In his coffee table book Metropolis Alan Schaller presents city life in his idiosyncratic way and thus sets the standard in modern street photography. For all lovers of spectacular black and white photography, this edition is a must-have, because there is hardly anything comparable on the market.
Alan Schaller uniquely depicts urban contrasts that characterize major cities such as New York, London, Paris, Tokyo or Istanbul in their architecture and daily life.
In the photo album Metropolis Alan Schaller elevates cityscapes to an art form, plays with light and perspective and creates a world in black and white that captivates the viewer. The photo artist succeeds in capturing moments forever.
In the 240-page Metropolis you will go through the most famous metropolises in the world. Impressive black and white photos, with extraordinary cityscapes in which people and architecture merge in an intimate moment.
The artist focuses not only on the building, but also on the people in it. What makes a city a city?
As a street photographer, Alan Schaller consistently points in the direction of art. His photos are characterized by an inherent minimalism, which, however, is only visible at first glance. If you look closer, you will discover the complex world of thought that Schaller puts behind his photos. What seems like a fleeting snapshot shines in stunning perfection.
It's the details that make Alan's photos unique. He creates patterns of buildings and people, making them flow into each other. The result is a holistic composition in mutual dependence, where one seemingly cannot exist without the other. His work is often abstract and captivating with elements of surrealism and geometry.
What seems like a fleeting snapshot shines in stunning perfection.
Alan Schaller studied music and initially worked for film and television, and also performed on stages himself. He discovered photography as a hobby to clear his head. And if you look closely at his photos, you will notice: Alan is still composing. He doesn't capture the moment, he tells a whole story, in a flash.
He has published in The Guardian, The Financial Times, The New York Times, The Independent, The Washington Post and The Evening Standard, among others. Schaller has also photographed for Apple, Philips, Huawei, Xiaomi, Nokia, Kew Garden, Huntsman of Savile and London Fashion Week, among others.
Alan Schaller is a Leica Ambassador. Together with Walther Rothwell, he founded the largest street photography collective "StreetPhotographyInternational (SPi)", which has more than 1.7 million followers to date on Instagram. Here he also gives previously unknown photographers the opportunity to present their work.
Alan Schaller - Metropolis
Pages: 24
Recommended retail price: € 68.33
Publisher: TeNeues
