Presents a detailed history of Magnum, founded in 1947 by four dedicated photographers, which has sent its illustrious members out into the world for five decades to capture many of the twentieth century's most enduring images on film
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If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough," said Robert Capa, the legendary photojournalist who, with Henri Cartier-Bresson and other documentary shooters, founded the Magnum press agency in 1947. Capa got close to the action, of course; he died under fire in Indo-China in 1954, seeking the perfect image of war. Other Magnum photographers died in places like Afghanistan, Israel and Chechnya, always at the forefront of battle and strife, always with an eye on capturing history as it unfolded. In this well-written study of their work, British journalist Russell Miller shows how their images have changed the ways in which we respond to war, politics, and crises. --Gregory McNamee
"The best account of the reality of photo-journalism I have ever read. His description of his characters has the sharpness and insight of a first-rate photograph...An ultra-enjoyable book...it is sheer delight" (John Simpson Daily Telegraph)
"This fascinating book...reminds us that photography is still the dominant visual art of our time" (Murray Sayle Mail on Sunday)
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Condition: As New. : Sumérgete en la historia de Magnum Photos, la legendaria agencia fotográfica que ha capturado los momentos más importantes del siglo XX. A través de las imágenes de fotógrafos como Robert Capa, Eve Arnold y Henri Cartier-Bresson, este libro ofrece una mirada íntima a guerras, líderes políticos y crisis sociales. Descubre las aventuras y los riesgos que estos valientes fotógrafos enfrentaron en busca de la toma perfecta, y explora el impacto de sus imágenes en nuestra percepción del mundo. Un volumen esencial para los amantes de la fotografía, la historia y el fotoperiodismo. EAN: 9780802136534 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Arte y Cultura|Historia Título: Magnum: Fifty Years at the Front Line of History Autor: Russell Miller Idioma: en Páginas: 336 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2026-08-13-c6c9b334