In Character: Actors Acting by Howard Schatz (Bulfinch)

Photographer Howard Schatz's most recent book, In Character, Actors Acting, features dozens of today's most acclaimed actors, reacting immediately to instructions provided by Schatz.  The resulting images are proof that they, along with Schatz, are masters of their craft.

Blue Prints, The Natural World in Cyanotype Photographs (Rizzoli) - by Zeva Oelbaum
Reviewed by Danielle Wolffe

Photographer Zeva Oelbaum found a new means of expression by utilizing an old technique - the cyanotype image.  The resulting publication showcases over ninety pages of striking blue images of plants and animals that are sure to show you nature in a new light.

Hurricane Katrina: Through the Eyes of Storm Chasers (Farcountry)

by Jim Reed and Mike Theiss - Reviewed by Elissa Bogos

Jim Reed and Mike Theiss' documentation of Katrina  reads like a diary of photographs, video stills, and written accounts of the evolution of a this category 5 hurricane.

Disfarmer: The Vintage Prints (powerHouse Books)

Reviewed by Elissa Bogos

Early 20th century photographer Mike Disfarmer captured the portraits of the inhabitants of rural Arkansas, both giving a window into American life and creating classic family albums.  This recent publication from powerHouse Books showcases his enigmatic prints.

Shooting for Dollars: Simple Photo Techniques for Greater eBay Profits (Peachpit Press)
by Sally Wiener Grotta and Daniel Grotta
Reviewed by José M. Gonzalez

When browsing through eBay, the items that most often catch your eye are the ones with well-taken pictures.  If you're an eBay seller, be sure to check out this book which is sure to help maximize your profits.

AMPHOTO's Guide to Digital Black and White Printing(AMPHOTO)
by George Schaub
Reviewed by Tina Maas

George Schaub shows you some tips and tecniques to get great black and white digital prints in this technical and informative guide.

Full Metal Jacket Diary (Rugged Land)
by Matthew Modine
Reviewed by Tina Maas

While on set filming Stanley Kubrick's masterpiece Full Metal Jacket, Matthew Modine documented his experience with his camera.  The resulting black and white images and journal notes now offer a look into life on the set in the book Full Metal Jacket Diary.

American Cockroach by Catherine Chalmers (Aperture)
Reviewed by Tina Maas

Cockroaches almost solely exist in dark, damp, and dirty environments.  In American Cockroach, photographer Catherine Chalmers presents them in human conditions, making the book okay even for those with entomophobia.

Attracted to Light by Mike & Doug Starn (powerHouse)
Reviewed by Tina Maas

Twin brothers Mike and Doug Starn take an interesting look at the forces that cause moths and other insects to be drawn to light sources with some striking macro images in Attracted to Light.

Colorama: The World's Largest Photographs (Aperture)
Reviewed by Tina Maas

Kodak's 18 x 60 foot photographs known as "Coloramas" graced Grand Central Station in New York City for 40 years.  The images now serve a nostalgic purpose, as they captured the American family life in the 20th century.

The Destruction of Lower Manhattan by Danny Lyon (powerHouse)
Reviewed by Erica Wright

In the late 1960's, the buildings of lower Manhattan were commissioned to be destroyed to make way for the new.  Danny Lyon was there to capture the tearing down of 60 acres of New York City on film.

Wallby Andy Goldsworthy (Harry N. Abrams)
Reviewed by Tina Maas

Wall by Andy Goldsworthy documents the recent work of the British photographer, known mostly for his outdoor creations made from natural materials.