Untold: The Stories Behind the Photographs
Author | : Steve McCurry |
Publisher | : Phaidon Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013-09-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 0714864625 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780714864624 |
Rating | : 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Steve McCurry's iconic images have made him one of the world's most popular photographers working today. Now, for the first time, he shares the stories behind stunning images taken from around the world throughout his extensive career. In the finest documentary tradition, Untold: The Stories Behind the Photographs delves into McCurry's personal archive to reveal never-before-seen ephemera, including journals, portraits, maps, and beautifully reproduced snapshots from various assignments. The book is organized into 14 photo stories, each brought to life by narrative text and over 100 lavish, full-color photo plates. Together, these fascinating documents create a living biography of one of photography's greatest legends.