New Orleans

Few cities embody music, culture, and creative energy like New Orleans. In this spectacular illustrated volume, renowned photographer Werner Pawlok captures the city's unmistakable character through vibrant color photography. From the historic streets of the French Quarter and elegant colonial architecture to intimate portraits of the people who give the "Big Easy" its soul, his images reveal the many facets of one of America's most iconic cities.

Pawlok's photographs celebrate the rich traditions of Cajun and Creole culture, where music, art, and everyday life intertwine. Street musicians, colorful façades, lively bars, and hidden corners come together to create a compelling visual portrait of a city renowned for its unique cultural heritage and legendary jazz scene.

Beautifully produced and richly illustrated, New Orleans is a captivating tribute to a city whose creativity, resilience, and unmistakable atmosphere continue to inspire visitors from around the world.

Werner Pawlok, born in the German city of Stuttgart in 1953, founded the first gallery for photography in southern Germany in 1980. His work gained wide recognition in the late eighties when his pieces were shown in group exhibitions of works by Warhol, Richter, Mapplethorpe, and Polke. Pawlok’s works have their own very unique character, and they have a strong impact on those who gaze upon them. His style is beyond the mainstream, leading to recognition of his work around the world in museums and galleries, as well as among collectors.