{"title":"Daniel Blau","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Blau\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a captivating exploration of visual culture through his richly illustrated works. His titles, such as \u003cem\u003eExtra! Weegee\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eLouis Alphonse Poitevin\u003c\/em\u003e, delve into the history and artistry behind photography and its pioneers, offering readers a nuanced perspective on iconic imagery and creative innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Blau's books invite a deep appreciation of the aesthetic and technical achievements that have shaped the visual arts. Whether examining groundbreaking photographers or historic processes, his work engages those passionate about the intersection of art, history, and visual storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"louis-alphonse-poitevin-by-daniel-blau-9783777437477","title":"Louis Alphonse Poitevin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLouis Alphonse Poitevin\u003c\/i\u003e was an outstanding inventor, chemist, engineer, scientist, artist, and photographer. This publication provides a unique opportunity to cast a wide-ranging gaze at the life and work of this famous pioneer of photography based on a large number of photographs and the results of the latest research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor over 35 years, Poitevin (1819-1882) experimented with chemical and mechanical processes to make photographs printable and more durable. Poitevin recognised how important photography would become as a means of illustrating printed books. He developed the first practicable processes that could be applied to make the printing of books illustrated with photos possible for the very first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume assembles photographs and the results of experiments which permit a comprehensive insight into Poitevin's work and set his achievements in a technical and art-historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424928874732,"sku":"9783777437477","price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783777437477.jpg?v=1774768284"},{"product_id":"extra-weegee-by-daniel-blau-9783777428130","title":"Extra! Weegee","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo other photographer has caught the sensations, scandals, and catastrophes of the 1930s and 1940s in New York City with his camera as captivatingly as Weegee. He was always directly on the spot when it happened and documented the events and the onlookers. All the works come from the N.E.A. agency archive, which was only rediscovered in 2012; most of the vintage prints are being published for the very first time in this volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeegee\u003c\/em\u003e (1899-1968) was the first photographer to receive official permission in 1938 to listen in live to the New York police radio. From then onwards, he sometimes even arrived at the trouble spot before the police and took countless photographs. From the hardened police officer to the loud-mouthed crook; from the midnight boozer to the dancing jazz musician; from a dramatic conflagration to the celebrations at the end of the Second World War: Weegee immortalised all these moments in unforgettable pictures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume also shows a hitherto unknown side of the famous photographer - happy people enjoying themselves. The works are complemented by the exciting story of the rediscovery of the archive, which was missing for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430679003372,"sku":"9783777428130","price":110.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783777428130.jpg?v=1774558779"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/daniel-blau.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}