{"title":"Mary Ellen Mark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Ellen Mark\u003c\/strong\u003e presents a compelling body of work that delves deeply into human stories through the lens of documentary photography. Her books explore vivid, often challenging subjects, capturing intimate moments with a striking blend of empathy and raw honesty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will find in her collections a powerful visual narrative that shines light on subcultures and communities around the world. From candid street scenes to profound social commentary, her photography invites thoughtful reflection on the lives portrayed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mary-ellen-mark-falkland-road-prostitutes-of-bombay-by-mary-ellen-mark-9783969990926","title":"Mary Ellen Mark: Falkland Road, Prostitutes of Bombay","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eFalkland Road\u003c\/i\u003e remains one of the most powerful and rewarding experiences of my photographic life, not only because of its visual richness but also because of my extraordinary friendships and adventures with these women.\u003c\/strong\u003e - Mary Ellen Mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn her very first trip to India in 1968, Mary Ellen Mark visited Falkland Road, the notorious red-light area in Mumbai. She tried to photograph there yet was consistently met with hostility and aggression, both from the prostitutes she sought to portray and the men who were their customers. Resilient, she returned in 1978 for a magazine assignment and, over the course of six weeks, she slowly began to make friends and finally entered the daily lives of these women: \"I had no idea if I could do this,\" she later recalled, \"but I knew I had to try.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark's portrait of Falkland Road is beautiful and shocking, remarkable for its intimate emotional power and visceral colour. \u003ci\u003eFalkland Road\u003c\/i\u003e was initially published in 1981 and with additional photos in a 2005 Steidl edition; the book has long been recognised as one of her major bodies of work. Including Mark's original introduction and captions as well as the new photos of the 2005 book, this latest edition—with a revised sequence and printed from scans of the original 35mm Kodachromes—is the truest expression of her insight into this raw world, made accessible by the intensity of her involvement and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47431557153004,"sku":"9783969990926","price":180.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783969990926.jpg?v=1774766538"},{"product_id":"mary-ellen-mark-by-mary-ellen-mark-9781597113168","title":"Mary Ellen Mark","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the fourth instalment of The Photography Workshop Series, \u003cem\u003eMary Ellen Mark\u003c\/em\u003e (1940-2015)—well known for the emotional power of her pictures, whether of people or animals—offers her insight on observing the world and capturing dramatic moments that reveal more than the reality at hand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aperture Foundation collaborates with the world's top photographers to distil their creative approaches, teachings, and insights into photography, thus offering the workshop experience in a book. Our aim is to inspire photographers at all levels who wish to improve their work, as well as readers interested in deepening their understanding of the art of photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough words and pictures, in this volume, Mark shares her own creative process and discusses a wide range of issues. These include gaining the trust of the subject, taking pictures that are controlled but unforced, and organising the frame so that every part contributes towards telling the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47596894716140,"sku":"9781597113168","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8b13470f84609443712159628cea56dc.jpg?v=1777955499"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mary-ellen-mark.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}