{"product_id":"lifeguard-towers-miami-9781736156223","title":"Lifeguard Towers: Miami","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eAfter Hurricane Andrew, the lifeguard towers on Miami Beach were redesigned in a vibrant fashion. This book of photographs by Tommy Kwak examines the 30+ iconic towers, showcasing their unique characteristics and electric color palettes through minimal sky and sea backdrops. Kwak's style of photography celebrates ephemeral beauty and transforms these entities into graphic forms, offering a fresh perspective on the lifeguard towers of Miami Beach. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 64 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 23 March 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blurring Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the devastating Hurricane Andrew struck Miami Beach in 1992, the lifeguard towers underwent a vibrant redesign to uplift the spirits of the town. Inspired by the iconic Becher's water tower series, this book by photographer Tommy Kwak presents a systematic examination of over 30+ iconic towers that have become symbols of South Florida's revitalization. Employing a similar framing and long exposures, the photographs in this award-winning series create minimal backdrops for the sky and sea, allowing the towers' unique characteristics to shine. Through the careful composition, sophisticated use of angles, and manipulation of light, shadow, and colors, Tommy's distinct style is recognizable. This body of work celebrates a kind of ephemeral beauty while simultaneously transforming these structures into more graphic forms, offering a fresh perspective on the lifeguard towers of Miami Beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 270g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 210 x 162 x 11 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781736156223\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tommy Kwak","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44159988367610,"sku":"9781736156223","price":12.48,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1680875897417_book.jpg?v=1680984594","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/lifeguard-towers-miami-9781736156223","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}