This September, Skira/Rizzoli in association with the South Street Seaport Museum is publishing Alfred Stieglitz New York, which brings together Alfred Stieglitz’s photographs of NYC for the first time since 1932. Curated by respected author, art historian and professor Bonnie Yochelson, this is the first book devoted exclusively to Stieglitz’s New York photographs.  The book’s publication date of 14th September coincides with the opening of the exhibition at the South Street Seaport Museum which will run until 10th January 2011.

Allworth Press has published the third edition of The Law (in Plain English) For Photographers by Leonard D. DuBoff and Christy O. King. Providing essential and legal advice for aspiring and professional photographers that can mean the difference between a photographer’s success and ruin, the book is written “in plain English” for better understandability. The third edition has been expanded to include analysis of key digital issues, new cases on fair use and copyright infringement, post-9/11 rules for shooting in “sensitive” locations, and updates to right of publicity laws protecting images of famous people even after death. The Law (in Plain English) For Photographers is available for pre-order and sells for $24.95.

Website: Allworth Press

Luminescence of Nature Press today released The Photographer’s Guide to Digital Landscapes, a new eBook from photographer Jason P. Odell, Ph.D. Available as a printable PDF, the book is a modern review of landscape photography in the digital age. The Photographer’s Guide to Digital Landscapes addresses digital photography head-on with a comprehensive discussion of modern DSLR technology and techniques. Available now from Luminescence of Nature Press, this eBook can be yours for $24.99.

Website: Luminescence of Nature Press

Jerusalem Always is a new book by renowned photographer Marcelo Bendahan. Written in English and Spanish, the book touches on all aspects of life in today’s Jerusalem including festivals, visits to the Western Wall, the co-existence of Ethiopians, Armenians, Jews, Christians, and Muslims, and more. Bendahan’s photos “capture the unique light of Jerusalem and convey not only a city full of history but also one brimming with life”. Jerusalem Always is available on www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.maestrobooks.nl/order.html and in bookstores throughout the United States and Canada.

The Natural World - Portraits of Earth’s Great Ecosystems is a new coffee-table book that explores, in panoramic format, six continents and ten ecosystems celebrating Earth’s diversity of life. With a foreword written by renowned primatologist and U.N. Messenger for Peace Dr. Jane Goodall, this book is a record of Earth’s last great places. Featuring Thomas D. Mangelsen’s panoramic photographs and excerpts from his journals detailing his experience in the field, is also a quiet call to action to conserve the land and the creatures that inhabit it. The 256-page hardback is scheduled to hit the shelves in September, priced at $75.00 USD / $88.00 CDN / £47.50.

Bicycle Portraits - everyday South Africans and their bicycles is a photography book project initiated by Stan Engelbrecht and Nic Grobler. Described as “an investigation into South African bicycle culture”, the project involves photographs of, and interviews with, cyclists from all over South Africa. Engelbrecht and Grobler try to find out who the bikers are, why they ride bicycles, if and why they love their machines, and why so few South Africans choose these vehicles as a transport option. The two have set up a Kickstarter pledge page as an alternative way of raising funds by essentially taking pre-orders from an online community who want to see the project succeed. To find out more, check out the website below.

Website: Bicycle Portraits

Robert Doisneau might be best known for his black-and-white street photographs - but a new book, containing 100 archival, never-before-seen pictures proves that he was very much at home in colour photography too. In 1960, Doisneau was invited by Fortune magazine to cover Palm Springs, the hottest travel destination of the day. There, Doisneau took hundreds of photographs, twenty-three of which were published in the magazine. The rest have been rediscovered in his archives, and one hundred are featured in the book, Robert Doisneau: Palm Springs 1960, for the first time. The 156-page hardback will go on sale in September, priced at $34.95 USD / $39.95 CDN.

Outdoor Digital Photography Handbook: How to Shoot Like a Pro by Boyd Norton is a new title from Voyageur Press. From the basics of how digital imaging works through practical field techniques, from creative use of lenses to the details of image storage, filing, processing and manipulation, this comprehensive guide is filled with helpful tips and tricks and 299 of the author’s own images. This 208-page book is available now priced at $24.99.

PhotoShelter has just published The Photography Blog Handbook, the latest in their popular series of free research reports for photographers. Providing 35 pages of direct, actionable suggestions to help photographers get the most from their blogs, this e-book demonstrates how to use a blog to both attract new website visitors and connect with existing clients. PhotoShelter deconstructs the anatomy of a successful photo blog to make photographers aware of must-have elements that influence a blog’s success. The e-book is filled with case studies and examples of smart blogging tactics used by photographers from a diversity of specialties. “Many people conceive of blogs as online journals, but a blog can be a powerful tool for serious photographers to connect with clients, potential clients, and fans online.” says PhotoShelter CEO Allen Murabayashi. “This free e-book is required reading for any photographer interested in using their blog as a platform to attract more website traffic, get more business, and sell more photography.”

Website: The Photography Blog Handbook

AMMO Books has reprinted The Contact Sheet, an intriguing photography book edited by Steve Crist, making it available again after the first edition sold out in a matter of months. Back in the time when photojournalists used film instead of the then non-existent digital medium, contact sheets were used to aid photographers and editors in the selection of images for enlargement and publication. They also reveal a few things about a photographer’s thought process, which is why they are valuable to researchers and admirers of past masters. This book offers an insightful look into some of the most iconic photographs and photographers of the past - from Dorothea Lange to Robert Doisneau -, unveiling rarely seen contact sheets from the original photo sessions. More than forty iconic photographs by world-famous photographers are examined in detail in The Contact Sheet, complete with short biographies and background details of the sessions themselves. The 192-page book is available from AMMO Books, priced at $39.95.

