Casiano Alguacil

For centuries, Rome has exerted a magnetic spell on inhabitants and travelers alike. Elliott Erwitt delves into the heart of this enduring magnetism. With careful precision, he lays bare the unflagging spirit of a magnificent metropolis. Undaunted by history, Erwitt portrays the distinctive mix of ancient glory and casual indifference which is uniquely Roman. With a blend of science and artistry, Erwitt captures forms, textures andthe mark of the true artistatmospheres. A wonderful addition to the Elliott Erwitt series by teNeues.

The charming town of Los Gatos is nestled at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is sometimes referred to as the Gem City of the Foothills. It has inspired hundreds of postcard images through the years, many reflecting the areas abundance of natural beauty. As the town and surrounding area grew and prospered through agriculture, logging, and commerce, the local architecture and landmarks became popular subjects. Glimpses of everyday lifechurches, schools, houses, and businessesfurther enhanced the pictorial history the postcards represent.

"The birds, now immobile were organized in a scanner and converted into disturbing [photographic] images that maintain their vigorous splendor, sumptuous colors; the eternal presence of the beautiful "Duino Elegies" where poet Rainer Maria Rilke sings to the lethal birds of the soul and the beauty of the angels that announce their death are the inspirational reference for the artist"--Colophon. Includes short story "The man who spoke with birds" by Ethel Krauze.

Nos encontramos inmersos en una era en la que imágenes de todo tipo nos rodean y emiten mensajes diversos que no siempre somos capaces de comprender. Ante esta situación se hace necesario retomar el control, desarrollar aptitudes para leer, analizar y crear imágenes. La comunicación visual engloba disciplinas relacionadas con la capacidad comunicativa de las imágenes, cuya relevancia es cada vez mayor frente a la comunicación escrita. Esta obra pretende dar un paso más y ofrecer una reflexión más profunda sobre una de las disciplinas que la conforman: la fotografía cinematográfica, ...