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The informer 23 The year’s best products: EISA Awards 2024-25 34 Liam Man: A
new light on landscapes 43 Inbox 44 It’s good to share 47 Subscription offer 48 Join the club 53 Buying Guide:
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THIS WEEK’S CONTRIBUTORS
NIGEL ATHERTON
Editor Which cameras and lenses are the best in their class? Our editor presents the EISA Awards 2024-25
LIAM MAN Acclaimed photographer Liam tells AP’s Geoff Harris about his techniques for his dramatic, drone-
lit night landscapes
AMY DAVIES Features Editor Amy inter views the editor of a grand LIFE
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PETER DENCH The AP regular talks to fellow documentar y pro Mike Abrahams aout his book of iconic photos covering 30 years of British histor y
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What a packed and varied issue we have for you this week. Firstly we reveal the best cameras and lenses
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as chosen by the international EISA panel, of which AP is a founder member. If you’re looking to buy a new piece of kit, these awards are a good place to start your search. Also this week Liam Man shares the methods behind his amazing night landscapes, lit entirely by drones fitted with lights. It’s a really clever idea, and brilliantly executed. Our two big features this week take us back to a time long before drones were invented. Mike Abrahams’ social documentary photos of northern England will surely bring back a few memories. But if it’s glamour you want, we offer a fascinating look back at the golden age of Hollywood, as captured by LIFE magazine photographers. Enjoy! Nigel Atherton, Editor
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Our drone-lit cover shot of the Angel of the Nor th was captured by Liam Man
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