Photographing Architecture and Interiors
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Photographing Architecture and Interiors
Julius Shulman , and Richard Neutra
Manufacturer: Princeton Architectural Press
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1890449075

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The long and illustrious career of architectural photographer Julius Shulman is a case study in how being in the right place at the right time can make one an eyewitness to history. In 1936, Shulman, a young slacker with a fondness for snapping pictures, took a few casual shots of a Los Angeles house that recently had been designed by a young architect whose wife was acquainted with Shulman's sister. The house happened to be the Kun House, and the architect, who liked the shots and commissioned more, happened to be the fledgling Richard Neutra. In short order, Neutra arranged for Shulman to photograph the works of Raphael Soriano, Rudolph Schindler, Gregory Ain, J.R. Davidson, and other colleagues who were pioneering the International style on the West Coast and throughout the U.S. By the 1950s, Shulman was shooting the work of Mies and Wright--by 1962, when Shulman published the first edition of this guide to the craft and business of architectural photography, his work was as inextricably linked with the modern movement in design as was Berenice Abbott's with Paris's Lost Generation.

For both those who are and aren't familiar with Shulman's oeuvre, this delightful updated edition of his stolidly titled Photographing Architecture and Interiorsmakes it completely clear why and how he forged that artistic and professional alliance with the masters of modernism. As a how-to book for both budding and experienced architectural photographers, it's still invaluable. Camera technology and changes in the profession itself might have dated some of the text here, but most of it focuses on principles and techniques that transcend matters of film- or camera-make, and addresses every possible aspect of the craft--from composition, angles, lenses, and lighting (for both exteriors and interiors, which Shulman always saw as contiguous) to shooting with both black-and-white and color film, darkroom manipulation, and special tips for residential, commercial, and landscape work. But, even if the book had no main text, the hundreds of shots of his own work (and their excellent "how I got that shot" captions) would speak and educate for themselves, and are what make this book such a classic for architectural shutterbugs and general lovers of modern architecture alike. It's simply a dramatically arranged and lighted panorama of the boldest design of the postwar era, with a particular emphasis on the glamorous residential projects of a brashly affluent Southern California, where Shulman did most of his work. The book abounds with outdoor and indoor shots of the sleekly linear homes of Soriano, Wright, Thornton Ladd, William Pereira, John Lautner, Cliff May, and many others; all of their drop-dead-cool rec rooms, swimming pools, pavilions and terraces, glass walls, and surrounding hillscapes captured with angles and lighting that compare to Orson Welles or Hitchcock in their drama and intrigue. There's also great representation of Shulman's commercial work here, too--to this day, no one has made such femmes fatales of corporate modernism as the Seagram Building, Lever House, and Pei's Mile-High Center in Denver look as sexy as Shulman did, and his shots of Charles Luckman's high-tech industrial shrines, like General Dynamics Astronautics in San Diego, are a sheer blast from an era that was besotted with the glamour of science, space, and the Bomb. There's a terrific interview with Shulman, up front, and the book concludes with his walk-through case study of the shoot for an entire Bel Air house.

But it's Shulman's decades-long interpretation of the work of his first client, Neutra, that attained a perfection on the level of such other collaborations of the era as Nelson Riddle's Capitol arrangements for Frank Sinatra or Hubert de Givenchy's couture for Audrey Hepburn. Fittingly, in the eloquent introduction that he wrote for this book, Neutra said of an artist of Shulman's rank, "With one gesture, he may evoke untold illusions ... [he] can and does speak to human souls." To wit, this timeless volume opens with those fateful first shots of the Kun House, its gleamingly white and shockingly stark facades staring out over the raw hills of Southern California. No matter that Shulman "snapped" them with his Eastman Vest-Pocket Camera; amid his vertiginous angles and bold chiaroscuro, one senses that something big is about to happen in American architecture. Of course, as we all know now, something did happen--and, as this update of an architectural classic makes clear, no one documented it as lucidly or stylishly as the richly talented Mr. Shulman. --Timothy Murphy

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Julius Shulman's long career photographing great architectural works with depth, passion, drama, and an instinct for the architect's intentions has ensured his present status as one of the world's preeminent architectural photographers. His eloquent photos interpreting the structures of Richard Neutra and other early modernists helped the viewing public to understand these revolutionary buildings, and brought prominence to modernist practitioners who might otherwise have been considered eccentric. Frank Lloyd Wright once said that no better photos had ever been taken of Taliesin West than those by Shulman. Photographing Architecture and Interiors, published in 1962, is Shulman's first book, and he still considers it to be his most genuine reflection on the profession and on his own artistic philosophy. This title is an exact reprint of that now-classic publication. All of Shulman's famous photographs have here been reproduced from original prints, giving the images a crispness and luminosity not seen even in the 1962 edition. The introduction by Richard Neutra, perhaps Shulman's most important client and avid supporter, has been preserved; also included is a new foreword by Shulman himself.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Mainly exteriors, little instruction, .......2007-02-12

A retrospective of the photographer's work, not useful as a guide to how to. And of kinds of buildings we're not likely to photograph today. Didn't help me with clues to photographing interiors.

