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Here are some of the reasons why you might choose to purchase books from Amazon...
- Lowest Prices. Amazon is the leading discounter on the web.
- In Stock. Most books are constantly available from Amazon directly or through Amazon's Marketplace.
- Diverse Selection. Over 35,000 art and photography book titles are in stock.
- Free shipping. Many book orders totaling over $25 are available for free shipping.
- Shipping Costs. If not free, shipping charges are lower than most other websites.
Photographed across four years and four continents, The Canary and the Hammer details our reverence for gold and its role in humanity’s ruthless pursuit of progress. Through a mix of image, text, and archival material, the third book by British artist Lisa Barnard provides a fascinating insight into the troubled history of gold and the complex ways it intersects with the global economy.
Gold is ubiquitous in modern life; the mineral is concealed at the heart of much of the technology we use and is, most fundamentally, a potent symbol of value, beauty, purity, greed and political power. The Canary and the Hammer strives to connect these disparate stories—from the mania of the gold rush and the brutal world of modern mining, to the sexual politics of the industry and gold’s often dark but indispensable role at the heart of high-tech industry.
Prompted by the financial crisis of 2008 and its stark reminder of the global west’s determination to accumulate wealth, Barnard sets out to question gold’s continued status as economic barometer amidst new intangible forms of technological high finance. By addressing this through photography, Barnard in turn raises the question of how her chosen medium can respond to such abstract events and concepts. The result is an ambitious project, one sketching a personal journey in which she ultimately tackles the complexity of material representation in these fragmented and troubling times.
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Why Amazon?
The explosive growth in photography book publishing has presented photo-eye with an interesting challenge along with what we think is an exciting opportunity.
How can we continue to offer an ever-increasing inventory of photography books, keep those books continuously in stock and compete with the online deep discounters on price and shipping? The answer is that we can shift much our fulfillment to the web's most efficient book operation, Amazon.com.
Now we are happy to offer you Amazon's discounts on books which are almost always in stock from either Amazon directly or Amazon Marketplace. We can also provide you with the same shipping options that Amazon provides, including on qualified orders (Amazon Prime), free shipping.
It's important to understand that you will still be supporting photo-eye (we get credit) if you order from Amazon or Amazon Marketplace through photoeye.com. We make it easy for you to do this by providing links to Amazon. However, you must use the provided button or links so that we get credit. If you continue shopping at Amazon during the same session, we get credit for those sales too!
You may still opt to purchase a particular title from photo-eye directly even though the same book is available through Amazon at a less expensive price.
Here are some of the reasons why you might choose to purchase books from Amazon...
- Lowest Prices. Amazon is the leading discounter on the web.
- In Stock. Most books are constantly available from Amazon directly or through Amazon's Marketplace.
- Diverse Selection. Over 35,000 art and photography book titles are in stock.
- Free shipping. Many book orders totaling over $25 are available for free shipping.
- Shipping Costs. If not free, shipping charges are lower than most other websites.
Here are some of the reasons why you might choose to purchase books directly from photo-eye...
- Diverse Selection. We carry signed books, limited editions, foreign titles, and small press titles that are not available through Amazon.
- Pristine Condition. We pay special attention to the condition of the books we send out.
- Book Advice. We cater to collectors. You can email or talk to us on the phone about a book before purchasing it.
- Customer Service. If there is a problem with an order, you can email or call our customer service department.
- Library Jackets. You may add a library jacket to most hardbound books that include dustjackets.
- Expert Packing. We care about packing your order properly to lessen the chance that corners will be bumped.
- Biodegradable Materials. We use biodegradable shipping materials for most orders.
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