Nicholas Yapp Ordre des livres

The fascinating black-and-white and color photographs in this volume lead observers through almost two centuries of the history of photo journalism. Including both everyday life and the grandest events, the ideals and fears of the decades are conveyed through an exciting perspective. The book will captivate you with its varied and striking images. Viewers will be touched, shocked, amused, or even moved to tears. Photo Journalism is a must for everyone interested in photography and the events of our times.

Getty Images besitzt eine der bedeutendsten Fotosammlungen der Welt. Die faszinierenden Schwarzweiß-und Farbfotografien in dem vorliegenden Band führen den Betrachter durch die Geschichte des Fotojournalismus. Der Alltag und die großen Ereignisse, die Ideale und die Schrecken der Jahrzehnte werden dem Leser in einer spannenden Perspektive vermittelt. Das Buch besticht durch eindrucksvolle und vielseitige Aufnahmen, die den Betrachter berühren, erschrecken, amüsieren oder zu Tränen rühren, ergänzt durch aufschlussreiche Kommentare zu jedem Bild. Die Kapitel des Buches beleuchten dabei die Chronologie der politischen Ereignisse ebenso wie übergreifende thematische Aspekte, etwa aus den Bereichen Wirtschaft, Kultur, Umwelt und Wissenschaft. Die Dokumentation reicht bis hin zu den jüngsten Entwicklungen unseres Jahrtausends wie zum Beispiel der Atomkatastrophe von Fukushima und den Umwälzungen des Arabischen Frühlings. Ein Muss für jeden, der sich für Fotografie und Zeitgeschehen interessiert.

Why do we travel? Where do we go? How do we get there—and how will we get there in the future? These are just some of the questions asked and answered in this colorful, informative exploration of our man’s to see the world beyond his front door. In generously illustrated chapters that cover such topics as modes of transport, luggage, destinations, accommodations, and travel fashion, Bon Voyage looks at past trends and current practices, stereotypes and oddities, kitsch and class. From Greyhound to the Queen Mary; youth hostels to Hilton Hotels; camera-laden Japanese tourists to housewives in hula skirts; Great Pyramids to the Eiffel Tower, history’s greatest and most notorious travel fads are thoughtfully and amusingly examined. Vintage photographs, classic postcards, and breathtaking vistas accompany a witty, insightful text while numerous sidebars offer intriguing tidbits about everything from passport stamps to the basics of camping. Beautifully designed and produced, this unique volume allows readers to experience the excitement and exoticism of travel, without ever having to leave the living room.

"Recueil de photographies issues des archives de la collection d'Hulton Getty, qui présentent l'actualité des années 90 dans le monde : les conflits, les tensions d'avant-millénaire, les divertissements, les arts, la mode, le sport, etc.

This series depicts worldwide events of the twentieth century in a novel way. Fascinating black-and-white photographs from the Getty Images collection put images of the power of an event or the zaniness of new trends right before the viewers eyes. The force of wars and political conflicts is just as important a theme in these comprehensive volumes as world-shaking innovations in science and technology. These are accompanied by portraits of great personalities in art, politics, and society. The lives of everyday people with their (at the time) common and not-so-common curiosities also comprise an extensive part of each sailing on roller skates in 1929, painted-on nylon stockings in 1947, or a dry cleaner's where the charge for miniskirts varies according to their length.

Die Welt im eisigen Griff des Kalten Krieges. Die Bedrohung durch die Atombombe. Little Rock und Notting Hill, der Ungarn-Aufstand, Suez und Zypern. Die Eroberung des Weltraums - die Höhepunkte und Tragödien einer von Spannungen und Gewalt geprägten Zeit.

This series depicts the events of the twentieth century in a novel way. Fascinating black-and-white photographs from the Getty Images collection put images of the power of an event or the zaniness of new trends right before the viewers' eyes. The force of wars and political conflicts is just as important a theme in these comprehensive volumes as world-shaking innovations in science and technology. These are accompanied by portraits of great personalities in art, politics, and society. The lives of everyday people with their (at the time) common and not-so-common curiosities also com-prise an extensive part of each book: sailing on roller skates in 1929, painted-on nylon stockings in 1947, or a dry cleaner's where the charge for miniskirts varies according to their length SELLING POINTS: * The most fascinating images of a decade in one volume * Clearly organised according to major themes like Politics, Pop, Art, or Sports * Impressive photographs of famous personalities, events, and trends over the course of a decade * Commentary on each picture (English/German/French) * Introductory texts give an overview of each theme in three languages