Magnum Photobook

Name: Magnum Photobook
Brand: Hachette Australia
SKU: 9780714872117
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The Catalogue Raisonné

By Fred Ritchin and Carole Naggar

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Magnum Photobook offers the first complete illustrated bibliography of 1,000 iconic photobooks created by members of the renowned Magnum photo agency. It brings Magnum's history alive through the photobook genre, a vital medium for photographers to present their work. Featuring unpublished behind-the-scenes material and ephemera from photographers' archives, this book explores the evolution of the photobook and Magnum's pivotal role in documentary photography. Edited by Fred Ritchin with texts by Carole Naggar, it provides a rich and detailed insight into the making and significance of these visual stories.
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Format: Hardback

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This book is ideal for photography enthusiasts, documentary photography students, visual storytellers, and arts and culture readers seeking an authoritative and richly illustrated resource on Magnum's legacy and the photobook medium.

The first complete illustrated bibliography of 1,000 iconic photobooks created by members of the renowned photo agency

Description

The first complete illustrated bibliography of 1,000 iconic photobooks created by members of the renowned photo agency.

This fascinating in-depth survey brings Magnum's history alive through the genre of the photobook—an essential vehicle for photographers to share their work.

Its pages include unpublished behind-the-scenes material, together with ephemera from the photographers' archives about the making of their books.

With an introduction by Fred Ritchin and texts by Carole Naggar, this book explores the evolution of the photobook, as well as the important role that Magnum has played in the history of documentary photography.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised as a treasure chest of photographic history, Magnum Photobook deepens understanding of the photobook as a powerful artistic voice beyond commissioned work. Reviewers highlight its beautiful illustrations, informative content, and value as a reference. It is described as a ‘greatest hits’ compilation of visual storytellers and much more than simply a book about books.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780714872117

Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 14 November 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Phaidon Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 214.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 1566g

Pages: 272

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Arts & Culture Carole Naggar Fred Ritchin Non-Fiction

About the Author

Fred Ritchin is Dean of the School at the International Center of Photography in New York. He has lectured internationally on photography and written numerous books on the subject.

Carole Naggar has worked as a poet, artist, curator, educator and photography historian since 1971. Her published books include biographies of David Seymour, George Rodger and Werner Bischof.

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