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The first complete illustrated bibliography of 1,000 iconic photobooks created by members of the renowned photo agencyPublished on the occasion of Magnum Photos' seventieth anniversary, 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 an essential vehicle for photographers to share their work.Its pages include unpublished behind-the-scenes material, together with ephemera from the photographers' archives about the making of their books.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.
About the Author
I am a poet and photography historian, especially interested in the period 1930-1960s. My next publication will be a biography ( in French) of David Seymour Chim :"David Seymour: Vies de Chim" with Contrejour. I am also the editor for the Magnum Lecay biography series with Prestel publishers. The first volume, to be published next year, is on Eve Arnold.