4 out of 5 stars Good as a reprint of an old classic might be.......2004-06-22

Shulman was the master. The guy was lucky enough to breed the fresh air of modernism and make the most of it throughout his career. The study of his photographs is therefore mandatory for any contemporary architecture photographer and any insight into his work is a gift. This book is such a gift, although most of the techniques highlighted are definitely outdated. Personally I found revealing the case study illustrated at the end of the book. Buy it for the insights, leaving technique to other sources.

4 out of 5 stars Almost Perfect.......2002-09-29

I learned a lot from this book. The only problem is that I was under the impression that it was updated, but it isn't really, and it was originally published in 1962. The only new information is an intro by Shulman and an interview with him. So, although his explanations and examples taught me a lot about light, use of camera movements and the trade of the architectural photographer, and there are many fantastic photos (of course), I found myself skimming through several sections which give completely outdated information on things like proper flash bulb size, modern new light meters (from the 50s) and places to publish photos (like Life magazine).

5 out of 5 stars One of the best book about architectural photographing.......2001-08-13

I'm a professional photographer, still young, and I work mainly with architectural subjects; well, this book is one of the most astonishing and well written I've ever read. All the photographs are simply wonderful, explanations are useful, too. This is a book I always like to read and read it again. Shulman made the history of architectural and interiors photographing, and his photographs are still so amazing, effective and at the time simple to be "read", that you only learn from each shot. The notes about the composition and lighting are, nowadays, still solid milestones to be mastered from beginners to pros. I strongly suggest this book !!
The Photography of Architecture and Design: Photographing Buildings, Interiors, and the Visual Arts
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    The Photography of Architecture and Design: Photographing Buildings, Interiors, and the Visual Arts
    Julius Shulman
    Manufacturer: Whitney Library of Design / Watson-Guptill
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    Photographing Buildings Inside and Out
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Photographing Buildings Inside and Out
    Norman McGrath
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    5 out of 5 stars Spot on!.......2001-03-29

    Norman McGrath's PHOTOGRAPHING BUILDINGS INSIDE AND OUT (2ND EDITITON) is an excellent source for information. While view cameras are the way to go, they are not always the most convienient. McGrath discusses equipment selection - camera, lenses, tripods, heads, meters, filters and film. His case studies (taken from his portfolio) show a body of work and what was done to due to the existing conditions: tight spaces, different light temperatures, auxiliary lighting, etc. He also discussed different perspectives of the same room/building, as well as prop suggestions to complement the subject.

    It has been said that "Architecture is in the details" so, too, is it with photography. His "numerous case studies to illustrate his methods and techniques... clearly explains his objectives for each shoot and demonstrates how, with attention to the smallest deatails, he achieves successful results every time." (Excerpt taken from the back cover.)

    As a designer, I found it very helpful in photographing my own work for my portfolio as well as capturing the spirit of the place. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in photographing architecture and/or interiors for fun or profit.

    Anthony

    4 out of 5 stars Great photos, not enough technical info.......1999-12-03

    McGrath is one of the most well-published architectural photographers of recent memory, and this book does a great job of highlighting his work in a variety of situations. Unfortunately, this book tends at times to become more of McGrath's portfolio and less a guide to the art and technique of architectural photography. Worth getting just to look at the photos, but also get either Gerry Kopelow's or Michael Harris's books for another perspective.
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          Anna Krugovoy Silver examines the ways nineteenth-century British writers used physical states of the female body - hunger, appetite, fat and slenderness - in the creation of female characters. Silver argues that anorexia nervosa, first diagnosed in 1873, serves as a paradigm for the cultural ideal of middle-class womanhood in Victorian Britain. In addition, Silver relates these literary expressions to the representation of women's bodies in the conduct books, beauty manuals and other non-fiction prose of the period, contending that women 'performed' their gender and class alliances through the slender body. Silver discusses a wide range of writers including Charlotte BrontÎ, Christina Rossetti, Charles Dickens, Alfred Lord Tennyson, Bram Stoker and Lewis Carroll to show that mainstream models of middle-class Victorian womanhood share important qualities with the beliefs or behaviours of the anorexic girl or woman.
          Silver, Anna Krugovoy. Victorian Literature and the Anorexic Body.(Book Review): An article from: English Literature in Transition 1880-1920
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            Silver, Anna Krugovoy. Victorian Literature and the Anorexic Body.(Book Review): An article from: English Literature in Transition 1880-1920
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            Author: Heidi Hanrahan
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            The Native American Flute: Understanding the Gift
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                ASIN: 1568830807
                Crash Course in Library Gift Programs: The Reluctant Curator's Guide to Caring for Archives, Books, and Artifacts in a Library Setting (Crash Course)
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                  Crash Course in Library Gift Programs: The Reluctant Curator's Guide to Caring for Archives, Books, and Artifacts in a Library Setting (Crash Course)
                  Ann Roberts
                  Manufacturer: Libraries Unlimited
                  ProductGroup: Book
                  Binding: Paperback

