Hi, I am interested in a list of 40+ acclaimed photography picture books. 
Topics of the photo books can vary widely: photos reflecting nature,
politics, pop-culture, cultural, significant events, etc (coffee table
books come to mind).  The price range of each of these books (new or
used) can not exceed $70.00 (so please do not list any very expensive
classics).

It is important that the books have been recognized within their field
as being exceptional (I leave up to you to determine "exceptional"...).

I will ultimately be purchasing these books.  Therefore, I need the
book title, publisher, and dates for the 40+ books.

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Request for Question Clarification by alanna-ga on 20 Apr 2006 15:24 PDT

Do I surmise correctly that you want the books grouped by subject
rather than photographer?

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Clarification of Question by rinkler-ga on 21 Apr 2006 21:20 PDT

Yes, sorted by sujbect would be great.

Thanks!

Hello Rinkler,

   I adore photo books, and selected books I would love to purchase if
I had your budget! Exceptional can be very subjective, so I have
selected books that are generally from recognized photographers,
publishing houses, organizations, reader reviews, and books that
appeal to me! All books are under $70 per book, and in many cases,
under $20! I hope this satisfies your need for these books!



United States and Cities
======================== 

America 24/7
ISBN: 0789499754 Format: Hardcover, 304pp Pub. Date: October 2003
Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.
Barnes & Noble Sales Rank: 70,500
There are a whole series of this fascinating and beautifully done book:
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/bookSearch/isbnInquiry.asp?r=1&isbn=0789499754

http://www.america24-7.com/store/index.shtml

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0305/03050603olympus24-7.asp



AAA's North America the Beautiful (Hardcover) 
by Galen Rowell
?  Hardcover: 320 pages 
?  Publisher: AAA (July 1, 2001) 
?  Language: English 
?  ISBN: 1562515047 
?  Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches 
?  Shipping Weight: 6.1 pounds.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1562515047/002-8405483-4724866?v=glance&n=283155

http://www.mountainlight.com/books/northamerica.html



Lewis and Clark Trail American Landscapes: American Landscapes
ISBN: 0975395408 Format: Hardcover, 256pp Pub. Date: February 2005
Publisher: Quiet Light Publishing
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0975395408&itm=24



The Great LIFE Photographers
Product Details: ISBN: 0821228927 Format: Hardcover, 608pp Pub. Date:
September 2004 Publisher: Bulfinch Barnes & Noble Sales Rank: 49,521
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&isbn=0821228927&itm=2


New York from the Air: An Architectural Heritage, Revised Edition
?  Hardcover: 160 pages 
?  Publisher: Harry N Abrams; Revised edition (May 1, 2003) 
?  Language: English 
?  ISBN: 0810945770 
?  Product Dimensions: 14.7 x 11.0 x 0.8 inches 
?  Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0810945770/ref=pd_sim_b_4/002-8405483-4724866?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155


Chicago, A Photographic Tour
ISBN: 0760756899 Format: Hardcover, 128pp Pub. Date: May 2004
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0760756899&itm=65





World
=====

Wirral Waterfront
Published December 2005 by cities500
Hardback (244x210mm) 176 pp
rrp: £15
ISBN: 1-905547-01-3
http://www.cities500.com/workingsite/inprint.php?book=11123


Liverpool
232 pages with 340 colour photographs
ISBN: 0-9531995-8-4
Retail price £15.00, ? 22 and US$30
Size 240mm x 240mm ? hardback
Limited edition slipcased edition is available from the publisher
direct or the distributor, please email for details.
First published in 2004 by Guy Woodland as a cities500 project in
association with Bargepole Press
http://www.cities500.com/workingsite/inprint.php?book=11118

Other books from this site
http://www.cities500.com/workingsite/inprint.php


Paris from Above
?  Hardcover: 176 pages 
?  Publisher: Hachette Illustrated UK (June 2003) 
?  Language: English 
?  ISBN: 1844300080 
?  Product Dimensions: 13.9 x 10.2 x 0.8 inches 
?  Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1844300080/ref=pd_sim_b_3/002-8405483-4724866?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155


