Photography gifts

This Angry Pen of Mine by Layne Staley invites you to dive into the untold creative world of Layne Staley, the legendary voice behind Alice in Chains. This extraordinary collection showcases his handwritten lyrics, deeply personal poetry, stunning original artwork, rare photos, fan tributes, and so much more. Step into the world of Layne Staley like never before. For the...

For the press tour following the record-breaking release of Greta Gerwig’s award-winning, acclaimed Barbie movie, producer and star Margot Robbie and her stylist Andrew Mukamal immersed themselves in some of Barbie’s most iconic outfits and curated vintage pieces. They then approached designers, from Giorgio Armani to Donatella Versace, to create looks inspired by the doll-size originals. Many of these looks...

A new edition of DK's complete course-based guide to digital photography, teaching you everything you need to know step-by-step, week-by-week. Grab your camera and learn everything you need to know to improve your photography in just 20 weeks. The perfect one-on-one learning programme for any aspiring photographer, Digital Photography Complete Course teaches you everything you need to know in 20...

A breathtaking collection of 200 photographs expertly colourised by Aotearoa New Zealand's premier colourist, Brendan Graham, with commentary from award-winning historian Jock Phillips ONZM Our Land in Colour celebrates the rich story of Aotearoa through the restoration of images never before seen in colour. Two hundred images have been meticulously colourised, opening a window back in time with remarkable detail....

Located 3,500km from the nearest city on a volcanic island near Antarctica, lies New Zealand’s only polar research station: Scott Base. In The Antarcticans, Matty Jordan offers a rare, vivid look at life in the world’s most inhospitable environment. Through stunning photography and captivating storytelling, the book explores a landscape of curious penguins, all-day auroras, and "frozen-in-time" vistas. Beyond the...

In this lavish retrospective authored by the icon himself, Elton John shares his fondest memories, most unforgettable moments, and previously untold stories from his record-breaking final tour. Farewell Yellow Brick Road is a full-colour celebration of Elton John's record-breaking, globe-spanning farewell tour—from the first show in Allentown, PA in 2018, to the final show in Stockholm in 2023. Featured concerts...

In 2025, Brandon Stanton, creator of Humans of New York and author of four number one New York Times bestselling books, will publish his most personal work yet: Dear New York, a photographic love letter to the city he has embraced. Opening with a deeply moving prologue that reads like a train ride through the city, the book expands into...

The most original and illuminating study of the subject New Yorker How do we see the world around us? The Penguin on Design series includes the works of creative thinkers whose writings on art, design, and the media have changed our vision forever. Susan Sontag's groundbreaking critique of photography asks forceful questions about the moral and aesthetic issues surrounding this...

One World Calendar 2026 portrays positive and inspiring images of people around the world. The theme of the 2026 edition is Humans and Nature. Most of the photographers featured are from countries in the Majority World. The dual-purpose design gives the owner the choice of a wall calendar or an appointments calendar.

An essential text for anyone who wants to start making art and not stop. One of those rare books—like The Artist's Way and Writing Down the Bones—to keep close by for courage and company. - Tanya Shadrick, author of The Cure for Sleep and creator of The Wild Patience Scrolls: A Mile of Writing Art & Fear is about the...

FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED EDITION OF The Photographer's Eye FROM AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR MICHAEL FREEMAN - COMING JULY 2025 With 30% new content and never-before-seen images, Michael Freeman brings his ground-breaking book, The Photographer's Eye, up to date with a fresh look and the latest developments in digital photography. Design is the single most important factor in creating a successful photograph....

Platinum Jubilee edition ‘Full of gems … Angela Kelly is a jewel in the crown’Daily Telegraph ‘Entertaining and beautifully illustrated’The Sunday Times ‘For real intel, [The Crown] can’t come close to The Other Side of the Coin by Angela Kelly’The New York Times ‘When Angela Kelly and The Queen are together, laughter echoes through the corridors of Buckingham Palace.’ Angela...

The early chapters are devoted to a discussion of light, film, and exposure. What follows is a detailed discussion of the zone system, with chapters on natural and artificial light. At the end, there is an extensive chapter on the darkroom and its equipment. New Photo Series 2: Negative: by Ansel Adams offers a comprehensive exploration of these critical photographic...

