{"title":"P. Kevin Morley","description":"\u003cp\u003eP. Kevin Morley's works immerse readers in the vibrant world of visual storytelling, combining rich cultural insights with artistic exploration. His books, including titles like \u003cem\u003ePhotoadventures\u003c\/em\u003e, offer a unique perspective on capturing and interpreting the beauty of everyday life through photography and creative expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfectly situated within the \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e category, Morley's collection invites enthusiasts to deepen their appreciation for visual arts and the nuances of cultural experience. His engaging approach makes each page a journey that stimulates both the eye and the imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"photoadventures-by-p-kevin-morley-9781667878270","title":"Photoadventures","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotoadventures\u003c\/em\u003e is a collection of photos and words that gives a rare glimpse into the experiences of a veteran photojournalist, telling the stories behind his photo assignments in a well-written narrative that goes deeper than the visual. The personal perspectives behind the objective work of P. Kevin Morley are laid bare in this collection of photos shot over the course of his 34 years on the photo staff of The Richmond Times-Dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMorley's colourful writing gives the reader insight on what the 65 accompanying photos can't. The serendipitous nature of photojournalism is front and centre here, with over two dozen accounts of unique photo assignments. There is an encounter with a man named Satan, coverage of hurricanes, visits to a nudist camp, Morley's unjust arrest, sports photography, and even photographing the rich and famous. The sheer joy of finding a funny feature photo is a \u003cem\u003ePhotoadventure\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMorley also discusses the change from film-based photography to digital photography while serving up a time capsule of the shrinking profession of the newspaper photojournalist. The stories behind these photos go beyond the obvious. Each photo situation is approached with openness, and each click of the shutter is an opportunity to learn about people, subjects, and himself. In this book, he shares what he has learned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMorley relates something personal yet relatable to anyone who loves to take pictures. Here are stories to entertain and inspire photography lovers to seek their own \u003cem\u003ePhotoadventures\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotoadventures\u003c\/em\u003e is for anyone who enjoys taking pictures, photojournalists, \"word\" people and \"visual\" people, sociologists, and other people-watchers. There are funny stories and sad stories in this wide range of experiences whose doors were opened by a curious journalist with a camera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47464129822956,"sku":"9781667878270","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781667878270-photoadventures.jpg?v=1775038525"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/p-kevin-morley.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}