Ten Speed Press
Photography
15 books found.
Dirty Bow Wow
Written by Jeffrey Katz
- Format: Hardcover
- On Sale: Apr 1, 2009
- Price: $14.95
A winsome collection of 50 full-color, all-breed canine portraits, each posed with a favorite play toy and accompanied by an affectionate anecdote.
Dirty Wow Wow was ranked #3 on Entertainment Weekly's "Ten Things We Love" List
The creators of the popular book DIRTY WOW WOW present this brand new album, featuring beloved family pets and the raggedy objects of their affection. Big dogs, small dogs, mixed breeds, purebreds… Read more »
Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Other Perversities
Written by George Rose
- Format: Hardcover
- On Sale: Oct 1, 2008
- Price: $30.00
Celebrity culture in the 1970s and 1980s, through the lens of an award-winning photojournalist.
As a young photographer working in Los Angeles in the 1970s and 1980s, George Rose had his shutter finger on the pulse of the Hollywood scene, documenting film premieres and award ceremonies, arena concerts and Sunset Strip nightclubs. From Oscar-winning actors and filmmakers to punk rockers and porn stars, this stylish book presents visual highlights… Read more »
A Pony in the Picture
Written by Victoria Randall
- Format: Hardcover
- On Sale: Sep 1, 2007
- Price: $14.95
Children everywhere have always loved ponies. Those lucky enough to grow up with horses invariably recall them as the keepers of their happiest childhood memories. But for most, a brief ride on a rented pony was the closest they would ever get to a horse of their own. A PONY IN THE PICTURE is an endearing collection of antique and vintage photographs of children posing proudly with ponies and horses, often taken by itinerant photographers who traveled… Read more »
Dirty Wow Wow and Other Love Stories
Written by Cheryl Katz and Jeffrey Katz
Photographed by Hornick
- Format: Hardcover
- On Sale: Apr 1, 2007
- Price: $12.95
It'¬?s rare to find a child whose very first best friend wasn'¬?t a fuzzy teddy bear or downy blanket. Whether clutched securely in little arms each night or dragged gamely through the playground each day, these fiercely loved companions universally ease the uncertainties and loneliness of childhood. DIRTY WOW WOW AND OTHER LOVE STORIES celebrates the lives of fifty transitional love objects: a sweetly poignant collection of stuffies, blankies… Read more »
The Best Dog in the World
Written by Donna Long
- Format: Hardcover
- On Sale: Apr 1, 2007
- Price: $14.95
The abiding trust, loyalty, and love between children and their dogs shine from the pages of this unique collection of antique and vintage photographs. Taken between 1875 and 1925, the charming mix of posed portraits and informal snapshots offers a poignant glimpse at childhood from a bygone era, while capturing the special character of these devoted canine companions. Whether hound or herding dog, terrier or toy breed, pampered purebred or motley… Read more »
The Cannabible Collection
Written by Jason King
- Format: Boxed Set
- On Sale: Apr 1, 2007
- Price: $25.00
At last, the choicest herb from renowned pot connoisseur Jason King'¬?s popular CANNABIBLE books is now rolled together in one potently psychotropic package. Asian Fantasy, Diesel, Haze, HP13, Mothership, Purple Urkel-all the legendary strains are here (plus hundreds more), illustrated with stunning photos of dank nugs, lush crop, and mind-blowing microscopic plant details. Packed with enlightened commentary on growing, smoking, and enjoying… Read more »
Reaching Climax
Written by Gary Gladstone
- Format: Trade Paperback
- On Sale: Oct 1, 2006
- Price: $19.95
After logging 38,000 miles in his trusty Trooper for his first photo odyssey, PASSING GAS, Gary Gladstone hit the road again, determined to visit the most oddly named towns in the United States and photograph the people who call them home. In REACHING CLIMAX, you'll meet quirky folks from Spasticville, Kansas; Burnt Corn, Alabama; Yeehaw, Florida; and more. Providing rare and unexpected glimpses of this vast country's far corners and tucked… Read more »
Odder Jobs
Written by Nancy Rica Schiff
- Format: Hardcover
- On Sale: Apr 1, 2006
- Price: $16.95
From canine massage practitioner to competitive eater, there are real people who perform real jobs that most nine-to-fivers have never dreamed existed. In this satisfying follow-up to ODD JOBS, Nancy Rica Schiff brings these and many more peculiar professions to light, giving us a glimpse into a whole other world of work. Nancy's photographs perfectly capture the personalities of these working people who love their jobs, despite their oddities… Read more »
Vodou
Written by Phyllis Galembo
- Format: Trade Paperback
- On Sale: Mar 1, 2005
- Price: $24.95
Now Back in Print!Eighty-plus brilliant color photographs are accompanied by captions and essays from experts of Voodoo, or VODOU, the dazzlingly symbolic spiritual tradition. Photographer Phyllis Galembo shows us the human and divine faces and voices of real Haitian Vodou in a beautiful, personal, and intimate document of a fascinating and deeply misunderstood religion.Reissued with a new cover to coincide with the author’s one-person… Read more »
People I Sleep With
Written by Jill Fineberg
- Format: Hardcover
- On Sale: Nov 2, 2004
- Price: $19.95
Somewhere at the dawn of our history, a wolf lay down by a Cro-Magnon campfire and the first intimate relationship between animal and human was born. As the millennia passed, we learned to harness the tireless speed and strength of horses and matchless hunting and herding skills of dogs, and thus became the dominant mammals on the planet. We continue to employ and rely on animals to this day, not only for the many heroic and utilitarian services… Read more »
Odd Jobs
Written by Nancy Rica Schiff
- Format: Hardcover
- On Sale: Oct 28, 2002
- Price: $16.95
Who blows the bugle at the Kentucky Derby? Who dusts the dinosaur bones at the Smithsonian? Who sniffs dog breath for a living? Who measures the breasts of real models? ODD JOBS introduces you to the real people who perform these truly peculiar jobs. In 65 intimate portraits, photo essayist Nancy Rica Schiff captures the personalities and occupations of these oddball professionals, providing a short profile of each. A 20-year photography veteran,… Read more »
Tao of Photography
Written by Philippe L. Gross and S. I. Shapiro
- Format: Trade Paperback
- On Sale: Jan 9, 2001
- Price: $24.95
This provocative, visually stunning volume draws upon Taoist teachings to explore the creative and spiritual dimensions of the art of photography. Excerpts from the Taoist classic the Chuang-tzu and the writings of Western aesthetes are complemented by over 60 photographs from the work of such canonical photographers as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Alfred Stieglitz, and Dorothea Lange. Lucid instructional text and enlightening exercises assure that photographers… Read more »
African Kings
Written by Daniel Laine
- Format: Hardcover
- On Sale: Oct 1, 2000
- Price: $40.00
Even today there are close to 100 tribal kings in Africa, vestiges of a former age—their ancient traditions preserved, their wisdom and power still honored. A portal into these worlds of mysterious rites, ancient customs, and fantastic finery, AFRICAN KINGS takes us into the inner circle of 70 of these tribes in the person of their king. Gorgeous formal portraits of each king, in full regalia, are accompanied by brief biographies and historical… Read more »
Nature Calls
Written by Dottie Booth
- Format: Trade Paperback
- On Sale: May 1, 1998
- Price: $12.95
The crunch of leaves under your feet, the sounds of nature around you, the smell of . . . well, never mind. In this engaging volume, Dottie Booth answers the call with a one-of-a-kind photographic tour of outhouses and privies around the world. Full of personal stories, historical facts, folklore (what did people use before toilet paper? why the crescent moon?), and over 75 full-color photographs, this book will bring back memories for anyone who… Read more »
The Wordless Travel Book
Written by Jonathan Meader
- Format: Trade Paperback
- On Sale: Oct 1, 1995
- Price: $5.95
It is a unique triumph for us to present a travel book that helps you communicate without words! All you need to do is point at the icons contained in this inventive little book, and you'll be able to speak a foreign language and be understood. Encased in a sturdy clear plastic jacket for easy travel. Read more »