                  Children's Literature GuidesChildren's Literature Guides | Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
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                  ASIN: 1591585309

                  Book Description

                  Many librarians are recipients of a variety of gifts from members of the community. How to accept or reject these donations is a continuing problem for persons who work in public libraries and will be even more of a question when the librarian has little formal training in archival or preservation work.
                  An Exchange of Gifts: A Storyteller's Handbook
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                    An Exchange of Gifts: A Storyteller's Handbook
                    Marion V. Ralston
                    Manufacturer: Pippin Publishing
                    ProductGroup: Book
                    Binding: Paperback

                    GeneralGeneral | Language Arts | Reference & Nonfiction | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
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                    ASIN: 088751040X

                    Book Description

                    With inspiring accounts of how telling children stories forges a special bond between teacher and child, marion Ralston provides practical guidance in the successful use of storytelling.
                    Gift of Literacy for the Multiple Intelligences Classroom (Shoebox Curriculum)
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                      Gift of Literacy for the Multiple Intelligences Classroom (Shoebox Curriculum)
                      Evelyn W. English
                      Manufacturer: Corwin Press
                      ProductGroup: Book
                      Binding: Paperback

                      LiteracyLiteracy | Books & Reading | Literature & Fiction | Subjects | Books
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                      ASIN: 1575171465

                      Book Description

                      Formerly a SkyLight publication.

                      This versatile professional resource-based on Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory-will immediately improve the literacy learning process in your classroom. Gift of Literacy for the Multiple Intelligences Classroom offers lessons and hands-on activities to help you utilize your student's greatest strengths, while at the same time improving literacy skills.

                      Divided into eight sections based on each intelligence, this book begins with a discussion of the intelligence, followed by a series of practical activities that promote literacy through the employment of that particular intelligence. Flexibly designed, these activities may be tailored to a wide variety of abilities, age levels, and programs. With this resource you will effectively strengthen your students' higher-level thinking skills as well as their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills.
                      The Gift of Speech: Papers in the Analysis of Speech and Voice
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                        The Gift of Speech: Papers in the Analysis of Speech and Voice
                        John Laver
                        Manufacturer: Edinburgh University Press
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Hardcover

                        VoiceVoice | Instruments & Performers | Music | Entertainment | Subjects | Books
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                        ASIN: 0748603131
                        Heaven Speaks: Teaching Tapes (2 Audio Tapes)
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                          Heaven Speaks: Teaching Tapes (2 Audio Tapes)
                          Robert Stearns
                          Manufacturer: Kairos Publishing, NY
                          ProductGroup: Book
                          Binding: Audio Cassette
                          ASIN: B000SNMBUG

                          Product Description

                          In this dynamic teaching series, Robert Stearns shares the principles of the prophetic that he has learned through his years of ministry. Robert Stearn's ministry flows out of the a deep passion of Jesus that is characterized by a distinct prophetic edge.

                          Superstars of Men's Track and Field (Male Sports Stars)
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                            Superstars of Men's Track and Field (Male Sports Stars)
                            Fred McMane
                            Manufacturer: Chelsea House Publications
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Library Binding

                            Sports & RecreationSports & Recreation | Biographies | People & Places | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
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                            ASIN: 0791045919
                            Superstars of Men's Soccer (Male Sports Stars Series)
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                              Superstars of Men's Soccer (Male Sports Stars Series)
                              Tim Ungs , and Timothy Urigs
                              Manufacturer: Chelsea House Publications
                              ProductGroup: Book
                              Binding: Library Binding

                              Sports & RecreationSports & Recreation | Biographies | People & Places | Children's Books | Subjects | Books
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                              ASIN: 0791045889

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                              6. Secrets of French Design
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                              8. Small Houses: Contemporary Residential Architecture
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