num_pages: 568
description: Encompasses sixty years of photography by the legendary agency.--Vogue Since its founding in 1947 by Robert Capa Henri Cartier-Bresson George Rodger and David Chim Seymour Magnum Photos the legendary co-operative has powerfully chronicled the peoples cultures events and issues of the time. Magnum Magnum brings together the best work celebrating the vision imagination and brilliance of Magnum photographers both the acknowledged greats of photography in the twentieth century--among them Henri-Cartier Bresson Robert Capa Eve Arnold Marc Riboud and Werner Bischof--and the modern masters and rising stars of our time such as Martin Parr Susan Meiselas Alec Soth and Donovan Wylie. Organized by photographer the book harks back to the agency's early days and the spirit that made it such a unique and creative environment one in which each of the four founding members picture-edited the others' photographs. Here a current Magnum photographer selects and critiques six key works by each of the sixty-nine featured photographers with a commentary explaining the rationale behind the choice. This new edition provides a permanent record of iconic images from the last sixty years and an insight as seen through the critical eyes and minds of Magnum photographers into what makes a memorable photograph. 9.5 x 11.5 413 illustrations in color and duotone.
language: English
title: Magnum Magnum
publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd