Lauren Greenfield’s Photos of Extreme Wealth

From the USA to Russia, Dubai and China, photographer Lauren Greenfield has traveled the world photographing wealth for some 25 years. Greenfield (who made the 2012 documentary “The Queen of Versailles”) is now releasing a book of her portraits documenting wildly rich people, but it’s more than flashing cash—there is an underlying theme questioning morality and consumption. Greenfield herself says, “It’s not about Birkin bags …

Indoek’s “Surf Shacks” for Gestalten

Captivating imagery from inside the homes of creative surfers around the world

Surf-centric website Indoek continues to expand the breath of its offerings, in turn demonstrating an increasing global interest in the full culture surrounding those addicted to waves. “Surf Shacks,” a 288-page foray into the home lives of creatively-employed surfers, has just released on Gestalten. An extension of Indoek’s photography project, the book offers 42 photo shoot’s worth of architecture and lifestyle imagery—oftentimes capturing quiet moments …

Martin Parr’s Photo Book of Beat Up Cars

Photographer Martin Parr has focused on a specific, nostalgic topic for his latest limited edition book. Called “Abandoned Morris Minors of the West of Ireland,” the book features photos of charming, beat up old cars abandoned in equally compelling surroundings. The photographs hail from Parr’s archive, and the 36-page volume (in an edition of 500) is available for purchase now.