Now available in a new edition, this book gives a lively overview of the
world's greatest photographers. This dynamic introduction to the most
important photographers from the inception of photography to today bears
witness to the magic of the camera. From Félix Nadar's awe-inspiring
aerial photos and Eugene Atget's images of fin de siècle France to
Walker Evans' stirring photos and Nan Goldin's poetic scenarios, each of
the photographers featured here represents a vital aspect of
photography's evolution. The artists are presented in double-page
spreads that include reproductions of their most important works,
concise biographies, and informative sidebars. The result is a
fascinating overview of the way photographers continue to push the
limits of their genre, offering their audiences new ways of seeing and
understanding our world.