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A visual bazaar: a multifaceted collection of photographs from the earliest experiments to the present day, and a representative selection of work from some of the greatest photographers of all time Organized by subject and theme, offering a fresh perspective on the medium: from reportage to nature, and also covering war, portraits, still lifes, women, travel, cities, art, fashion, the nude and sports Each photograph is reproduced as faithfully as possible, and accompanied by an explanatory text and brief biography of its creator Many of the photographs are renowned images that have become true icons of our time, while others are lesser known but worthy of discovery

Hardback
220 x 165 mm
512 Pages
250
9780500543849
Thames and Hudson
Published: Sun 1, Nov, 2009
Price (AUD) $49.95

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Item Description

PhotoBox presents a collection of 250 photographs by 200 of the world's most prominent photographers, ranging from legendary masters to contemporary stars, in an appealing format with a portfolio binding. Photographers include Ansel Adams, Richard Avedon, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Elliot Erwitt, Robert Frank, Nan Goldin, David LaChapelle, Annie Leibovitz, Helmut Newton, and many more. Each image is accompanied by an engaging commentary and a brief biography of the photographer. PhotoBox is an irresistible and amazingly affordable survey of photography.

About the Author

Roberto Koch is the author/photographer of Exit, Album and Istanti di Russia, for which he received the 1991 Kodak award. As publisher of Contrasto, one of the world’s leading publishers of photo books, he is deeply knowledgeable about photography.