One Hundred and One Beautiful Towns in Italy: Food and Wine
ISBN: 0847827410 Format: Hardcover, 279pp Pub. Date: November 2005 
Publisher: Rizzoli
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0847827410&itm=19


Through the Eyes of the Gods: An Aerial Vision of Africa
ISBN: 0792238826 Format: Hardcover, 207pp Pub. Date: August 2005 
Publisher: National Geographic Society
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0792238826&itm=23


On This Earth: Photographs from East Africa
ISBN: 0811848655 Format: Hardcover, 129pp Pub. Date: November 2005 
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0811848655&itm=28


India
ISBN: 0810959496 Format: Hardcover, 352pp Pub. Date: November 2005 
Publisher: Abrams,Harry N Inc
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0810959496&itm=66


The Most Beautiful Villages of Scotland (Most Beautiful Villages series)
ISBN: 0500511640 Format: Hardcover, 208pp Pub. Date: September 2004 
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Barnes & Noble Sales Rank: 41,139
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?z=y&pwb=1&ean=9780500511640


Island Dreams Mediterranean
ISBN: 0500511764 Format: Hardcover, 208pp Pub. Date: October 2004 
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?z=y&pwb=1&ean=9780500511763


Unforgettable Places to See before You Die
ISBN: 1552979555 Format: Paperback, 256pp Pub. Date: July 2004 
Publisher: Firefly Books, Limited
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?z=y&pwb=1&ean=9781552979556


Twenty One Days to Baghdad
ISBN: 0641641443 Format: Hardcover, 176pp Pub. Date: June 2003
Publisher: Time, Incorporated Home Entertainment Edition Description:
Bargain
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0641641443&itm=68


In Tuscany
SBN: 0767905350 Format: Hardcover, 272pp Pub. Date: November 2000 
Publisher: Broadway Books Edition Description: 1 ED
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0767905350&itm=71



Nature and History
==================


The Snowflake: Winter?s Secret Beauty
ISBN: 0896586308 Format: Hardcover, 112pp Pub. Date: November 2003 
Publisher: Voyageur Press
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0896586308&itm=14


100 Photographs That Changed the World
?  Hardcover: 176 pages 
?  Publisher: Life (August 1, 2003) 
?  Language: English 
?  ISBN: 1931933847 
?  Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.3 x 0.8 inches 
?  Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1931933847/002-8405483-4724866?v=glance&n=283155


Through the Lens: National Geographic's Greatest Photographs
?  Hardcover: 504 pages 
?  Publisher: National Geographic (October 1, 2003) 
?  Language: English 
?  ISBN: 079226164X 
?  Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 10.3 x 1.6 inches 
?  Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/079226164X/ref=pd_bxgy_img_b/002-8405483-4724866?%5Fencoding=UTF8


Wide Angle : National Geographic Greatest Places
?  Hardcover: 504 pages 
?  Publisher: National Geographic (October 4, 2005) 
?  Language: English 
?  ISBN: 079223913X 
?  Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.6 x 1.7 inches 
?  Shipping Weight: 6.3 pounds
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/079223913X/ref=pd_sim_b_2/002-8405483-4724866?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155



Earth from Above, Third Edition
?  Hardcover: 524 pages 
?  Publisher: "Harry N. Abrams, Inc."; 3rd edition (November 1, 2005) 
?  Language: English 
?  ISBN: 081095947X 
?  Product Dimensions: 14.5 x 11.5 x 1.5 inches 
?  Shipping Weight: 10.0 pounds
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/081095947X/ref=pd_cp_title/002-8405483-4724866?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155


Flowers:A Portrait of Intimacy
?  Hardcover: 108 pages 
?  Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang (October 1, 2001) 
?  Language: English 
?  ISBN: 1584790792 
?  Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 8.6 x 0.7 inches 
?  Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1584790792/ref=pd_sim_b_2/002-8405483-4724866?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155


