{"title":"Dan Martensen","description":"\u003cp\u003eDan Martensen's work delves into the rich tapestry of \u003cem\u003earts and culture\u003c\/em\u003e, offering readers narratives that explore human connections and societal nuances. His storytelling often intertwines emotional depth with vivid, evocative settings, inviting reflection and engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith titles like \u003cstrong\u003eWolves Like Us\u003c\/strong\u003e, Martensen crafts compelling tales that resonate beyond their pages, blending literary insight with accessible, thought-provoking themes. His books are a thoughtful choice for readers drawn to contemporary cultural exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"wolves-like-us-by-dan-martensen-9788862084437","title":"Wolves Like Us","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2010, photographer Dan Martensen was introduced to the Angulo brothers by filmmaker Crystal Moselle, who had just begun work on the hit documentary \u003ci\u003eThe Wolfpack\u003c\/i\u003e. Chronicling the lives of the six home-schooled boys who recreated cult-classic films, fashioning props as well as costumes all from the confines of their Lower East Side apartment (inside of which their father once locked them for a year), Moselle's unflinching portrayal documents the power of imagination to overcome the realities of a troubled upbringing. At the same time, Martensen began photographing the boys, capturing the cinema-inspired world they had created, while also documenting their first forays into the world outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaken between 2010 and 2015, the resulting collection of intimate portraits and still lifes that comprise Martensen's \u003ci\u003eThe Wolfpack\u003c\/i\u003e adds yet another layer to the captivating story of the Angulo brothers and is a bold testament to the enduring spirit of creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDan Martensen\u003c\/strong\u003e was born and raised in Pleasantville, New York, and studied photography at the Rhode Island School of Design. Since the early 2000s, he has been travelling and photographing across America, principally in the Southwest, seeking out the visual paradoxes and embedded histories of the region, taking cues from legendary chroniclers of the American vernacular such as William Eggleston, Joel Sternfeld and Stephen Shore. A selection of 60 photographs from this project was published in Martensen's book \u003ci\u003ePhotographs from the American Southwest\u003c\/i\u003e (Damiani).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47433341534444,"sku":"9788862084437","price":58.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788862084437.jpg?v=1774765120"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dan-martensen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}