Steve McCurry: The Iconic Photographs

Hardback

Main Details

Title Steve McCurry: The Iconic Photographs
Authors and Contributors      By (photographer) Steve McCurry
By (author) William Kerry Purcell
By (author) Anthony Bannon
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:272
Dimensions(mm): Height 380,Width 275
Category/GenreIndividual photographers
Photographs: collections
ISBN/Barcode 9780714865133
ClassificationsDewey:779.092
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Phaidon Press Ltd
Imprint Phaidon Press Ltd
Publication Date 29 October 2012
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

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

Author Biography

Steve McCurry (b.1950) launched his career as a photojournalist when, disguised in native garb, he crossed the Pakistan border into Afghanistan over twenty 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 National Geographic magazine. He is a member of Magnum Photos.

Reviews

"ICONIC is an apt term for this collection of stunning images... A flowing absorbing experience." -Amateur Photographer "Luxurious, engaging and downright gorgeous... Provides windows into worlds that most of us could never dream of seeing." -Outdoor Photography "Lush... A visual feast." -Elle Decoration "Absolutely stunning." -Mature Times online "More than a collection of images, the book acts as a portal into the lives of the people he met and the distant lands they inhabit." -Resource Magazine "This retrospective presents large-format versions of the penetrating portraits and other scenes that McCurry has taken around the world." -The New York Times Book Review "Best known for [...] Afghan Girl [...] there is so much more to discover. One of the great photographers and storytellers of our times." -Black & White Photography