Metropolis
Metropolis
hardback | English
Published:
11 September, 2023
Description
"For all lovers of spectacular black-and-white photography, the coffee table book— Metropolis is a must-have, because there is hardly anything comparable on the market." — All About Photography
"Photographer Alan Schaller has finally completed his Metropolis series; a haunting and provocative look at the isolation many feel in a big city." —
PetaPixel
In his coffee table book Metropolis, Alan Schaller presents city life in his own individual way, setting standards in modern street photography. For all lovers of spectacular black-and-white photography, the coffee table book Metropolis is a must-have, because there is hardly anything comparable on the market. In a unique way, Alan Schaller depicts urban contrasts that big cities like New York, London, Paris, Tokyo or Istanbul hold in store in their architecture and everyday life.
In the photo book Metropolis, Alan Schaller elevates city views to an art form, playing with light and perspective and creates a world in black and white that captivates the viewer. This is what fans of Schaller love about his work. The photo artist manages to capture moments for eternity.
Accompany Alan Schaller in his coffee table book Metropolis on 240 pages through the most famous metropolises on earth. Look forward to impressive black-and-white photographs, with extraordinary city views in which people and architecture merge in an intimate moment.
Text in English and German.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9783961715138 |
| ISBN10 | 3961715130 |
| Number Of Pages | 240 |
| Item Weight | 2370 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | teNeues Publishing UK Ltd |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
Alan Schaller was at The Photographers' Gallery for his book launch and signing on Thursday 21st September 2023 - The Photographers' Gallery
"For all lovers of spectacular black-and-white photography, the coffee table book— Metropolis is a must-have, because there is hardly anything comparable on the market." - All About Photography
"Photographer Alan Schaller has finally completed his Metropolis series; a haunting and provocative look at the isolation many feel in a big city." - PetaPixel
"His first book, Metropolis, brings together many of his finest images from London and global expeditions to Venice, Seoul, Melbourne, Dubai and more." - Black + White Photography Magazine
"Alan Schaller’s Metropolis book elevates cityscapes to an art form, playing with light and perspective. It features 150 blackand-white images from some of the most visited cities in the world." - Digital Photographer Magazine
GoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
Alan Schaller is a London-based photographer who specialises in black and white photography and whose works always illuminate the realities and diversities of human life. They are often abstract, contain elements of surrealism as well as geometry and are characterised by high contrasts. Schaller's photographs are exhibited worldwide and published in The Guardian, The New York Times and The Independent, among others. He is an ambassador for Leica cameras and co-founder of the Street Photography International Collective.