The photography book, Magnum is a massive book which is over 500 pages long and features over 400 images that show the latter half of 20th Century and photography by modern masters. The book also features the biographies of all the featured photographers. This is sure to become one of the great collectibles of our time. If you are interested in photography, it is surely for you.
Each photographer's section gives an editor's introduction, an essay by a fellow Magnum photographer, and a collection of the photographer's images chosen by the fellow essayist. The book is divided into three parts:
- Preface and "what makes a magnum photograph?" (4 pages)
- Photographers' portfolios with a bio and an introduction word from the expert. (550 pages)
- Conclusion about the Magnum book agency + bibliography and acknowledgments (5 pages).
This impressive book of encyclopedia of modern photography can be an excellent present for anyone who is fond of photography. The agency, Magnum was founded by Capa and others in 1947. The book celebrates the achievements of the co-operative by showing the greatest agency's photographers and their images.
Magnum books celebrate the vision, imagination and expertise of photographers. This groundbreaking publication offers memorable photographs. This is one of the world's most popular photography agencies which mark its 60th birthday this year. The books features the selection of finest photographs of 69 photographers like Eve Arnold, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, Inge Morath and Martin Parr.
Magnum is a book that has touched the heart of millions and is definitely to treasure. The book powerfully chronicles the events, issues, cultures and peoples of the time. The book is a must have for people who have interest in photojournalism. Every time you turn its page, you will enter a new era and meet.
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