This is an attractively priced photography classic made accessible to a wider, new audience. It covers everything from "seeing" the finished photo in advance to lens choices. It is illustrated with many of Ansel Adams' most famous images. New Photo Series 1: Camera is perfect for both beginners and seasoned photographers aiming to enhance their skills.

New Zealand Horizons by Andris Apse is a visual symphony that captures the breathtaking landscapes of New Zealand through the lens of its most celebrated panoramic landscape photographer. This stunning collection presents an exploration of New Zealand's majestic vistas, epitomising the deep connection between land and light that defines Apse's work. With an exquisite eye for detail, Apse immortalises the...

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER National Book Award-winning author and legendary artist Patti Smith presents A Book of Days, a profound and uniquely poetic visual journey through a year in her life. This captivating collection, inspired by her highly popular Instagram account, encapsulates Smith's singular aesthetic through more than 365 intimate and evocative images. Each photograph is a testament to...

See China in a whole new light. For several years, Luxembourgish photographer and travel journalist Annette Morheng has documented everyday life in the Middle Kingdom, a country where tradition and progress constantly collide. Gathered together in this vibrant new illustrated book, her pictures document Chinese people, villages, and hutongs; temples and skyscrapers; natural wonders and mega metropolises; the most remote...

Every mountain biker dreams of the perfect place to ride. Few countries in the world serve up such diverse mountain biking landscapes as New Zealand. With a labyrinth of trails that flow, challenge, and excite set against a backdrop of dramatic and surreal landscapes, New Zealand has become the 'Garden of Eden' for mountain bikers. With contributions by leading photographers...

Inspiring readers through iconic images and playful copy, the bestselling Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs has been revised and updated to include new photographers, a brand-new chapter on the art of feeling, and the latest hands-on tips. Striking images from a diverse range of acclaimed contemporary photographers, such as Anastasia Samoylova, Zanele Muholi, Nadine Ijewere, Campbell...

Every day (every single day) for over a decade, Mary Jo Hoffman has made a photograph of found nature – no subject too small or too ordinary. For Hoffman, a former aeronautical engineer, this daily ritual cracked open profound revelations about the connectedness of all things, the importance of place, and her own life. This book shares a selection of...

Now available in an accessible new format, this fresh and visually stunning survey celebrates the extraordinary beauty and diversity of plants. It combines photographs and cutting-edge micrograph scans with watercolours, drawings, and prints to bring this universally popular and captivating subject vividly to life. Carefully selected by an international panel of experts and arranged in a uniquely structured sequence to...

The Landscape Photography Workshop is a comprehensive guide from two leading photographers to taking awe-inspiring landscape shots. Two of the UK's leading landscape photographers come together to share their wealth of experience and teaching skills in this new title. The Landscape Photography Workshop aims to take the reader from the very basics of equipment and exposure through to advanced techniques....

52 Assignments: Night Photography is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal, and an inspirational guide to putting creativity back into your craft. It is filled with a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for conceiving and composing powerful photographs of the sky at night. From capturing meteor showers and auroras to focusing on the...

52 Assignments: Landscape Photography is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal, and an inspirational guide to putting the creativity back into your craft. Small enough to fit your camera bag, it is filled with a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for composing and creating eye-catching landscape photography in all its forms. From adding...

The Use of Photography recounts a passionate love affair between Annie Ernaux and the journalist and author Marc Marie, after the two met in January 2003. Ernaux had been receiving intensive chemo for breast cancer during the prior three months, and had lost all her hair from the treatments. At the end of January she had surgery, followed by radiation...

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW—Richard O'Brien's tribute to B-movie sci-fi, campness and sexual fluidity—is one of the most beloved and revered cult films ever made. Its "don't dream it, be it" ethos has since made the movie the longest theatrical release in film history, grossing more than $225 million over nearly five decades. In 1973, photographer Mick Rock was making...