Website: Ammo Books

f-eleven has released the f-eleven vol. 2 photography book. The coffee table quality photography book, edited by internationally published photographer and art director Wolf189, features the work of 19 talented photographers of multiple genres. All sale proceeds from this book are going towards autism research and Fragile X Syndrome awareness.“We hope that this book would help raise awareness and provide some financial assistance for this worthy cause,” said Leo Lam, a fashion photographer in Seattle, and one of the contributors of f-eleven vol. 2.

Website: f-eleven Books

In a departure from his usual genre, British fashion / portrait photographer Rankin is launching his new book and exhibition RANKINJOZI - an insight into South Africa today. Exploring the genres of documentary, social portraiture, fine art photography and reportage, RANKINJOZI is the virtual record of Rankin’s journey to Johannesburg for the filming of South Africa in Pictures, his one-hour documentary for BBC Four. The documentary is airing in Spring as part of Wonderful Africa, BBC Four’s Southern Africa Season. Venturing out onto the city streets and into homes and communities, Rankin’s portrait of Jozi (i.e. Johannesburg) not only documents his own personal journey, but provides an insight into the land and its people. The exhibition will run from 7th May to 6th June at Annroy Gallery, Rankin’s own Kentish Town gallery space. The book is available via www.turnaround-uk.com, RRP £20.

Mastering HD Video with Your DSLR is a new book from Rocky Nook. The book teaches readers about capturing and editing video footage, and about the effects that weren’t possible with standard digital video equipment. Topics covered include mastering video concepts, specific video features of DSLRs, and equipment needed to shoot video; as well as the restrictions, problems, and pitfalls of shooting video with a DSLR. The authors use an easy-to-follow approach of introducing concepts, thoroughly explaining the process of shooting video, and finally, presenting step-by-step projects that take the reader from capture to editing. The 240-page book is available from ‘Reilly, priced at $34.95.

Writing on the Edge: Great Contemporary Writers on the Front Line of Crisis is a new book illustrated with photographs by award-winning UK photographer Tom Craig. Published in association with Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders), Writing on the Edge features fourteen essays that take the reader on a harrowing tour of countries in crisis. Tom accompanied each writer to photograph the patients and stories they witnessed. The visits took place in 2005 - and the essays and Tom’s photos were published in the Sunday Times that same year. The book will be launched on 20 April in the US, followed by the UK, Canadian, Australian and South African editions. The 276-page hardcover book is priced at $29.95 USD / $37.00 CDN / £19.95

Reflections on Nelson Mandela is a new book that contains exclusive photographs of renowned statesmen, thinkers, performers, celebrities and commentators alongside their answer to one simple question: “What do you think society, mankind and humanity can learn from Nelson Mandela’s values and virtues?” Reflections also reveals ‘the meaning’ of Mandela to the world at large – from artists to activists, bankers to bouncers, marketers to road sweepers, policemen to journalists, healers to students, and many in between. Completing the volume are revealing images of Mandela himself. To celebrate the pre-launch of Reflections (which will hit the shelves on 1 July 2010), selected images and quotes from the book will be framed and displayed at the Proud Central, London W1. An auction of these items (25 May 2010) will raise money for the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund.

The Canon EOS 7D Digital Field Guide is a practical, full-colour book designed to help you get the very most out of the EOS 7D. The book covers the camera’s new features, including the 19-point autofocus, new metering system, integrated Speedlight Transmitter, 8fps continuous shooting, and video capabilities. In addition, it teaches you photography essentials such as composition, exposure, perspective, and more, and includes a grey and colour card checker and full instructions. The 304-page guide is available in paperback and Kindle editions, priced at €16.00 / $19.99.

Website: Canon EOS 7D Digital Field Guide

Photographer Rankin has been commissioned by The Macallan single malt Scotch whisky to create a limited edition series of photographs for the first year of the landmark commission series, The Macallan Masters of Photography.  The results of this collaboration will be published in a highly collectible edition, Rankin: A Photographic Essay of The Macallan Estate (RRP £40), available for purchase through The Macallan website.

Website: Macallan

Mastering Canon EOS Flash Photography is a new book on the subject of flash photography using Canon Speedlites. The book covers the fundamentals of flash metering, discusses key lighting concepts, and documents a wide range of Canon and third-party equipment. The book, written by Canadian photographer NK Guy, is lavishly illustrated with diagrams that demonstrate important functions and lighting arrangements, and inspiring photos that show sophisticated flash techniques. Though tailored for users of Canon EOS cameras, owners of other camera systems will find much valuable information as well. With a foreword by David Hobby, founder of strobist.com, Mastering Canon EOS Flash Photography sells for $44.95 and is available from O’Reilly.

AsukaBook USA showcases an award-winning new album choice, two new book lines and faster turnaround time on orders for professional photographers and designers. The two new book lines, including the Zen Lay-flat and the Neo Classic Book Line are currently being previewed at WPPI 2010, and will be available from 17 March. The Zen Lay-flat is a superior quality lay-flat style book with patent-pending, invisible binding, whilst the Neo Classic book line is a more traditional style with thicker, board type pages. In addition to new product offerings, AsukaBook has now shortened its turnaround time for finished orders from 4 weeks to 3 weeks guaranteed.

Website: AsukaBook

PhotoWorks has launched Studio Books, a revolutionary new line of photo books that allegedly allows consumers to create a beautifully designed and personalised product in as little as 15 minutes. Four styles of Studio Books will be available at launch: Wedding, Baby, Travel and Everyday. Additional themes, new designs and editing features are planned for rollout later this year.

Website: PhotoWorks Studio Books