The Infinite Rose
?  Hardcover: 112 pages 
?  Publisher: Bulfinch (January 14, 2004) 
?  Language: English 
?  ISBN: 0821228757 
?  Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 7.1 x 0.6 inches 
?  Shipping Weight: 14.6 ounces
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0821228757/ref=pd_bxgy_img_b/002-8405483-4724866?%5Fencoding=UTF8


Walking the Bible
ISBN: 0060799048 Format: Hardcover, 160pp Pub. Date: October 2005 
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0060799048&itm=11


Tree: A New Vision of the American Forest
ISBN: 1402728182 Format: Hardcover, 182pp Pub. Date: October 2005 
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Incorporated
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=1402728182&itm=21


Waves
ISBN: 0811845176 Format: Hardcover, 132pp Pub. Date: May 2005 
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?z=y&pwb=1&ean=9780811845175

The Most Beautiful Gardens in the World
ISBN: 0810955849 Format: Hardcover, 260pp Pub. Date: September 2004 
Publisher: Abrams,Harry N Inc
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?z=y&pwb=1&ean=9780810955844

World War I in Photographs
ISBN: 0760722706 Format: Hardcover, 192pp Pub. Date: October 2000 

Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books Edition Description: Only From B&N Books
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0760722706&itm=41


Mountains from Space: Peaks and Ranges of the Seven Continents
ISBN: 0810959615 Format: Hardcover, 244pp Pub. Date: November 2005 
Publisher: Abrams,Harry N Inc
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0810959615&itm=44

British Century: A Photographic History of the Last Hundred Years
ISBN: 0760718741 Format: Hardcover, 304pp Pub. Date: August 1999 
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books Edition Description: Only From B&N Books
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0760718741&itm=46


Smithsonian Earth
ISBN: 0789496437 Format: Hardcover, 520pp Pub. Date: October 2003 
Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?z=y&pwb=1&ean=9780789496430


Paris
ISBN: 2080304917 Format: Hardcover, 400pp Pub. Date: November 2005 
Publisher: Rizzoli
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=2080304917&itm=90



People
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In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits
?  Hardcover: 504 pages 
?  Publisher: National Geographic (October 1, 2004) 
?  Language: English 
?  ISBN: 079227363X 
?  Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.3 x 1.7 inches 
?  Shipping Weight: 6.3 pounds
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/079227363X/ref=pd_cp_title/002-8405483-4724866?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155


Portraits: The World's Top Photographers (World's Top Photographers)
?  Hardcover: 176 pages 
?  Publisher: Rotovision (October 13, 2004) 
?  Language: English 
?  ISBN: 2880467950 
?  Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.2 x 0.7 inches 
?  Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/2880467950/qid=1145727341/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/002-8405483-4724866?s=books&v=glance&n=283155


Woman in the Mirror
ISBN: 0810959623 Format: Hardcover, 248pp Pub. Date: November 2005 
Publisher: Abrams,Harry N Inc Barnes & Noble Sales Rank: 3,082
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?z=y&pwb=1&ean=9780810959620


Faces of Africa
ISBN: 0641698194 Format: Hardcover, 252pp Pub. Date: September 2004 
Publisher: National Geographic Society
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0641698194&itm=4


Echo of the Spirit: A Photographer's Journey
ISBN: 0385509782 Format: Hardcover, 208pp Pub. Date: October 2004 
Publisher: Doubleday Publishing
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?z=y&pwb=1&ean=9780385509787


Miracle
Product Details: ISBN: 0740746960 Format: Hardcover, 180pp Pub. Date:
October 2004 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0740746960&itm=10


A Day in the Life of the American Woman: How We See Ourselves
ISBN: 0821257064 Format: Hardcover, 144pp Pub. Date: October 2005 
Publisher: Bulfinch
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0821257064&itm=22



