beautiful nostalgic book of photographs
598129
Fantastic book about the forgotten corners of the Catskills. Beautiful black and white photographs, made with a love and respect for the years gone by. Nostalgic and sad, but also fascinating that even neglect keeps these places harmonious and beautiful in their original design.
1415534
This photography book of the female nude is full of beauty.  It is a compilation book of several photographs by different photographers.  Each photo of the female form is shot with love and care.  Tony Mitchell did a great job with the photographs.  The photographs each give the women a great wave length to grasp upon.

None of the photographs are pornographic in nature.  It is erotic in substance and is shot with love of the female subjects within these photographs.  There is a photograph from the 1800s, only one mind you.  After that, the photographs appear all over the spectrum of the 1900s.  The early 1900s all the way to the 1990s.  It is very beautiful photographs of the female form.  There is one photograph in this book that I would consider to be sexy.  The rest show the female in her erotic beauty.

Some of the photographs are black and white.  Some of the photographs are in color.  There's a couple photographs that look so exotic that they look like very powerful paintings than photographs.  There are some photographs that choose to show the beauty of the female.  There are some photographs that are artistic nudes of the beautiful female.  There are some photographs that have some very unique background where the female makes herself right at home.

There is one photograph in here that looks so extreme and exotic, you'd almost think that the lens had Predator vision.  You know, the predator movie from 1987, the heat vision comes to full display in one of the photographs.  There are some bondage photographs, however, it isn't anything over the top.  There are some photographs that focus on a particular body part of the female.  There are some photographs with some exotic clothes that show skin.  One exotic photograph has leather in it.  There are some photographs that did take place near a body of water.

Each female possesses her own strengths and weaknesses in each of the individual photographs.  However, each female also has her own unique flavor of beautiful in each of the photographs.  Each female in the photographs are beautiful and vibrant.  There is only one male in this library of photographs who tags along with a female.  Don't worry, the male has clothes on, so it is a perfect treat for all of those who wish to discover their own thoughts on the beauty of the female.

The book also contains an explanation on the differences between eroticism and porn, which I find to be quite nice.  You'll really love this book.  I think it shows the female in all of her glory.  Each female in the photographs are beautiful and vibrant.  Each female in the photographs offer up their own flavor of eroticism.  The females are beautiful and aren't models.  The females are real people and look just right for anyone who wishes to see the beauty of the female.

I hope you will buy this book.  You'll love the beautiful females in these photographs.
1631649
If you've ever spent any time in Harvard Square, the heart of Cambridge, this is a treasure of a book. It is well organized, with interesting commentary on what was happening when, as well as terrific photos of Harvard Square as it changed over the years. This book has provided many hours of nostalgic wandering down memory lane.
2474711
As sad as it is to see so many stunning structures that are long gone, it is fascinating to see what they once were.  This volume is an excellent record of many of the fine old homes of antebellum Louisiana, and a few in Mississippi.  The significance of this particular group of images is that it shows how they looked in the early 20th century before they were either lost or thoroughly restored.  The photos are so atmospheric, as though if you looked hard enough, you could see all the way back to the early nineteenth century when these houses were brand new.

Some of these images were seen previously in "Ghosts along the Mississippi" but many are, to my knowledge, published here for this first time; at least, that is, in a format that is widely available to the public.  I treasure this book for the visual documentation that it preserves of what was doubtlessly the golden age of domestic architecture in America.

This volume comes highly recommended to those interested in architecture or history.  Do yourself a favor and add this to your library.
1547558
This book is filled with wonderful photos of a wonderful time growing up. It brought me back to so many parties that I wish I had photographed my self. Thank goodness Michael did it for us!
2402273
HOW WONDERFUL TO RELIVE THE VIRGINIA BACKROADS OF MY "GROWING UP YEARS"  THE DESCRIPTIONS AND LOVELY PICTURES WERE A PURE DELIGHT.  I ORDERED SEVERAL FOR MY FRIENDS.  I FELT I HAD RENEWED ALL THE BEAUTIFUL SITES OF MY CHILDHOOD.  THANKS ANDREA
409176
Great photos from many long-standing families of Jackson County. The photography reproductions are very good, even for the old photos from the 1800s. Most are from the late 1800s to early 1900s but a good many families are included. I enjoy looking through this book, especially when feeling nostalgic. Since it is out-of-print it can be a little pricey if you are able to find a copy. The quality is superb and the subject matter is fascinating to those whose families settled here. I really can't find anything negative to say about it.
1855926
So lovely to go back in time, looking at the pictures and remembering how beautiful the campus was and still is.  Nicely done!
724414
I love the photos - it reminds me of how beautiful LBI is and all the good times I've had there.
4489983
In this beautiful book full of gorgeous photos, the author takes the reader on a journey, sharing the many stories that led to the creation and design of each home and each room.  Every home and room is designed to take advantage of the exterior world, including the ocean views, which are extensions of the interiors.

