Beginnings [Hardcover]

Anne Geddes (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 5, 2010

2011 USA Best Book Awards to Anne Geddes!

Beginnings Hardcover book 1st place Photography: General
Beginnings E-Book 1st Place E-Book: Non-Fiction

Award-winning photographer Anne Geddes founded a new tradition in visual storytelling and captivated an international audience. Now, after spending 12 months photographing, Anne reveals a range of images that are, in her own words, among the most personally rewarding she has ever created. A beautiful gift book with more than 140 never-before-published photographs, BEGINNINGS will be released worldwide on 10.10.10 in countries including, the United States, Canada, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.
“I have always been fascinated by elements of nature at the moment of transformation,” comments Anne. “Babies are the human face of beginnings, but all of nature is caught in this insistent stream of seasons, of aging and rebirth, of concealment and bursting forth. Every time I unwrap a newborn, even after all these years of photographing them, I am aware of the miracle before me. This book, Beginnings, took me on a journey of discovery to reveal these everyday miracles of nature, these complementary wonders, in imagery.”
Continuing in the tradition that has made her one of the most sought-after and popular photographers in the world, in BEGINNINGS, Anne Geddes presents the simple and elegant elements of nature as we have never seen them before. With her camera, she has conceived a fresh story about the delicate and powerful mystery of new life that will inspire nature lovers just as surely as her images of babies have captured the imaginations of people around the globe. She reveals the intricate beauty of birds’ nests, the delicacy of eggs, and the glorious color hidden inside the tight, unopened petals of a blossom before it blooms. Then, she expands on her visual metaphor to reveal surprising and illuminating juxtapositions of beginnings in floral and human forms.
Once again, Anne Geddes draws our eye to celebrate those treasures worth nurturing and protecting. Told in a language of love that is understood by so many cultures and people of all ages, BEGINNINGS is sure to transcend boundaries, as her other internationally bestselling books have done.

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About the Author

Anne Geddes is one of the most respected and acclaimed photographers in the world. Awarded the Professional Photographers of America 2009 Lifetime Achievement Award, her unique and stunning images of babies capture the beauty, purity, vulnerability, and preciousness of children, embodying her deeply held belief that each and every child must be protected, nurtured, and loved.

A two-time New York Times best-selling author, and published in 83 countries around the world, Anne Geddes’ books have sold more than 18 million copies and have been translated into 24 languages. Her Web site, annegeddes.com, attracts over 3.1 million visits yearly from more than 220 countries.

Anne is deeply committed to raising awareness of the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Designated funds from a range of Anne Geddes products are donated through the non-profit Geddes Philanthropic Trust to help prevent child abuse and neglect throughout the world.

In 2011 Anne Geddes' gift book Beginnings won the IPPY (Independent Publishers Book Award) gold medal award in the coffee table book category.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: Geddes Group (October 5, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1921652306
• ISBN-13: 978-1921652301
• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 1.2 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #483,789 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Children

More About the Author

One of the world's most respected photographers, Anne Geddes creates images that are iconic, multi-award winning, internationally acclaimed, and beloved. Like no photographer before, her imagery singularly captures the beauty, purity, vulnerability, and preciousness of children, embodying her deeply held belief that each and every child must be protected, nurtured, and loved.

Anne's work has been published in 83 countries spanning North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Anne's books have sold over 19 million copies worldwide and have been translated into 25 languages. As well as winning numerous awards around the world, Anne's books have regularly appeared across bestseller lists including the Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Book Sense, Barnes and Noble, and The New York Times. The latter has especially proved the success of Anne's imagery. The runaway success Down in the Garden featured on the list for three months, and Miracle remained on the list for six weeks.

While Anne is known for her photographic books, she remains on the forefront of the changing publishing industry, fully embracing the digital revolution. Implementing the latest technology in partnership with Apple, Anne has released Apps for the iPhone and iPad, and launched a successful iPad game, Anne Geddes MatchUp™. In September 2011, Beginnings and two of Anne's bestselling books, PURE and Until Now were released as eBooks, followed by Down in the Garden in December 2011; and in April 2012 Anne's classic baby record book, My First Five Years™ was released in digital form on the Mac App Store.

As well as media acclaim Anne has also been honored numerous times by the worldwide photographic community. Anne has been awarded a Lifetime Membership in the Professional Photographers of America Association in 1997, in which she gave the keynote address at the PPA convention. And Anne spoke again at the 2009 convention to a sold out crowd of over 3500 photographers, where she was honored to receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Most recently, Anne has been invited to speak again at their upcoming conference in 2014.

Throughout her career Anne has continued to give back. In 1992, Anne with her husband, Kel, founded The Geddes Philanthropic Trust to raise funds and awareness worldwide for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. In 2011, Anne was proud to announce her partnership with the United Nation's Every Woman Every Child initiative, which she hopes will continue to help make the health and welfare of pregnant women, and newborn children, a global priority. Anne attended and spoke at the launch of the Shot@Life campaign in Atlanta, Georgia. An initiative of the United Nations Foundation, Shot@Life aims to provide life saving vaccines to children in the developing world. Anne was announced as the official Global Advocate at the launch, which was also attended by Kathy Calvin, Chief Executive Officer, United Nations Foundation; and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter. In order to bring these issues to a wider audience Anne also contributes to The Huffington Post's' Global Motherhood' section.

Anne Geddes' blog, Facebook and Twitter pages bring her fans into her studio and life.

For more information, please visit www.AnneGeddes.com.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Anne Geddes Beginnings October 6, 2010

By Caylie

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I just received the book and the pictures are absolutely beautiful and precious. I LOVE Anne Geddes work. It already has a place on my coffee table and I can't wait to show it to my friends. I think I am going to have to buy more to give as baby shower gifts.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars On the Fence November 15, 2010

By Shannon B

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Was a little disappointed....there were a lot of pictures of seeds and less pictures of babies. I buy Anne Geddes because of the creativeness but was hoping for more baby pics.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars If you love nature and babies December 29, 2010

By K. Sarrow

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I could not wait to open this book and could not put it down until I'd seen every page. It is a visual feast and moving work for someone who both loves everything about flowers, birds, moths, etc., appreciates textiles, and feels awe for babies.