hommage an meine Lieblingsmodels und präsentiert jedes Girl in einem eigenen, umfangreichen Portfolio. Ja, ich gestehe, es gibt auch viele ziemlich freche Einblicke, aber ein ¿Top Favourite Model¿ ist mehr als ein wunderschöner sexy Körper.Schauen Sie selbst: jedes dieser Girls hat seinen eigenen, unverwechselbaren Charm und Charakter. Und ich möchte, dass die Augen des Betrachters glühen, kommen Sie also mit auf diese besondere ¿Magical Mystery Tour¿ in Sachen Erotik. Ich verehre die Schönheit des weiblichen Körpers und sehe mich als ewig Suchender. Lassen Sie Ihrer Fantasie freien Lauf und genießen Sie die Früchte meiner Arbeit ¿¿ Stefan Soell

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    by Laurent Baheux
    £40.99

    An homage to elephants through photography.

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    - The Photography Book
    by Nathalie Herschdorfer
    £18.99

    The definitive survey of contemporary photography of the human body.

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    by Rhiannon Adam
    £15.49

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    - Step-by-step Techniques to Capture Breathtaking Travel Photos like the Pros
    by Scott Kelby
    £18.99

    Learn how to take professional-quality photographs when you travel, using the same tricks today s top photographers use! Capturing great travel photographs can be tricky...but not if you know the secrets that Scott Kelby is here to share with you!

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    - Where to Go to Get Away from It All
    by JJ Eggers
    £16.49

    A lushly photographed and detailed inspirational gift book featuring over 80 spectacular cabins around the world, all available to rent.

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    - Postcards from Ireland Past
    by Paul Kelly
    £14.99

    An uplifting, nostalgic look at Ireland through the eyes of an icon of Irish photography.

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    by John Alinder
    £34.49

    John Alinder, son of a farmer, was born in 1878 in the village of Savasta, in Uppland, a province in eastern central Sweden. He remained in the village all his life. He chose not to take over his parents'' farm, instead becoming a self-taught photographer and jack of all trades. He was a music lover, holder of the Swedish agency for the British record label and gramophone brand His Master''s Voice. For a time he ran a shop from his home, and he even operated an illicit bar. From the 1910s to the 1930s he portrayed local people, the surrounding landscape and their way of life. His portraits are extraordinary - children placed on chairs, old ladies, people perched in trees, labourers and confirmation candidates; often depicted against a background of foliage and sprawling greenery penetrated by sunlight. The Alinder collection was ''discovered'' in the 1980s when a curator found over 8,000 glass plates stacked away in a library basement.

  • - A Tribute to the 1940's Nose Art Pinup Girls
    by Christian Kieffer
    £18.99

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    - Roger Ballen: A Retrospective
    by Roger Ballen
    £31.99 - 314.49

    The first substantial retrospective on one of the world's most remarkable and critically acclaimed art photographers.

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    £44.99

    We are returning to the world created by Maria Svarbova to deliver a comprehensive collection of her work around this photographer's biggest concept - Swimming Pools.

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    £38.49

    El universo Frida Kahlo, published under a joint imprint by Editorial RM and the Museo Frida Kahlo, allows us to refresh and bring up to date the rich diversity of themes, ideas, concepts, and emotions generated around two fundamental and iconic figures in modern Mexico: Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.Based on the 2013 edition, sponsored by Bank of America and produced in collaboration with the magazine Vogue México y Latino américa, this new edition gathers a range of essays by specialists on the various subjects it addresses. In addition, more than three hundred images from the archives of the Museo Frida Kahlo offer readers a glimpse of Frida’s wardrobe, the collections of popular and pre-Hispanic she assembled alongside Diego Rivera, the Blue House, her connection with photography, and other matters. This volume welcomes us into Frida Kahlo’s universe, exploring the legacy of an indispensable figure in the world of twentieth-century art and culture.

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    - Our Own Selves
     
    £28.49

    A celebration of identity and individual human beauty, this vibrant monograph is the first book dedicated to fashion photographer Nadine Ijewere-the first Black woman photographer to land a cover of Vogue in the magazine's 125-year history.

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    £35.49

    A timeless book featuring the beautiful side of cycling and that brings together the elements that make cycling so fascinating: athletes, passionate fans, iconic images.

