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Posted Thu Jul 12, 2007 12:01PM
In but a few years, we have erected a structure that redefined what it is to be a contemporary artist & what it is ''to share files'' with the world. We are who we are, we are a young and eager entity... and we're proud of that around here.
A little over a year ago, we also became part of a bigger picture. And that picture is Getty Images. Since then, our essence has remained the very same, that being welcoming quality data from all over the world, from anyone interested in sharing at an affordable price.
Today, I am pleased to announce that History is joining us. After a lot of discussions & a lot of consideration... it was decided, with what I strongly believe to be a vivid sense of flare... that a new member would join the iStock contributor base. And that member is member HultonArchive.
With images ranging from Bill Brandt to Alfred Stieglitz to Weegee, Hulton Archive is one of the largest collections of photography and illustrative material in the world. With over 40 million of the world's most important historical documents, including prints, engravings, cartoons, illustrations, maps, periodicals and other ephemera, Hulton Archive is a treasure trove of historically and socially significant imagery that documents the human experience.
Needless to say, some documents held in the Hulton Archive are very protected and would cause infeasible issues as royalty-free. Other images from the Hulton Archive would create unthinkable issues in conflicting with the content created by our contributors.
And that would be unacceptable.
The introduction of a portion of the data from the Hulton Archive to iStockphoto serves one goal (apart from sending shivers of enthusiasm down my spine): to complement our collection with fascinating public domain imagery, dating from 1884 or older, that will enrich our collection in order to better serve our clients and attract new ones.
The Hulton Archive team in London, who have been a part of Getty Images since 1996, have always been dedicated to making sure that some of humankind's most precious data is preserved and protected.
These old treasures have found a new home... it's time for them to join the irresistible game of affordability. Where they belong.
Over the next year we expect thousands of non-photographic pre-1884 images to pass through the inspection queue. Yes, HultonArchive is a member just like the rest of us, and the images do need to be up to our quality standards before being approved.
We look forward to both the new images that will be submitted and the new markets we can now serve.
Please join us in welcoming our newest member.
A little over a year ago, we also became part of a bigger picture. And that picture is Getty Images. Since then, our essence has remained the very same, that being welcoming quality data from all over the world, from anyone interested in sharing at an affordable price.
Today, I am pleased to announce that History is joining us. After a lot of discussions & a lot of consideration... it was decided, with what I strongly believe to be a vivid sense of flare... that a new member would join the iStock contributor base. And that member is member HultonArchive.
With images ranging from Bill Brandt to Alfred Stieglitz to Weegee, Hulton Archive is one of the largest collections of photography and illustrative material in the world. With over 40 million of the world's most important historical documents, including prints, engravings, cartoons, illustrations, maps, periodicals and other ephemera, Hulton Archive is a treasure trove of historically and socially significant imagery that documents the human experience.
Needless to say, some documents held in the Hulton Archive are very protected and would cause infeasible issues as royalty-free. Other images from the Hulton Archive would create unthinkable issues in conflicting with the content created by our contributors.
And that would be unacceptable.
The introduction of a portion of the data from the Hulton Archive to iStockphoto serves one goal (apart from sending shivers of enthusiasm down my spine): to complement our collection with fascinating public domain imagery, dating from 1884 or older, that will enrich our collection in order to better serve our clients and attract new ones.
The Hulton Archive team in London, who have been a part of Getty Images since 1996, have always been dedicated to making sure that some of humankind's most precious data is preserved and protected.
These old treasures have found a new home... it's time for them to join the irresistible game of affordability. Where they belong.
Over the next year we expect thousands of non-photographic pre-1884 images to pass through the inspection queue. Yes, HultonArchive is a member just like the rest of us, and the images do need to be up to our quality standards before being approved.
We look forward to both the new images that will be submitted and the new markets we can now serve.
Please join us in welcoming our newest member.
Just incredible!