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Magnum Contact Sheets
Kristen Lubben
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Description for Magnum Contact Sheets
Paperback. Celebrates the contact sheet as a fascinating way of accompanying great photographers as they work towards, and capture, the most enduring images of our time. Num Pages: 524 pages, 446 illustrations, 240 in colour. BIC Classification: AJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 293 x 240. Weight in Grams: 2820.
This exceptional book, published here in an accessibly priced paperback format, comes out just as the shift to digital photography threatens to render the contact sheet obsolete. It celebrates the contact sheet as a fascinating way of accompanying great photographers as they work towards, and capture, the most enduring images of our time. 139 contact sheets, representing 69 photographers, are featured, as well as zoom-in details, selected photographs, press cards, notebooks and spreads from contemporary publications, including Life magazine and Picture Post. Further insight is provided by texts written by the photographers themselves or by experts chosen by members' estates. ... Read more
This exceptional book, published here in an accessibly priced paperback format, comes out just as the shift to digital photography threatens to render the contact sheet obsolete. It celebrates the contact sheet as a fascinating way of accompanying great photographers as they work towards, and capture, the most enduring images of our time. 139 contact sheets, representing 69 photographers, are featured, as well as zoom-in details, selected photographs, press cards, notebooks and spreads from contemporary publications, including Life magazine and Picture Post. Further insight is provided by texts written by the photographers themselves or by experts chosen by members' estates. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
524
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780500292914
SKU
V9780500292914
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-37
About Kristen Lubben
Kristen Lubben, former longtime curator at the International Center of Photography, is now executive director of the Magnum Foundation.
Reviews for Magnum Contact Sheets
'A fascinating book that can not only be enjoyed for itself but can be utilised as a great learning tool for the most difficult task of all - picture editing' - Black & White Photography 'A treasure trove' - Andrew Motion, Guardian 'Magnificent ... every compelling image gives us an intimate and exciting sense of walking alongside ... Read more