Street Photography Now - Hardcover

Sophie Howarth; Stephen McLaren

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0500543933 ISBN 13: 9780500543931

Publisher: Thames & Hudson, 2010

Synopsis

The first survey of leading street photographers in twenty years, Street Photography Now celebrates the work of nearly fifty image-makers from across the globe. Included are such luminaries as Magnum grandmasters Gilden, Parr and Webb, as well as an international posse of emerging photographers. Four essays, quotes from interviews with the photographers, and a select bibliography and resource section completes the book.This is essential reading for aspiring street photographers, lovers of innovative modern photography, or anyone fascinated with the unexpected quirks of everyday life.

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Review:

'Entertains and inspires one to get out onto the street and observer where, truly, all the world is a stage' --The Times

'Extraordinary: beautiful, dramatic or just plain comical ... human life in all its forms' --The Mail on Sunday

'An entertaining look at today's street photography ... many images amaze at the quick wittedness possessed by their makers'
--Ag

'A beguiling look at the current scene' --Metro

'Invaluable insight into contemporary practice as well as collecting some great on-the-ground anecdotes'
--The Observer

'The ultimate Peeping Tom in book form'
--Amateur Photographer

'The first substantial survey for several decades, and admirable in its reach ... It will make you want to slow down, look closely and take joy from the unexpected' --The World of Interiors

'A must-have book for anyone remotely interested in the genre. In fact, it's highly recommended for anyone remotely interested in photography'
--Hot Shoe

About the Author:

Sophie Howarth is a writer, teacher, curator, and entrepreneur based in London. She was Curator of Public Programmes at Tate Modern and an Associate Curator for Artangel. She is coauthor, with Stephen McLaren, of Street Photography Now. Stephen McLaren is a photographer, writer, and curator based in San Francisco. He is coauthor, with Sophie Howarth, of Street Photography Now. He also coauthored Photographers' Sketchbooks with Bryan Formhals.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0500543933
• ISBN 13: 9780500543931
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240