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.