Hank Klein's MIAMI, REAL AND IMAGINED Shows 'Before and After' in the City
By: BWW News Desk Oct. 25, 2016
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., has announced the release of Miami, Real and Imagined by Hank Klein featuring "before and after" shots that showcase Miami's rich and diverse cultural life by juxtaposing traditional photographs with their color- and texture-enhanced counterparts.
Using his knowledge of the community and his artistic eye, he has taken a series of photos and then re-envisioned the historical and traditional views with color and other enhancements. The result is amazing.-Arva Moore Parks, author and historian
When former photographer and commercial real estate executive Hank Klein suffered a debilitating stroke in 2012, experimenting with photographic effects became an important part of his recovery. Viewed through a Leica lens and Klein's vision and imagination, more than 200 colorful Miami scenes invite readers to view the same subject matter in two ways-one as a traditional photograph and one reinterpreted with color, texture, and cropping. From the landmark Freedom Tower to an Everglades alligator, from Herzog & de Meuron's snazzy new Perez Art Museum to the old Vagabond Motel, striking compositions become more complex with the aid of technology and Klein's haiku-like commentary.
Miami, Real and Imagined
Size: 9 1/8" x 8 1/8" | 268 color images | 208 pp
ISBN13: 9780764351754 | Binding: hard cover | $24.99
About the Author
Early in his career, Hank Klein was a photographer for the Miami News and later became a University of Miami staff photographer under the tutelage of Wilson Hicks, the first executive editor of Life magazine. In his thirties, Klein put photography on the hobby shelf to enter the world of business, becoming a commercial real estate executive and community leader. In 2012, he suffered a devastating stroke that left him severely incapacitated. During rehabilitation, Klein rediscovered his love of photography and uses today's technology to create unique works of art. Nearly 100 percent recovered, he lives in Miami with his wife.
About the Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. is a family-owned, independent publisher of high-quality books. Since 1974, Schiffer has published thousands of titles on the diverse subjects that fuel our readers' passions. From our traditional subjects of antiques and collectibles, arts and crafts, and military history, Schiffer has expanded its catalog to publish books on contemporary art and artists; architecture and design; food and entertaining; the metaphysical, paranormal and folklore; and pop and fringe culture, as well as books for children. Visit www.schifferbooks.com to explore our backlist of more than 5,800 titles.
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