Liz Wells Knihy

In this major work on landscape photography, extensively illustrated in colour and black & white, Liz Wells is concerned with the ways in which photographers engage with issues about land, its representation and idealisation

This is a comprehensive introduction to theories of photography. Each thematic section features an editor's introduction setting ideas and debates in their historical and theoretical context.

Jorma Puranen (born 1951) is one of Finland's best-known photographers. For his latest series, Icy Prospects , inspired by the fascination of great explorers (and today's tourists) with the Arctic landscape, Puranen painted a wooden board with black, high-gloss acrylic and then took long exposures of the landscapes mirrored in its surface. The results are extremely painterly impressions of nature, in which ground, brushstroke and reflection intermingle.

Focusing on themes of landscape, place, nationhood, and environmental issues, this collection showcases the insightful writings of Liz Wells, a photography writer, curator, and lecturer. Her work examines the intricate relationship between photography and the way we perceive our environment, making it a significant contribution to discussions on these critical topics.

The book features a compelling photographic survey of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, highlighting areas threatened by rising sea levels due to climate change. It combines detailed color photographs with GPS data, showcasing vulnerable locations that have been impacted by severe storms like Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy. Accompanied by essays from Liz Wells and Dr. James E. Hansen, the work serves as both an artistic document and a warning about the urgent climate crisis. It aims to raise awareness of the risks coastal regions face, emphasizing the need for action to prevent further damage.