Anne Geddes: Small World
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| Rating | : | 4.72 (605 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 383651947X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 238 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-17 |
| Language | : | English, French, German |
DESCRIPTION:
Like no photographer before, Geddes strives to capture the beauty, purity, and vulnerability of early childhood and to embody within an image her deeply held belief that each and every child must be “protected, nurtured and loved.” Since its inception in 1992, The Geddes Philanthropic Trust has designated significant funds from the range of Anne Geddes products to help prevent child abuse and neglect in countries around the world. With many previously unseen images as well as a sticker motif, it honors not only a whimsical and endearing aesthetic but its underlying philosophy of care for the young and vulnerable and for the future of mankind.Text in English, French, and German. Baby Talk The Anne Geddes phenomenon An infant curled within a seashell, on a bed of flowers, or its mother’s body. With her distinct style and sensitive compositions, Anne Geddes has become one of the world’s most widely known and loved photographers, celebrated for her unique take on infancy and parenthood in
A graduate of Yale, she has lectured on artist’s rights and cultural trends to photography groups around the U.S., served as a portfolio reviewer at several photo festivals and co-curated a show at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles. This is her first book for TASCHEN.Holly Stuart Hughes has been the editor of PDN, the award-winning print and on
“Anne Geddes – often dubbed the Annie Leibovitz of baby photography – has been snapping iconic images of newborns for nearly four decades, selling 18 million books around the globe and seeing her work appear on greetings cards for every occasion. From a grinning baby dressed as a bee in a flower to a tiny newborn dozing as a koala in a tree, the Australian-born snapper’s knack for capturing the vulnerability – and adorableness – of babies is captured in the new retrospective of her career.” (dailymail)
A masterpiece in every way This book is clearly a Masterpiece! Everything i have hoped for and expected from Anne Geddes. The paper feels super luxurious with its canvas feel. A great addition to my photography book collection. Five Stars Lovely artist, lovely book.