$35.96
- Hardcover
496 pages
- Release Date
11 March 2013
Summary
In 1985, Steve McCurry photographed an Afghan girl for the National Geographic. The intensity of the subject’s eyes and her compelling gaze made this one of the most widely and consistently celebrated portraits in the history of contemporary photography. This image accompanies the other remarkable faces he has encountered whilst travelling throughout the world, collected together in an engaging and moving series of unique street portraits: unposed, unstylised images of people that reveal the …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780714865379 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0714865370 |
| Author: | Steve McCurry |
| Publisher: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 496 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 11 March 2013 |
| Weight: | 880g |
| Dimensions: | 184mm x 124mm x 35mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“The global reach of the work, and the knowledge of humanity reflected in it, is breathtaking.“—The Sunday Times
“McCurry’s talent for catching people with their guard down is on ample display in this… Collection of faces from around the world… The images speak to the shared humanity of diverse peoples. McCurry’s talent for catching people with their guard down is on ample display in this… collection of faces from around the world… the images speak to the shared humanity of diverse peoples.“—Life
About The Author
Steve McCurry
Steve McCurry has been one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography for almost 40 years, with scores of magazine covers to his name, over a dozen books, and hundreds of exhibitions around the world. A member of Magnum Photos, he has created stunning images on six continents and countless countries. McCurry has been recognized by numerous awards, including the Robert Capa Gold Medal and National Press Photographers Award.
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