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Photography - The Definitive Visual History

This is the definitive visual history, from the dawn of photography to the digital age. Photography is a beautiful lavishly illustrated reference book tracing the history of photography from its origins in the 1800s to the global phenomenon of digital photography.

Photography celebrates the most iconic photos and profiles more than 50 of the most famous photographers of the past 200 years, with special features delving into the stories of especially arresting photographs, including Pulitzer Prize-winners. You can discover the history of photography from key events and technological developments such as the first black and white photography and contemporary street photography.

Perfect for any budding photographer or polished professional, Photography captures the
development of different areas of photography including portrait photography and war photography in a beautifully lavish reference book.

Photography not only showcases incredible photographs, but tells the stories of how they came into being, perfect for anyone who appreciates the beauty of photography, from professional photographers to armchair enthusiasts.





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This is the definitive visual history, from the dawn of photography to the digital age. Photography is a beautiful lavishly illustrated reference book tracing the history of photography from its origins in the 1800s to the global phenomenon of digital photography.

Photography celebrates the most iconic photos & profiles more than 50 of the most famous photographers of the past 200 years, with special features delving into the stories of especially arresting photographs, including Pulitzer Prize-winners. You can discover the history of photography from key events & technological developments such as the first black & white photography & contemporary street photography.

Perfect for any budding photographer or polished professional, Photography captures the development of different areas of photography including portrait photography & war photography in a beautifully lavish reference book.

Photography not only showcases incredible photographs, but tells the stories of how they came into being, perfect for anyone who appreciates the beauty of photography, from professional photographers to armchair enthusiasts.

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