Learn about projects Luped commissioned, sourced and licensed media for and meet some of the creatives who supplied us with their art.
The Glory of Byzantium and Early Christendom
The Glory of Byzantium and Early Christendom (Print ISBN 978-0714848105) surveys 300 artworks inspired by Christianity and created during the Byzantine Empire. Art historian Antony Eastmond’s expert selection includes mosaics, paintings, jewellery, glassware, architecture, carvings and sculptures. Each is discussed in chronological order, taking the reader on an historical journey throughout the Mediterranean region. Luped picture research sourced photographs to illustrate the 300 selected artworks from sources as diverse as the selections...
read morefotofringe 2013
Sarah Smithies will be attending fotofringe in London on 24 April 2013. Please get in contact now if you would like to arrange a meeting or discuss any future projects. This is a great opportunity to meet image suppliers face to face and for Luped Picture Research to put deals in place to meet your...
read moreThe Military History Book
The Military History Book (Print ISBN 978-1409383444) contains over 1000 images of the hardware of war; from flint daggers to the XM25 grenade launcher. For this project the publisher commissioned new photography from major military collections including the Royal Armouries, Imperial War Museums and National Maritime Museum. Luped picture research liaised with militaries, manufacturers, specialist agencies, collectors and picture libraries. Images from over 100 different sources appear in the final book. Catalogue style spreads show the...
read moreTracking the Weretiger…
Tracking the Weretiger Supernatural Man-Eaters of India, China and Southeast Asia” by Patrick Newman has just been published by McFarland & Company Inc., (Print ISBN: 978-0-7864-7218-5; Ebook ISBN: 978-1-4766-0056-7). This book discusses the superstitions and folklore developed amongst the people of Asia and the Indian sub-continent who lived with the then very real threat of man-eating tigers and leopards. An engaging book, extensively researched and conveying a sense of intrepid exploration and discovery from colonial...
read moreGreat Buildings
Great Buildings has just been published by Dorling Kindersley (Print ISBN 978-1405375702). This book features over 500 stock images of buildings, interiors and architectural details. Each building is shown in its entirety with commentary about its design, setting and context when it was built. The variety of buildings and styles featured is fascinating and the publishers efforts to cover buildings from around the world really adds to its interest and helps to ensure there are one of two surprises waiting for you. Undertaking picture research...
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