The photography book / [texts written by Ian Jeffrey].
An unsurpassed collection of over 550 superb images which represents the world's best photographers from the mid-nineteenth century to today. Arranged alphabetically by photographer, The Photography Book showcases pioneers such as Gustave Le Gray and Daguerre, icons like Robert Capa and contemp...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London :
Phaidon Press,
2014.
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| Edition: | Second edition (revised, expanded and updated). |
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| Summary: | An unsurpassed collection of over 550 superb images which represents the world's best photographers from the mid-nineteenth century to today. Arranged alphabetically by photographer, The Photography Book showcases pioneers such as Gustave Le Gray and Daguerre, icons like Robert Capa and contemporary names such as Richard Wentworth and Carolee Schneemann. The selection encompasses fashion, sport, natural history, reportage, society portraiture, documentary and art, with concise text providing useful insight into each work and its creator. This revised and updated edition brings this landmark work fully up-to-date with new additions covering the latest developments in photography. |
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| Item Description: | Previous edition: 1997. |
| Physical Description: | 575 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 30 cm |
| ISBN: | 0714867381 9780714867380 |