In Lives of the Great Photographers, the most important and influential figures of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, from Ansel Adams to Madame Yevonde, are profiled in compelling detail. By examining the lives and backgrounds of these often complex personalities, as well as the social and political crucibles in which their world views were forged, the book casts new light on their work.
Illustrated with a portrait or self-portrait of each photographer and notable examples of their œuvre, this lively and original publication not only provides a greater, more nuanced understanding of the image-makers, but also guides the reader through the key innovations, movements and developments in the story of photography itself.