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    - The Strange and Enchanted Life of Isidore Isou
    by Andrew Hussey
    £18.99

    A vibrant account of both the sensuous cultural scene of postwar Paris and the life of an alluring icon of modern art. Isidore Isou was a young Jew in wartime Bucharest who barely survived the Romanian Holocaust. He made his way to Paris, where, in 1945, he founded the avant-garde movement Lettrism, described as the missing link between Dada, Surrealism, Situationism, and May '68. In Speaking East, Andrew Hussey presents a colorful picture of the postwar Left Bank, where Lettrist fists flew in avantgarde punch-ups in Jazz clubs and cafés, and where Isou--as sexy and as charismatic as the young Elvis--gathered around him a group of hooligan disciples who argued, drank, and had sex with the Parisian intellectual élite. This is a vibrant account of the life and times of a pivotal figure in the history of modern art.

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    - Interiors of the Well-Travelled
    by Thijs Demeulemeester
    £38.49

    A design book featuring 20 gorgeous interiors that incorporate objects collected by passionate travellers, bringing a touch of exotic and far away places into the home. Text in English, French and German.

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    - Conversations with Trailblazing Creative Women
    by Hugo Huerta Marin
    £19.49

    This remarkable book brings you face-to-face with an incredible selection of pioneering women who have reshaped the creative industries.

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    - A Queen for Our Time
    by Chris Jackson
    £27.49

    A lively and affectionate celebration of Queen Elizabeth II and a beautiful visual record of her reign over the past 20 years and leading up to her platinum jubilee, captured by the lens of royal photographer Chris Jackson, whose unique access to the monarch provides bold and intimate photographs.

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    by Peter Irvine
    £12.99

    See Scotland's remarkable islands from a new perspective in this beautiful guide curated by celebrated Scotland the Best author, Peter Irvine.

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    - Extinction and the Photographic Record
    by Errol Fuller
    £20.49

  • - Using Botanicals to Tone Blueprints Naturally
    by Annette Golaz
    £51.99 - 137.49

  • - Japanese Woodblock Print Scrapbook Papers - One-Sided Paper For Decoupage, Collage and Junk Journals
    by Vintage Revisited Press
    £22.49

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    by Anouk Masson Krantz
    £52.49

    In American Cowboys, renowned French photographer Anouk Masson Krantz travels tens of thousands of miles from New York City across the United States to dive deeper into the world of the cowboy culture. Her photography reveals the real lives and communities of this largely overlooked and elusive part of the world.

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    - Making a Legend
    by Harvey Briggs & Simon Van Booy
    £38.49

    A true behind-the-scenes experience, this book introduces the reader to the Rolls-Royce master craftsmen at work.

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    by Al Fingers
    £32.49

    The long-awaited second edition of Al Fingers' cult classic, Clarks in Jamaica, documenting the history of Clarks shoes in Jamaica with a focus on the reggae and dancehall musicians that have worn and sung about Clarks shoes through the years. Updated with new interviews, photographs and previously unseen archive material.

  • by Elisavet Kalpaxi, Sri-Kartini Leet & Maria Short
    £36.49 - 132.99

  • by Lisa Volpe
    £38.49

    A groundbreaking introduction to the photographic work of an iconic modern artist

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    £22.99

    Timeless elegance, classical references and statuary beauty distinguish the photographic work by the famous Vogue photographer, Horst P. Horst, a true master of the fashion portrait. Text in English and Italian.

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    by Rob Pepper
    £18.99

    The one-stop handbook of everything you need to know to get the most out of your passion for art.This ebook delivers what you need to become a more confident, creative artist - whatever your level of skill or experience. It's like having your very own studio assistant. Designed for modern artists who take inspiration from and make connections between different art traditions and techniques, The Artist's Manual covers drawing and painting; ceramics, sculpture, and printmaking; as well as newer areas such as digital art and animation. Brush up on basic know-how such as choosing the right tool, mixing watercolors, preparing a canvas, or mastering image-manipulation software. Learn how to glaze a pot, screenprint in halftones, or use perspective to bring drawings to life. Try mosaic, fresco, linocut, digital collage, and much more. Equipment, materials, and methods are fully explained and beautifully illustrated - there's everything you need to enjoy making art to the fullest and take your creativity to the next level.

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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