A revised and updated edition of Phaidon's bestselling book, which brings this landmark work fully up-to-date with new additions covering the latest developments in photography. The Photography Book is an unsurpassed collection of over 550 superb images that represent the world's best photographers from the mid-nineteenth century to today. Arranged alphabetically by photographer, it 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. Also included are extensive cross-references and glossaries of technical terms and movements.
- ISBN10 0714867381
- ISBN13 9780714867380
- Publish Date 13 October 2014
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 28 September 2024
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Phaidon Press Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 576
- Language English