Books Received

by Andy Aitken


IRELAND - SINGULAR IMAGES

Donovan Wylie

Andre Deutsch

UK£9.99, IR£9.99 softback

ISBN 0-233-98899-8

Given the new atmosphere of peace in Ireland this book of monochrome photos of both North and South has a specially poignant relevance. The 23 year old Wylie has travelled the length and breadth of the Emerald Isle yet has chosen not to cover any of the turbulence in the North, concentrating instead on capturing the charm and character of the people and landscape. A fascinating work by a new talent, showing another side to the country.


FLOWERS

Robert Mapplethorpe

Bullfinch

UK £6.99, US$9.95, Can$12.95 softback

ISBN 0-8212-2151-5

This tiny book of colour pictures of cut flowers with a rambling poetic foreword by Patti Smith is really quite startling in its minimalistic beauty.


BETWEEN THE SEXES

Elliot Erwitt

Norton

UK£25.00, US$29.95, Can$37.50 hardback

ISBN 0-393-03676-6

A fascinating book by the Magnum photographer which by use of excellent black and white photos stretching from 1950-92 examines the complex relationships between men and women and does so with an sense of romance and mischievous humour.


WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR

- PORTFOLIOS THREE and FOUR

Various photographers, foreword by David Bellamy

Fountain Press

UK£19.95 hardback

ISBN 0-86343-371-5 (Portfolio 4)

A collection of stunning wildlife shots from among the best entries of the British Gas/BBC Wildlife Magazine international competition. Should provide an inspiration to photographers and nature lovers alike. Earlier portfolios 1 & 2 from previous years are also available.


FREELANCING IN EUROPE

Barry Winbolt

BFP Books

UK£16.95 hardback

ISBN 0-907297-33-1

Something of a niche product, this book will really only be of use to photographers thinking of branching into mainland Europe and is mainly directed at magazine work. However as such it should prove invaluable providing an insight into the various payment, copyright and legal positions within the larger countries.


WHAT TO PHOTOGRAPH IN 1995

BFP Books

UK£9.95 softback

ISBN 0-907297-35-8

This useful pocket-sized manual list a huge range of UK indoor and outdoor events that may be of interest to the freelance or amateur photographer. Details of location, entry fee, timing and photo opportunities are included. Of some value to tourists or visiting photographers, especially during the busy season of open-air events from spring to autumn.