Beginning with the various houses on the compound, like the Mill House, The Barn, Grandma's House, and the Main House, we get to experience, along with the author, the research she did; how she brought pieces from storage that had been in other homes; her treasure hunts to shops and flea markets; and the relics from her own past, including her performing events.  One thing I learned from this book is that Streisand saves just about everything, recycling her treasures and collections into whatever home is hers at the time.

My favorite parts of the book were the little tidbits she shared that made her seem like a real person you could sit down and have tea with.  Things like her love of juxtaposition:  the crude mixed with the elegant; rough things mixed with smooth things; and her passion for certain colors.  We also get to enjoy the tales of how she patiently sought out the wondrous treasures she eventually brought to each of the homes.

The designs spring to her from her visual memories of things seen in the past.  Finding craftsman and builders required a great and painstaking journey toward discovering just the right ones.  Sometimes things had to be redone a few times, as the move from vision to design to fruition can have unexpected outcomes.

This glorious journey is a testament to the author's passion and love of design, as well as her devotion to detail.

My favorite of the houses was Grandma's House, a smaller guesthouse with cozy rooms and small-scale furniture covered in quilts.

Another aspect I enjoyed a lot was the basement of The Barn, which was arranged like city streets, with shops.  The shops ranged from antique clothing stores to doll stores, and the streets were very true-to-life quaint meandering pathways.

<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/My-Passion-for-Design/dp/0670022136/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">My Passion for Design</a>&nbsp;is a treasured collectible that I will enjoy over and over, turning the pages and relishing the images.  It will be like revisiting favorite places and reexperiencing treasured moments.  Five stars!
4602357
This book contains page after page of breathtaking photographs illustrated with Haiku poetry. The author also gives a short history of his photographic life and shares what type of cameras he uses.
1125841
I'm so happy I purchased this book.  It's well put together and really brings me down memory lane.  I grew up going to Nunley's Carosel and Amussement Park in Baldwin, NY.  It is well organized and the photos and memories fun to browse through.  I leave it on my coffee table for company to enjoy, too...and they do!  A very good read.
1960236
Anyone who listened to the radio in Philadelphia will love this book.  Outstanding photography will trigger your nostalgia.  The history of radio in the City of Brotherly Love in photos.
3166806
Mark Hendricks' new book arrived in my mailbox this week, and I have been carrying it around with me to look at, in those snippets of time between meetings or errands.  The colors are glorious and the light in his photographs captures the essence of being on Assateague at different times of the year.  Memories of my childhood visits to the island have flooded back looking at the photos - but I have learned so much more about all of inhabitants from the excellent photos and descriptive text provided by Mr. Hendricks.  I highly recommend it!
1095550
I stumbled, quite by accident, onto Alderwood Manor (Images of America), a book filled with memories of days gone by of this small community in the country.  Having grown up in Alderwood Manor, I didn't hesitate to order the book.  I was not disappointed.  The book is full of pictures with captions.  I found the book fascinating, and I really enjoyed reading about the history of the area.  Having ridden horses in my youth on the interurban trail, I was especially pleased to find information in the book about the old Seattle to Everett interurban railroad line.  (Too bad the interurban line isn't still in existence!)  This book is a must for anyone who grew up anywhere near Alderwood Manor or anyone interested in turning back time to take a peek into yesterday.
2793820
This is a charming photobook. I enjoyed the funky, retro perspective on international travel and odd little details featured -- such as a sampling of do not disturb signs, ceiling fans, airport food, people sleeping at airports, etc. This is a just for fun book with a beautiful aesthetic.
3135973
This is a beautiful book with wonderful photographs of both vintage and contemporary quilts. There is a sufficient amount of instructional photographs also. If you have an appreciation for the classic art of hand-sewing, then Beyer's techniques can get you started. Beyer takes the reader from fabric choice to basic piecing, quilting and finishing, and everything between. The book also includes charming little quotes and delightful stories that give the reader a glimpse into the past lives of quilters and their quilts.