Architectural Photography

Examining the themes of presence and absence, the relationship between photography and theatre, history and death, these 'reflections on photography' begin as an investigation into the nature of photographs. Then, as Barthes contemplates a photograph of his mother as a child, the book becomes an exposition of his own mind.

The renowned architectural photographer shares seven decades' worth of images of the city he loved, celebrated, and made iconic.

Aerofilms: A History of Britain From Above draws on thousands of images, including many that are rare or previously unseen, to present a vivid picture of the nation in the first half of the twentieth century.

Features a critique of photography that asks forceful questions about the moral and aesthetic issues surrounding this art form. This title examines the ways in which we use these omnipresent images to manufacture a sense of reality and authority in our lives.

A photo book merged with a building monograph: striking photographs by Swiss photographer Guido Baselgia of the landscape and infrastructure buildings in the Swiss Alps are combined with a documentation of new road maintenance base on the pass designed by renowned Swiss firm Bearth & Deplazes Architekten. Text in English, German, and Italian.

The book represents the very first book dedicated to George Everard Kidder Smith, who passed away 25 years ago in New York. It deals with his life and work underlining his ability to document and interpret historical architecture and the great buildings.

A photographic survey of the robotic face of Tokyo buildings and an argument that robot aesthetics plays a central role in architectural history.