Annie Leibovitz is known for her exceptional portraits of women. A new collection featuring her most recent work on this subject is accompanied by the republication of her landmark collection (1999), together in a slipcased edition. First published in 1999, Annie Leibovitz's landmark collection of portraits of women is back in print, together with a new book of photographs. The...

On one side, Dita Von Teese shares the beauty of the burlesque world, with bubblegum dreams and show tunes to strip to. Flip over for fantasies in fetish with dramatic costumes and the allure of submission. Burlesque and the Art of the Teese "I advocate glamour. Every day. Every minute." I'm a good dancer and a nice girl, but I'm...

Craig Potton rose to prominence as a photographer in the late 1980s, with a distinct and original view of the landscape of New Zealand. As a photographer with little interest in a sentimentalised view of the land, he pursued a less compromising and more muscular vision that sought to convey this country's remarkable landscape in a real light. In the...

Learn how to take the perfect photograph. This practical guide from photography expert, Tom Ang, will help you achieve the best shot possible in every scenario—from creating a silhouette to impromptu still lifes. In our online world, taking a good photograph has become an essential life skill. Full of essential advice, hints, and tips, How to Photograph Absolutely Everything gives...

"Terry was everywhere in the 60s - he knew everything and everyone that was happening" - Keith Richards "When it comes to photographic legends, there can be few more prolific or revered than Terry O'Neill, the man who shot the greats." - VOGUE "I've been repeatedly asked to write my autobiography - I have seen an awful lot of famous...

The Third Eye is George Harrison's own intimate, beautiful collection of more than two hundred never-before-collected photos of the Beatles at work and at play—the vast majority published for the first time. From 1963 to 1969, George Harrison travelled the world with his bandmates, Pentax in hand, chronicling their impossible path from Liverpool to Ed Sullivan, Adelaide to Rishikesh, the...

A lush book of stunning photographs capturing Coldplay's epic live shows and journey to global superstardom. Experience the electrifying magic of Coldplay live, as captured in this stunning celebration of one of the world's biggest touring bands. Covering two decades of live performance, and featuring never-seen-before images shot through the lens of renowned music photographer, Victoria Smith follows Coldplay from...

The best way to learn is by doing. The Photographer's Playbook features photography assignments, as well as ideas, stories, and anecdotes from many of the world's most talented photographers and photography professionals. Whether you're looking for exercises to improve your craft—alone or in a group—or you're interested in learning more about the medium, this playful collection will inspire fresh ways...

A vibrant celebration of surfers in and out of the water from an award-winning photographer. Professional photographer Thom Gilbert spent four years among surfer royalty at the top of their game—in Spain, New York, California, and Hawaii—with his camera trained not only on tiny figures disappearing in the waves, but also on the surfers' faces and bodies back on land....

Album art is indelibly linked to our collective musical memories; when you think of your favourite albums, you picture the covers. Many photographers, illustrators, and art directors have become celebrities from their album artworks—the best examples of which will go down in history as permanent fixtures in popular culture. Paying tribute to this art form, Rock Covers brings you a...

Born in Stockholm in 1944, Anders Petersen studied photography under Christer Strömholm from 1966 to 1968. He is perhaps best known for his book Café Lehmitz, which was first published in 1978 and is now recognised as one of the classics of post-war European photography. In Café Lehmitz, Petersen captured a time and place now long gone—a bar on Hamburg's...

On July 4, 1962, journalist and Associate Editor of Life magazine Richard Meryman sat down with Marilyn Monroe in her home and conducted what would become the last interview she would ever give. Photojournalist Allan Grant documented the interview in pictures. Now, for the first time, read the complete restored interview, presented with hundreds of never-before-seen photographs taken during the...

Explore the visual story of 150 iconic and custom sneakers, like the Travis Scott Air Jordans and the N7 x Nike SB Dunk Low 1s, through the creative lens of photographer Andrew Dutton in this fresh collection that will look fly on your coffee tableEvery sneaker has a story to tell. From Nike Air Force 1s to the Chuck Taylor...

Designed for photographers who haven't memorised every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Z6 II, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about. Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist. Identify every button and dial on your camera. Learn the essential modes...

