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Portraits by Steve McCurry

A selection of striking portraits by award-winning photographer Steve McCurry.

Text by Steve McCurry

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Price: £27.95

280 points

Overview

A large format portfolio of the best and most poignant portraits by Steve McCurry, known and loved the world over for his exquisitely beautiful and enduring images of the landscapes and cultures of Southeast Asia
Iconic as well as previously unknown portraits of children, monks, pilgrims, parents and travellers that McCurry has encountered on his travels throughout Afghanistan, India, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Tibet and Myanmar (Burma)
Each illustrated on a large scale, some life-size, rendering the portraits even more engaging and sensuous
McCurry is one of the most admired and well-represented photojournalists working today and this book will be a widely sought-after addition to his popular body of work

Specifications

Hardback
English
380 x 275 mm, 15 x 10 7/8 in
128 pp
75 colour photographs
ISBN-13: 9780714846378
ISBN-10: 0714846376

About the book

This portfolio contains a selection of the best and most poignant portraits by Steve McCurry, known and loved the world over for his beautiful and enduring images of the landscapes and cultures of South and Southeast Asia. The collection includes some iconic as well as previously unknown portraits of children, monks, pilgrims and travellers that McCurry has encountered on his journeys throughout Afghanistan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Pakistan and Tibet.

National Press Photographers Association and the Missouri School of Journalism 'Pictures of the Year Competition' Awarded 1st Place in the Best Use of Photography, books category.

In The Press

'Steve McCurry's lushly poignant shots of the people and places of Asia have yielded some of the best known photographic icons of our time...his images often dance on a knife-edge between sensuality and tragedy, sentiment and anguish.' (Independent)

About the author(s)

Steve McCurry (b.1950) launched his career as a photojournalist when, disguised in native garb, he crossed the Pakistan border into Afghanistan before the Russian invasion. His coverage won him the Robert Capa Gold Medal, which is awarded to photographers exhibiting exceptional courage and enterprise. Famous also for his work in Southeast Asia, his photographs are beautiful, uplifting and powerful. McCurry has worked for National Geographic magazine for many years and is a member of the prestigious Magnum agency. Exhibitions of his work have been held all over the world and his previous books include The Imperial Way (1985), Monsoon (1988) and Portraits (Phaidon, 1999).