{"title":"Wauter de Mannaert","description":"\u003cp\u003eWauter de Mannaert’s works delve into the rich tapestry of visual arts, with a particular focus on photography and its cultural impact. Readers can expect insightful explorations that combine critical analysis with a deep appreciation for artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis books often highlight significant figures and movements within the arts, offering compelling narratives that illuminate the stories behind the images. Ideal for those interested in the intersection of art, culture, and history, these titles provide a thoughtful perspective on creative practice.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"weegee-serial-photographer-by-wauter-de-mannaert-9781772620238","title":"Weegee: Serial Photographer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWeegee: Serial Photographer\u003c\/i\u003e introduces us to a street photographer renowned in New York's popular press during the 1940s. Weegee became infamous for adjusting dead bodies at crime scenes to craft more aesthetically pleasing photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthors Wauter Mannaert and Max de Radigues masterfully capture the contrasts of Weegee's life through pictures: the constant dilemma of choosing between his violin and photography; the streets and neighbourhoods of New York that he both cherished and longed to leave; and his photographs, which found a place in popular press but truly deserved gallery walls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis approach turns the creator of the book \u003ci\u003eNaked City\u003c\/i\u003e into a relatable, flesh-and-blood figure, making his tragic fate all the more impactful. Mannaert's artistic style, with its distinctive black-and-white drawings, perfectly encapsulates Weegee's hectic life, giving the impression of accompanying him through New York’s iconic Lower East Side some eighty years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608249712876,"sku":"9781772620238","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11fef6ddbccc9adec6dd7b51687d568b.jpg?v=1778201416"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/wauter-de-mannaert.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}