Eyes With Winged Thoughts: Poems and Photographs by Gordon Parks (Atria) Reviewed by Marian Froehlich

Gordon Parks' inspiring book of photography and poetry is a life-affirming collection

Strangely Familiar: Acrobats, Athletes and Other Traveling Troupes by Michal Chelbin (Aperture) - Reviewed by Sarah Coleman

Michal Chelbin's new book chronicles various groups of travelers in Israel, England and Eastern Europe

Interior Exposure by Jessica Todd Harper (Damiani Books) - Reviewed by Sarah Coleman

Sarah Coleman reviews this photo book by the rising young photographer Jessica Todd Harper and her reflections on family life

Plastic Cameras - Toying with Creativity (Focal Press) by Michelle Bates

Michelle Bates delves into the history and world of plastic cameras as an enjoyable, inexpensive way to explore the possibilities of photography.

Fish Face by David Doubilet (Phaidon Press)

Underwater photographer David Doubilet's collection of fish, sharks, and other underwater creatures makes the perfect addition to any coffee table collection.

Walla Walla - Photographs From Around Town and Throughout the Valley Photography by Brent J. Bergherm

Brent J. Bergherm's collection of scenic landscapes from the Walla Walla Valley region of Washington state is the perfect addition to any coffee table collection

WINDOW SEAT - The Art of Digital Photography & Creative Thinking by Julieanna Kost

Reviewed by Carla Criqui

Photographer Julieanne Kost excels in the art of creative thinking.  In her book WINDOW SEAT she provides insight and guidance on how others can add more creativity to their photography as well.

FORSAKEN: AFGHAN WOMEN by Lana Šlezić (powerHouse Books) - Reviewed by Sarah Coleman

Photojournalist Lana Šlezić's new book takes a heart-rending look at the often-forgotten plight of women in Afghanistan.

Lighting and the Dramatic Portrait: The Art of Celebrity and Editorial Photography

Colorado: Heart and Soul (Whispering River)

Join photographer Robert Castellino on a journey through Colorado - from the heights of the highest peaks to the furthest reaches of the plains and out into the river valley.

HANDS - ON Digital Photography A Step-by-Step Course in Camera Controls, Software Techniques, and Successful Imaging (Amphoto Books) written by George Schaub

Reviewed by Carla Criqui

For the novice photographer, HANDS - ON Digital Photography A Step-by-Step Course in Camera Controls, Software Techniques, and Successful Imaging, and successful imaging, cannot be beat. The ease with which author George Schaub explains even the most complex ideas will remove any anxiety a beginner may feel about his new endeavor and entice her to experiment and learn even more.

MASSACHUSETTS, A Scenic Discovery (Bay Back Press) Photographs and Text by Steve Dunwell

Reviewed by Carla Criqui

It is impressive to see how Dunwell amasses such a wide assortment of images, representative of so many distinctive parts of Massachusetts. With this delightful compilation, Steve Dunwell entices the reader to explore and, if they haven't been there in a while, perhaps even revisit this beautiful and historic state.