The Wildlife Photography Workshop is a practical course written by two leading photographers who share their expert guidance and technical knowledge for photographing birds, mammals, plant life, and close-up subjects such as insects. Photographic workshops are exceptionally popular, but not everybody has the time or budget to attend one in person. This 'workshop in book form' allows you to absorb...

This sumptuous book offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Grand Prix world, featuring rare on-track moments, fashion shows, and extravagant parties that make up the glamour and excitement of this elite sport. The Stylish Life: Grand Prix presents a stunning collection of over 100 high-quality photographs that capture the flair of Grand Prix racing—from vintage black and white shots to...

Golf is a sport with an illustrious pedigree. From the "home of golf," the Royal and Ancient St. Andrews, it has migrated from its Scottish homeland to the globe's most fashionable corners. Defined by a distinctive and quirky dress code, golf is as much about good-natured wagering that accompanies each round. For this very reason, it attracts socialites, captains of...

52 Assignments: Photographic Exposure is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalised journal, and an inspirational guide to putting creativity back into your craft. It is filled with a year's worth of weekly commissions and concepts for conceiving and composing powerful images. From capturing sunsets and creating dramatic silhouettes to freezing fast-moving action scenes, all the assignments...

On October 1, 1958, the world's first civilian space agency opened for business as an emergency response to the Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik a year earlier. Within a decade, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, universally known as NASA, had evolved from modest research teams experimenting with small converted rockets into one of the greatest technological and managerial enterprises...

52 Assignments: Composition is a year’s worth of inspiring weekly assignments to kick-start your creativity. This book is a mission brief, a portfolio of photographic workshops, a personalized journal and an inspirational guide to putting the creativity back into your photography. It is filled with a year’s worth of weekly commissions and concepts that challenge photographers to expand their knowledge of...

An inquiry into a very modern art form - photography. Barthes' personal investigation into the meaning of photographs is a seminal work of critical theory of the twentieth century. Barthes' investigation into the meaning of photographs is a seminal work of twentieth-century critical theory. This is a special Vintage Design Edition, with a fold-out cover and stunning photography throughout. Examining...

This book combines the glamorous fashion and celebrity of Carine Roitfeld and the provocative, glittering nostalgia of Antonio Lopez with the star-studded debauchery of CBGB. Presenting hundreds of photographs—many never seen before—from Studio 54 and weaving together stories and quotes from the cultural luminaries who were there, this exciting volume depicts the wild energy and glittering creativity of the era....

Accidentally Wes Anderson is back with 200 brand new, mind-bendingly beautiful destinations for your bucket list, and the fascinating stories behind each location. You'll visit the 'post office at the end of the world' in Tierra del Fuego - and meet the mustachioed letter carrier who, in his free time, runs an anarchist island micronation called Redonda. You'll travel to...

For 40 years, the Cold War dominated the world stage. East and West Germany stood at the frontlines of the global confrontation, symbolised by the infamous Berlin Wall, which separated lovers, friends, families, coworkers, and compatriots. The Wende Museum in Los Angeles, California, is named after the period of change immediately following the Wall's destruction. It was established in 2002...

Wellington Railway Station is one of New Zealand’s greatest aesthetic, architectural, and structural buildings, yet since 1937 when The Station’s grand opening took place, not one book has been produced dedicated solely to this ‘Temple of Transport’, as it was originally dubbed. Bruce Foster’s photographs, taken over 18 months, along with archive images, plus photographs by Ans Westra, pay tribute...

An immersion into the vibrant world of Harry Gruyaert’s New York. For over fifty years, Harry Gruyaert has wandered New York City’s streets, capturing its dazzling contrasts – from towering skylines and neon-lit diners to multicultural neighbourhoods and fleeting street scenes. Designed as a large-format visual album, this book presents each photograph across a double-page spread, evoking the rhythm and...

This is the first comprehensive, large-format monograph of Bob Willoughby’s photographs of film and television stars from the 1950s to the 1970s. Considered the first on-set still photographer in the film industry, Bob Willoughby photographed numerous movie stars of the era, including Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Jean Seberg, Elizabeth Taylor, Natalie Wood, Frank Sinatra, Cary Grant, Doris Day, James Dean,...

An exquisite visual and lyrical portrait of Susie Cave that unites the creative talents of four icons - celebrated writer and musician Nick Cave, renowned photographer Dominique Issermann, superstar designer Irma Boom, and Susie Cave herself. Nick Cave's profound devotion to his wife Susie is present in the images he has crafted through words and lyrics since they met in...

An expanded chronology charting Todd Hido's career, with ten years of new work. Well known for his photography of landscapes and suburban housing, and for his use of detail and luminous colour, acclaimed American photographer Todd Hido casts a distinctly cinematic eye across all that he photographs, digging deep into his memory and imagination for inspiration. Newly revised and expanded,...

Originally published in 1994 and first revised in 2010, The Art of Photography has sold well over 100,000 copies and has firmly established itself as the most readable, understandable, and complete textbook on photography. Featuring nearly 200 beautiful photographs in both black-and-white and colour, as well as numerous charts, graphs, and tables, this book presents the world of photography to...

"In GENESIS, my camera allowed nature to speak to me. And it was my privilege to listen." – Sebastião Salgado On a very fortuitous day in 1970, 26-year-old Sebastião Salgado held a camera for the first time. When he looked through the viewfinder, he experienced a revelation: suddenly life made sense. From that day onward—though it took years of hard...

Few photography books can lay claim to being truly groundbreaking. The first edition of Magnum Contact Sheets was one of them. This exceptional book, presented here in a new, accessible, and democratically priced format for the first time, reveals how Magnum photographers capture and edit the very best shots. Addressing key questions of photographic practice—was the final image a set-up,...

Nuns Having Fun Wall Calendar 2027 offers a year of habit-forming joy with hand-coloured images of nuns having a blast! PURE FUN: Nostalgic, vintage-style images of nuns playing baseball, fishing, and giving haircuts! HOLY HILARITY: Punny captions by Maureen Kelly and Jeffrey Stone, coauthors of the New York Times bestselling book Growing Up Catholic, enhance the joy. GREAT GIFT: Perfect...

A once-in-a-lifetime adventure—with giraffes! Welcome to Giraffe Manor: Meet the four-legged residents of the giraffe refuge surrounding the extraordinary Giraffe Manor, a boutique hotel near Nairobi, Kenya. Photographer Robin Moore captures the amazing animals roaming the grounds and frequently popping in the Manor's doors and windows. Sharing the love: Proceeds from this calendar have been donated to Footprint, a conservation...

This is a refill pack for the Gallery Calendar. It includes the pages of the Dog Page-A-Day Gallery Calendar 2027, but there is no plastic backer included.

Enjoy Ansel Adams' iconic photographs all year long in this durable wire-bound 2027 wall calendar with generous space for monthly schedules. Superior reproduction quality means each page is designed to be framed at year's end; printing has been supervised by the artist's estate. The photographs of Ansel Adams are among America's finest cultural treasures and are the foundation of his...

As a child, Bernard Sabrier was given a map of the Pacific by his father, and since then the archipelago of Vanuatu has remained in his imagination. Forty years later, Sabrier travelled to Vanuatu, and this book documents his experiences. Discovered by the Spanish in 1606 and claimed by the French and English in the 1880s, Vanuatu became a republic...

A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR "To flip through the book is to be immersed back in the glory days of Cool Britannia... and it's just as cool as you remember" GQ Remember Britpop and the '90s through hundreds of its most striking images - with many seen here for the very first time. Taken by renowned photographer Kevin...

An unprecedented collection of the four hundred key photographs taken by Ansel Adams, America's best-known and best-loved photographer. Ansel Adams' 400 Photographs presents the full spectrum of Adams' greatest work in a single volume for the first time, offering an entirely new perspective on his monumental career. Beautifully produced and presented in an attractive 'brick book' format, Ansel Adams' 400...

From the author of the best-selling Read This If You Want To Take Great Photographs series, this jargon-free introduction covers all aspects of photographing places, including landscapes, cityscapes, architecture and interiors. Whatever your camera, whatever your interest, whatever your level, this indispensable guide gives you all the essential techniques and demystifies the work of acclaimed photographers. Packed with practical tips...

