Pure - Hardcover

Geddes, Anne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0740726412 ISBN 13: 9780740726415

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2002

Synopsis

No one photographs babies like celebrated Australian photographer Anne Geddes. From the launch of her first photographic greeting cards and calendar in 1992 to the phenomenal success of her books Down in the Garden and Until Now, her unique photos have touched millions of people worldwide. Now, in her stunning new full-color hardcover book, Pure, Anne achieves a completely new level of photographic artistry and vision.Four years in the making, Pure offers breathtaking images that intimately evoke the wonder of the first precious days and weeks of life. With eyes tightly shut, in wrinkly new skin, unaffected by and unaware of the world that awaits them, these newborns hint at the mysterious world before birth.The miracle of life shines from each sumptuous, oversized page. Geddes presents these babies in their purest form to "emphasize the fact that they are vulnerable, fragile, and very precious human beings." The revealing images of these "just borns" epitomize the words that accompany them-"Unique," "Perfect," "Extraordinary."Mothers, too, are shown anew through Anne Geddes' lens. Real women in the full bloom of pregnancy radiate serenity and promise. Mothers enfold babies in their arms, highlighting the beautiful bond between them. They reveal our shared humanity-beautiful, vulnerable, loved. Pure is a powerful reminder that we all begin life small, innocent, and full of potential.Pure showcases Anne Geddes' extraordinary talent and her gift with newborn babies as never before. It is a celebration of life and birth sure to become a treasured volume the world over.

About this title

About the Author:

Anne Geddes' uniquely beautiful images of babies and children have made her the bestselling photographer in the world. They adorn greeting cards, calendars, books, stationery and photo albums, and are currently published in more than 77 countries spanning five continents. Anne's books have sold more than 17 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 19 languages. Her website, annegeddes.com attracts over 500,000 unique visitors from 200 countries each month. She and her husband live in New Zealand with their two daughters

Synopsis:

Offers a collection of conventional and nonconventional photographs featuring babies, mothers, and the interaction between them.

About this edition

• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0740726412
• ISBN 13: 9780740726415
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 220