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The Collector
What at first appears to be an online hoax launches retired PI Alan Swansea into an investigation exposing a gang of sex traffickers. Once it becomes clear that Polina and several other young Eastern European girls have been abducted and forced to take part in a deranged artist's bizarre project, Swansea is engaged in a harrowing race to find the girls before they are thrust into an even more unthinkable situation. Throughout his investigation, Swansea becomes increasingly aware of the devastating effects sex trafficking has had on the lives of the victims and what little is being done by law enforcement to stop it. As the toll of victims rises, so does his resolve to bring the villains to justice. But as time runs out, Swansea discovers that the trail of his investigation may very well have gone cold. Will he be able to save Polina and the others before it's too late?
Built From Scratch: Adventures In X-ray Film Photography With A Homemade 11x14 View Camera
The host of Photography 101 chronicles how he created an 11x14 view camera from scratch and uses it to photograph black and white images with X-ray film. An illustrated account of the design and construction of his fully functional large format camera using only standard carpentry tools is presented in detail. What follows is the teacher's quest to fine-tune his creation while taking studio portraits of his photo students over a three-year period. Throughout this process he shares critiques of his un-retouched darkroom photos, tips on X-ray film processing, creative lighting techniques, alternative processes and much more.
The Wall
October, 1969. High school senior Pete Ebbons awakens with amnesia and discovers that everyone in Portsmouth, Ohio has mysteriously vanished. He soon finds out that the entire town is surrounded by a towering two-hundred-foot concrete wall and that he's trapped inside with no means of escape. His lifeline is Meredith, the only person he can contact on his walkie talkie. With Meredith's help, Pete attempts to escape the deserted town and regain his memory. But before long he wonders if Meredith will be his savior or his total undoing in this psychological thriller.
The Story Behind the Images
From fashion to still life to alternative processes, take a journey behind the lens with the photographer as he presents what went into each image and what went on behind the scenes. Explore a variety of photographic techniques while learning tips on how to shoot compelling fashion and portrait shots in the studio and on location. Also included is a how-to section with step-by-step instructions for creating a variety of alternative processes including infrared photography, image transfers, emulsion lifts, SX-70 manipulations, salt prints, and cyanotypes. As a combination coffee table book and how-to manual, this dazzling collection of images will engage and inspire!
Double Trouble
PI Alan Swansea teams up with Amanda Linville to investigate the murder of Jodi Wilburn, ex-wife of Amanda's childhood friend. As evidence mounts against Nick Wilburn, Sheriff Jim Foley will do whatever it takes to see that Nick is arrested and convicted, pushing the partners into a race to find the real killer. As the case heats up, Alan gets an urgent call to bring down a sex trafficking ring exploiting young children in Columbus. With no time to lose he accepts the case, forcing his new partner to work the Wilburn case on her own. Can Alan and Amanda both come through in time, or will time run out?
The Edge
A parallel universe. Does one exist? If so, what might be its role in the grand scheme of things? Someone is about to find out. Adam Fuller is a struggling musician who has left his small Ohio hometown for New York City in pursuit of his lifelong dream to be a rock and roll star. Unfortunately, he has discovered the hard way that the Manhattan showcase club scene for unsigned bands is not what it used to be. Ellen Brigatti is a renowned NYC photographer whose artistry has propelled her to an elite niche among the top names in her profession. Life couldn't be better for this beautiful young rising star in the glamorous world of fashion photography. Or so it would seem. But Adam and Ellen share something in common that has hurled them both down a perilous path of self-destruction. And neither one is capable of stopping the runaway train that continues to speed relentlessly toward its inevitable final destination. Eventually, only one of them will know where that train has taken them.
The Barcode Murders
Private investigator Alan Swansea is back in action as he tracks down a cold-blooded serial killer who has suddenly resurfaced from obscurity. It's been a year since eight-year-old Chloe McPherson was abducted from the school playground and later found dead in the bottom of a ravine. Despite the efforts of the Columbus police to find her murderer, the case goes cold. Now it's up to Swansea to piece together the mystery surrounding Chloe's death and determine if a recent murder is somehow connected. Above all else, he wants to find out what kind of monster murders an innocent child for what appears to be no apparent reason.
The May Day Murders Sequel
The killer is back with a vengeance. A decade has passed since his murder conviction but now he's escaped prison, his whereabouts unknown. In the meantime, Sam Middleton struggles to cope with his wife's recent death, certain that the killer is to blame. Could his daughter's family be next? While Sam is in London doing a book promotion, Inspector Clive Hogarth is in pursuit of a serial rapist that's been plaguing the City. Can Hogarth piece everything together before Sam's whole world comes crashing down?
See Tom Run
Tom Grayson returns home from a quick errand to discover that his family and guests have all mysteriously disappeared. Prior to this chilling discovery, he has been tormented with guilt by a secret that only he and a former lover share: the two have witnessed a brutal crime that Tom has refused to report. He knows that alerting the authorities would jeopardize all that he holds dear in life: his family and career. In a desperate search to find his missing family, Tom embarks on a journey that can only be described as nightmarish and surreal. When it becomes increasingly clear that Tom may lose something even more precious than his comfortable existence, his priorities in life shift dramatically as he becomes an unwitting detective with a mission. But will it be too late for him to set the record straight?
Pure Inspiration, volume 1 – Composites
Pure Inspiration emerged unexpectedly from our Calendar & Journal event. The idea stemmed from a desire to preserve the beauty of entries beyond the year’s end. The theme, Composites, encouraged experimentation, resulting in stunning artworks that blend multiple techniques that seemed to spark creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a newcomer, this book will inspire you to explore alternative photography and unleash your own creativity.
