The Iconic Photographs

Erscheinungsjahr 2012
ISBN: 978-0-7148-6513-3
Verlag: Phaidon Press

Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 386 mm x 283 mm, Gewicht: 3112 g

This spectacular book brings together the most beautiful, memorable and evocative pictures of Steve McCurry's extraordinary career

American photographer Steve McCurry (b.1950) is universally recognized as one of today’s finest image-makers and has won many of photography’s top awards. This new monograph brings together the most memorable and beautiful of his images, taken around the world over the last 30 years. McCurry's ability to cross boundaries of language and culture to capture fleeting moments of human experience is unique. With his discerning eye for form and colour, shape and symmetry, he offers us windows into other worlds.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Purcell, William Kerry

Bannon, Anthony

Weitere Mitwirkende

McCurry, Steve

Mccurry, Steve

Über Autor(innen)

Steve McCurry (b.1950) launched his career as a photojournalist when, disguised in native garb, he crossed the Pakistan border into Afghanistan thirty years ago. His remarkable coverage won him the Robert Capa Gold Medal, which is awarded to photographers who exhibit exceptional courage and enterprise. Famous also for his work in Southeast Asia, McCurry’s photographs are beautiful, uplifting and affecting. McCurry is a regular contributor to many international journals including magazine. He is a member of Magnum Photos.