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"Legendary Bruce Springsteen photographer's iconic travel images showcased in lavish new coffee-table book, from storms in South Dakota to penguins in Antarctica." — The Daily Mail
"... a dazzling collection that bursts with vibrant colours and energy. This book is more than just a visual feast; it's a journey into the stories behind each photograph, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look." — Digital Photographer Magazine
"This richly designed monograph is both a masterclass in color photography and a deeply personal reflection on a life spent chasing light." — About Photography
Multi-award-winning photographer Eric Meola is a master of using colour and light in photography, creating vivid, evocative, and graphic images. From his famous "Coca Kid" and Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" album cover to his Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023, Meola has had an extraordinary five-decade career.
Bending Light: The Moods of Color is a retrospective bursting with colour. It features 100 iconic photographs from Meola's editorial, advertising, and personal work, as well as his recent experiments with colour abstracts. Meola also takes readers behind the lens to reveal the stories and anecdotes behind the creation of each image. Through this intimate and personal account of his creative process and self-expression, the photographer examines his use of colour, its symbolism, and how it affects our moods.
For professional and aspiring photographers, and people who appreciate photography, art, and a colourful perspective of the world, this extraordinary collection of images, captured over more than fifty years, showcases why Meola is considered a true innovator in colour photography.
Contents
AN ERUPTION OF COLOR Carol McCusker, PhD 6
THE POETS OF LIGHT AND COLOR Eric Meola 12
PHOTOGRAPHS 1972-2024 16
RECOMMENDED SEEING AND READING 198
LIGHT: A DEDICATION 199
COLOPHON 200