Now everyone can learn to take great pictures of the cosmos!The night sky is filled with immense beauty and mystery, and it's no wonder so many photographers want to learn how to take great photographs of all it contains: the moon, stars, planets, galaxies, and beyond. But for photographers just getting started photographing the cosmos, some books veer into "advanced"...

No clichés. No cheese. No camera-club jargon. This straight talking introduction to photographing people is the hotly anticipated follow up to the bestselling Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs. Ideal for users of any camera with a basic knowledge of a few photo-fundamentals, this book walks you through the essential techniques of photographing people, whether it’s on...

Talman Madsen New Zealand showcases the breathtaking work of Talman Madsen, a landscape photographer from New Zealand who regards his homeland as heaven on earth—literally. During a road trip to Queenstown, he explored the West Coast of the South Island and fell head over heels for the raw beauty he encountered, amazed at the accessibility of such a wide range...

An enthralling portrait of the Bloomsbury Group's key figures told through a rich collection of intimate photographs. Photography framed the world of the Bloomsbury Group. The thousands of photographs surviving in albums kept by Virginia Woolf, Vanessa Bell, Dora Carrington, and Lytton Strachey, among others, today offer us a private insight into their lives. Maggie Humm brings together a curated...

The V&A Photography Library is a new series of accessible, introductory volumes to the key themes, works, objects and individuals in photography. Illustrated with unprecedented access to the V&A's photography collection, it is the oldest held by a public museum and one of the largest and finest in the world, now expanded with acquisitions from the Royal Photographic Society collection....

For some people, New York City exists only in their imaginations, a big-screen beacon of wonder and twenty-four seven delight. For others, it's a dream destination: the diverse urban center where they will finally feel they belong. And still for many, it's the place they already call home. No matter how you view New York, longtime fashion editor and photographer...

For tastemakers and citizens of the world, this iconic collection features the best of National Geographic's world-class imagery across more than 250 cutting-edge photographs. For tastemakers and citizens of the world, this iconic collection features the best of National Geographic's world-class imagery across more than 250 cutting-edge photographs. This glorious, large-format photography collection will immerse animal, science, and nature lovers...

“Researching, collecting and writing about photography, I have often wondered where the women were.”—Lissa Mitchell Slow Burn Ahi Tāmau showcases the diverse range of photography by women and non-binary artists from Aotearoa New Zealand, spanning the 1960s to today. This major survey exhibition from Te Papa’s collections sparks a conversation between past and present – exploring themes of identity, whānau,...

Slim Aarons: Women explores the central subject of Slim Aarons's career – the extraordinary women from the upper echelons of high society, the arts, fashion, and Hollywood. The book presents the women who most influenced Aarons's life and work, as well as other remarkable personalities he photographed along the way, including Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Kennedy, Diana Vreeland, and Marilyn Monroe,...

New in the Art Essentials series, an introductory guide to the art of looking at and engaging with photography. Everything counts in a good photograph, even down to the smallest details. This introductory guide is structured to help you develop new and more in-depth ways of looking at images, whether as a viewer or practitioner - or just out snapping...

Ignite your creativity with Photoshop Elements Introducing the latest edition of Photoshop Elements 2025 For Dummies, updated for the newest version of Adobe's affordable and beginner-friendly photo editing software. With this comprehensive guide at your fingertips, you'll unlock the potential of Elements, turning ordinary photos into extraordinary images. Packed with all the essential photo editing tools, this software empowers you...

Like any high-end digital camera, you need to appreciate the M10's nuances to truly explore its capabilities. With The Expanded Guide: Leica M10, the intricacies of Leica's state-of-the-art camera are fully explored, giving the reader a clear insight into precisely what the camera is capable of. From setting up the camera to delving into the deepest menu options, this book...

You know it when you see a seriously good photo. But what did the photographer do to achieve it? And how can you make your own photos work in the same way? This book provides all the answers, with none of the sweat. Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Taking Better Photographs takes 50 exceptional images and 50 instant...