Photo icons : the story behind the pictures / Hans-Michael [2 volumes]

Koetzle, Hans-Michael (1953-)

Hong Kong ; Ko?ln ; Los Angeles : Taschen, 2002. 1st edition. Near fine copies in the original stiff-card wrappers; edges very slightly dust-dulled and toned. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved set; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #332657
ISBN: 3822818283

Physical description: 2 volumes: illustrations (some colour) 21 cm.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Translation, from German to English, of his: Photo Icons: die Geschichte hinter den Bildern, 1827-1991.
Contents: v. 1. 1827-1926 -- v. 2. 1928-1991. Subjects:
Photography History 19th century. Photography History 20th century.
Photographers. Genre:
Bibliography. Illustrated.
Summary: Volume 1 begins with the very first permanent images (Nice?phore Nie?pce's 1827 8-hour-exposure rooftop picture and Louis Daguerre's famous 1839 street scene) and takes the reader up through the avant-garde photography of the 1920s. Each chapter focuses on a single image which is described and analyzed in detail, in aesthetic, historical, and artistic contexts.

Price: €25.00