JFK Jr.: A Life in Pictures
ISBN: 1576872645 Format: Hardcover, 245pp Pub. Date: October 2005 
Publisher: powerHouse Books
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=1576872645&itm=29


Inside Hollywood
ISBN: 1932958053 Format: Hardcover, 256pp Pub. Date: November 2005 
Publisher: Wenner Books
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=1932958053&itm=89


Animals and Wildlife
====================

Animal Portraits
?  Hardcover: 120 pages 
?  Publisher: Stemmle Pub. (July 2001) 
?  Language: English 
?  ISBN: 3908163455 
?  Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 11.1 x 0.8 inches 
?  Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/3908163455/qid=1145726907/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/002-8405483-4724866?s=books&v=glance&n=283155


National Geographic: The Wildlife Photographs
?  Hardcover: 304 pages 
?  Publisher: National Geographic (September 1, 2001) 
?  Language: English 
?  ISBN: 0792263561 
?  Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 11.0 x 0.9 inches 
?  Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0792263561/qid=1145727118/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/002-8405483-4724866?s=books&v=glance&n=283155


Wildlife Photographer Of The Year: Portfolio 15
?  Hardcover: 159 pages 
?  Publisher: BBC Books (October 30, 2005) 
?  Language: English 
?  ISBN: 056352278X 
?  Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.2 x 0.7 inches 
?  Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/056352278X/ref=pd_cp_title/002-8405483-4724866?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155


The Heart of the Horse
ISBN: 0760759278 Format: Hardcover, 144pp Pub. Date: September 2004 
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Books
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?z=y&pwb=1&ean=9780760759271


Animal: The Definitive Visual Guide to the World's Wildlife
ISBN: 0756616344 Format: Paperback, 624pp Pub. Date: October 2005 
Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0756616344&itm=55


It?s a Zoo Out There!
ISBN: 0821257498 Format: Hardcover, 192pp Pub. Date: October 2005 
Publisher: Bulfinch
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0821257498&itm=59


101 Salivations
ISBN: 0821228579 Format: Hardcover, 176pp Pub. Date: October 2003 
Publisher: Bulfinch
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0821228579&itm=75



Miscellaneous
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Drama and Shadows
ISBN: 0714844381 Format: Hardcover, 240pp Pub. Date: November 2005 
Publisher: Phaidon Press, Incorporated
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?z=y&endeca=1&isbn=0714844381&itm=84


I hope this does it for you! I tossed in a few extra in case our
tastes differ! If any part of this answer is unclear, pleaser request
an Answer Clarification, before you rate. I'bb glad to assist you
further on this question, before you rate the answer!

Sincerely, Crabcakes




Rearch Terms
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acclaimed + photograph + books
Coffee table + photo + books
Photographer + books

This is great.  Thank you for your help.

What an interesting question!
Here are two of a social nature that may not be the direction you want:
"Let Us Now Praise Famous Men" by Jame Agee with photos by Walker Evans.
http://xroads.virginia.edu/~UG97/fsa/letus.html
http://history.hanover.edu/hhr/hhr93_6.html

which reminded me of Jacob Riis's "How the Other Half Lives":
http://www.authentichistory.com/images/postcivilwar/jacob_riis/contents.html

They both can be found on Amazon in current editions.

Mat(t)hew Brady, the Civil War photographer and portraitist comes to
mind, also "Weegee", Arthur Fellig, a news photographer 1935-1960:
http://www.amber-online.com/gallery/exhibition46/index.html

Don't know about specific books.

The source collection for photography is the agency "Magnum Photos":
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnum_Photos
http://www.magnumphotos.com/c/Home_MAG.aspx
    Click on Books.

Here is another source about famous photographers:
http://www.masters-of-photography.com/S/steichen/steichen.html

Man Ray should also be considered:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_Ray

I know, you want ISBNs, etc., but hope this is at least a start.

Yes, by subject would be great.
Thanks!

Thank you for the nice tip!
Regards, Crabcakes