Magnum Stories
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| Rating | : | 4.13 (649 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0714865036 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 511 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-22 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Exploring the 'photo story' through the lens of some of the world's most notable photographers, this title features the Magnum agency and its contribution to photojournalism over a 70-year period.
(Dennis Stock) to the mountain peoples of Laos, Guatemala and Georgia (John Vink), from the tacky seaside resort of New Brighton in Liverpool, England (Martin Parr) to Siberian prison camps (Carl De Keyzer). Eugene Smith ("Country Doctor") adds a welcome historical dimension. Boot's introduction deftly summarizes Magnum's history and the practicalities of postwar photography. That is the engaging concept of Magnum Stories. Imagine having 61 widely published photographers from around the world candidly discuss their careers and beliefs while showing you key images from their portfolios. These topics range from outlaw biker gangs in the U.S. Editor Chris Boot accompanies the intervi
Chris Boot is an independent photography writer and editor of both books and exhibitions. In 1998, he joined Phaidon Press as Editorial Director of Photography. He joined Magnum Photos in 1990: after eight years he became Director of Magnum London in 1993, and subsequently Director of Magnum New Yor
MIRIAM said The best pictures!. The pictures and content are outstanding!! Information of each photographer and time in history is just amazing! I also love the quality of the paper.. "love it" according to Eddie Z. amazing book, i wasn't expecting to be that good, best pictures from the masters and the stories behind them. Thanks. Fascinating A very mixed bag of outstanding photographers, and hundreds of great pictures, many of which I have not seen anywhere else.